China pledges to shoulder childbirth medical costs by 2026

China pledges to shoulder childbirth medical costs by 2026
China pledges to shoulder childbirth medical costs by 2026

China pledges to shoulder childbirth medical costs by 2026
Senior US diplomat calls EU policies bad for trans-Atlantic partnership

Senior US diplomat calls EU policies bad for trans-Atlantic partnership
US rejects WHO pandemic changes to global health rules

US rejects WHO pandemic changes to global health rules
Brazil says Japan, 16 others removed bird flu-related trade restrictions

Brazil says Japan, 16 others removed bird flu-related trade restrictions
US prosecutors to seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealth executive's murder

US prosecutors to seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealth executive's murder
Colombia's Petro calls referendum for stalled health, labor reforms

Colombia's Petro calls referendum for stalled health, labor reforms
Explainer-What is behind South Korea medical student quota dispute

Explainer-What is behind South Korea medical student quota dispute
Trump to discuss ending childhood vaccination programs with RFK Jr

Trump to discuss ending childhood vaccination programs with RFK Jr
Trump nominates RFK Jr. to top U.S. health job

Trump nominates RFK Jr. to top U.S. health job
Background checks blocked thousands of gun sales to youth, domestic abusers, White House says

Background checks blocked thousands of gun sales to youth, domestic abusers, White House says
South Africa moves to implement national health bill despite resistance

South Africa moves to implement national health bill despite resistance
As Canadian drug deaths rise, programs to keep users safe face backlash

As Canadian drug deaths rise, programs to keep users safe face backlash
In landmark ruling, South Korea's top court confirms state benefits for gay couples

In landmark ruling, South Korea's top court confirms state benefits for gay couples
Polish parliament rejects bill seeking to ease strict abortion law

Polish parliament rejects bill seeking to ease strict abortion law
Iran's president-elect reaffirms policy towards Israel

Iran's president-elect reaffirms policy towards Israel
Gambia lawmakers back recommendations to maintain FGM ban

Gambia lawmakers back recommendations to maintain FGM ban
Australia waters down planned world first vape ban after opposition from Greens

Australia waters down planned world first vape ban after opposition from Greens
Fauci denies suppressing COVID lab leak theory before US House panel

Fauci denies suppressing COVID lab leak theory before US House panel
Free contraception helps Finland reduce teenage abortions by 66%

Free contraception helps Finland reduce teenage abortions by 66%
Peru protesters slam new insurance law that deems transgender people mentally ill

Peru protesters slam new insurance law that deems transgender people mentally ill
South Africa's health insurance law set to face legal challenges
South Africa's health insurance law set to face legal challenges
Thousands of Colombians protest Petro's economic, social reforms

Thousands of Colombians protest Petro's economic, social reforms
Sweden passes law to make it easier to change legal gender

Sweden passes law to make it easier to change legal gender
Japan opposition party to propose using BOJ's ETF dividends for child care
Japan opposition party to propose using BOJ's ETF dividends for child care
South Korea deploys military, public doctors to strike-hit hospitals

South Korea deploys military, public doctors to strike-hit hospitals
Dengue outbreaks on rise in Brazil as vaccine rollout lags

Dengue outbreaks on rise in Brazil as vaccine rollout lags
Explainer-Why South Korean doctors and the government remain at odds over walkout?

Explainer-Why South Korean doctors and the government remain at odds over walkout?
South Korea publicly orders some doctors who walked off the job back to work

South Korea publicly orders some doctors who walked off the job back to work
South Korea police launch raid on doctors' association over walkout

South Korea police launch raid on doctors' association over walkout
New Zealand set to scrap world-first tobacco ban

New Zealand set to scrap world-first tobacco ban
South Korea's Yoon says won't back down over medical reforms as doctors strike

South Korea's Yoon says won't back down over medical reforms as doctors strike
Canada's finance minister says pharmacare deal no fiscal threat, Globe and Mail reports

Canada's finance minister says pharmacare deal no fiscal threat, Globe and Mail reports
Trudeau government's future looks safer after NDP says deal struck on drug costs

Trudeau government's future looks safer after NDP says deal struck on drug costs
Italy launches COVID inquiry over opposition protest

Italy launches COVID inquiry over opposition protest
Dengue spreads fast in Brazil prompting emergency health measures

Dengue spreads fast in Brazil prompting emergency health measures
Canada to delay assisted death solely on mental illness until 2027

Canada to delay assisted death solely on mental illness until 2027
WHO chief says defunding UNRWA will have 'catastrophic' consequences

WHO chief says defunding UNRWA will have 'catastrophic' consequences
Iran-backed attacks on US troops in the Middle East since Oct. 7

Iran-backed attacks on US troops in the Middle East since Oct. 7
Global tobacco use tumbles despite industry lobbying: WHO

Global tobacco use tumbles despite industry lobbying: WHO
WHO appeals for $1.5 billion to address crises from Gaza to Afghanistan

WHO appeals for $1.5 billion to address crises from Gaza to Afghanistan
India pledges 'appropriate action' after completing cough syrup bribe probe

India pledges 'appropriate action' after completing cough syrup bribe probe
Mask mandates return at some US hospitals as COVID, flu jump

Mask mandates return at some US hospitals as COVID, flu jump
India firm denies tampering with tests in probe of cough syrup deaths

India firm denies tampering with tests in probe of cough syrup deaths
Swiss capital Bern considers legal cocaine project

Swiss capital Bern considers legal cocaine project
Israel must comply with laws of war under US weapons assistance policy

Israel must comply with laws of war under US weapons assistance policy
Explainer-What do we know about China’s respiratory illness surge?

Explainer-What do we know about China’s respiratory illness surge?
New Zealand to introduce RBNZ reforms, lift cigarette sale ban

New Zealand to introduce RBNZ reforms, lift cigarette sale ban
Don't press 'pandemic panic button' scientists caution on China pneumonia report

Don't press 'pandemic panic button' scientists caution on China pneumonia report
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years