China has the power to take Taiwan, but it would cost an extremely bloody price

On his first trip to Asia as United States President last week, Joe Biden gave his strongest warning yet to Beijing that Washington was committed to defending Taiwan militarily in the event of an attack from China.

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Violent incidents at GP surgeries double in five years

A senior GP warns that the steep rise is likely to have a "significant impact" on doctors and staff.

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Women can safely have fewer smears thanks to HPV test

Cervical screening is changing, but fewer checks will not mean more cancers missed, a study confirms.

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Surging gang violence in Haiti's capital leaves nearly 200 dead in one month

Surging gang violence in Haiti's capital has left nearly 200 people dead and thousands displaced in the last month alone, according to a United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) report.

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Nuclear fusion is the holy grail of clean energy. We're closer to it than ever

• Video: This is what determines the price of gas

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Telescopes reveal why Neptune is more blue than Uranus

Neptune and Uranus are so similar that scientists sometimes refer to the distant, icy planets as planetary twins. But these ice giants have one big difference: their color.

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The hotline that became a lifeline for expectant mothers

Swetanjali Jha's mornings are dictated by the clock. Wake up at 5:00. Get the children ready for school by 6:30. Prepare breakfast and lunch for her family of 11 by 9:30. Then leave for work at 9:45. She'll spend the next eight hours weaving through a cluster of villages in the eastern Indian state of Bihar, checking on coughs that might indicate tuberculosis and speaking with pregnant women, and new mothers in need of baby care advice. The 32-year-old community healthcare worker has no time to linger.  

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Hurricane Agatha makes landfall in southern Mexico with 105 mph winds

Hurricane Agatha made landfall in southern Mexico Monday afternoon, just west of Puerto Angel, according to the National Hurricane Center.

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Egypt uncovers large trove of ancient bronze statues and sarcophagi in Saqqara

A large trove of ancient bronze statues and well-preserved sarcophagi discovered in Egypt's Saqqara were revealed to the public on Monday, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a statement.

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Two suspects arrested for allegedly assaulting a journalist in Sheikh Jarrah in East Jerusalem

Two suspects were arrested on suspicion of assaulting a journalist who was covering clashes in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in East Jerusalem on Sunday, Israeli Police said in a statement.

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Cuban anti-government activists face trial

Two of Cuba's most prominent anti-government activists are set to go on trial as early as Monday, according to fellow activists, proceedings that human rights groups have criticized as political persecutions.

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Israelis lament 'racism problem' as Jerusalem march turns ugly

A march on Sunday to commemorate the establishment of Israeli control over East Jerusalem in 1967 was marred by incidents of violence and hate that left some Israelis disturbed.

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Cosmetic surgery adverts targeting under-18s banned

Firms can no longer advertise procedures like breast enhancements on media that appeals to under-18s.

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Miscarriage: 'We had to put baby’s remains in fridge'

A couple who lost their baby say staff had no idea what to do for them when they arrived at A&E.

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The patients at this New Zealand rehab center aren't people -- they're penguins

Sassy, hardy, and vicious: that's how yellow-eyed penguins are fondly described by the people who spend their days working with them.

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New calls for buffer zones around UK abortion clinics

Some medical leaders say protest-free areas are the "only way" to protect patients and staff.

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Colombia's presidential vote headed for a runoff

Colombia's presidential election appears destined for a runoff, after preliminary results on Sunday showed no candidate had garnered over 50% of the votes.

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Violence erupts around Jerusalem during controversial flag march

Thousands of Israelis marched in a controversial flag-waving procession through east Jerusalem on Sunday, after Palestinian factions warned the event could ignite a new round of tensions.

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Devastating rain kills dozens in northeast Brazil

At least 44 people have died in northeast Brazil amid heavy rains over the weekend.

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US 'troubled' as UN rights chief urges China to review counter-terrorism policies

UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet, whose rare visit to China was criticized by rights groups and Western countries, said she urged Beijing to review its counter-terrorism policies to ensure they comply with international human rights standards.

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Monkeypox wasn’t created in a lab - and other claims debunked

"Copy and paste" conspiracies that spread during the pandemic are being pushed for monkeypox.

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Hurricane watch is in effect for Mexico

Tropical Storm Agatha has formed to become the first storm of the 2022 eastern Pacific hurricane season.

