DR Congo Ebola outbreak toll exceeds 3,700 deaths
More than 130 days into the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), health experts said on Wednesday that response efforts have been scaled up significantly and “the first encouraging signs of progress” are now being seen.
Centenarians living in Japan exceed 100,000 for the first time
TOKYO (AP) — The number of people aged 100 or older in Japan surpassed a record 100,000 this year, the latest government figures show, underscoring the country’s rapidly aging and declining population.
Children as young as 13 are getting ketamine bladder damage
Children as young as 13 are getting ketamine bladder damage, doctors running a dedicated NHS clinic for it have told the BBC in an exclusive interview.
An extraordinary result – why did MPs reject assisted dying bill this time?
There were gasps and – to the intense irritation of supporters – cheers from opponents of assisted dying when the vote was read out in the Commons.
This was an extraordinary result.
Canadian ‘poison vendor’ to be sentenced after sending hundreds of deadly packets
People embrace as they arrive for the sentencing hearing of Canadian poison seller Kenneth Law, who pleaded guilty to 14 counts of aiding suicide, at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Newmarket, Ontario, on September 23, 2026. Law pleaded guilty in May 2026 to helping scores of people worldwide kill themselves by selling them poison. (Photo by Arlyn McAdorey / AFP)
50 travel destinations to inspire you for 2027, chosen by Lonely Planet
Don’t put your bikini in storage just yet. There’s a new travel season just around the corner and Lonely Planet has released its list of 50 destinations and experiences to inspire your adventures in the year ahead.
‘World’s coolest’ neighborhood for 2026 named by Time Out
Coolest spots: Global listing guide Time Out’s announced its annual round-up of the “world’s coolest” neighborhoods. At number one on the list is vibrant, foodie hub Jongno 3-ga in Seoul, South Korea. Max Corton/Time Out
A hot Atlanta restaurant has a globe-circling menu, regulars lined up at the door, and no building to call its own
Atlanta — It was 4:54 p.m. — six minutes until So So Fed opened for Sunday dinner — and nobody had assembled the siu mai dumplings.
The Most Stunning Hotel Pools in the World
Because sometimes the pool is the main attraction.
10 Luxurious, Bucket List Hotels for Fashion Lovers
From shopping in Paris to padel in Bali—these are the hotels where fashion history and designer connections meet insider access.