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‘America’s saddest murder trial’ for nurse who killed her three young children while in throes of post-partum depression begins, with supportive ex-husband set to testify as first witness: Live updates
The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts nurse accused of killing her three young children in January 2023 while suffering severe post-partum depression, has begun and is being described as one of the most harrowing cases to reach an American courtroom. The proceedings have drawn intense public attention both for the shocking nature of…
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Toddler in critical condition after window fall
A toddler is in a life-threatening condition in hospital after falling from a first-floor window at a property in Balby, Doncaster. South Yorkshire Police confirmed the incident, which occurred on Sunday morning, prompting an emergency response including an air ambulance. Emergency services were called to the address on Burton Avenue at 09:40 BST, after which…
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AstraZeneca boss urges western drugmakers to move at ‘Chinese speed’
AstraZeneca’s chief executive, Pascal Soriot, has warned that western pharmaceutical companies must adopt “Chinese speed” in drug development or risk being overtaken by increasingly innovative Chinese rivals, much as European and American carmakers lost ground to Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers. Speaking as the FTSE 100 firm reported its half-year results, Soriot said AstraZeneca was closely…
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Compounded GLP-1 drugs creating concern among doctors and FDA
Doctors and the Food and Drug Administration are raising concerns about compounded GLP-1 medicines, which are often sold as lower-cost alternatives to branded treatments for diabetes and weight loss. The issue matters because these versions are not FDA-approved, meaning their safety, quality and effectiveness are not reviewed in the same way as authorised medicines. Compounded…
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Pregnant woman among three stabbed in Paris knife rampage
A pregnant woman was among three people stabbed during a knife rampage in Paris, according to reports. The incident adds to concerns about knife-related violence in the French capital, though full details of the attack were not included in the available report. No further specifics — such as the exact location, the circumstances of the…
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Dad suffers heart attack days before daughter’s wedding — then doctors make sure he walks her down the aisle
A father in the United States suffered a heart attack days before his daughter’s wedding but underwent emergency surgery in time to recover and walk her down the aisle as planned. Rick Nelson began experiencing chest pains at a friend’s house shortly before the ceremony, prompting a rapid medical response that doctors credited with allowing…
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Britain’s most notorious prisoner Charles Bronson sparks stand-off at ‘Monster Mansion’ jail – after his ‘apple crumble was served without custard’
Charles Bronson, widely described as Britain’s most notorious prisoner, has reportedly caused a stand-off at HMP Wakefield, nicknamed “Monster Mansion”, after complaining that his apple crumble was served without custard. The incident, though trivial on its face, highlights the ongoing challenges prison staff face in managing one of the country’s highest-profile and most difficult inmates,…
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What REALLY causes motor neurone disease? The terrifying condition paralyses victims before killing them. Now bombshell research suggests that doing one type of exercise, a missing vitamin and these common chemicals could ALL trigger it…
A Daily Mail article surveys emerging research into what might trigger motor neurone disease (MND), a rapidly progressive condition that causes paralysis and death by damaging the nerve cells controlling muscles. The piece is significant because MND’s underlying causes remain largely unknown, and identifying preventable risk factors could open the door to reducing cases or…
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Measles Is Becoming So Common That Treatments May Soon Be Needed
Measles cases in the US have hit a 35-year high, driven by falling vaccination rates and large outbreaks in states including South Carolina and Utah. In response, a small number of biotech firms and academic researchers have begun developing treatments for the disease, something that was previously seen as unnecessary given how effective vaccination has…
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Fifa president Gianni Infantino accuses critics of spreading hate at World Cup
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has published an open letter accusing critics of the 2026 World Cup of spreading hate and false narratives, insisting the tournament—won by Spain and hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico—was a resounding success built on unity, safety and inclusion. His comments come amid mounting criticism over several controversies, including…