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The Who’s new drummer addresses controversy over Zak Starkey firing

Band’s longtime drummer Zak Starkey was unceremoniously fired from the band for a second time this week

The Independent UK · May 23, 2025

WHO Chief Begs Israel To Show 'Mercy' In Gaza

Fighting back tears, the head of the World Health Organization on Thursday urged Israel to have "mercy" in the Gaza war and insisted peace would be in Israel's own interests.

International Business Times · May 22, 2025

$500 Million Pledge Makes China Top WHO Donor After U.S. Withdrawal

U.S. withdrawal forces health agency to cut staff and reduce 2026-27 spending by 20%

Caixin Global · May 22, 2025

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WHO is finalizing a new treaty that prepares for the next pandemic − but the US isn’t signing

On March 20, 2025, members of the World Health Organization adopted the world’s first pandemic agreement, following three years of “intensive negotiations launched by governments in response to the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.” The U.S., however, did not participate, in part because of its intention to withdraw from…

The Conversation · May 22, 2025

10 best kids’ headphones for quiet screen time, tried and tested

These kids’ headphones are perfect for gaming, music and learning

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Winners, resigners, guest dogs and royal losers – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025

Roger Daltrey doesn't want to be on the road with 'half-hearted' Pete Townshend ahead of ill-fated Who tour

Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend's relationship has seemingly soured ahead of their final tour.

BANG Premier · May 22, 2025

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“The weight of this responsibility is enormous and I am feeling every ounce of it”: The Who’s new drummer announces himself to fans

Scott Devours is long-serving sticksman in Roger Daltrey’s solo band

MusicRadar · May 22, 2025

Pete Townshend remakes Quadrophenia for a new generation: ‘The world is a dangerous place at the moment’

It may be set 60 years ago, but a new ballet version of The Who’s rock opera asks questions about youth, society and masculinity that still resonate – and it brought its original creator to tears

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025

As U.S. abandons the world, China seizes global leadership with staggering $500 million WHO pledge

China is filling the hole the US left.

We Got This Covered · May 21, 2025

"I will be giving them every drop of my sweat and blood": The Who's new drummer is determined to live up to the billing

Following Zak Starkey's off-on-off departure from The Who, a new man is behind the kit

Louder · May 21, 2025

The semicolon: a short pause that no one understands

Brief letters: Using semicolons | Describing Biden | Fish pie topping | The Who | Laburnum trees

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025

Two of the last functioning hospitals in northern Gaza are encircled by Israeli forces, staff say

Two of northern Gaza’s last functioning hospitals have been encircled by Israeli troops, preventing anyone from leaving or entering the facilities

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

Australia funding vaccines after polio find in PNG

Two healthy children in the Papua New Guinea city of Lae have been diagnosed with polio, prompting an emergency vaccination campaign.

AAP · May 21, 2025

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Pedestrian.tv · May 20, 2025

UN Warns 14,000 Babies Could Die In Gaza In The Next 48 Hours If Aid Does Not Reach Them

It comes after food security experts warned the Gaza strip is at “critical risk of famine” if Israel doesn’t lift its blockade on supplies, which has been ongoing for 11 weeks.

International Business Times · May 20, 2025

WHO Adopts Landmark Pandemic Agreement

The World Health Organization's member states on Tuesday adopted a landmark Pandemic Agreement on tackling future health crises, after more than three years of negotiations sparked by the shock of Covid-19.

Medical Daily · May 20, 2025

Spring Into Youth: How 30 Daily Minutes Outdoors Can Rewind Your Biological Clock

Current public health guidelines, including those from the World Health Organization (WHO), recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate outdoor activity per week to maintain optimal health.

The Independent UK · May 20, 2025

A ‘groundbreaking’ pandemic agreement for tackling disease outbreaks has been agreed. What does it mean?

ANALYSIS: Negotiations to ensure richer countries share vaccines and drugs with poorer countries during health emergencies had threatened to derail negotiations, writes Rachel Schraer

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Euronews · May 20, 2025

WHO chief says budget plea is 'extremely modest' compared to 'costs of war' or tobacco advertising

The UN health agency is asking for the equivalent of €3.7 billion for the next two years to fill a funding shortfall.

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025

World agrees pandemic accord for tackling outbreaks of disease

Hailed as ‘a victory for public health,’ the agreement aims to build on the lessons of Covid-19 and protect the globe from pathogenic threats

The Independent UK · May 20, 2025

WHO members adopt a 'pandemic agreement' born out of the disjointed global COVID response

The World Health Organization's member countries have approved an agreement to better prevent, prepare for and respond to future pandemics in the wake of the devastation wrought by the coronavirus

The Independent UK · May 20, 2025

What is JN.1 Covid variant driving fresh rise in infections across Asia?

Omicron subvariant has become the dominant global strain, though India reports only mild cases so far

Euronews · May 20, 2025

Countries sign off on global pandemic treaty at annual WHO meeting in Geneva

The agreement will be legally binding, but it won’t enter into force right away.

Bored Panda · May 19, 2025

Pregnant Anti-Vaxxer Learns Consequences As Best Friend Bows Out Of Future Playdates

"It is our jobs to protect our children first, and that this was me doing my job."

Louder · May 19, 2025

"I love The Who and would never have quit": The Who's Zak Starkey has been fired again, just weeks after being fired then rehired

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