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Chernobyl shield damaged in Russian drone strike

A Russian drone strike has compromised the main protective shield at Chernobyl, the UN's nuclear watchdog confirms. Radiation levels remain stable, but urgent repairs are needed. Read the latest.

Rugby's brain-damaged players wait five years for help

Five years after The Guardian first revealed the legal action, over 1,000 former rugby players with neurodegenerative conditions remain trapped in protracted court battles. Discover why progress has stalled.

Mud Baths: The 1925 Beauty Trend's Comeback

A century-old beauty ritual from 1925, involving therapeutic mud baths, is experiencing a modern revival. Discover the surprising history and renewed appeal of this natural treatment.

Sri Lanka Floods: 400 Dead, International Aid Arrives

Cyclone Ditwah has killed over 400 in Sri Lanka, devastating homes. As families face the emotional and physical toll, India and Pakistan send helicopters and cargo planes to assist with rescue and recovery.

UK Women Stranded in Sri Lanka Cyclone Landslides

Two London women are stranded without food or water in Sri Lanka's tea mountains after Cyclone Ditwah-triggered landslides. Their daughter criticises the UK Foreign Office's lack of evacuation plan. Read more.

Sri Lankans Relive Devastation of Cyclone Ditwah

Residents of Sri Lanka's east coast describe the terror of Cyclone Ditwah, which killed 14 and displaced thousands. Read their harrowing stories and the ongoing recovery efforts.

Sumatra flash floods death toll rises to 57

Devastating flash floods in Sumatra's Pesisir Selatan claim 57 lives with 22 missing. Rescue teams battle challenging conditions as climate change concerns mount.

17 dead in Sumatra floods and landslides

Torrential rain triggers devastating flash floods and landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra, killing 17 with 6 missing. Rescue teams battle harsh conditions to reach affected villages.

Australia bans high-dose vitamin B6 supplements

Australia's drug regulator is removing high-dose vitamin B6 supplements from general sale after 250 reports of nerve damage. Learn about the risks and new rules taking effect in 2027.

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