Hospitals
Funeral director banned after babies’ bodies found in inadequate conditions
A funeral director in Leeds, England, has been banned from working with hospitals after multiple families reported finding deceased babies in inadequate conditions at her home. Amie Upton, 38, ran a baby loss support and funeral service called Florrie’s Army, named after her own stillborn daughter in 2017. However, her services have been marred by […]
Australian police hunt gunman after two officers killed in rural town
A manhunt is underway in Australia for a gunman who shot dead two police officers and wounded another at a rural property in the southeastern state of Victoria. The shooting occurred shortly after 10:30 am on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, as 10 police officers were attending the property in Porepunkah, about 300 km northeast of […]
Israel-Gaza Conflict: Death Toll Rises as Attacks Continue
The Israeli military has continued its deadly assault on Gaza, killing at least 13 people in attacks across the enclave since dawn, according to medical sources. This brings the total number of Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza on Wednesday to 44, including 18 aid seekers. The number of people who have died from […]
UN Warns All Children Under Five in Gaza at Risk of Malnourishment
The United Nations has warned that all children under the age of five in Gaza are at risk of life-threatening malnourishment, amid growing reports of starvation-related deaths as Israel continues to block aid from entering the besieged Gaza Strip. The UN’s World Food Programme said children in this age bracket – around 320,000 in number […]
Survival: Zimbabweans Getting Indebted For Blood Supply
Zimbabweans are facing a dire situation where they’re forced to take on debt to access lifesaving blood transfusions due to shortages in public hospitals, despite the government’s promise of free blood. The National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ) struggles to maintain a stable blood supply due to operational challenges, limited financial support and a shortage of […]
Heatwave Descends on North America, Dozens Hospitalized
A severe heatwave has swept across eastern North America, bringing with it temperatures that have soared to record highs and causing dozens of people to be hospitalized for heat-related illnesses. More than 150 people fell ill at an outdoor school graduation ceremony in Paterson, New Jersey, prompting the city’s mayor to declare a state of […]