Health

Internet & Apps

Sydney Towle Dies at 26 After 3-Year Cancer Battle

TikTok influencer Sydney Towle died at 26 after a three-year battle with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare bile duct cancer, her family announced on August 6.

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Europe

Afghan Boxer Accused of Killing Scottish Woman Back in Court

An Afghan boxer accused of killing a Scottish aid worker in Greece has returned to court in Athens for a second hearing, according to BBC News.

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Asia Pacific

Air India Faces Financial and Safety Turbulence Under New CEO

Air India has appointed Tewolde Gebremariam as its new chief executive, as the airline faces financial losses and the aftermath of a crash that killed 260 people, according to the BBC.

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Asia Pacific

Iranian Footballers Defied Tehran, Gain Australian Citizenship

Two Iranian female footballers who publicly defied their government have become Australian citizens, according to the BBC.

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Asia Pacific

Indian Journalist Tarun Tejpal Sentenced to 10 Years for Rape

An Indian court has sentenced former Tehelka magazine editor Tarun Tejpal to 10 years in prison for raping a former colleague, overturning his 2021 acquittal in a decade-old case, according to the BBC.

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Africa

Ugandan Football Captain David Owori Killed at 27 in Violent Attack

Ugandans are mourning the death of David Owori, a 27-year-old football captain, after he was beaten to death by suspected robbers in Kampala. According to the BBC, Owori was attacked near his home for resisting an attempt to steal his belongings.

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Leaders

‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 and the Lady Greyhounds Make a Bold Return

Apple TV’s 'Ted Lasso' returns for a fourth season, with Jason Sudeikis reuniting with his titular character to coach the newly formed women’s team, the Lady Greyhounds, marking a fresh direction for the beloved comedy-drama.

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Asia Pacific

Afghan Women’s Football Team Reunites After Being Banned at Home

Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunites 8,000 miles away for a training camp and two unofficial friendly games in New Zealand, marking their first gathering since FIFA allowed them to represent their country in future official matches.

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Music

Rihanna ‘in the studio’ says partner A$AP Rocky

Rihanna could be set to break a decade-long album hiatus, according to her partner A$AP Rocky, who said on The Jason Lee podcast that 'she in the studio right now.'

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Descubrimiento

Tres factores de salud en la mediana edad retrasan el Alzheimer 13 años

Mantener presión arterial saludable, evitar la diabetes tipo 2 y no fumar en la mediana edad podría añadir casi 13 años libres de demencia, según un estudio publicado en Neurología.

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Entdeckung

Drei Faktoren im mittleren Alter könnten Demenz um 13 Jahre verzögern

Ein neues Studie zeigt, dass gesunder Blutdruck, Vermeidung von Typ-2-Diabetes und Nichtrauchen im mittleren Alter fast 13 demenzfreie Jahre hinzufügen könnten, berichtet Neurology.

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Asia Pacific

Toronto Zoo announces birth of pygmy hippo calf, third for mother Kindia

The Toronto Zoo has announced the birth of a female pygmy hippo calf, the third for its mother Kindia, according to the zoo.

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Discovery

Study finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years

A new study finds maintaining healthy blood pressure, avoiding type 2 diabetes, and not smoking in midlife could add nearly 13 dementia-free years, according to research published in Neurology.

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Conflictos y Seguridad

Profesor de Cambridge Jason Arday renuncia tras acusaciones de plagio

El profesor de Cambridge Jason Arday renunció tras acusaciones de mala conducta académica. Según la BBC, se inició una investigación formal tras nueva información sobre sus credenciales y cargos honoríficos.

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Conflicts & Security

Cambridge professor Jason Arday resigns amid plagiarism controversy

Cambridge professor Jason Arday has resigned amid allegations of academic misconduct. According to the BBC, a formal inquiry was launched following new information about his academic qualifications and honorary appointments.

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