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Five Key Points In Proposed Pandemic Agreement

Countries are trying to finalise a global agreement on how to prepare for and avert pandemics by Friday evening, after two years of negotiations triggered by the horrors of Covid-19.

International Business Times

What is the pandemic accord and why have negotiations been so difficult?

The accord – conceived during Covid to prevent and respond to pandemics – will top the agenda at the World Health Assembly

The Guardian - UK

Medics in Gaza risking their lives to save people hurt by Israel’s war

Palestinian and foreign medics are working in impossible circumstances to save countless lives in Gaza

Al Jazeera

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“My playing owes so much to him - razor-edged monoliths crashing angrily, biting rhythmic hammer blows which changed me forever. I can’t imagine rock guitar without Pete Townshend. He basically invented it!”: Brian May lavishes praise on Who icon

As Townshend enters his 80th year a fellow guitar legend pays tribute

MusicRadar

"On this album he proved he was so much more than a rock musician": The Pete Townshend album that measures up to The Who's best work

A late-70s blitz of punk, personal problems and tragedy forcedThe Who’s Pete Townshend to reassess his life and career.One of the results was his solo masterpiece Empty Glass

Louder

Blinken Doubts Global Pandemic Deal Can Be Reached In 'Near Term'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday voiced doubt for the near-term prospects of a global pandemic agreement under negotiation that has drawn a backlash in several Western countries.

International Business Times

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 817

As the war enters its 817th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera

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UNRWA says food distribution in Rafah suspended, citing insecurity

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees also cited a lack of supplies as Israel continues closure of border crossings.

Al Jazeera

Doctor Who season 1, episode 4 review: "A horror tour de force that will stay with you for years to come"

Total Film

A new pill cures preschoolers of a parasitic worm. Delivering it could be a challenge

The pills for adults and school-aged kids aren't the right dose for preschoolers. Plus they taste bad. Now there's a new pill for little ones — but it seems like an uphill battle to get it to them.

WEKU

WHO updates Bacterial Pathogens Priority List as critical priority pathogens continue to present major global threat

WHO's Bacterial Pathogens Priority List highlights critical antibiotic-resistant bacteria, urging targeted research and public health interventions.

The Hindu

The 10 most underrated Pete Townshend songs

From The Who’s forgotten singles to unsung solo gems, these are 10 classic Pete Townshend songs you’ll never hear on CSI

Louder

Why Scotland should join Europe and start talking about cannabis legalisation

IT’S often said by proponents of the drug that the most dangerous thing about cannabis is getting caught with it.

The National (Scotland)

Doctor Who episode 3, Boom, review – Steven Moffat offers up an explosive return to form

The Doctor may be stuck still for the whole episode, but the sheer dramatic tension of the show sees the whole thing through

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This is the best time of day to exercise for people living with obesity, new study shows

One hormone in particular may explain the health benefits of physical activity at this time.

Inverse

45 Years Later, 'Doctor Who' Just Repeated Its Best Actor Trick

The next 'Doctor Who' companion Varada Sethu just showed up in a completely different role, in a move that's odd but certainly not unprecedented. Here's the long tradition of Who actors showing up early, explained.

International Business Times

Disposing End-Of-Life Electronics To Improve The Lives Of People: RAKI's Futuristic Mission Vision

In 2024, as of April 10, nearly 14 million tons of electrical waste have been thrown out. Sadly, most of that waste isn't disposed of properly. Electronic recycling companies, such as RAKI, reveal themselves as an effective and sustainable solution to the global problem.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on antimicrobial resistance: we must prioritise this global health threat

Editorial: Patients are already dying as wonder drugs lose their effectiveness. International action is urgently needed

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The Hindu

Health advice to take with no pinch of salt

World Hypertension Day, on May 17, must spotlight that point that the proven, bigger, and preventable risk factor for heart attack and brain stroke, i.e., hypertension, rarely gets due attention

Inverse

The Oldest Sci-Fi Show Is About To Put Its Hero To A Huge Test

Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor faces his greatest test this week. Here's why the series' latest episode, "Boom," is far more important than 'Doctor Who' fans may realize.

The Guardian - UK

Jimmy James obituary

Soul and ska singer best known for his dynamic live performances with his band the Vagabonds in the 60s and 70s

Evening Standard

London hospital 'really worried' about rising measles cases at A&E as parents urged to vaccinate children

‘The worry is the more cases we have the more likely it is that we will have a tragedy on our hands,’ a paediatric consultant said

The Guardian - UK

What is the NHS contaminated blood scandal and how did it happen?

From 1970 to 1990s, the NHS exposed people to tainted blood through transfusions and gave infected US blood products to haemophiliacs

The Guardian - UK

WHO accuses Nigel Farage of spreading misinformation about pandemic treaty

Draft deal aims to improve global cooperation against outbreaks as rightwingers deny they are making false claims UK will lose decision-making powers

The Guardian - UK

Brian Bethell obituary

Other lives: Musician who worked in the UK and Australia with bands including Nine Below Zero and the Blow Monkeys

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