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Mpox 2024 mapped: Which countries has the new virus strain spread to?
A public health emergency has been declared by the World Health Organisation (WHO) over a new outbreak of mpox in several African nations, with one case now reported in Europe. Also known as monkeypox, the disease has seen an upsurge in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with confirmed casesContinue Reading
UK riots: Independent readers praise ‘calm’ Keir Starmer for handling fallout in ‘baptism of fire’
The hearings and sentencing of those involved or caught up in the far-right riots are making their way through the courts at breakneck speed. More than 1,100 people have been arrested following the nationwide unrest – and almost 650 will face court, according to police. And it’s not just theContinue Reading
Arts and crafts as good for mental wellbeing as having a job – study
Arts and crafts can be as good for your mental health as having a job, new research suggests. According to the findings, carrying out creative activities can be as good for life satisfaction as working. Creativity had as great an influence on people’s wellbeing and happiness such as factors likeContinue Reading
Billie Eilish ditches agent Casey Wasserman amid serial cheating accusations
Billie Eilish has reportedly parted ways with her live booking agent Casey Wasserman after allegations emerged that he had affairs with many of his female employees. Eilish, 22, and her brother Finneas O’Connell, 27, finalized the split after they performed at the Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony. Wasserman, 50, isContinue Reading
Sofa Foam explained
Any sofa, bench, or couch is only as comfortable as the pillows or cushions it consists of. If you want the most comfortable sofa possible, you need to ensure that you buy high-quality and appropriate sofa foam. But how do you ensure that you are buying the correct product? WhatContinue Reading
Scottish and Irish rocks may be rare record of ‘snowball Earth’, study suggests
A rock formation that spans Ireland and Scotland may be a rare record of snowball Earth – a crucial moment in planetary history when the globe was covered in ice. The Port Askaig Formation, which is made up of layers of rock up to 1.1km thick, was likely to haveContinue Reading
First look at Travis Kelce’s acting debut in teaser for new Ryan Murphy horror series
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails FX has dropped the first official teaser for Ryan Murphy’s forthcoming horror series, Grotesquerie, featuring Travis Kelce. American football star Kelce, 34, willContinue Reading
Lando Norris shows true colours with honest confession before F1 season resumes
Lando Norris has emerged as a credible contender to dethrone Max Verstappen as F1 world champion during McLaren’s meteoric rise to the front of the grid this season. But the 24-year-old sensation admits that he still suffers from a lack of confidence, which often exudes from him during his publicContinue Reading
Cincinnati Open star breaks silence on furious meltdown after getting penalised
Yoshihito Nishioka has spoken out after suffering a meltdown during his second-round defeat at the Cincinnati Open. The Japanese star led fifth seed Hubert Hurkacz by a set. After he was pulled into a decider, his tempers flared and he smashed three balls in frustration, getting a point penalty andContinue Reading
First case of mpox strain confirmed in Europe amid global public health emergency
Sweden has recorded its first case of a new variant of mpox, the first confirmed case in Europe. At least 450 people have died following an initial outbreak of mpox Clade 1 in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The World Health Organisation has since declared a global public health emergencyContinue Reading