At least two infants died and more than 50 babies and toddlers were taken to hospitals after falling ill at an unlicensed daycare in West Jerusalem, officials said. Police have detained three caregivers and forensic experts are conducting investigative measures.
Tapping House Hospice will open a new charity shop in Lynn on Wednesday, offering furniture, clothing and other donated goods; proceeds will help fund the charity's hospice care across Norfolk and North Cambridgeshire.
Researchers found 235 blood metabolites linked with future type 2 diabetes in a 26‑year study and developed a metabolic risk score that may predict risk earlier than current measures.
A trial found volunteers who learned to activate the brain's reward system through positive expectations produced higher antibody levels after a hepatitis B vaccine; researchers say larger trials are needed to determine clinical benefit.
An Austrian Brown Swiss cow named Veronika was observed using a broom to scratch different body areas, and researchers recorded 76 instances of purposeful tool use during field trials reported in Current Biology.
New York City's mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted a public watch party for the Africa Cup of Nations final at Manhattan's Surrogate's Court, greeting attendees and serving hot drinks. The match ended with Senegal scoring in extra time after a stoppage-time penalty and a brief on-pitch walk-off.
Queen's University Belfast has launched a four-year partnership with Techstars and Ormeau Labs to support tech start-ups in Northern Ireland. The programme will provide mentoring, accelerator funding opportunities and events to connect local founders with international networks.
Officials announced a ceasefire between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces after government advances into SDF-held areas; leaders said the deal includes SDF withdrawal from Raqqa and Deir el-Zour and begins with a halt to fighting.
Several lenders are offering two-year fixed mortgages for first-time buyers below 4%, with the cheapest reported at 3.96% on a 10% deposit; fees and account or postcode restrictions apply.
Monzo will offer a free, HMRC-recognised tax tool powered by Sage to its business customers ahead of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax starting in April; Monzo’s research estimates UK small businesses spend about £4.8bn a year on tax and accounting software.
