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A series of sudden deaths among teenage athletes has shocked sports communities worldwide, with recent tragedies in baseball, soccer, basketball, football, and tennis. Investigations are ongoing into the causes, while tributes and safety concerns mount.

An AI tool can detect invisible fat around the heart from routine CT scans, predicting heart failure risk up to five years in advance with high accuracy, according to a large-scale NHS study. A parallel breakthrough uses mammograms to forecast heart disease risk in women, potentially transforming preventive care.

Artist Es Devlin organized an AI and Earth conference at Oxford Kilns to prepare for the Schwarzman Centre opening, while Oxford held civic and academic events.

Pedal and Post, a UK delivery firm that used cargo bikes to cut congestion, has plunged into liquidation after nearly 14 years in business, forcing the closure of operations in January 2024. Founder Christopher Benton said the business was forced to shut after losing a 'major client' earlier in the year.

King Charles and Princess Anne have faced public heckling over their brother Prince Andrew's connections to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, as the royal family continues to grapple with the scandal.

Researchers have discovered that European hedgehogs can hear high-frequency ultrasound, a finding that could lead to new technology to deter them from roads and help conserve their declining populations. The study, conducted at the University of Oxford, opens the door to developing ultrasonic repellers for cars.

Fintan Jack Feltham, 18, was found dead in Oxford after going missing in November 2024, with his death ruled accidental due to drowning. Thames Valley Police faced scrutiny over their handling of the case.

An 18-year-old student accidentally drowned in a flooded Oxford park in November 2025, with a coroner citing flooding, intoxication, and lost glasses as factors.

A father delivered his own baby at an Oxford hospital after a midwife left the room during the high-risk delivery, with the hospital trust apologizing to the family.