War in Iran: Tehran reports civilian casualties and warns of harsh measures against protesters
The conflict between Israel, the US and Iran is escalating, with new Israeli airstrikes on Tehran and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz where the US says it has destroyed Iranian mine-laying ships.
Iran accuses the US and Israel of targeting civilians and says over 1,300 people have been killed and thousands of civilian objects damaged, while inside the country authorities have warned of harsh measures against protesters.
Meanwhile, the US and Israel are preparing further military steps and Israel is planning a major increase in its defense budget, indicating that the war could expand even further.
Hasty redeployment of US missiles from South Korea to the Middle East leaves Seoul shocked
The US has begun moving some THAAD missile defense systems from South Korea to the Middle East due to the war with Iran, raising concerns in Seoul about weakening defenses against North Korea.
South Korea's president has assured that the country still has sufficient capabilities to deter any threat from the North, despite the US weapons move.
However, analysts warn that this could encourage North Korea to test the response of allies and has raised doubts about the US commitment to security in Asia.
Noma loses major sponsors for Los Angeles events after abuse reports
Two major sponsors, American Express and Blackbird, have cut ties with Noma restaurant for events planned in Los Angeles following allegations of abuse by chef René Rexhepi. Reports allege that he has been physically abusive and abusive to employees for years, including hitting and pushing them.
Rexhepi apologized for his past behavior, while the restaurant said it was looking into the allegations and had improved working conditions.
Wegovy users have five times greater risk of sudden vision loss than Ozempic users, study finds
A study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology has found that patients using Wegovy (a weight loss drug) have almost five times the risk of sudden vision loss compared to those using Ozempic.
Vision loss is related to a type of "stroke in the eye" that occurs when blood flow to the optic nerve is reduced and may be a side effect of the substance semaglutide.
However, researchers emphasize that the risk is very rare and further studies are needed to confirm the direct link.