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Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican power broker, dies

Cardinal Angelo Sodano died Friday at the age of 94 in Rome, according to Vatican News.

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'Daughter's long Covid makes us prisoners in our own home'

Helen Goss calls for more help for children like Anna, 9, who is ill two years after catching Covid.

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More than 30 people, including children, killed in stampede at church event in Nigeria

More than 30 people were killed and others injured when a stampede broke out at a church event in the southeastern Nigerian city of Port Harcourt on Saturday, according to police and security officials.

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14-year-old Palestinian shot and killed by Israeli forces, says Palestinian health ministry

A 14-year-old Palestinian boy was shot and killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank town of Bethlehem late Friday, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.

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Boris Johnson has done huge damage to his reputation. His colleagues fear he will now cost them their jobs

On Friday afternoon, a small but heated demonstration took place outside the gates of Downing Street.

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Imran Khan claims there's a US conspiracy against him. Why do so many Pakistanis believe him?

Standing atop a truck, thronged by a huge crowd, a visibly enraged Imran Khan repeated the claim that has become a rallying cry for his millions of supporters.

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Scandal-hit Nottingham maternity services ordered to improve

Sarah Hawkins's baby died after mistakes at a maternity unit that a watchdog has rated inadequate.

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Archie Battersbee judge to visit brain-damaged boy in hospital

Specialists treating Archie Battersbee, 12, say his treatment should end, but his parents disagree.

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Man dies in Brazilian police custody after being restrained in car filled with unknown gas

Protests were held in the Brazilian city of Umbauba on Thursday following the death of a man in police custody.

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Covid in Wales: Hospital mask rule ends as emergency law expires

Masks will no longer be legally required in health and social care as all rules end on Monday.

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China and Russia veto new UN sanctions on North Korea for first time since 2006

Russia and China on Thursday vetoed a US-drafted United Nations Security Council resolution to strengthen sanctions on North Korea in a vote the US ambassador to the UN called dangerous, disappointing and likely to fuel Pyongyang's program to develop nuclear-capable missile systems.

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Vietnam keeps its death sentences quiet. Rights groups say it's one of the world's biggest executioners

For months, Mai Linh prayed.

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Russia is depopulating parts of eastern Ukraine, forcibly removing thousands into remote parts of Russia

Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians have been processed through a series of Russian "filtration camps" in Eastern Ukraine and sent into Russia as part of a systemized program of forced removal, according to four sources familiar with the latest Western intelligence -- an estimate far higher than US officials have publicly disclosed.

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Cost of living: 'My daughter won't ask me for money for sanitary products'

A mother explains how she can't make ends meet as data suggests more people are struggling.

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100,000 Chinese officials attend emergency meeting to revive Covid-hit economy

China's cabinet held an emergency meeting with more than 100,000 participants on Wednesday, according to state media, as top leaders urged new measures to stabilize an economy battered by the country's stringent Covid-19 restrictions.

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Covid: Family's anger over 92-year-old's hospital care

Elsbeth Jones says it took 27 hours for an ambulance to arrive and drop her mother in hospital.

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Philippine Congress declares Marcos as next president

A joint session of the Philippine Congress on Wednesday declared Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son and namesake of the notorious late dictator, the winner of this month's election and confirmed he would become the country's next president.

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Indian court sentences top Kashmiri separatist to life in prison

An Indian court on Wednesday ordered life in jail for Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik for funding "terrorist" activities and many other charges, prompting street protests outside his residence and condemnation from Pakistan's prime minister.

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Monkeypox: How UK hospitals are tackling the outbreak

A network of five specialist NHS hospitals in England is treating some of those infected.

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Report into Boris Johnson's 'Partygate' scandal published after months of speculation

Boris Johnson is bracing for a battle to save his premiership after a long-awaited report into a series of lockdown-breaking parties in Whitehall was delivered to the British Prime Minister.

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Got a new rash? Monkeypox or something else?

Red bumps and lumps? Scabs or blisters? What are the signs to look for?

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Indian man jailed for 10 years over wife's 'dowry death'

A court in southern India on Tuesday sentenced a man to 10 years in prison in a ruling that found he abused his wife over their wedding dowry, leading to her death by suicide.

