8 hours ago By Philippa Roxby, Health reporter, BBC News Getty Images A simple blood test using artificial intelligence to predict Parkinson’s disease years before symptoms begin has been developed by researchers. They hope it can lead to a cheap, finger-prick test providing early diagnoses – and help find treatments to slow down the disease. Charity Parkinson’s […]
A Secret Service agent monitors activity outside the federal courthouse in Wilmington, Delaware, as Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, attends a hearing on July 26, 2023. Mark Makela/Getty Images/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Mark Makela/Getty Images/Getty Images North America Law enforcement officials in California are asking for the public’s […]
Last month was the world’s warmest February in modern times, the EU’s climate service says, extending the run of monthly records to nine in a row. Each month since June 2023 has seen new temperature highs for the time of year. The world’s sea surface is at its hottest on record, while Antarctic sea-ice has […]
53 minutes ago By Tom Espiner, BBC business reporter Post Office Horizon IT inquiry The Post Office was “constantly sabotaging” the work of independent investigators probing issues with the Horizon IT system, an inquiry has heard. Forensic accountant Ian Henderson said the Post Office unjustifiably withheld documents from his company, Second Sight, which was brought in to […]
Kobbie Mainoo has said confirmation Erik ten Hag will stay on as Manchester United manager gives players “peace of mind” and is targeting more trophies under the Dutchman next season. United ended months of speculation last week when deciding to retain Ten Hag following an end of season review, held in the days after beating […]
Starmer says he was ‘frustrated’ after first leaders’ debate because he thought he could have done better Q: Will your children move into No 10 with you? Starmer says he is not getting ahead of himself. Ferrari says he has met Starmer’s wife, Victoria. He says he prefers her company to Starmer’s; he would rather […]
There is no clear scientific evidence that social media is causing mental health issues among young people. Public health officials are pushing for regulation anyway. U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy on Monday called for social media platforms to add warnings reminding parents and kids that the apps might not be safe, citing rising rates […]
13 hours ago By Yolande Knell, BBC Middle East correspondent • David Gritten, BBC News EPA Benjamin Netanyahu had faced demands from far-right ministers to join the war cabinet Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved his six-member war cabinet, a widely expected decision that follows the departure of centrist opposition leader Benny Gantz and his ally Gadi Eisenkot. A […]
Bangkok, Thailand – Thailand’s nearly one-month-long Senate selection process kicked off last week, amid accusations that the system is skewed in favour of the conservative establishment, and as legal threats against the opposition risk derailing tentative steps back towards democracy. After seizing power in a 2014 coup, the Thai military directly appointed 250 people to […]
The US government has sued software giant Adobe, accusing it of violating consumer protection laws with “hidden” termination fees and a convoluted cancellation process. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said the firm had failed to clearly disclose its terms to customers, including the year-long length of a subscription and charges that would be triggered for […]