Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds
They work better than patches, gum or pills, the most up-to-date evidence suggests.
How the Israel Lobby is Losing Its Grip
For decades, American support for Israel has been treated by Washington as practically untouchable. Presidents of both parties have supplied Israel with weapons and billions of dollars in aid, even when…
Galaxy Gallery: Galactic Gems Glisten in New Gallery From NASA’s Chandra
This gallery displays a collection of 16 galactic images from Chandra and other telescopes. Astronomers put galaxies into three main categories: spirals like our own Milky Way, ellipticals that are…
A Kidney Transplant, Ignored Advice, and a President’s Surprise Pick to Run a $160 Billion Pacific Island Mine
A Pacific island’s president bypassed an official selection process when he chose an Indian company to reopen a multi-billion dollar mine. He told OCCRP the firm’s managing director offered to…
Armenia Detains Ex-President Kocharyan in Corruption Probe
Armenian authorities detained former President Robert Kocharyan and his son Sedrak on Tuesday as part of a corruption investigation into the alleged acquisition of state property at below-market prices. The…
One million children in Afghanistan face deadly malnutrition
Some 3.7 million children in Afghanistan are suffering from wasting, one of the most dangerous forms of malnutrition, with around one million currently battling the most severe, life-threatening form of…
As wars spread, the global food system unravels
A family with four children abandoned its farm in Somalia after armed groups arrived and demanded payments for the right to continue cultivating the land. They walked roughly 100 kilometers…
Rohingyas in Myanmar suffering ‘heartbreaking’ misery and cruelty
Members of the minority ethnic Rohingya Muslim group in Myanmar are “suffering, misery, and cruelty on multiple levels and across the country that is heartbreaking,” according to the UN High…
Kazakhstan’s Election Brings a New Parliament — and More Pressure on Journalists
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s allies dominated the vote as independent observers raised concerns over a campaign marked by restrictions on critical voices.
Trees are vital for cooler cities, but they need help too
Record-breaking heat and drought are putting urban trees at risk. Experts explain how to protect these essential assets and build city forests that can withstand the climate challenges ahead.