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NFHS-5: Indians are getting fatter - and it's a big problem

Obesity is spreading rapidly and experts warn of a health emergency unless it's tackled urgently.

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One of the three missiles North Korea tested presumed to be an ICBM, South Korea says

North Korea tested a presumed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in one of three missile tests on Wednesday, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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Police raid leaves at least 22 dead in Rio de Janeiro

At least 22 people have died in the bloody aftermath of a raid carried out by Rio de Janeiro's military police on Tuesday.

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An off-script Biden works to erase Trump's legacy in Asia

When President Joe Biden stated unequivocally Monday he was willing to intervene militarily to defend Taiwan against a Chinese attack, it was not the first time this city has seen a US president catch his national security aides off guard.

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Monkeypox: Cases detected in three more countries for first time

The outbreaks in Europe and America are not normal but remain containable, health officials say.

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Artworks challenge what it means to be from the United States

From the time the Continental Congress gave the stars and stripes its stamp of approval in 1777 amid the American Revolution, the flag of the United States of America has been an emblematic symbol of patriotism; an image of national pride displayed in front of homes, waved at parades and raised with solemnity in ceremonies. But, when flown upside down, burned, or manipulated in color and design, the flag can also send a far more subversive message.

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NHS 111: Parents anger over four child deaths

Parents say they are "horrified" that similar warnings have been issued after four deaths.

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Covid-19: Text scam claiming to be from NHS circulating NI, police warn

The warning comes as seven cases of new "variants of concern" are detected in Northern Ireland

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Royal Papworth Hospital AI study could detect early heart valve disease

A database loaded with the sounds of heartbeats could help early detection of valve disease.

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says Iranian authorities forced her to sign false confession as condition of release

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, the dual British-Iranian citizen detained by Iran for nearly 6 years, said Iranian authorities forced her to sign a false confession as a condition of her release.

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Why Iranians are taking to the streets again

The Iranian government mobilized tens of thousands of supporters on Friday in a domestic show of force after weeks of price protests turned violent, leading to nationwide arrests and injuries.

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You can get unlimited summer travel for $9.50 in this European country

A whole month of unlimited transport for just $9.50 -- that's a great deal at any time, but in a time of fuel price hikes, rocketing car rental rates and a worldwide cost of living crisis, it becomes unbeatable.

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Monkeypox contacts advised to isolate for 21 days

Official guidance recommends quarantining for those who have had unprotected direct contact with the virus.

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Makgeolli: How Korean rice wine is stepping out of soju's shadow

Kim Kyung-seop recalls going to cheap bars after class with his friends, where they binged on as much makgeolli as possible.

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World faces big challenges over Covid, monkeypox and wars - WHO

The warning by the UN health agency's chief comes amid an unusual monkeypox outbreak outside Africa.

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"I was repeatedly ignored" - report finds maternity racism

The charity Birthrights conducted a year-long investigation into "racial injustice" in maternity care.

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The sci-fi technology tackling malarial mosquitos

Gene drive development makes a genetically modified gene that spreads widely within populations.

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Australia has a new left-leaning government: Here's what you need to know

Australia's new leaders are yet to be sworn in following the Labor Party's victory Saturday, but the nation is already dissecting what seems to be a seismic shift in its politics.

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UK charities call for menstrual leave for severe pain

It comes after a draft bill was approved in Spanish parliament to allow three days of leave a month.

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Australian voters deliver strong message on climate, ending conservative government's 9-year rule

Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese will be Australia's next Prime Minister, according to projections by three major news networks

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Biden's North Korea strategy is a major shift from Trump's showman diplomacy

President Joe Biden did not sound Saturday like he was expecting any "love letters" from Kim Jong Un -- he can't even get a response to an offer of coronavirus vaccines as the hermit kingdom is hit by its first major Covid-19 outbreak.

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Palestinian teen shot and killed in exchange of fire with Israeli military in Jenin

A 17-year-old Palestinian was killed and an 18-year-old was critically injured by Israeli fire during an Israeli military raid in Jenin in the West Bank Saturday, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said.  

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Boris Johnson breathes a sigh of relief on Partygate scandal. But another crisis will be along soon

Boris Johnson has been able to end what might have otherwise been a troubling week with an unexpected sigh of relief.

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HRT swaps to fix supply shortage for UK women

Pharmacists will be able to give suitable replacement products, without needing a brand new prescription.

