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Melbourne, Australia: A groundbreaking discovery by researchers at Melbourne’s Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity has brought the possibility of an HIV cure closer. Using advanced mRNA technology, similar to that in Covid-19 vaccines the team has found a way to force the virus out of hiding in human immune cells, potentially allowing it to be cleared from the body. One of the greatest challenges in curing HIV has been the virus’s ability to remain dormant inside specific white blood cells, forming a ‘reservoir’ that the immune system and current drugs cannot detect or destroy. The new study, published…

Bengaluru, India: Eleven people have died and dozens more were injured in a tragic crush outside Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium during a victory parade celebrating the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL win, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah confirmed. Thousands of fans lined the streets to welcome the RCB team, who had defeated the Punjab Kings in the IPL final. However, the authorities were unprepared for the massive turnout, with over 200,000 people attending, double the anticipated crowd, a police official noted. The tragedy unfolded when large crowds tried to push through a small gate at the stadium that had not yet been…

Mecca, Saudi Arabia: Zamzam, the sacred wellspring at the heart of Islam’s holiest site, continues to sustain millions as the annual Hajj pilgrimage begins. This year, about 1.8 million Muslims from around the world are expected to converge in Mecca, with the pilgrimage set to conclude on June 8. Central to the pilgrimage is Zamzam water, a wellspring believed to have flowed continuously for over 4,000 years. The Zamzam well is located inside the Grand Mosque of Mecca (Masjid al-Haram), about 21 meters east of the Kaaba, beneath the Mataf area, the white marble space where pilgrims perform Tawaf, walking…

London: Physician associates (PAs) in the NHS will undergo a title change after a government-commissioned review concluded that their current designation causes significant confusion among patients, potentially endangering safety. The independent review, led by Professor Gillian Leng, found that many patients mistakenly believe PAs are fully qualified doctors, even though they are not. PAs perform tasks like taking medical histories, examining patients, and diagnosing conditions, but they do not hold medical degrees and complete only two years of postgraduate training. Sources close to the review indicate that Leng will recommend renaming the role, with alternatives such as ‘physician assistants’ or…

New Delhi: Elon Musk’s Tesla has officially opted out of manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs) in India, according to Indian Minister for Heavy Industries, H.D. Kumaraswamy. The confirmation came as the Indian government released detailed guidelines for a new EV manufacturing scheme aimed at attracting global investment. Speaking at a press event, Kumaraswamy said that, “Mercedes-Benz, Skoda-Volkswagen, Hyundai, and Kia have shown interest [in manufacturing electric cars in India]. Tesla – we are not expecting from them.” The minister did confirm that Tesla plans to open two showrooms in India, establishing only a retail presence. https://twitter.com/hd_kumaraswamy/status/1929797802650956116 Tesla’s absence in Stakeholder talks…

Montreal: Artificial intelligence pioneer Yoshua Bengio has launched LawZero, a non-profit initiative focused on developing safe and transparent AI systems that can identify and flag deceptive behavior in autonomous AI agents. Bengio, widely regarded as one of the ‘godfathers’ of AI and a 2018 Turing Award laureate, will serve as the organisation’s president. LawZero launches with $30 million in initial funding and a team of more than a dozen researchers. Its flagship project, Scientist AI, is designed not to replace existing generative AI agents but to monitor them for potentially harmful or deceptive actions. According to Bengio, current AI agents…

Paris: Jonathan Anderson, the Northern Ireland-born designer, has been officially named the new creative director for both women’s and men’s collections at Dior, becoming the first individual in the brand’s history to lead both lines simultaneously. The 40-year-old from Magherafelt, County Londonderry, announced the news on Instagram, calling it a ‘great honour’ and expressing his admiration for the French fashion house. Anderson stated that, “I have always been inspired by the rich history of this House, its depth, and empathy, and I look forward to working alongside its legendary Ateliers to craft the next chapter of this incredible story.” …

Warsaw: Poland’s National Electoral Commission has officially declared Karol Nawrocki the winner of the country’s presidential run-off election, defeating liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski in a razor-thin contest. With all votes counted, Nawrocki, a staunch conservative and nationalist candidate backed by the opposition, secured 50.89 percent of the vote, while Trzaskowski received 49.11 percent. Nawrocki, 42, a historian and amateur boxer who previously led Poland’s national remembrance institute, campaigned on a populist platform that emphasized prioritizing native Poles in economic and social policies over foreign nationals, including refugees from neighboring Ukraine. Nawrocki will take office on August 6, succeeding Andrzej…

London: The United Kingdom has officially enacted a nationwide ban on the sale and supply of disposable vapes starting 1 June 2025. The measure, originally announced in January 2024, applies to all forms of retail, including online platforms and physical stores, as part of a comprehensive effort to address environmental hazards and restrict access to vaping products among children and teenagers. This legislative move targets disposable or single-use vapes, which have grown enormously in popularity in recent years. According to UK government data, vape usage increased by more than 400 percent between 2012 and 2023. Despite their convenience, disposable vapes…

Munich: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has finally achieved their long-obsessed goal of winning the UEFA Champions League, demolishing Inter Milan 5–0 in a historic and emotionally charged final. The win comes after more than a decade of near-misses and painful collapses, marking a triumphant breakthrough for the French club. Since Qatar Sports Investments acquired the club in 2011, PSG has qualified for the knockout stages 12 times, only to be met with heartbreak each year. But on this, their 13th attempt, the French champions were unstoppable and finally triumphant. From the first whistle, it was clear PSG had come to claim their…