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The woman who smelled Parkinson’s — how Joy Milne turned a whisper in the nose into a possible early-warning test

A former nurse from Perth, Scotland, Joy Milne has an extraordinary gift: a hypersensitive sense of smell that picked up a faint, musky change in her husband years before he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Her observation sparked years of detective work by chemists and clinicians who now believe the disease leaves a chemical fingerprint in…
Mayor of Villar del Humo Resigns After 215 Marijuana Plants Found in His Home

César Saiz, mayor of Villar del Humo — fittingly nicknamed “Villar of Smoke” — has resigned after police discovered 215 marijuana plants in his home. While stepping down as mayor, he plans to keep his council seat, insisting he never financially harmed the town. The unusual scandal has drawn national attention and plenty of ironic…
Tragedy in the Democratic Republic of Congo: miners crushed in bridge collapse at Kalando site

An overcrowded makeshift bridge at the Kalando copper and cobalt site in Lualaba province collapsed after a panic among informal miners, killing dozens and leaving families searching for answers. The tragedy highlights the deadly risks of artisanal mining and has prompted calls for urgent aid and an independent investigation.
When Power Betrays Trust: Robert Morris, a Megachurch Reckoning, and a Viral Nursing Misstep

After almost 43 years, the law has finally caught up with Robert Morris … Now, it is time for the legal system to hold him accountable.” — Cindy Clemishire
Balenciaga, “DESTROYED” luxury — and what it reveals about a world built on other people’s work

When Balenciaga put a deliberately shredded hoodie on sale for $950 and it sold out in under 24 hours, the moment exposed more than a marketing stunt: it turned visible the strange economics of luxury fashion — how damaged aesthetics become status symbols while the social and environmental costs of making our clothes are pushed…
“Quiet, piggy”: When a president’s words land like a warning shot at journalists

President Trump interrupted a Bloomberg reporter aboard Air Force One and called her “piggy” while she asked about the Jeffrey Epstein files — a remark that has drawn criticism from fellow journalists and press advocacy groups for being demeaning and chilling toward women reporters.
Thousands take to the streets of Mexico as Gen-Z protests over crime and corruption turn violent

Thousands marched through Mexico City demanding justice after a spate of high-profile killings, but peaceful vigils over the murder of an outspoken mayor turned violent at the National Palace — leaving dozens injured, dozens detained, and a nation grappling with both grief and political fault lines.
Argentina declares red health alert after huge explosion at Buenos Aires industrial park.

A massive explosion ripped through an industrial park in the Ezeiza area of Buenos Aires, triggering a red health alert and sending shockwaves through nearby neighborhoods. The blast ignited multiple warehouses, producing towering plumes of toxic smoke as firefighters fought to contain the blaze. Dozens of residents reported injuries and symptoms of smoke exposure, while…
When the newsroom breaks: why the BBC’s top bosses quit — and what it means for the people who work there

After the controversial edit of a Donald Trump speech in a BBC Panorama episode, the broadcaster’s director-general Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness resigned amid mounting accusations of bias and internal tension. The scandal, intensified by leaks and public criticism, has shaken trust in one of Britain’s most respected institutions and reignited the…
Huntingdon Train Attack: The Passenger Who Faced a Knife to Save Others

On what began as a normal train journey, passengers on an LNER service through Cambridgeshire faced sudden terror when a man armed with a knife began attacking travellers. Amid panic and chaos, 61-year-old Stephen Crean stepped in to protect others, suffering multiple stab wounds in the process. Thanks to his courage, the quick actions of…