Nuclear testing
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to resume nuclear testing in the United States, citing concerns over Russia and China's nuclear ambitions. In an interview with CBS' 60 minutes, Trump stated that the US has enough nuclear weapons to "blow up" dozens of countries
Dementia
Older adults who regularly listen to music may experience a reduced risk of dementia and cognitive decline, according to a Monash University-led study. The research, led by Emma Jaffa and Professor Joanne Ryan, analyzed data from the ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly (ASPREE) study and found that always
Horse racing
Despite a proposed tax grab of up to £3.2 billion from the betting industry, the Treasury has decided to exempt horse racing from the plan, with plans to raise taxes on slot machines in bookmakers' shops and online gaming, raising about £1 billion, although final decisions have not
Air India Ltd.
Viswashkumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of the Air India plane crash that killed 241 people in June, has given an exclusive interview to 60 Minutes*. Ramesh, who was on his way home to England when the crash occurred, is still suffering from physical and mental pain, limping to his chair
Hassan, Samia Suluhu
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan secured her first full term in office with a landslide victory of 97.66% of votes in the recent presidential election. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has extended congratulations to Suluhu, pledging to deepen cooperation between the two East African neighbours in trade, infrastructure, and regional
Nadella, Satya
Indian women's cricket team has made history by securing their maiden ICC Women's World Cup title, beating South Africa by 52 runs in Navi Mumbai. The Women in Blue's victory has been widely celebrated by leaders and fans alike, with Sundar Pichai, CEO of
Hostages
A fragile ceasefire deal in the Gaza conflict has been complicated by questions over the identification of Israeli captives' remains, further straining relations between Israel and Hamas. Under the agreement, Israel handed over three bodies through the International Committee of the Red Cross, but forensic testing has raised doubts
Cardiology
A new study analyzing 5 years of health records for over 130,000 adults with insomnia found that those who used melatonin supplements for more than a year had a significantly higher risk of heart failure, hospitalization for heart failure, and death from any cause. The association between melatonin use
Machine learning
Researchers from Robert Gordon University, in Aberdeen, UK, have published a study exploring the intersection of machine learning and healthcare. The investigation aims to improve disease classification through symptom-based cluster analysis, leveraging unsupervised machine learning algorithms. The study integrates a Large Language Model (LLM), specifically OpenAI's Generative Pretrained
Soccer players
In a thrilling final match, the Indian women's cricket team defeated South Africa to lift their first-ever ICC Women's ODI World Cup title. The team, led by head coach Amol Muzumdar, made a remarkable comeback from three straight losses in the group stage to storm into
Gandhi, Rahul
The Indian women's cricket team made history with a 52-run victory over South Africa in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, winning their first-ever ICC trophy. The team's success has been widely acclaimed, with congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge congratulating
Hezbollah
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon have escalated, with Israel warning of intensified military action against the militant group despite a ceasefire agreement in November 2024. Thousands of Israelis living near the northern border with Lebanon have been forced to evacuate their homes due to rocket attacks by
