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Tornado tears through village in south-west France

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Tech News

Your phone is destroying your thumbs — and here's how to stop it

The way we use smartphones is wreaking havoc on our hands, and can cause texting thumb, carpal tunnel and arthritis. Doctors say a few simple changes could make a difference.

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Panic at Tokyo luxury mall after man sprays unidentified substance

Firefighters, police and hazmat crews surrounded a luxury shopping mall in Tokyo’s Ginza district after a man sprayed an unidentified substance inside, with 19 people taken to hospital.

Europe News

Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of French Open due to wrist injury

Alcaraz posted on X on Friday that he would also not play in the preceding Italian Open in Rome, where he also won last year.

Health news

Could this new material make rugby safer for young players?

The material stays soft and flexible during normal play but stiffens instantly on impact to absorb energy, potentially lowering the force transferred to the brain.

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Video shows moment lighting strikes Bolsonaro supporters in Brazil

Thousands gathered in the rain in the Brazilian capital on Sunday to support Bolsonaro.

Health news

Menstrual cycle may affect severity of sport injuries, study finds

Female footballers may experience tougher injuries if they get hurt while on their period, a new study shows.

Health news

IOC-backed guidelines demand safe environments for women in sport

Experts release first international standards for female athlete injury prevention.

Health news

Could this new implant change the lives of patients with spinal cord injuries?

Patients with spinal cord injuries often experience dangerous imbalances in blood pressure that can make daily tasks difficult, if not impossible. Many of them say this makes their lives unbearable.

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Injured Gaza children to receive medical treatment in San Francisco

Two Palestinian children injured in Gaza have arrived in San Francisco to begin life-saving medical treatment, as part of a humanitarian mission led by a US-based nonprofit.

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Seven injured as powerful storm lashes Croatia's western coast

A powerful summer storm swept across western parts of Croatia’s coast on Monday night, injuring seven people and causing widespread damage in the Istrian region.

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Gas pipeline fire near Kuala Lumpur injures more than 100

Dozens were injured after a massive fire broke out in Puchong, near Malaysia's capital, when a gas pipeline burst, sending flames spreading to homes.

Culture news

Several people injured at JPEGMafia concert in Berlin

Several people were injured at a JPEGMafia concert in Berlin on Monday night.

France

Ranked: Most dangerous and safest Olympic sports based on injury rate

Researchers determined the sports with the highest risk factors based on data collected since the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Spoiler: It's not wrestling or artistic gymnastics.

Culture news

Sir Ian McKellen to miss further London shows after stage fall

The 85-year-old actor will not be returning to the stage in London after his fall earlier this week. He is expected to make a full and speedy recovery.

World News

Missile strike from Houthi rebels sets a cargo ship ablaze

Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for missile attacks on three ships in the Arabian and Red Seas as part of a campaign targeting vessels with alleged Israeli links.

Ukraine

At least six injured in Russian airstrike on Kharkiv

One man was rescued from beneath the rubble and rushed to the hospital following the strike on Monday, officials said. Numerous residential buildings and vehicles were damaged in the attack.