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Google denies breaching law by promoting suicide forum linked to 164 UK deaths
The US-based site, whose operators were fined £950,000 by Ofcom, appears in Google’s search results and can be accessed in UKGoogle has denied breaching the Online Safety Act by promoting a “nihilistic” suicide forum associated with 164 deaths in the UK where it is supposed to be banned.The UK’s internet regulator fined the forum’s US-based operator £950,000 because the site, which “presents a material risk of significant harm”, can still be accessed in the UK despite British laws criminalising...
Hospital waiting times in England have improved, Streeting says
Outgoing health secretary declares Labour’s ‘plan for the NHS is working’ as hospitals hit key targetHospitals in England have hit a key target for improving the time it takes patients to get treatment, which prompted Wes Streeting to declare that Labour’s “plan for the NHS is working” before departing as health secretary.Streeting had told the NHS to ensure that hospitals treated at least 65% of patients within 18 weeks by the end of March. New figures NHS England published today showed that ho...
The global health system must radically change to survive and thrive
The current system is unsustainable. The focus must be on building a leaner, more efficient global health system led by a reformed WHO
Paediatrician in Germany charged with 130 counts of sexual abuse
Doctor in Brandenburg state allegedly committed the crimes, including child rape, between 2013 and 2025German prosecutors have charged a paediatrician with 130 counts of sexual abuse, including the rape of children, most of them in his care, in a case that has caused shock and prompted clinics to step up safeguards for young people.The 46-year-old doctor, whose name has not been released, has been in custody since November after a mother suspected an assault against her child and notified author...
Oman introduces mandatory pre- arrival medical checks for Filipino workers
Oman’s Ministry of Labour has announced a mandatory pre-arrival medical examination and visa processing system for workers arriving from the Philippines, with the new measures taking effect on Monday, May 18.The ministry said the system was introduced in coordination with relevant authorities and Oman Post as part of efforts to streamline expatriate recruitment procedures and improve the efficiency and quality of services provided to employers and workers.Get updated faster and for FREE: Downloa...
Man who drowned during paddling pool baptism had Parkinson's and was under water for four minutes, court hears
Man who drowned during paddling pool baptism had Parkinson's and was under water for four minutes, court hearsBy CLAIRE DUFFIN, SENIOR REPORTER Published: 14:05, 14 May 2026 | Updated: 14:09, 14 May 2026 e-mail
Another Cruise Is Hit With A Sickness Outbreak—But It’s Not Hantavirus
BreakingBusinessAnother Cruise Is Hit With A Sickness Outbreak—But It’s Not HantavirusByMary Whitfill Roeloffs,Forbes Staff. Mary Roeloffs is a Forbes breaking news reporter covering pop culture.Follow AuthorMay 14, 2026, 09:05am EDTMay 14, 2026, 09:05am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineFrench authorities will allow a cruise ship with dozens of sick patients to continue its journey this week after ini...
Cruise ship put under brief quarantine after 50 passengers infected with norovirus
French authorities say a cruise ship was briefly forced to quarantine while docked in Bordeaux on Wednesday after around 50 passengers became infected with norovirus. Ramy Inocencio reports.
1 Habit That Can Instantly Boost Your Happiness, By A Psychologist
InnovationScience1 Habit That Can Instantly Boost Your Happiness, By A PsychologistByMark Travers,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology.Follow AuthorMay 14, 2026, 08:48am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Most of us are taught to think our way through decisions. But science suggests the key to a happi...
China would like to reunify with Taiwan peacefully — top US diplomat
According to Marco Rubio, Washington believes that attempting to resolve the situation with Taiwan by force "would be a terrible mistake"
Wes Streeting resigns as health secretary - his letter in full
Wes Streeting resigns as health secretary - his letter in fullJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWes Streeting/XDear Prime Minister,The results are in and I am pleased to report that I have delivered against the ambitious targets you set for me when I became your Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. Today's figures confirm that we surpassed our waiting times target despite strikes, and that waiting lists fell by 110,000 in March - the biggest monthly drop outside of Covid since...
Patients left ‘anxious’ by Government silence on Eljamel Inquiry delay – lawyer
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Boy, three, died after being struck by van in front of his mother and siblings while delivering church leaflets, inquest hears
Boy, three, died after being struck by van in front of his mother and siblings while delivering church leaflets, inquest hears Get your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREEBy CAITLIN LENG Published: 12:51, 14 May 2026 | Updated: 12:52, 14 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Unclear How FDA Commissioner Makary’s Departure Will Impact His Initiatives
InnovationHealthcareUnclear How FDA Commissioner Makary’s Departure Will Impact His InitiativesByJoshua P. Cohen,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joshua Cohen is a Boston-based writer who covers health policy.Follow AuthorMay 14, 2026, 07:47am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Dr. Marty Makary, Food and Drug Administration commissioner, announced his res...
What sugar does to your body
What sugar does to your bodyTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedWhat sugar does to your bodyCloseMade by BBC Ideas in partnership with The Open UniversityPublishedJust nowShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRead description
Mother-of-six with five children in care gave 'lethal cocktail' of prescription drugs to her 14-month-old son in a last 'act of control' before he was taken away, murder trial told
Emma Barnett, 36, allegedly told officials she was going to woodland with toddler, Oakley, then hid in her loft. Police found them after she had fed him the concoction, Cambridge Crown Court was told.
Briton issues warning after ‘skinny jab’ bought from friend leaves her fighting for her life
A Liverpool woman has spoken out after a single injection of an unregulated weight loss drug left her fighting for her life in intensive care.'Chloe', whose real name has been withheld, purchased the so-called "skinny jab" through a friend of a friend and suffered catastrophic consequences within hours."I did at one point think 'I'm dying, I'm dying,'" she recalled of the terrifying ordeal.The dress size eight woman, who suffers from an eating disorder, collapsed upon arriving at A&E and was rus...
Family Man star Sharib Hashmi on wife Nasreen’s sixth cancer relapse: 'I need more work to pay her medical bills'
It has been a particularly painful time for actor Sharib Hashmi and his wife, Nasreen, after they learnt that her cancer had relapsed for the sixth time. Yet, the couple insists they are trying to stay positive, with Sharib calling his wife a true fighter. However, he acknowledges that the journey is long and arduous, as the cancer has now spread all over the body.The diagnosis was first made in August 2018, when Nasreen was found to have mouth cancer. She underwent five surgeries to remove tumo...
A brain-controlled system may help listeners with hearing loss cut through the noise
NPR Science LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Science A brain-controlled system may help listeners with hearing loss cut through the noise May 14, 20267:00 AM ET Jon Hamilton Brain-controlled hearing aid Listen · 3:58 3:58 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed Transcript
Healthcare's Quiet Revolution: Why The Industry That Resists Everything Is Finally Embracing AI
InnovationHealthcare's Quiet Revolution: Why The Industry That Resists Everything Is Finally Embracing AIBySu Belagodu,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 14, 2026, 07:00am EDTSu Belagodu, Managing Partner at Intellectus Advisors, Fractional product and growth officer helping startups scale from idea to revenue. gettyHealthcare has a...