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Ministers asleep at the wheel over dentist shortages, say Lib Dems

Figures show 14% of dentists doing NHS work are approaching retirement age.

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Monkeypox: Time to worry or one to ignore?

We are facing an unusual and unprecedented monkeypox outbreak but how worrying is it?

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Monkeypox: 80 cases confirmed in 11 countries, says WHO

Another 50 suspected cases of the rare disease are being investigated, the UN health agency says.

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Monkeypox: Doctors concerned over impact on sexual health

Staff at sexual health clinics warn the virus is already stretching the workforce in many places.

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Dolphins were spotted doing something unusual. This study sheds light on it

In the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt, bottlenose dolphins were spotted in 2009 doing something unusual. They lined up to rub their bodies against coral.

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First lady Jill Biden touts US commitment to South and Central America in Ecuador speech

First lady Jill Biden spent her first full day of a trip through South and Central America on Thursday, using a speech at the Carondelet presidential palace in Quito, Ecuador, to emphasize the importance of global assistance and building alliances.

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Opinion: Why North Korea's Covid-19 outbreak could shock the world

If I learned one thing after performing countless operations alongside surgeons in Pyongyang over the past 15 years, it's North Koreans do not throw anything away.

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John Aylward, known for roles in 'ER' and 'West Wing,' dead at 75

John Aylward, a veteran film and television actor for more than three decades, has died, according to his longtime agent and friend, Mitchell K. Stubbs.

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Indian court frees killer of ex-Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi

India's top court on Wednesday granted the release of a man convicted of killing former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, 31 years after his imprisonment.

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Half a million Indians flee floods in northeast brought by rain

More than half a million people have fled their homes in India's northeastern state of Assam to escape heavy floods triggered by pre-monsoon rains that drowned seven, authorities said on Wednesday, as they warned the situation could worsen.

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Eating disorder hospital cases up 84% in five years in England

Psychiatrists say all nurses and doctors must be able to recognise the signs of people at risk.

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Analysis: South Korea and Japan just don't get along. That's a problem for Biden

In uniting Western democracies against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, United States President Joe Biden managed something his critics thought was impossible.

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Government failed health staff in pandemic - BMA

The doctors' union cites lack of PPE and says medics still suffer the health impacts of the pandemic.

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Top Taliban leader makes more promises on women's rights but quips 'naughty women' should stay home

A senior Taliban official has repeated the group's as-yet-unfulfilled pledge to allow girls back into high school, saying there would be "good news soon," but suggested that women who protested the regime's restrictions on women rights should stay home.

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How to help Afghanistan's hunger crisis

Hunger and food insecurity have reached catastrophic levels in Afghanistan. The World Food Program reports that almost 20 million people -- about half the country's population -- are in desperate need of food. Drought conditions, the pandemic and the shut off of foreign aid after the Taliban took control have thrown the country into dire straits. The war in Ukraine is straining global food relief and raising prices. And international aid workers warn that millions of Afghans are facing starvation with at least a million children in danger of dying.

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US assesses North Korea preparing for possible long range missile test within days as Biden prepares to travel to Asia

North Korea appears to be preparing for a possible intercontinental ballistic missile test within the next 48 to 96 hours, just as President Joe Biden is scheduled to travel to Asia, according to a US official familiar with the latest intelligence assessment.

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Over 100,000 people officially missing or disappeared in Mexico

Mexico has officially registered more than 100,000 people as missing or disappeared, according to data from the Interior Ministry's National Registry of Missing People.

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Thousands of Britain's 'fish and chip' shops could close. Here's why

The future of the United Kingdom's fish-and-chip shops are under severe strain as the prices of key ingredients — including cod and cooking oil — soar as a result of the Russian assault on Ukraine.

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Four people killed, several injured in gas explosion near a school in northwest Nigeria

At least four people were killed and several were injured in a gas explosion that happened Tuesday morning in Nigeria's northwestern Kano State, police have said.

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France names first female Prime Minister in 30 years

Elisabeth Borne has been named the new Prime Minister of France, the first time in 30 years that a woman has held the position.

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Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh's brother slams violent actions of Israeli police at her funeral

The brother of slain Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh Monday blasted the violent intervention by Israeli police into her funeral as "unacceptable and unjustifiable."

