insert_link World Singapore Investigators Heading to Baltimore to Help with Ship Probe Singapore's port authority says a team of investigators are on their way to Baltimore to assist US authorities on the ship that collided with a bridge. The Marine Port Authority will also conduct its own investigation into how the Singapore-flagged vessel caused the bridge collapse. todayMarch 27, 2024 37
insert_link World UN says Security Council ceasefire resolution must be implemented The United Nations says the ceasefire resolution adopted by the Security Council on Monday must be respected. This comes after the United States insisted that the resolution was non-binding. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayMarch 27, 2024 24
insert_link World The judge presiding over Donald Trump’s upcoming criminal trial has imposed a gag order on the former president The judge presiding over Donald Trump's upcoming criminal trial has imposed a gag order on the former president. Trump is barred from attacking members of the court, jurors or witnesses. William Denselow reports from New York. todayMarch 27, 2024 28
insert_link World Wikileaks founder granted right to appeal extradition ruling A London court has ruled that Wikileaks founder Julian Assange may be able to appeal his extradition to the United States. Two judges have ordered the U.S. to provide assurances that Assange has a right to freedom of expression and won't be subject to the death penalty before a final verdict is taken. Julia Chapman reports from London. todayMarch 26, 2024 36
insert_link World Emergency declared in Maryland after bridge collapse Several people are missing after a bridge collapsed after a container ship collided with it in Baltimore in the United States. Multiple vehicles fell into the Patapsco River beneath. The Francis Scott Key Bridge broke into pieces after the impact. Simon Marks reports. todayMarch 26, 2024 31
insert_link World Former Brazilian President’s embassy visit revealed Brazil's former President, Jair Bolsonaro, has confirmed he stayed for two nights at the Hungarian embassy in Brazil in February. His visit came after Brazilian authorities launched an investigation into Bolsonaro's role in allegedly trying to overturn Brazil's 2022 presidential election. todayMarch 26, 2024 41
insert_link World Mumbai bypasses Beijing in billionaire count Mumbai has overtaken Beijing in terms of its number of billionaires, according to a new rich list. The number of billionaires in Mumbai is now 92, compared with 91 in Beijing. Mumbai is the fastest-growing billionaire capital in the world, adding 26 in the year and taking it to third in the world and Asia's billionaire capital. New Delhi broke into the Top 10 for the first time. Rebecca Bundhun […] todayMarch 26, 2024 35
insert_link Africa Health risks at home: a study in six African countries shows how healthy housing saves children’s lives The WHO has developed guidelines outlining the attributes of healthy housing. These include structural soundness, as well as access to a local community that enables social interactions. Healthy housing protects inhabitants from the effects of disasters, pollution, waste and extreme heat or cold. It provides a feeling of home, including a sense of belonging, security and privacy. Health risks in the home environment are important to think about because of […] todayMarch 26, 2024 37
insert_link Health / Medical Cardiovascular risks and COVID-19: New research confirms the benefits of vaccination Common cardiovascular complications of COVID-19 — including blood clots, stroke, arrhythmias and heart attacks — were substantially reduced in vaccinated patients. (Shutterstock) Glen Pyle, University of Guelph COVID-19 is a respiratory disease. Yet, from the earliest days of the pandemic, the cardiovascular risks associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection were clear: individuals with severe cases of COVID-19 often died from cardiovascular complications, and those with pre-existing cardiovascular disease were more likely to […] todayMarch 26, 2024 18