Sat 07 February 2026: Scent is how dogs largely experience the world, a lot like the way we humans rely on sight. We know little about how dogs interpret scent, but thanks to a recent study, we may be getting closer to understanding what a dog’s nose actually knows. Dogs are primed to detect smells. The average dog’s […]

Sat 07 February 2026: People with cancer who eat a lot of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) could be almost 60% more likely to die from their disease, research suggests. Those with the highest intake were far more likely to die earlier than those who consumed the least, researchers in Italy found. UPFs have been linked to […]

Fri 06 February 2026: The Global Sumud aid flotilla plans to set sail again for war-torn Gaza from Barcelona on March 29 with broader international participation, according to an announcement on Thursday, Anadolu reports. “The departure will be at the initial historic departure from Barcelona, followed by Tunisia, Italy, and other Mediterranean ports, and we will […]

Sat 07 February 2026: Thousands of mourners in Pakistan have gathered in Islamabad to bury the victims of a suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in the city during Friday prayers, an attack that killed at least 32 worshippers and injured 170 others, officials said. The victims are being laid to rest on Saturday as […]

Sat 07 February 2026: Climate change could cause more than 100 million additional malaria cases and 500,000 extra deaths across Africa by 2050, new research has revealed. Modelling shows extreme weather disruptions could drive 79 percent of additional malaria cases and 93 percent of deaths across Africa by 2050, mainly from floods and cyclones damaging […]

Sat 07 February 2026: The world’s largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, lost around 25.1% during the last seven days and dropped 12.7% in the past 24 hours. The price of the digital currency stood at $63,070 as of 2200GMT, according to CoinMarketCap data. The currency wiped out all of the gains it made since US President Donald […]

Thu 10 October 2024: One in eight girls, women raped or sexually assaulted before age 18, UNICEF says More than 370 million girls and women alive today, or one in every eight worldwide, experienced rape or sexual assault before the age of 18, the United Nations children’s agency said yesterday, Reuters reported. The number rises to 650 […]

Sat 07 February 2026: Scent is how dogs largely experience the world, a lot like the way we humans rely on sight. We know little about how dogs interpret scent, but thanks to a recent study, we may be getting closer to understanding what a dog’s nose actually knows. Dogs are primed to detect smells. The average dog’s […]

Tue 26 November 2024:   What does the wave of coups in the Sahel mean for its people? Since 2020, Central and West Africa have faced more than 10 coup attempts. Meanwhile, global powers are shifting, as Russia eclipses France and the United States in the region’s geopolitics. In a region where people are demanding security […]

Thu 29 January 2026: Eating leftovers can be a great way to save money, diversify your cooking repertoire and reduce food waste. But eating leftover food can also be risky as these foods have already been exposed to bacteria in the environment. If you haven’t stored and re-heated leftovers correctly, you could be putting yourself […]

Fri 12 April 2024: JALEBIS INGREDIENTS 140 g cake flour 2 T cornflour 1/2 t baking powder 2 T clarified butter 1/4 t saffron threads 190 ml thick plain yoghurt Water (optional) Canola oil, for deep-frying Gold leaf, to garnish For the sugar syrup: 140 g sugar 250 ml water 1/4 t saffron threads, toasted […]