Two cruise passengers drown in separate incidents at Carnival’s new Bahamas resort

The incidents have raised concerns over guest safety protocols at newly developed private cruise destinations catering to an ageing passenger demographic

Wildfires rage across Europe

The Iberian Peninsula and the Balkans battle devastating blazes as emergency services work to contain them

Nepal to waive climbing fees on 97 Himalayan peaks

The mountains are not currently popular climbing destinations, and are located in Nepal’s remote and poorly developed western provinces

UK hospital workers vote for historic NHS strike over pay inequality

The dispute highlights growing tensions over pay disparities for non-clinical NHS staff brought back in-house but still excluded from national contracts

Language barriers in female healthcare causing safeguarding concerns

New research reveals language barriers in women’s healthcare are compromising safety, equality, and efficiency, with staff resorting to insecure translation tools

One in three employees don’t use workplace health benefits, says Simplyhealth

The research highlights a disconnect between benefit provision and employee engagement, revealing opportunities for insurers to simplify and tailor workplace health offerings