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Duchess of Edinburgh tours historic gunboat in Peru

The Duchess of Edinburgh visited the world's oldest river gunboat, BAP America, built in Birkenhead in 1904, during her tour of South and Central America. Discover her engagements with indigenous leaders and Amazon wildlife.

Protesters storm Cop30 climate summit in Brazil

Indigenous and non-Indigenous activists forced their way into the Cop30 conference in Belém, Brazil, leading to tussles with security. Discover the details of the dramatic event.

UK Plan: Microchips to Replace Lab Rats in Testing

The UK government accelerates its plan to replace animal testing with advanced alternatives like 'organs-on-chips' and 3D bioprinting. Discover the timeline and the science behind this ethical shift.

PEMF Therapy Mats: Health Benefits Examined

Explore the science behind PEMF therapy mats. Experts weigh in on their potential for pain relief versus evidence-based treatments for chronic conditions in the UK.

NHS faces generic-only drug future warns AstraZeneca

The CEO of pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca warns that UK patients may be limited to generic medicines unless the NHS increases what it pays for innovative new treatments, raising concerns about healthcare quality and medical research funding.

Alaska's Sinking Village: Permafrost Crisis

The remote Yup'ik community of Nunapitchuk faces an existential threat as climate change rapidly melts the frozen ground beneath their homes, forcing residents to make an impossible choice: adapt or relocate.

Art as Medicine: How Culture Heals Body and Mind

Groundbreaking research reveals how museums, galleries and cultural experiences are being prescribed by doctors to treat everything from chronic pain to mental health conditions, transforming healthcare in Britain.

Victoria climbers defy Indigenous site ban

Rock climbing communities across Victoria are mobilising against controversial new restrictions at culturally significant Indigenous sites, setting up a dramatic confrontation between heritage protection and recreational access.

Spain apologises to Mexico for colonial era injustices

In a landmark diplomatic move, Spain's government has formally expressed profound regret for the 'terrible injustices' committed during the conquest of Mexico, acknowledging centuries of suffering inflicted upon indigenous communities.

Sydney rally demands justice for deaths in custody

Heartbroken families and supporters gathered in Sydney demanding accountability and systemic change following Indigenous deaths in custody, as Australia faces a growing human rights crisis.

Victoria Passes Australia's First Indigenous Treaty

In a landmark moment for reconciliation, Victoria has passed Australia's first formal treaty legislation with Indigenous traditional owners, establishing a groundbreaking framework for self-determination and cultural recognition.

UK Pharma Crisis: Patients Face Treatment Delays

A critical pricing dispute between the UK government and pharmaceutical companies threatens patient access to vital medicines, with industry leaders warning of treatment delays and reduced NHS access to new drugs.

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