Cancer cases in people below 50 up nearly 80 percent in last three decades
About a million people aged below 50 die of cancer annually, a study says, projecting another 21 percent rise by 2030.
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Five Ukrainian drones downed in latest raids on Russian territory
Drones shot down over Russia's Bryansk, Rostov and Moscow regions, leaving a person injured and cars, buildings damaged.
Top Chinese officials to join North Korea founding celebrations
Group led by Vice Premier Liu Guozhong are the latest to travel to Pyongyang as it slowly opens to the outside world.
Russian veterans of Ukraine war will teach defence course for students
New military-focused curriculum includes senior students learning to handle Kalashnikov assault rifles, hand grenades.
Myanmar jails photojournalist for 20 years on first day of closed trial
Sai Zaw Thaike was arrested in the western state of Rakhine while covering the aftermath of Cyclone Mocha.
Japan launches rocket carrying ‘Moon Sniper’ lunar lander
Successful launch comes after India became the fourth country to land on the moon with its Chandrayaan-3 mission.
Russia blasts ‘inhumanity’ of US sending depleted uranium shells to Ukraine
Provision of controversial depleted uranium ammunition for US tanks is part of new $1bn assistance package to Kyiv.
Ozempic, weight-loss ‘wonder drug’, under scrutiny amid suicide risk claims
Ozempic has not shown increased risk of suicidal ideation in trials, but some users say it harmed their mental health.
Claudia Sheinbaum named Mexico ruling party’s 2024 presidential candidate
The AMLO ally and former mayor of Mexico City will be in a strong position going into the June 2 election.
US judge orders Texas to remove controversial border buoys from Rio Grande
The ruling is a win for the Biden administration, which sued the state over floating barriers criticised by Mexico.
Biden administration cancels oil and gas leases in Arctic wildlife refuge
The move comes as the Biden administration seeks to expand protections against oil and gas development on public lands.
Western officials visit UAE in efforts to halt exports to Russia: Report
The Wall Street Journal initially reported plans to jointly press the UAE to halt shipments of goods to Russia.
Blinken hails Ukraine counteroffensive as US announces $1bn in new aid
The new US aid would include HIMARS missile systems, Javelin weapons, Abrams tanks as well as humanitarian assistance.
Greek ferry captain, three seamen charged over death of tardy passenger
The incident, captured on a video shared on social media, sparked anger across the maritime country.
At least 32 civilians killed in Sudan army strikes: Activists
Head of Sudan's army officially dissolves Rapid Support Forces, who he has been fighting since April.
California state legislature passes bill banning caste-based discrimination
Dalit rights groups hail the vote as a landmark victory in their bid to stop casteism from taking root in the US.
Migrant workers in Canada ‘vulnerable’ to modern-day slavery: UN expert
UN special rapporteur says he is 'deeply disturbed' by migrant workers' accounts of abuse and exploitation in Canada.
‘Bizarre’ long-legged bird-like dinosaur has scientists enthralled in China
Scientists have unearthed in Fujian Province the fossil of a Jurassic Period dinosaur named Fujianvenator prodigiosus.
Former Mossad chief: Israel enforcing apartheid system against Palestinians
Tamir Pardo becomes latest former senior official to claim Israel's treatment of Palestinians amounts to apartheid.
Romania claims parts of possible Russian drone fell on its territory
Defence Minister Angel Tilvar said possible drone parts were discovered near border between Romania and Ukraine.