Specific proteins have been identified in patients suffering from Covid long. This can be used to better diagnose the problem and possibly for more targeted treatment.
Protests have once again taken place in Slovakia, targeting the government of Robert Fico. The demonstrations are against the planned abolition of the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office and against the reduction of penalties for financial crimes. The EU also has concerns about the rule of law in Slovakia.
SpaceX has launched four astronauts to the ISS as part of the Axiom Space 3 (Ax-3) mission. The crew will join seven other astronauts already on the station and will conduct about 30 scientific experiments over the course of two weeks.
According to the U. S. Central Command, Yemeni Houthis have launched another attack on the U.S. cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden. The missiles fell into the water near the ship, no one was injured or damaged.
On the evening of January 18, Russian troops shelled Nikopol and Marhanets, said the head of the Dnipropetrovs'k regional military administration, Serhiy Lysak. No casualties were reported as a result of the shelling.
The European Parliament is calling for a reform of the streaming music market to ensure fair remuneration for authors and performers. A proposed EU draft law could oblige platforms to increase the transparency of their algorithms and recommendation tools.
Published in the journal BMJ Public Health, the researchers' conclusion emphasizes that noise levels in video games, especially during long gaming sessions, can cause irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus among gamers. The researchers propose to conduct information campaigns about the potential health risks associated with gaming.
Iraq has filed a complaint with the UN Security Council against Iran for the missile attacks on Erbil, which it considers a violation of its sovereignty. The attacks resulted in civilian casualties and property damage.
The Patrol Police of Ukraine advises drivers on road safety in winter, recommending caution and checking the condition of the vehicle to avoid accidents. Tips include driving smoothly, keeping a safe distance and being aware of dangerous areas on the road.
In a message to the participants of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Pope Francis called on them to stand up to injustice in the world.
Medical facilities in occupied Mariupol are ill-prepared for a surge in viral infections, which could potentially lead to an epidemic. The exact nature of the virus remains unconfirmed.
Tennis legends Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova have criticized the possible hosting of the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the country's record on women's rights and the criminalization of the LGBT community. They stated that moving the event there would be a "significant step backwards.
A polyester fiber plant in Shakhty, Rostov region, Russia, is on fire, covering hundreds of square meters. Two people are reported injured. An explosion was heard before the fire, although the governor of the region denies that it was a drone strike.
The resilience of the global economy has surpassed all forecasts, but discussions at the World Economic Forum are focused on wars: Russia vs. Ukraine, Israel vs. Hamas, the conflict in the Red Sea, and other possible threats.
Iraq recalled its ambassador from Iran in response to Iranian missile strikes on Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan. Iran justifies these strikes as retaliation - allegedly, the targets were the Mossad command centre and positions of the Sunni terrorist militia of the Islamic State.
A head-on collision between a Subaru Forester and a Toyota Aurion in Pesochyn, Kharkiv region, killed one person and injured two others, including a 3-year-old child. Ukrainian police are investigating.
The new Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden, has expressed the need to better understand the policies of Hungarian Prime Minister Orban, offering to pay a visit to Budapest. Frieden acknowledged that Orban is obstructing certain EU decisions, but believes that different views should be taken into account in order to achieve common goals.
One of the world's most famous models, Kate Moss, is celebrating a significant anniversary today. She is still beautiful, vigorous and determined, although she previously denied that she could turn 50.
The European Court of Justice has ruled that women who have experienced gender-based violence in their countries of origin can be granted refugee status in the EU. This ruling also applies to women who face a real threat of being killed or who are subjected to violence in their families or communities due to violations of cultural or traditional norms.
After a record sales year in 2022, champagne sales fell by 8. 2% to 299 million bottles in 2023. The Committee of French Champagne Houses attributes this to high inflation and the large inventories that distributors have had since 2022.
Azerbaijan's COP29 climate committee consists exclusively of men, which has drawn criticism from the women's rights group She Changes the Climate, which called the decision "regressive. " The oil-exporting country has also been criticised for its ambitions in the fossil fuel industry and its intention to increase gas production in the future.
After taking fourth place in the first Iowa caucuses, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy withdraws from the US presidential race but promises to support former President Donald Trump in the future.
An American cargo ship came under rocket fire off the coast of Yemen. According to the British Maritime Security Company, the Houthis fired three missiles According to the British Maritime Security Company, the Houthis fired three missiles, two of which did not reach the sea, and the third hit the US-owned cargo ship.
The Ukrainian military used a drone to detect and destroy Russian occupiers who were trying to storm their positions near Bakhmut.
The Maldives has asked India to withdraw its military presence from the island nation by March 15 amid growing ties with China, a move seen as consistent with President Mohamed Muizzu's pro-China stance.
In a Tel Aviv suburb, a woman was killed and 19 people were injured when two suspects, allegedly Palestinians from Hebron, rammed people in several places in stolen cars. Police classified the incident as a "serious terrorist attack.
Ukraine is bringing its veterinary medicine legislation in line with EU standards, as Deputy Minister Taras Vysotsky discussed with representatives of European business associations of veterinary medicine manufacturers.
The National Guard of Ukraine has destroyed 90 units of military equipment of the Russian invaders, including 26 tanks, 12 APCs and one surface-to-air missile system.
QatarEnergy suspends LNG transit through the Red Sea due to lack of security guarantees amid regional tensions.
The global rich have doubled their wealth since 2020, while the world's poorest have lost $20 billion, exacerbating economic inequality, Oxfam reports.
