Public research university in Aberdeen, Scotland, founded 1495
A long-term study across 22,000–22,534 participants shows cancer incidence and mortality are higher among people with cardiovascular disease, especially men. Smoking, obesity and heavy alcohol use emerge as primary drivers, with higher risks for gastric, oesophageal, lung and other cancers in men with heart disease. Researchers call for better risk management and targeted screening.
Following the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe, police confirm a counter-terrorism inquiry is running in parallel with the murder investigation. A 28-year-old man has been arrested and a University of Aberdeen staff member’s online comments are under review. Victim Widdecombe is described as having sustained serious injuries.
Sir Ian Wood has died at 84, ending a career that transformed a Aberdeen-based fishing yard into a global energy services group. He founded Wood Group, chaired it until 2012, and established the Wood Foundation to tackle inequality in Scotland and Africa. Tributes praise his enterprise, philanthropy and impact on Aberdeen’s economy.
A series of high-altitude eclipse observations are under way across Europe, North America and beyond. NASA-backed aircraft chase the moon’s shadow to extend totality, while airlines offer special flights and Iberia livestreams the event from Spain.