Kennedy Testifies on Health Agenda and Budget Before Congress

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies before the House Ways and Means Committee on the Trump administration's healthcare agenda and $111bn budget request for 2027, including proposed NIH cuts and controversial vaccine policy changes.

Man Jailed for Upskirting Over 20 People in Soho

James Manchand, a 62-year-old from Camden, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison after being caught upskirting over 20 people outside West End venues. Police discovered 29 clips on his phone, leading to his arrest and conviction for multiple voyeurism

Cat Rescued in Wallington Fire, Smoking Blamed

A devastating fire in Wallington destroyed a terraced house, with firefighters rescuing a cat named Tiger. The blaze, caused by an improperly extinguished cigarette, caused extensive damage and road closures.

Trump: Diet Soda Kills Cancer Cells, Doctors Dispute Claim

Former President Donald Trump reportedly believes diet soda can prevent cancer, a claim revealed by Dr. Mehmet Oz. Medical experts quickly refuted the assertion, emphasizing no scientific evidence supports soda as a cancer treatment.

Izal Toilet Paper: Psychiatric Relapses and Jazz Instruments

A London psychiatric hospital's switch to Izal medicated toilet roll in the 1970s inadvertently caused relapse rates to spike due to its 'Now wash your hands' message. Meanwhile, creative uses included tracing paper and musical instruments in jazz clubs.

Eswatini's Malaria Fight: Climate and Migration Challenges

Eswatini faces renewed malaria threats after four years without cases, as climate change and informal migration from neighboring countries complicate elimination efforts. The nation's surveillance teams work tirelessly to contain outbreaks.

Catastrophizing: How to Stop Assuming the Worst

Experts explain catastrophizing, a common cognitive distortion where people jump to worst-case scenarios, and offer practical techniques to break the habit and improve mental wellbeing.

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