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Harris meets with new UAE president and expresses condolences following death of the country's president

Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday met with the new president of the United Arab Emirates after leading a US delegation to the UAE to express in-person condolences following the death of the country's president, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

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North Korea: More than a million Covid cases feared

The military has been ordered to intervene as a wave of Covid cases sweeps the unvaccinated country.

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Delhi suffers at 49C as heatwave sweeps India

Experts say India is now recording more intense, frequent heatwaves which are also longer in duration.

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Australian Fashion Week hosts its first ever plus-size runway show

For modeling agent Chelsea Bonner, securing catwalk spots for plus-sized women at Australian Fashion Week has always been difficult.

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Xi Jinping looms large over Australia's election

The faces of Australian election candidates are plastered on campaign posters across the country -- but there's one face that stands out, and it belongs to Xi Jinping.

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NHS prescription charges in England to be frozen

Not raising the fees for the first time in 12 years puts money back in people's pockets, ministers say.

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China tensions loom as Japan's Okinawa marks 50 years since US handover

The Japanese island chain of Okinawa marked the 50th anniversary on Sunday of the end of US occupation and its return to Japan with ceremonies and celebrations amid growing worry about its proximity to an increasingly assertive China.

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Polls open in high-stakes parliamentary election in Lebanon

Polls in crisis-ridden Lebanon opened for a high-stakes parliamentary election on Sunday morning.

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Former Australian cricket icon Andrew Symonds dies at the age of 46

Former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds has died at the age of 46, Cricket Australia announced Sunday.

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Israeli police will investigate 'events' surrounding funeral of Palestinian journalist: Minister

Israeli police say they will hold an investigation "into the events that ensued during the funeral" procession of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh on Friday.

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Vitamin D: Could UV-mushrooms help fix the nation’s issue?

With one in 10 deficient in vitamin D, the government is exploring new ways to boost the UK’s intake.

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Saudi man charged after Maserati driven down Rome's Spanish Steps

When in Rome, don't drive your fancy sports car down historic stairways.

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With eye on China's zero-Covid chaos, Taiwan seizes chance to open up

Business has been swift this week for Oscar Chen, the fourth-generation owner of the Liang Xi Hao restaurant in central Taipei.

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Deborah James made a dame by William at her home

The BBC podcaster also revealed her bowel cancer charity fund has now raised more than £5m.

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Junk food: Ministers to delay ban on multi-buy deals

But health groups criticise the move to pause the ban on unhealthy food offers and some advertising.

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Are we failing young people with cancer?

Deborah James' experience has raised questions about how good the UK is at spotting and treating the disease.

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New satellite images reveal North Korea has restarted construction on long-dormant nuclear reactor

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Brittney Griner's pretrial detention in Russia has been extended by a month, state news reports

• War-fueled food inflation will cause social unrest, UN official says

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Russian general who oversaw atrocities in Syria led cluster bomb attacks on civilians in Ukraine

As she fetched drinking water for her family on a sunny but cold afternoon in late February, Margarita Kiriukhina tried to ignore the booms and thuds of Russian shelling nearby. 

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Cubans are arriving to the US in record numbers. Smugglers are profiting from their exodus

As Cuba confronts the worst shortages of food and medicine in decades and runaway inflation, a new exodus of the island's citizens is underway.

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Offer women oral tablet to treat fibroids, NHS advised

It could help thousands of women avoid invasive surgery, experts advising the NHS say.

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Thousands mourn slain journalist Shireen Abu Akleh as Palestinians call for accountability

Thousands of mourners gathered in the West Bank city of Ramallah on Thursday to mourn slain Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, as the Palestinian Authority vowed to take the case to the International Criminal Court (ICC).

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23 of the world's best sandwiches

Is there a food more humble yet universally adored than the sandwich?

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23 of the world's best sandwiches

Is there a food more humble yet universally adored than the sandwich?

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Chronic pain 'like walking into burning hot oven', sufferer says

Emily Bristoe describes her pain as "horrible" and takes six tablets a day to cope with her symptoms.

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'My boy's autism was a difference, not a deficit'

A teenager's mum believes he would never have taken his own life if the right help was available.

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North Korea identifies its first case of Covid-19, state media reports

North Korea has identified its first Omicron coronavirus case in the capital Pyongyang, according to state media on Wednesday.

