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Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Rises as Aid Efforts Intensify

The death toll after the earthquake in Myanmar almost a week ago has risen to 3,145, since rescue workers have found more bodies. .

Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Rises as Aid Efforts Intensify

Woman Rescued 91 Hours After Myanmar Earthquake Kills 2,700

Colorful children's backpacks are scattered around the rubble. When the preschool collapsed in the massive earthquake on Friday, small children were buried under the debris.

Woman Rescued 91 Hours After Myanmar Earthquake Kills 2,700

Myanmar Earthquake Claims Over 2,000 Lives, Thousands Injured

More than 2,000 people have been confirmed dead after Friday's earthquake in Myanmar, announces the country's military junta. Hundreds are reported to have died in mosques during Friday prayers.

Myanmar Earthquake Claims Over 2,000 Lives, Thousands Injured

WHO Faces Budget Cuts After US Withdrawal Decision

The World Health Organization (WHO) must reduce its budget by a fifth following the USA's decision to leave the UN agency, according to an internal email that the news agency AFP has taken part of. .

WHO Faces Budget Cuts After US Withdrawal Decision

Burnout syndrome to be removed: "I think it will get better"

Tens of thousands of people are sick-listed every year for burnout syndrome. Now the diagnosis is disappearing.

Burnout syndrome to be removed: "I think it will get better"

Sharp increase in measles - highest in 25 years

The number of registered cases of measles doubled last year compared to the previous year and rose to 127,350 cases, the highest level in Europe in 25 years, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and Unicef. Almost half of those affected by the disease were children under five years old.

Sharp increase in measles - highest in 25 years

100,000 may die from malaria as US cuts aid

No disease in Africa is deadlier than malaria – especially for children. But Donald Trump's cuts in US aid are weakening the fight against the infection, experts warn.

100,000 may die from malaria as US cuts aid

Expert meeting in the USA on vaccines cancelled

The US drug authority FDA has unexpectedly cancelled a meeting with experts, where next year's influenza vaccine was to be discussed. .

Expert meeting in the USA on vaccines cancelled

The Alarm: Unknown Disease in Congo Kills Quickly

Over 50 people in Congo-Kinshasa have died from a still unknown disease, reports the World Health Organization (WHO) and doctors in the country. .

The Alarm: Unknown Disease in Congo Kills Quickly

Polio Vaccination Resumes in Gaza

Mass vaccination against the disease polio will be resumed in Gaza on Saturday, announces the World Health Organization WHO. Nearly 600,000 children will be vaccinated after poliovirus was once again detected in water samples in Gaza in December and January, discoveries that according to WHO "indicate ongoing presence in the environment, which exposes children to risks".

Polio Vaccination Resumes in Gaza

Trump's New World Order: Might Makes Right

Donald Trump's USA is threatening to take over territories, severing ties to UN agencies, shutting out negotiating partners and intimidating with punitive tariffs. Much suggests that we are heading into a new, transactional world order where the strong have advantages.

Trump's New World Order: Might Makes Right

Trump's New World Order: Might is Right

Donald Trump's USA is threatening to take over territories, severing ties to UN agencies and intimidating with punitive tariffs. Much suggests that we are heading into a new, transactional world order where the strong have advantages.

Trump's New World Order: Might is Right

Men fight against female genital mutilation of girls

The number of girls and women who have been subjected to genital mutilation has increased by 15 percent in recent years, despite great efforts against it. In several places, parents are fighting against the tradition.

Men fight against female genital mutilation of girls

UN condemns Rwanda's support to M23 militia

The UN Human Rights Council condemns Rwanda's support to rebel militias in eastern Congo-Kinshasa and will establish an expert group to investigate human rights violations. .

UN condemns Rwanda's support to M23 militia

Argentina Leaves the World Health Organization

Argentina is withdrawing from the World Health Organization (WHO), announces a spokesperson for President Javier Milei. .

Argentina Leaves the World Health Organization

Men fight against female genital mutilation of girls

The number of girls and women who have been subjected to genital mutilation has increased by 15 percent in recent years, despite great efforts against it. In many places, parents are fighting against the tradition.

Men fight against female genital mutilation of girls

UN: New Emergency Transports in Gaza – the Need is Enormous

Two UN agencies warn that the need for emergency aid to Gaza is "enormous", despite the number of aid transports having increased significantly after the ceasefire between Israel and terrorist-stamped Hamas. .

UN: New Emergency Transports in Gaza – the Need is Enormous

Hundreds dead as rebels advance

The UN warns of executions and sexual violence as the Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 advances in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In the city of Goma alone, several hundred people have been killed in the past week.

Hundreds dead as rebels advance

The Doctor: Covid Made Me a Different Person

Intensive care staff in 12-hour shifts far from home and relatives who were denied visits to dying family members. The Covid pandemic, which came to Sweden exactly five years ago, has left its mark on those who toiled in healthcare.

The Doctor: Covid Made Me a Different Person

USA backs down on acute humanitarian aid

The USA's Foreign Minister Marco Rubio issues more exemptions from President Donald Trump's previous comprehensive stop on payments of foreign aid. .

USA backs down on acute humanitarian aid

Men grow faster than women

Men have pulled away and are growing increasingly larger compared to women, according to a new study. The increase is driven by a higher standard of living – but also "the sexy and impressive male body", claim the researchers.

Men grow faster than women

Polluted Air Forces Bangkok to Close Schools

More than 250 schools in Thailand's capital Bangkok have been forced to close as smog makes it impossible to teach. .

Polluted Air Forces Bangkok to Close Schools

Building Walls and Two Genders: These Are Trump's First Decisions

Within the span of a few hours, the USA's new president Donald Trump had torn up 78 of his predecessor's decisions and signed a number of new orders. Here are some of the most talked-about – as well as the installation day's most debated snack.

Building Walls and Two Genders: These Are Trump's First Decisions

Trump pardons convicted individuals for storming of the Capitol

Donald Trump has returned to the White House and signed his first orders as the 47th President of the USA. The first day, he pardoned all his supporters who were convicted and imprisoned in connection with the congressional storming.

Trump pardons convicted individuals for storming of the Capitol