Researchers reported that ovarian cancer cells fuse with mesothelial cells to form hybrid clusters that travel in abdominal fluid and resist chemotherapy; the team suggested blocking TGF-β1 or preventing cell fusion as possible treatment approaches.
Jon Ruben, 76, was sentenced to 23 years and 10 months after pleading guilty to sexual offences, child cruelty, making indecent images and drug charges related to incidents at a 2025 summer camp; the judge added a licence period that brings the total to 31 years and eight months.
In Alto Ila, Ecuador, Ramón Pucha and his family run El Picaflor, a 32-hectare seed nursery that rescues and grows endangered native plants for replanting and local use. Environmental groups have said a government decision to merge the Environment Ministry with Energy and Mines could pose a risk to protections for areas like this.
adidas released an eight-piece capsule developed with the Bob Marley Foundation that draws on archive photos and Marley's love of football; the range includes a 'Football is Freedom' jersey, retro track jacket and pants, a dress, t-shirt, shorts and accessories.
Storm Leonardo has caused floods and evacuations in parts of Spain and Portugal, and meteorological services say a second storm, Marta, is expected to arrive on Saturday.
The Raisin Region Conservation Authority is creating new ponds and channels within Cooper Marsh's main impoundment to add open water habitat, with excavation work scheduled to finish by March 15.
The #StrongerTogetherForum, a values-led membership group, was launched in Basingstoke by former Gazette editor Mark Jones to connect businesses, charities and community organisations and increase social impact; more than 70 people attended the launch.
Shayne Hambakachere, 16, was found injured in Chippenham and later died in hospital; a 15-year-old has been charged with his murder, remanded in youth detention and a provisional trial date is set for 10 August.
The UK organic food and drink market grew nearly 8% in the year to 27 September 2025, with sales volumes up 2.5%, and organic poultry and salmon recorded double‑digit rises in value and volume.
The Queen Victoria Hospital's Minor Injuries Unit adopted the Archie EPR system three months ago and reported reduced paper use and a 99.5% rate of patients treated within four hours in December 2025.
