Author: OMN AI

Early clinical trial results from Cambridge suggest that combining the diabetes drug metformin with the antihistamine clemastine can partially repair nerve damage in multiple sclerosis (MS). The CCMR Two trial, funded by the MS Society, recruited 70 patients with relapsing MS. Half received the drug combination while the rest were given a placebo for six months. Tests showed that electrical signals between the eyes and brain travelled faster in those on the treatment, indicating some repair to the protective myelin sheath around nerves. However, the effect – an improvement of just 1.3 milliseconds – was too small for patients to…

Interpol, the global policing network with 196 member nations, coordinated a major cybercrime crackdown across Africa.Authorities arrested 260 suspects involved in online romance and sextortion scams during July and August operations.The criminals targeted victims by creating fake romantic relationships and demanding money or threatening with explicit images.Investigators identified over 1,400 victims who lost nearly $2.8 million (€2.4 million) to these online fraud networks. Criminal Networks Exploit Digital Platforms Ghanaian authorities detained 68 suspects accused of using fake identities to trick victims into paying false shipment fees.Police said criminals secretly recorded explicit videos to extort money from their targets.Senegalese officers captured…

US President Donald Trump has announced another round of import tariffs. From October 1, branded and patented medicines shipped into the United States will face a 100 percent duty if companies do not operate factories inside the country. Washington will also introduce a 25 percent tariff on heavy-duty trucks. Kitchen and bathroom cabinets will be subject to a 50 percent levy. Trump presented the measures on Thursday, calling them vital to protect American industry. He argued on Truth Social that a “flood” of imports made the move unavoidable. He insisted the tariffs would safeguard US manufacturers. The announcement comes despite…

Authorities Investigate Potential Coordinated Operation Danish officials confirmed that drones were observed over four airports from late Wednesday into early Thursday, raising concerns about a coordinated campaign. Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen described the flights as organized and likely executed by a professional operator. Intelligence agencies noted similar drone activity across Europe and suggested possible Russian involvement, although no entity has claimed responsibility. Airports Experience Operational Delays The airports impacted included Aalborg, Esbjerg, Sønderborg, and Skrydstrup. Aalborg, which also functions as a military facility, faced the longest flight interruptions, while Skrydstrup, home to Danish fighter jets, was also affected. Authorities…

Women who miss their first breast cancer screening appointment have a 40% higher risk of dying from the disease, according to new research. Scientists at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden analysed data from around 500,000 women invited to their first mammogram between 1991 and 2020. Published in the British Medical Journal, the study tracked participants for up to 25 years and found that 32% did not attend their initial screening. These women were more likely to be diagnosed with advanced-stage cancer, less likely to attend later screenings, and faced a significantly higher breast cancer mortality rate: 9.9 deaths per 1,000…

Rescue teams recovered five decomposed bodies around 550 kilometers south of Tobruk in the Great Sand Sea.Authorities transported the remains to Tobruk, calling the incident a stark example of the deadly “death journey.”Abreen, a local aid group, said the victims likely came from Sudan and shared photos from the recovery site. Dangerous Journeys Across Land and Sea Migrants flee war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East, using Libya as a main route to Europe.Many travel through deserts or cross the Mediterranean by boat, risking death along the way.In December, 61 migrants, including women and children, drowned off Zuwara…

An Indian court has rejected a case filed by Elon Musk’s platform X. The company had challenged a government portal it argued enabled arbitrary censorship. A single judge of the Karnataka High Court ruled that X’s petition against the Sahyog portal was “without merit”. The full judgement has not yet been made public. X has not announced whether it will appeal the ruling. Second legal setback in India This ruling marks the second time in just over two years that X has lost a case in India. The company had already faced defeat in a separate challenge over government content…

A Yemen-launched drone struck Eilat, wounding at least 22 people, local medics confirmed Wednesday.The Israeli military admitted air defences failed to stop the drone before impact.Two people suffered serious injuries; others sustained minor wounds, Magen David Adom reported. Authorities Warn Public, Investigate Crash Site Police deployed bomb disposal experts to inspect the drone debris for explosives.Officials urged residents to avoid the crash site and follow safety instructions from the Home Front Command. Houthis Expand Attacks, Israel Retaliates Iran-backed Houthis have fired drones and missiles at Israel since Gaza war escalated.They targeted Red Sea shipping, halving maritime traffic and forcing costly…

The world’s oceans have crossed a dangerous threshold in acidity for the first time, threatening marine ecosystems and human food security, according to the 2025 Planetary Health Check by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. The report found that ocean surface pH has dropped by 0.1 units since the industrial era, a 30-40% rise in acidity driven by fossil fuel emissions. This shift disrupts the ability of marine organisms like corals, molluscs and shellfish to form skeletons and shells, with cascading effects on fish, whales and other species higher up the food chain. Oceans, which cover 71% of Earth,…

U.S. Expansion Targets Increased AI Capacity OpenAI, together with Oracle and SoftBank, is expanding its Stargate initiative with the launch of five new data-center sites in the United States. Planned locations include Shackelford County, Texas; Doña Ana County, New Mexico; Milam County, Texas; Lordstown, Ohio; and a yet-to-be-confirmed site in the Midwest. These centers are expected to push the program’s total planned computing capacity to about 7 gigawatts, as part of a long-term strategy aiming for up to $500 billion in AI infrastructure investment. Partner Responsibilities Clarified The consortium stated that Oracle will oversee development for three of the new…