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Charlton Athletic fan dies, match abandoned

A Charlton Athletic supporter has died following a medical emergency at The Valley. The League One match against Portsmouth was postponed. Read the latest updates.

Bridgepoint Weighs £550m Bid for AMS

Private equity giant Bridgepoint is exploring a takeover bid for London-listed Advanced Medical Solutions Group, valuing the surgical products maker at around £550m. Read the latest.

Derby Evacuation: Army Called for Controlled Detonation

A major evacuation is underway in Derby after police discovered potentially explosive materials. Over 200 households have been told to leave as the Army's bomb squad prepares a controlled explosion. Get the latest updates.

UK Women Stranded in Sri Lanka Cyclone Landslides

Two London women are stranded without food or water in Sri Lanka's tea mountains after Cyclone Ditwah-triggered landslides. Their daughter criticises the UK Foreign Office's lack of evacuation plan. Read more.

Trump's MRI scan results reveal 'perfectly normal' health

The White House has released details of Donald Trump's recent medical evaluation. An MRI scan of his cardiovascular system and abdomen showed no major issues, with his doctor stating all organs appear 'very healthy'.

Victoria to Ban Unnecessary Intersex Child Surgery

Victoria, Australia, is set to introduce landmark laws banning medically unnecessary surgeries on intersex children. The move follows a damning inquiry and aims to protect bodily autonomy. Read the full report.

Why Medical Research Still Needs Animal Testing

Leading UK scientists explain why animal testing remains crucial for medical breakthroughs and why alternatives face significant biological complexities. Read their expert analysis.

UK bans taxis for asylum seeker medical journeys

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces ban on taxi use for asylum seekers' medical trips, restricting to exceptional cases only. New rules aim to save taxpayer money from February.

NHS negligence costs hit £3.1bn, Reeves criticised

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism for failing to tackle the NHS's 'eye-watering' £3.1bn clinical negligence bill. Medical leaders demand urgent reform to save millions for frontline services.

Quarter of GPs use AI without training

New research shows 25% of UK GPs now use AI tools like ChatGPT in clinical work, yet 95% lack professional training. Discover the risks and implications for patient care.

Pioneering trial uses old drugs to fight newborn sepsis

A groundbreaking trial in Kenya is testing repurposed antibiotics to treat neonatal sepsis, a deadly infection killing 800,000 newborns annually. Discover how this research could transform global treatment guidelines.

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