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US Congress moves to strip CDC of its power

A controversial new US bill, led by Republican senators, seeks to dismantle the CDC's authority to issue nationwide health mandates, sparking a fierce debate over federal power and pandemic response.

Macron's ally threatens to collapse government over budget cuts

François Bayrou, a key centrist ally of President Macron, has issued a stark ultimatum to the French government, threatening to vote against the 2025 budget and potentially trigger a political crisis over controversial spending cuts. The move exposes deep

HHS Staff Revolt Over RFK Jr's CDC Resignation

Exclusive: Deep-seated discontent erupts within the US Department of Health as employees protest the controversial resignation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from a key CDC vaccine safety role, exposing a major internal rift.

RFK Jr Accuses CDC of Being 'Captured' by Big Pharma

US Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launches a scathing attack on the CDC, accusing it of corruption and being a 'captured agency' of the pharmaceutical industry in a bombshell op-ed.

Indian Minister's 'Buy Australian Homes' Remark Sparks Fury

Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal faces backlash after suggesting wealthy Indians could purchase Australian properties to ease pressure on the local housing market, a comment labelled 'tone-deaf' during a severe affordability crisis.

Ex-CDC Officials: RFK Jr Endangers American Health

A coalition of former senior CDC officials issues a stark warning, accusing US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr of endangering American lives through his persistent anti-vaccine rhetoric and policies.

CDC's monkeypox chief Demetre Daskalakis resigns

Dr Demetre Daskalakis, the CDC's key figure in the monkeypox response, has resigned. His departure follows a controversial 'kink' event presentation and marks a significant shift in the agency's public health leadership.

CDC's Daskalakis Takes Medical Leave Amid RFK Jr Probe

A senior US health official, Dr Demetre Daskalakis, has taken sudden medical leave, raising questions amidst a probe into his role in Robert F Kennedy Jr's health disclosure. The CDC has confirmed his temporary absence.

Australia's cig price hike fuels black market boom

The Australian government's new 7% tobacco tax increase, aimed at improving public health, is fuelling a rampant black market for cigarettes, raising concerns about lost tax revenue and organised crime.

RFK Jr's CDC Claims Spark Medical Backlash Over Misinformation

Robert F Kennedy Jr faces fierce backlash from doctors and scientists after making unsubstantiated claims about CDC leadership and public health policies during a campaign speech, raising concerns about medical misinformation in politics.

CDC probes deadly listeria outbreak in US

US health officials are urgently investigating a multi-state listeria outbreak that has resulted in two deaths and over two dozen hospitalisations, with prepared sandwiches and salads suspected as the source.

RFK Jr's controversial anti-vax pick for CDC Director

Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr proposes Jim O'Neill, a libertarian with no medical degree and controversial views on vaccines and mortality, for CDC Director, causing an uproar among health experts.

Inside Jim O'Neill's Radical Transformation of the CDC

Exclusive insight into the CDC's dramatic overhaul under Jim O'Neill. Discover the radical reforms, internal dissent, and the high-stakes mission to redefine American public health for the 21st century.

White House Orders Federal Staff Back to Office

The White House has abruptly reversed its work-from-home policy, mandating a swift return to the office for thousands of federal staff, including key health personnel at the CDC in Atlanta.

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