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- 1Gaza's 61m tonnes of rubble conceal up to 10,000 bodiesโ61m tonnes of rubble: Gaza aid workers face delicate task of clearing ruins concealing up to 10,000 bodies
Aid workers in Gaza face the enormous task of clearing an estimated 61 million tonnes of rubble left by the war, with recovery teams warning that the remains of up to 10,000 people may still lie buried beneath the ruins. The operation is described as delicate and dangerous, requiring careful searching so bodies can be identified and returned to families while reconstruction barely begins.
- 2Sudanese fleeing to Chad surges twentyfold as aid dries upโNumber of Sudanese fleeing to Chad surges 20-fold as aid runs dry, # UN says https://www. reuters.com/world/africa/numbe
The United Nations reports a twentyfold surge in the number of Sudanese refugees crossing into Chad as the country's conflict continues and humanitarian funding runs out. Aid agencies warn that shrinking resources are leaving new arrivals without food, shelter or medical care, compounding one of the world's largest displacement crises and pressing international donors to respond.
- 3UnitedHealthcare to Drop Prior Authorization for 1,700 ProceduresโUnitedHealthcare Is Dropping Prior Authorization for Roughly 1,700 Medical Procedures in October. Only About 120 Apply to Medicare Advantage, Where It Denied 17% of Standard Requests
UnitedHealthcare says it will eliminate prior authorization requirements for roughly 1,700 medical procedures starting in October. However, only about 120 of those changes apply to Medicare Advantage plans, where the insurer has denied about 17% of standard authorization requests. Critics note the announcement does little for the coverage where denials are most common.
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Australia's Labor government is defending its proposed crackdown on artificial intelligence, citing a Medicare data breach as evidence of the risks involved. The government argues tighter rules are needed to protect sensitive health information, while the move has drawn debate over whether regulation will stifle the technology sector.
- 5Egyptian Health Startup Anees Health Raises Seed FundingโEgyptian Healthcare Startup Anees Health Raises Seed Funding To Expand Care
Egyptian healthcare startup Anees Health has raised a seed funding round, which it plans to use to expand its care services. The company is part of a growing wave of health-tech ventures in Egypt and North Africa attracting early-stage investment. The size of the round and the investors involved have not been disclosed in initial coverage.
- 6Dylan Raiola and Oregon beat USC after losing Dante MooreโDylan Raiola and Oregon take care of business against USC after losing Dante Moore
Oregon defeated USC in a college football game, with Dylan Raiola leading the team after quarterback Dante Moore went down with an injury. The win is being framed as a statement that the Ducks can still take care of business even without their starter under center, keeping them firmly in the College Football Playoff conversation.
- 7Europe Marks International Safe Abortion Day in GreenโEurope Goes Green for International Safe Abortion Day 2026
Landmarks and institutions across Europe are illuminated in green for International Safe Abortion Day 2026, an annual observance on 28 September highlighting access to safe abortion care. The Center for Reproductive Rights noted the displays, which have become a visible symbol of reproductive rights advocacy, drawing attention from supporters and continuing debate over abortion access across the continent.
- 8Burnham pledges to fight next election on social care reformโUK's Burnham pledges to fight next election on social care reform
Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor widely seen as a potential future Labour leader, has promised to make social care reform the central issue of his next election campaign. He is pressing for a long-term funding settlement for adult social care, an issue that has repeatedly been postponed by successive UK governments despite rising demand and pressure on councils.
- 9Pope Leo hears testimonies of service and suffering at LourdesโAt Lourdes, Pope Leo hears testimonies of service, suffering and hope During his visit to the Accueil Notre-Dame in Lour
Pope Leo XIV visited the Accueil Notre-Dame in Lourdes, the shrine's facility welcoming sick pilgrims, where he listened to three testimonies from people whose lives have been marked by caring for the sick, personal suffering and faith. The encounter forms part of his pilgrimage to the French Marian shrine, and Catholic media report the testimonies highlighted themes of service, endurance and hope amid illness.
- 10Federal judge lets Nebraska home birth midwife law standโFederal judge won't block Nebraska law preventing nurse midwives at home births
A federal judge has declined to block a Nebraska law that prevents certified nurse midwives from attending home births. The ruling means the state's restrictions remain in effect while any legal challenge continues. The case affects families seeking home births and nurse midwives who argue the law limits their ability to practice and restricts access to maternity care options in the state.
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A Texas man has been convicted in a healthcare fraud scheme worth an estimated $26 million. Federal prosecutors said the defendant was found guilty of defrauding health programmes through fraudulent claims, with sentencing to follow. The case adds to a string of large healthcare fraud prosecutions in the United States, drawing attention to oversight of medical billing.
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed that OpenAI breached Medicare, according to a report by the Sydney Morning Herald. The claim suggests a data or security incident involving the US artificial intelligence company and Australia's public health insurance system. Details of the alleged breach, its scale, and any response from OpenAI or government agencies have not yet been made clear.
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The second part of a highlights series from the World Cancer Congress 2026 is circulating, recapping key presentations, research findings and discussions from the global oncology event. Coverage focuses on developments shared at the congress and what they may mean for cancer care and research going forward.
- 14JB MDL reaffirms support for families of fallen service membersโNever forgotten, never alone: JB MDL reaffirms commitment to families of fallen service members
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst has publicly renewed its commitment to the families of fallen service members, stressing that they are 'never forgotten, never alone'. The base's statement underscores ongoing survivor support programs and its duty of care to military families who have lost loved ones in service.
- 1528% of job postings stay open over 90 daysโ28% of job postings on company career sites have been open over 90 days
A new analysis finds that 28% of job postings on company career sites have remained open for more than 90 days, raising fresh concerns about so-called ghost jobs โ listings companies leave up despite no intention to fill them soon. Commenters argue the figure reflects employers keeping talent pipelines warm, inflating apparent growth, or simply neglecting stale listings, and say it makes job hunting harder and more demoralising for applicants.
- 16Syrian refugee family in Chicago fears Medicaid cutoff for disabled sonโFor Syrian refugee with genetic disorder in suburban Chicago, looming Medicaid cutoff has his parents worried
A Syrian refugee family living in suburban Chicago says their son, who has a genetic disorder, could soon lose his Medicaid coverage. His parents say the potential cutoff threatens the medical care he depends on and have raised alarms about what losing coverage would mean for his health and for the family's ability to keep him treated.