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European Medicines Agency Recommends Lenacapavir (Yeztugo) Injectable PrEP for HIV Prevention
The European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has issued a positive opinion recommending lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable HIV-1 capsid inhibitor developed by Gilead Sciences, for pre-exposure...

EU regulator green lights an injectable HIV drug that could help stop transmission
LONDON (AP) — The European Medicines Agency has recommended authorizing a twice-yearly injectable drug aimed at preventing HIV, which scientists say could help end the virus’ transmission. In a statement on Friday, the EU drug regulator said its...

EU drugs regulator approves new HIV twice-yearly prevention shot
The European Medicines Agency has recommended authorising a twice-yearly injectable drug aimed at preventing HIV, which scientists say could help end the virus’s transmission. What did the EU drug regulator say? In a statement on Friday, the...

EU regulator approves injectable HIV drug lenacapavir that experts say could help stop transmission
Breadcrumb Trail Links Health World Author of the article: Published Jul 25, 2025 • Last updated 20 minutes ago • 2 minute read The Gilead Sciences sign is seen outside their headquarters in Foster City, Calif., on April 30, 2020. Photo by JOSH...

World News | EU Regulator Approves Injectable HIV Drug That Experts Say Could Help Stop Transmission
London, Jul 25 (AP) The European Medicines Agency has recommended authorising a twice-yearly injectable drug aimed at preventing HIV, which scientists say could help end the virus' transmission. In a statement on Friday, the EU drug regulator said...

Trump and Clinton named. Here’s who else is allegedly in the Jeffrey Epstein birthday letters book
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

This country has no airport, no currency, no crime, people are rich enough to never work, it is...
With just 40,000 people, this tiny country is so safe that no police are required. Can you imagine yourself living in a country where there is no airport, no national currency, no national language, no need to work for survival, yet everyone...

Europe embraces Modi as trade interests eclipse past human rights concerns
Just a decade ago, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was a figure of global controversy. His role in the 2002 Gujarat riots, during his time as chief minister, made him a political pariah in several Western capitals. Some European nations and...

LDP’s historic electoral defeat upends Japan’s politics
It was not many years ago that Narendra Modi’s reputation in Europe, and much of the rest of the world, was dogged by controversy surrounding his political past. However, the Indian prime minister is now widely feted internationally. This factor...

Citi DC Open 2025 Schedule Day 7: Leylah Fernandez, Alex De Minaur & others in action - TV schedule, order of play, and live streaming details
The 2025 Citi DC Open has been entertaining so far. The final day of the event will feature the men's and women's singles finals in Washington. Anna Kalinskaya halted Emma Raducanu's brilliant run in the last four. She outfoxed the Briton in...

How India is dismantling its protectionism with UK FTA | Big picture, finer points
India may not like to admit it, but US President Donald Trump’s branding of it as the “tariff king” and his reciprocal tariff threats have forced its hands in more ways than one. The latest FTA (free trade agreement) signed with the UK...

Spotify Will Finally Let Family Members Listen to Audiobooks
Summary Spotify's new audiobook plans add 15 hours of listening for both plan managers & members. Pricing for these new plans has not been disclosed yet. The new audiobook options were first tested in Ireland & Canada and will roll out to other...

‘Ambassador of Westarctica’ arrested on fraud, forgery charges: What are micronations?
A 45-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday (July 22) by the Uttar Pradesh Police’s Special Task Force (STF) for running a fake “embassy” in Ghaziabad and posing as the “Ambassador” of the micronation of Westarctica.Harsh Vardhan Jain allegedly...

Actithera Wins $75.5M Series A to Target Tumors with Radioligands
Actithera, a radiopharmaceutical biotech company, has closed an oversubscribed $75.5 million Series A financing to support the clinical development of its lead fibroblast activation protein (FAP)-targeting therapy and expand its discovery...

The trending European spots offering picturesque landscapes, unique attractions and cooler summer temperatures
While a beach holiday is the dream for many, there has been a surge in holidaymakers looking for destinations with cooler temperatures, scenic landscapes and plenty to do. Akureyri in Iceland has had the biggest spike in popularity, and offers...

England v Italy referee: Who is Women’s Euro 2025 official Ivana Martincic?
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Camellia Sinensis Extracts Embedded in Semipermeable Nanocapsules as Active Ingredient for Dental Adhesives: Biomaterial Synthesis and Effect on the Bond to Human Dentin
Introduction The exponential growth observed in the development of nanoparticles over the last two decades has also resulted in new approaches to tackle a range of issues in medicine and dentistry. According to the International Union of Pure and...
Why Ignoring Procurement Costs More Than You Think
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Swiss Asset Managers Look to Tokenization for Mass Customization
SDX, the digital asset arm of SIX, the pan-European financial market infrastructure, and Banque Pictet & Cie have tokenized corporate debt and allocated fractional quantities to portfolios managed by the bank’s asset manager, which could lay the...

Friendshoring Chemical Production to India - A Shift Toward Localized Manufacturing to Reduce Geopolitical Risks: Aashish Kasad, Senior Partner, Ernst & Young LLP and National Leader – Chemicals and Agri sector
The global chemical industry has long been characterized by its reliance on extensive supply chains that span continents, with concentrated production in certain regions having lower labor costs, such as China and Southeast Asia. However, the...