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Ambulance wait times endangering patients, doctors say

New data shows a 77% spike in the number of safety incidents involving ambulances over the past year.

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World complacent on Covid, warns former UK prime minister Gordon Brown

Wealthier countries must share the cost of global vaccinations, tests and treatments, the former PM says.

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Russian authorities finally admit detention of Crimean human rights activist after holding her for 12 days

For 12 long, terrifying days, Iryna Danylovich's family and friends had no idea where she was.

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Shireen Abu Akleh, journalist killed in the West Bank, was 'the voice of Palestinian suffering'

Veteran Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was a household name in the Arab world.

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Mexico's President threatens to skip Americas summit unless US invites every country

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador threatened to boycott next month's Summit of Americas, saying Tuesday that his participation will not be confirmed unless host country United States invites Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela.

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Tropical Cyclone Asani threatens eastern India as another brutal heat wave continues across the country

Parts of eastern India are preparing for torrential rain and strong winds as a tropical cyclone warning is in effect for the Andhra Pradesh coast -- as other portions of the country battle extreme heat.

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Hot Wheels launches first remote-controlled wheelchair toy in partnership with Paralympian

Hot Wheels is expanding representation for kids who use wheelchairs -- with the company's first-ever remote-controlled wheelchair toy.

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Horrified by the surge of anti-Asian violence, she's giving her community tools to protect themselves

Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, attacks on Asian Americans have surged across the country. In the first half of 2021, New York City alone saw a 395% increase over the previous year in reported anti-Asian hate crimes.

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'Stop asking why': Shanghai intensifies Covid lockdown despite falling cases

Shanghai is further tightening its stringent lockdown measures after China's top leader Xi Jinping pledged to "unswervingly" double down on the country's controversial zero-Covid policy, leaving millions confined to their homes with no end in sight.

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Queen Elizabeth will not open UK Parliament this year, Buckingham Palace says

Analysis: Boris Johnson's unsolvable Brexit problem is coming back to bite him

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Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on cusp of winning landslide in Philippines elections

Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the son of the former Philippine dictator, is on the cusp of winning the Philippine presidential election by a landslide, according to preliminary and unofficial results, taking the Marcos dynasty one step closer to the Malacañang Palace, 36 years after the family fled a mass uprising.

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Deborah James: My body can't continue, says You, Me and the Big C podcast host

The podcast host says she is now receiving hospice care at home for her terminal bowel cancer.

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Covid: Fourth-dose jab trial shows good boost

But scientists say any short-term protection against infection is likely to fall away quickly.

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Mental illness: 'Saddest case' of woman sent to prison not hospital

People with serious mental health issues find it difficult to access help if they are in prison.

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Style Guide: How to dress for the office

If the thought of retiring your comfortable sweats and choosing a new outfit to leave the house in each morning is an intimidating prospect, you're in good company. For the better part of the pandemic, I've lived in a pair of stretchy, soft wool trousers in the cooler months, switching allegiance in summer to a white linen dress that my brother-in-law dubbed "the ghost dress" (likening its so flowy, so oversized shape to that of a large bedsheet with a hole cut out for my head).

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Gianni Versace's lavish New York mansion is on sale for $70M

Gianni Versace's former townhouse in Manhattan has gone on sale for $70 million.

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Discovery of mysterious drawings could change the way scientists look at cave art

Massive Native American drawings -- which remained unseen in an Alabama cave for more than 1,000 years -- have been unveiled by a team of scientists. It's the largest known cave art ever discovered in North America.

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The Italian version of fondue is so luscious, it requires a spoon

The Swiss are famous for fondue, but their neighbors in Italy have their own take on this delectable, melted cheese dish.

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Patients in pain as many struggle to find dental care

Watchdog warns of "deepening crisis" in England as patients find it harder to access NHS treatment.

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Opinion: Why Jill Biden's trip in Eastern Europe matters

This weekend, first lady Jill Biden is traveling in Eastern Europe, meeting with Ukrainian refugees, humanitarian aid workers and others who are working to assist those impacted by Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Rare case of monkeypox reported in England, UKHSA says

A rare case of monkeypox has been diagnosed in a patient in England, the UK Health Security Agency said in a statement Saturday.

