Viral videos of people having full-face “hot wax” treatments on TikTok have led to warnings from skin experts. They show softened resin covering subjects’ face, mouth and neck – and…
Jackpot: Anthony Fauci wins Israel’s Dan David $1m prize for ‘defending science’
The US top infectious diseases expert, Anthony Fauci, has been awarded a prestigious $1m (£717,000) Israeli prize for his commitment to science. Dr Fauci, who was often at odds with…
Covid: North Korea accused of hacking Pfizer for Covid-19 vaccine data
North Korea has been accused of attempting to steal Covid-19 vaccine technology from US pharmaceutical company Pfizer, according to South Korean intelligence officials. It is currently unclear as to what,…
Rape: Australia PM apologises to adviser who alleges she was raped in parliament
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has apologised to a former political adviser who has alleged she was raped by a senior colleague in a minister’s office in parliament. Brittany Higgins…
Covid: Leader of fake vaccine scam arrested in China
China has arrested the leader of a multi-million dollar scam that passed off saline solution and mineral water as Covid-19 vaccines. The man, identified as Kong, had researched the packaging…
Myanmar coup: Warning of ‘severe consequences’ from the UN
The UN has warned Myanmar’s military there would be “severe consequences” for any brutal suppression of the ongoing anti-coup protests there. UN Special Envoy Christine Schraner Burgener said “the right…
The Find: Ancient mummies with golden tongues unearthed in Egypt
Archaeologists have unearthed 2,000-year-old mummies with golden tongues placed inside their mouths in northern Egypt, the antiquities ministry says. An Egyptian-Dominican team working at Alexandria’s Taposiris Magna temple discovered 16…
The Find: Oldest large-scale brewery discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed what could be the world’s oldest known beer factory, dating back about 5,000 years. A joint Egyptian-American team discovered the brewery in Abydos, an ancient…
Recall: Mercedes recalls vehicles
Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than one million cars over a safety defect with the cars’ emergency call system. The problem is with the cars’ eCall feature, which alerts emergency services…
Strides: First Woman and First African to run WTO
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been named first female, African boss of WTO The World Trade Organization has appointed Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its new director-general – making her the first…