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A tortoiseshell cat named Millie hit the headlines this week after celebrating her 30th birthday – making her the oldest feline in the world.  According to popular legend, one human year …

The study offers the latest evidence that gene-modified pig organs could be a viable option for people suffering from organ failure. ADVERTISEMENT Scientists in China have transplanted a modified pig …

An aspiring lawmaker had his legs deliberately broken as part of an excruciating cosmetic procedure to make him taller. Thomas Keeper opted for the brutal surgery, ‘world’s most painful operation’ to gain …

Houston health officials have recorded a case of measles in an infant who recently returned from abroad — as Texas battles another, separate outbreak. The infant was unvaccinated, officials said, …

By SABRINA PENTY Published: 08:33 EDT, 18 March 2025 | Updated: 08:38 EDT, 18 March 2025 A dog said to be the most expensive in the world has been bought …

These cruise-ship cabins are guaranteed to leave guests feeling buoyant. That’s because they are among the poshest available, 14 of the most extravagant suites at sea. It goes without saying …

Measles immunisation rates are «suboptimal» in many parts of the US and Europe. ADVERTISEMENT Measles is raising concerns among public health experts after an unvaccinated child died in a US …

While New York and London lead the way, Madrid and Argentina surprisingly rank high as popular filming locations. ADVERTISEMENT With the Oscars taking place this weekend, the real scene-stealers are …

A Long Island woman believed to be the world’s oldest survivor of the Holocaust has died at age 113. Rose Girone, who once credited her longevity to dark chocolate, survived …

Over 500 million people have taken a holy dip during the 45-day Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, northern India even as two stampede incidents killed dozens Krishna Saini sat in …