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Irish nationalist Sinn Fein earns historic Northern Ireland election win

Northern Ireland is on the cusp of having a nationalist leader for the first time in its history after Sinn Fein, once considered the political wing of the IRA, emerged as the largest party in regional elections.

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Hong Kong's next leader is a hardline former police officer who took on the city's protesters

As night fell, chaos erupted when crowds of protesters outside Hong Kong's legislative building hurled bottles at police, who fired pepper spray and swung batons, dragging some people to the ground.

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Brazil's former leader Lula survived a corruption conviction and cancer. Now he's vying for the presidency again

Brazil's former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva formally announced his pre-candidacy for October's presidential election on Saturday, marking what could be the beginnings of a stunning political comeback for the once imprisoned ex-leader in a crucial election year.

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Monkeypox case confirmed in England

The patient is being treated at an infectious disease unit and the risk to the public is low, officials say.

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More than 20 dead after a massive explosion destroyed a hotel in Havana, Cuba

Police and fire rescuers are combing through rubble for survivors after an explosion late Friday morning destroyed a hotel in Havana, Cuba, killing at least 22 people and injuring at least 64.

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Record-breaking Mali nonuplets celebrate their first birthday

The world-famous nonuplets born to a couple from Mali, West Africa have celebrated their first birthday with a small party at home.

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Taliban decree orders women in Afghanistan to cover their faces

Women in Afghanistan must cover their faces in public, according to a decree issued by the Taliban on Saturday.

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Sri Lanka president declares new state of emergency as protests roil island

Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared a state of emergency on Friday, after prolonged protests and a general strike shuttered schools, businesses, and transport services.

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Final year medical students 'can't afford to pay rent'

Students training to become doctors are campaigning for better NHS bursaries as they struggle to make ends meet.

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Opinion: Many Filipinos might not recall the frightening rule of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos -- but I do

The Philippines is voting for a new president and the favorite to replace Rodrigo Duterte is Ferdinand Marcos Jr. -- better known as "Bongbong." He is the only son of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos, the notorious dictators who looted the nation of billions of dollars, left a trail of torture and abuse of political opponents, and became internationally renowned for their extravagance and greed before being ousted in a bloody coup in 1986.

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Palestinians vow to stay on West Bank land despite defeat in decades-old legal battle

The leader of a Palestinian village council in the West Bank vowed Friday to continue fighting eviction from land the Israeli military is claiming as a firing range, despite an Israeli Supreme Court decision against the Palestinians in a case that has been in court for more than two decades.

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At least three killed in suspected terror attack in Israel

At least three people were killed and four injured in a suspected terror attack in the central Israeli city of Elad, according to Israel's emergency response services.

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Opinion: What Biden needs to get if MBS wants to reconcile

In 2019, then-presidential candidate Joe Biden clearly had it with Saudi Arabia. Angered by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's (MBS) stonewalling of his reported role in the murder and dismembering of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Biden labeled Saudi Arabia a "pariah" and promised a recalibration of US-Saudi relations.

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US assesses that North Korea may be ready to conduct underground nuclear test this month

US military and intelligence agencies assess that North Korea could be ready to resume underground nuclear testing this month, according to three US officials.

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Turkey's inflation hits two-decade high of 70%

Turkey's annual inflation jumped to 69.97% in April, above forecast and at a two-decade high, according to data on Thursday, fueled by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and rising energy and commodity prices after last year's lira crash.

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London medical students say they cannot live on NHS bursaries

Some students are "forced to choose between eating or passing finals" and others use food banks.

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HRT crisis: 'Shortages left me unable to work'

A village postmistress says she has been unable to work for three weeks due to the shortages.

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Makaton helps autistic boy Alex, 6, to communicate

Alex used to become frustrated at not being able to communicate.

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Accused Colombian drug lord Dairo Usuga 'Otoniel' extradited to the US, source says

The accused Colombian narco-trafficker Dairo Usuga, also known by the alias "Otoniel," was extradited to the United States on Wednesday to face drug trafficking charges, a source within the Colombian National Police told CNN.

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'The world has not forgotten us': Nigeria's Buhari thankful for UN chief's visit amid war in Ukraine

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has thanked UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for his visit to the country, saying that he is grateful the West African nation hasn't been forgotten amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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'She's my guardian angel': DoorDasher saves woman's life while delivering pizza

When a Massachusetts woman ordered a pizza on a routine Friday evening, she had no idea the quick thinking and kindness of her delivery driver would change her life that night.

