An experimental drug called VIR-5500 has produced striking early results in men with advanced prostate cancer.Researchers reported tumour shrinkage and major biomarker reductions in patients who had exhausted other treatments. Prostate cancer affects about 1.5 million men worldwide each year.Immunotherapy has transformed care for several cancers but has rarely worked in this disease. VIR-5500 uses engineered antibodies to link killer T-cells directly to tumour cells.The drug activates mainly inside the tumour, which reduces harmful immune reactions.Its longer circulation in the bloodstream may also limit dosing frequency. In the phase one trial, 58 men received the treatment.Most experienced only mild side…
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Burger King has introduced an AI assistant for staff at US restaurants.The system connects to employee headsets and analyzes drive-thru conversations. The company calls the voice chatbot “Patty.”It can detect polite expressions such as “welcome,” “please,” and “thank you.”Managers will use the data to review overall service patterns. Burger King says the tool will not score individual workers.It describes the platform as coaching and operational support.Managers should gain real-time insights and recognize strong team performance. The AI also updates digital menus when items sell out.It guides staff during food preparation and confirms recipe steps.The system can flag cleaning tasks, including…
A new tablet, orforglipron, helped people with type 2 diabetes lose up to 8% of body weight.The drug activates GLP-1 receptors, lowers blood sugar, and reduces appetite.Patients can take it without fasting. In a year-long phase 3 trial, it outperformed oral semaglutide in weight and glucose control.However, more participants stopped treatment because of gastrointestinal side effects. Regulators have not yet approved the pill.Researchers still need long-term safety and cardiovascular data. Experts expect effective tablets to simplify therapy and expand access.They believe incretin-based drugs could soon become first-line diabetes treatments.
Aston Martin will cut up to 20% of its workforce to save about £40m. The move could affect around 500 employees. The luxury carmaker had already removed 170 roles at the start of 2025. It said further changes were necessary to prepare the business for the future. The company called the decision difficult but essential. The announcement came with new financial results. Aston Martin reported pre-tax losses of £363.9m for 2025. Losses had been £289.1m the previous year. Trading suffered from higher US tariffs and weak global demand. The company also faced supply chain disruption and a volatile political environment.…
Unlicensed gambling companies could lose the right to sponsor Premier League clubs under new government plans. Ministers have launched a consultation on a total ban after several controversies. These included pornographic promotions, anti-money-laundering failures and alleged links to organised crime. Some major clubs, including Everton, Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers, currently display brands from online casinos or bookmakers without British licences. These firms can still sign commercial deals if they avoid offering services to UK customers. Premier League teams have already agreed to remove gambling logos from the front of shirts after this season. The voluntary move will not cover sleeve…
The UK has suspended a clinical trial on puberty blockers for young people after the medicines regulator raised safety concerns. The regulator warned about unknown long-term biological risks and called for a minimum age of 14. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency will hold talks with King’s College London next week. The Department of Health and Social Care confirmed that recruitment will not begin until they resolve the issues. The study followed the Cass review, which found weak evidence for the treatment’s benefits. Dr Hilary Cass said a controlled trial was necessary to clarify the effects despite strong beliefs…
China has overtaken the United States as Germany’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade reaching €251bn in 2025.New data showed a 2.2% rise in trade with China, while trade with the US fell 5% to €240bn. Friedrich Merz will travel to Beijing for his first official visit as chancellor.He will meet Li Qiang and later hold talks with Xi Jinping.The agenda includes Ukraine, human rights and economic relations. Germany imported €170.6bn in goods from China and exported €81.3bn.Tariffs introduced by Donald Trump are seen as one factor behind the decline in US trade. German industry remains deeply tied to the…
OpenAI said it considered alerting Canadian police months before a school shooting in British Columbia.The company had flagged an account linked to Jesse Van Rootselaar in June for possible violent activity. At the time, OpenAI decided the case did not meet the threshold for law enforcement referral.The firm said it found no evidence of an imminent or credible plan to harm others.Its policy requires a clear and immediate risk before contacting authorities. After the attack, OpenAI shared information with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.The shooting left eight people dead in the town of Tumbler Ridge before the 18-year-old took their…
The Board of Peace initiative has attracted international attention, with multiple countries pledging support for humanitarian, stabilization, and reconstruction efforts abroad. The program reflects growing global engagement on pressing humanitarian issues. Officials involved in the initiative said the pledges cover funding, technical assistance, and logistical support to regions affected by conflict and natural disasters. Participating nations emphasized the importance of cooperation in promoting peace and rebuilding communities. Leaders from governments and international organizations highlighted that the initiative is designed to address both immediate needs and long-term recovery. Aid will include food, medical care, shelter, and infrastructure rebuilding to help vulnerable…
Amazon’s cloud division reportedly suffered outages last year involving its own AI systems.One disruption in December lasted 13 hours after an AI agent deleted and rebuilt part of its environment.The incident affected limited services, according to the company. AWS underpins large parts of the internet and public-sector infrastructure.A separate outage in October knocked dozens of websites offline and renewed concerns about reliance on a few major providers. Amazon said the problems were caused by user misconfiguration, not artificial intelligence.It insisted there is no evidence AI creates more errors than human engineers.The company added new safeguards, including mandatory peer review for…
