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Getty ImagesThe roll out of the “world-first” vaccination programme against gonorrhoea began last monthGonorrhoea vaccines and a new antibiotic treatment are being offered at a Soho bar as part of an effort to reduce rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).The pop-up events, which are being hosted in G-A-Y Bar, aim to make it easier for those at the highest risk to get the vaccine.Figures show that gay and bisexual men are disproportionately affected by STIs, accounting for 75% of syphilis and 70% gonorrhoea cases in London last year.The events have been organised by 56 Dean Street, an NHS clinic which…

Pep Guardiola hailed Erling Haaland’s 50th Champions League goal in a record 49 games and stated he is now in the company of the “monsters Cristiano and Messi” in the competition’s all-time greatest scorers, as Manchester City beat Napoli 2-0 in the opening group match.Haaland’s 56th-minute opener was his 12th in seven appearances for City and Norway, Jérémy Doku’s second clinching victory for Guardiola’s side. Haaland beat Ruud van Nistelrooy’s previous 62-appearance mark for 50 goals.His manager said: “What can I say? The numbers speak for themselves. We are lucky to have him. Just to congratulate him, because he’s alongside…

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco — get the unfiltered perspective on landing a Series A in today’s market. No smoke, no mirrors, just straight talk from the people signing the checks. Series A has changed — here’s how to win in 2026 Series A has changed — here’s how to win This Builder Stage session brings together Katie Stanton (Moxxie Ventures), Thomas Krane (Insight Partners), and Sangeen Zeb (GV). They’ve seen thousands of decks, led major rounds, and helped steer startups from scrappy beginnings to breakout scale. You’ll hear what actually moves…

new video loaded: Where Will Gazans Go?By Josh Holder, Laura Salaberry, Christina Thornell and Nikolay Nikolov•September 18, 2025Josh Holder of The New York Times, who has been using satellite images to track the destruction in Gaza, describes how there are few viable places to flee.

Nexstar, the nation’s largest station owner, denied on Thursday that it pulled “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air due to pressure from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. The company announced the decision hours after Carr threatened to take action against ABC affiliates over Kimmel’s comments about Charlie Kirk’s killer. Carr also urged affiliates to preempt the show. Asked whether Nexstar’s decision was in any way influenced by Carr’s remarks, Gary Weitman, the company’s chief communications officer, said “No.” “The decision to preempt ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ was made unilaterally by the senior executive team at Nexstar, and they had no communication with…

171 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, has handed over 450,000 intercepted pills of Pregabalin capsules to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for further forensic and regulatory examination. The consignment, weighing several cartons, was intercepted by NDLEA operatives along the Kano–Hadejia road, highlighting ongoing concerns about the rising abuse of prescription drugs in northern Nigeria. Pregabalin, an anticonvulsant and pain-relief medication originally prescribed for epilepsy, neuropathic pain, and anxiety disorders, has in recent years become one of the most widely abused prescription drugs in the country. Its misuse for sedative…

Afghanistan’s 2025 Asia Cup run ended at the group stage following a six-wicket defeat by Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi.Published On 18 Sep 202518 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareSri Lanka roared to a six-wicket victory in Abu Dhabi to eliminate 2024 T20 World Cup semifinalist Afghanistan from the Asia Cup.Sri Lanka topped Group B with its third straight win as Bangladesh also qualified for the Super 4 ahead of Afghanistan with two wins and a loss.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listOpening batter Kusal Mendis’s unbeaten 74 off 52 balls anchored Sri Lanka’s authoritative run-chase of…

Drinking clean water, receiving treatment in a modern health centre or seeing your children study in bright classrooms is no longer a dream in Kasaï province, in the centre of the DRC. Today, it’s real life. In the past, life in Kasaï was subject to painful compromises: “We used to drink water that was full of germs, which caused a lot of suffering for all of us,” recalls Papa Mutombo Tambwe, who proudly now talks of the new water supply installed in Tshilenge, eastern Kasaï. Back then, health centres little more than simple huts that were far from reassuring, but…

Kyiv says exchange of bodies with Russia comes as Ukraine claims advances in the east of the country.Published On 18 Sep 202518 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareRussia and Ukraine have exchanged the bodies of more than 1,000 soldiers who have fallen in battle, Ukrainian authorities have said.The vast majority of the bodies were received by Ukraine from Russia, while the bodies of 24 Russian soldiers were handed over by Ukraine.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“Repatriation measures took place today. 1,000 bodies, which according to the Russian side belong to Ukrainian servicemen, have been returned to…

Busiro East Member of Parliament Hon. Medard Lubega Ssegona has strongly criticized political aspirants who seek elective positions without undergoing proper leadership training or mentorship. Speaking during the annual Luwalo Lwaffe cultural event at Bulange, Mengo, Ssegona warned that such leaders often mislead the public with populist rhetoric and unfulfilled promises. “Some people jump into politics without understanding what leadership entails. They make empty promises, get elected, and then vanish from the very communities that trusted them,” Ssegona stated, addressing a gathering of Kabaka’s subjects, traditional leaders, and politicians. The Luwalo Lwaffe event is a longstanding tradition where subjects of…