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EU proposes ban in sixth round of sanctions on Russia

The European Union is proposing to ban oil imports from Russia and remove the country's biggest bank from the SWIFT international payments network as part of a sixth round of sanctions over the war in Ukraine.

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Kim Kardashian wore one of Marilyn Monroe's most iconic dresses to the Met Gala

As the Met Gala red carpet drew to a close on Monday night, Kim Kardashian arrived fashionably late in a sparkling skin-tight gown once worn by Marilyn Monroe. Adorned with over 6,000 handsewn crystals, the pre-loved dress was worn by Monroe when she famously sang "Happy Birthday" to President John F. Kennedy in 1962.

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The Met Gala's best style moment?

Blake Lively paid tribute to New York City architecture in a shimmering gown that dramatically transformed as she walked the Met Gala red carpet on Monday night.

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In Ukraine's Russian-speaking east, Putin's war is tearing families apart

The warm spring air is coming to eastern Ukraine. The roads are lined with red tulips, and people are reopening their summer kitchens, small buildings outside traditional homes used to isolate the heat and smells of cooking in the hotter months.

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Scrapping Roe v. Wade would make the US an outlier in the West. Here's how it compares on abortion rights

Tens of millions of women in America are on the verge of losing access to abortion, according to a draft of a document that appears to show the Supreme Court has decided to overturn the Roe v. Wade decision which legalized the procedure across the country.

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Sepsis took me from this selfie to a coma in hours

Kimberley Bradley had her toes amputated on both feet and almost died but still considers herself lucky.

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Meals apps and online gaming driving obesity - WHO

The World Health Organization's report on Europe targets new forms of buying and selling food.

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Japan and Thailand agree new defense deal

The leaders of Japan and Thailand announced a new defense agreement on Monday as well as plans to upgrade their economic relations, as Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida wrapped up the last leg of a three-nation tour of Southeast Asia.

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Roe v Wade: US Supreme Court may overturn abortion law, leak suggests

The nationwide legal right to abortion is described as "egregiously wrong" in a leaked document.

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Christie cancer patient gives birth to 'little miracle' baby

Sammy Gray, 26, is one of the first patients in the UK to give birth following the treatment.

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India's SpiceJet under investigation after severe turbulence injures passengers

Indian low-cost airline SpiceJet is under government scrutiny following an incident in which a plane's autopilot malfunctioned, causing severe turbulence and multiple onboard injuries.

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I've had two children after being diagnosed with MND

Lucy Lintott was told she had the disease at the age of 19 - and warned she would never be able to have a family.

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Carnlough GP clinic 'cannot afford' to open five days a week

The Glens of Antrim Medical Centre in Carnlough will only operate on two separate half-days a week.

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2022 Best Car Insurance. Find the top insurance companies

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Why the food crisis sparked by Russia's war hasn't hit Gulf states yet

When Russia's invasion of Ukraine triggered an international food crisis, some Middle Eastern importers were hit particularly hard. An economically shattered Lebanon is fighting to avert a bread crisis, war-torn Yemen is already grappling with "alarming heights" of food insecurity, and Egypt, which last year imported 80% of its wheat from Russia and Ukraine, is capping bread prices to dodge hunger at home.

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India and Pakistan heatwave is 'testing the limits of human survivability,' expert says

Temperatures in parts of India and Pakistan have reached record levels, putting the lives of millions at risk as the effects of the climate crisis are felt across the subcontinent.

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Pitch-side brain scans aim to make sports safer

Brain-scanning technology is being used in the hope of finding ways to make contact sports safer.

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Cancer checks: Record number of patients referred in England

Figures from NHS England show 2.7million referrals were made for suspected cancer in the last year.

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Buffett says Berkshire's success is more about being 'sane' than 'smart'

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has beaten the broader market so far this year. But the Oracle of Omaha wasn't willing to declare himself an investing genius during Saturday's annual shareholder meeting.

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HRT shortage UK: Davina McCall says crisis is ridiculous

Davina McCall says she was "a mush" when the menopause hit, as she calls for shortages to be sorted out.

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People with Covid in Scotland no longer need to self-isolate

Public health advice has changed to a "stay at home" message for people who are unwell.

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