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Josephine Joly

Russia

Nord Stream: Gazprom to suspend gas deliveries to Europe for 3 days

A 10-day maintenance shutdown in July had previously raised concerns among European countries, which have been trying for months to diversify their supplies.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Six key developments to know about today

Here is our daily round-up of developments in Russia's war in Ukraine.

Health news

This cheese could be the latest superfood (and no, it’s not French)

A dream come true for cheese lovers: eating Jarlsberg may actually help stop bones getting weaker without raising your cholesterol.

Work

Which university degrees will earn you the most money?

Degrees have again come under the spotlight in the UK, with Rishi Sunak he will cut the lowest-paying ones if he becomes the future Prime Minister of the UK.

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Health news

'Breakthrough' saliva test can detect early oral and throat cancer

Most oral and oesophageal cancers aren’t detected early – but a new diagnostic tool that can be used at home could be game-changing for US patients.

Work

Remote working: These countries are shunning the post-COVID trend

Two years ago, COVID triggered a surge in remote work. But now that most restrictions have been lifted, is it here to stay? Not in these countries.

Mobility

Where did the 'alien obelisk' found in Australia come from?

Space debris falling out of the sky is becoming more; Australia's space agency has just confirmed this junk came from a SpaceX Dragon capsule.

Mobility

Lunar caves with 'sweater weather' could support life on the Moon

Shady areas within pits and caves on the Moon that always hover around a comfortable 17°C could soon allow future astronauts to live on the Moon.

Health news

Conjoined twins aged 3 separated with help of virtual reality

Twins Bernado and Arthur Lima, 3, can now look at each other in the face for the first time after a "man-on-Mars" surgery using virtual reality.

Money

McDonald’s hikes cheeseburger price in the UK amid soaring costs

After KFC and Nando, McDonald’s UK is also raising the prices of some items on its menu due to the rising cost of food.

Tech News

Gaming time is unlikely to impact well-being, study finds

New research of almost 40,000 video gamers has found “little to no evidence” that the time spent playing affects their well-being, countering fears that gaming might affect players’ mental health.

Health news

Revealed: The world’s top 10 healthiest cities to stay fit and active

With running and outdoor exercise becoming extremely popular over the last few years, a new study reveals which cities have the best conditions to keep active.

Tech News

Amazon Prime hikes subscription prices in Europe 'due to inflation'

From September, Amazon will charge its Prime subscribers €1 more per month in the latest sign that delivery costs are rising.

Tech News

Twitter sues Elon Musk: Six ways the takeover saga could end

The Twitter-Musk saga has been described as "one of the craziest business stories ever". What could possibly be the outcome?

Health news

Nitrates in ham and cured meats linked to cancer, French agency says

A new report from the French health agency has confirmed a link between nitrates in ham and processed meats and the development of colorectal cancer. Used as preservatives, nitrates give ham its pink colour. So is this the end of pink ham as we know it?

Health news

Want to live longer? Keep the salt shaker off your dining table

Adding extra salt to meals knocks more than two years off life expectancy for men aged 50, and around a year and a half for women, a new study shows.

Work

Non-office workers are fed up too – and at high risk of quitting

From retail to health care and construction, many employees can only dream of more flexible schedules and are so dissatisfied with their job that they're ready to quit.

Health news

No time to exercise during the week? Weekend workouts can do the trick

People who only exercise on the weekend benefit nearly as much as those who work out more frequently throughout the week, a new US study found.

Mobility

Move over, SpaceX: Europe finally gets ready to make reusable rockets

Europe gets closer to launching its own reusable rockets – potentially within the next four years.

Health news

Drones to fly chemotherapy drugs in ‘world first’ UK trial

Drones will deliver essential chemotherapy drugs in half an hour to patients on the Isle of Wight, as part of a new trial in England.

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