Pope Francis has repeated his divisive comments that in some countries people prefer having pets to children, a message that has struck a chord with many conservatives around the world. The idea has re-entered the American political dialogue in the wake of a resurfaced clip of now-Republican vice-presidential candidate JD…
Residents of Jenin, in the occupied West Bank, are taking stock after nine days of what they say has been the most intense and sustained Israeli military operation in their city since October 7. Witnesses describe it as a Gaza-style campaign, with widespread destruction of infrastructure, severed water and electricity…
China is ending most foreign adoptions of its children, leaving hundreds of American and other foreign families with pending applications in limbo. Since the early 1990s, China has sent tens of thousands of adoptees overseas – with about half arriving in the United States – as its draconian one-child policy…
Telegram boss Pavel Durov has admitted his encrypted messaging app is not perfect but strongly denied it was an “anarchic paradise” as he broke his silence following his arrest in France. Writing on the platform in his first public comments since his detention, the chief executive argued the approach taken…
A new high-tech screening clinic co-founded by the boss of Spotify hopes to revolutionise healthcare by picking up signs of disease long before there are any symptoms. Neko Health uses high resolution cameras, lasers and radar to capture millions of data points around the body, checking for problems that could…
Giving children a solution made up of salt and water can cut the duration of a cold by two days, researchers have suggested. A study found that cold symptoms lasted for an average of six days after using salt water nasal drops – also known as saline solution – compared…
Thousands of men taking a drug for epilepsy or bipolar disorder – and their partners – have been warned to use effective contraception because any babies they conceive may be at increased risk of harm. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) says new evidence shows children born to…
First Majestic Silver (TSX:FR,NYSE:AG) announced plans on Thursday (September 5) to acquire Gatos Silver (TSX:GATO,NYSE:GATO) in a stock-based transaction valued at about US$970 million. The new entity’s anticipated annual production is 30 million to 32 million silver equivalent ounces. If approved, the deal will see First Majestic absorb Gatos’ assets,…
Arcadium Lithium (NYSE:ALTM,ASX:LTM) announced on Wednesday (September 4) that it will place its Mount Cattlin spodumene operation in Western Australia on care and maintenance by mid-2025. The company said in a press release that it will halt Stage 4A waste stripping, as well as any expansionary investment beyond Stage 3…
Tartana Minerals Limited (ASX: TAT) (the Company), is pleased to advise that it has upgraded its Nightflower Exploration Target after reviewing its earlier estimation in light of the recent increases in the Antimony price. Nightflower is a high grade silver – lead deposit with, previously overlooked, significant Antimony credits. Highlights:…