Pfizer recalls sickle cell anaemia drug due to risk of complications and death
US drugmaker Pfizer said on Wednesday it was recalling Oxbryta, a treatment for sickle-cell anaemia, from all markets where it is approved, citing risks of painful complications and fatalities. Pfizer…
Evotec and Novo Nordisk join forces in technology development partnership
German pharmaceutical and research company Evotec has entered into a technology development partnership with Novo Nordisk Evotec said on Thursday it intends to support the clinical and commercial production of…
Google restricts creation of new accounts in Russia
Google has restricted the creation of new accounts for Russian users, Russia's Digital Ministry said. Google has been under pressure in Russia for several years, particularly for not removing content…
Musk’s SpaceX plans to invest $1.5bn in Starlink
Elon Musk's SpaceX plans to invest $1.5 billion in Vietnam in the near future, the communist country's government said Thursday, a move that could help resolve a stalemate over the…
OpenAI will remove control of non-profits and provide equity to Sam Altman
Three top technical executives at Microsoft-backed OpenAI stepped down Wednesday, the latest in a string of executive departures this year, coming at a time of change for the ChatGPT vendor.
Derrick Rose announces retirement from basketball
Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose announced his retirement from basketball at the age of 35, ending a career that spanned 16 years. Rose began his NBA career with a Rookie…
Barcelona made a great start to La Liga with a 1-0 win over Getafe
Top scorer Robert Lewandowski's first-half goal gave a weak Barcelona a 1-0 La Liga victory over weak Getafe on Wednesday and maintained their 100 per cent record after seven games.
Liverpool smash West Ham
Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo scored two goals each as reigning trophy winners Liverpool defeated West Ham United 5-1 at Anfield on Wednesday to reach the fourth round of the…
Russia is developing secret combat drones in China, intelligence sources say
Russia has launched an arms programme in China to develop and produce long-range attack drones for use in the war against Ukraine, according to two European intelligence agency sources and…
Lebanon’s prime minister believes a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is possible
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has expressed hope for an early ceasefire agreement that would end clashes between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah that have rocked his country and raised fears…
