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Medicine

Groundbreaking Genomic Test Could Spare Millions from Chemotherapy

A groundbreaking genomic test could spare millions of breast cancer patients chemotherapy, according to trial results that may transform global healthcare guidelines. The findings will be presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting in Chicago.

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Africa

Ghana Parliament Passes Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

Ghana's parliament has passed a bill criminalizing homosexuality and the promotion of LGBTQ+ activities, according to the BBC.

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Leaders

Spain’s Sánchez Fights for Survival Amid Scandals

Pedro Sánchez marks eight years as Spain's prime minister amid a wave of corruption investigations threatening his government, according to BBC.

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분쟁·안보

트럼프, 이란 공격 연기… 중동 긴장 고조

도널드 트럼프 미국 대통령이 중동 동맹국의 요청으로 이란에 대한 군사 공격을 연기했다. Bloomberg에 따르면, 양측 간 긴장이 고조되고 있는 가운데 이뤄진 결정이다.

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Baseball

Canadian Man Admits Sending Suicide Packets to Hundreds

A Canadian man has pleaded guilty to sending 'suicide packets' to over 100 people in dozens of countries, including Canada, the UK, the US, and Australia. Kenneth Law admitted to 14 counts of assisting suicide, according to The Guardian.

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Public Health

WHO Puts Ebola Outbreak Death Rate at ‘Huge’ 30-50%

The World Health Organization has reported a 30-50% death rate for the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to a statement from Anaïs Legand of the WHO’s high threat pathogens team.

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Konflikte & Sicherheit

Dawn French: Tod, Animation und Comeback im West End

Die 68-jährige britische Komikerin Dawn French spricht über ihre Sorgen um die Zukunft ihrer Enkelin, während sie mit einer neuen Rolle im West End und einer Animation zurückkehrt.

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Policy & Law

Canadian ‘Poison Seller’ Admits Aiding 79 UK Suicides

Kenneth Law, a Canadian man known as the 'poison seller,' has admitted to selling toxic chemicals online that led to the deaths of at least 79 people in the UK and others in Canada.

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Football

Champions League Final Still Behind Paywall Despite Fan Pressure

Fans will need a subscription to watch the Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain on Saturday, despite pressure from fans' groups and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, according to the BBC.

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Conflicts & Security

Dawn French on Death, Animation, and West End Return

British comedian and actress Dawn French, 68, expressed deep concerns about the world her grandchild will inherit in an interview with Good Housekeeping, while also making headlines with her return to the West End and a new animated role.

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Medicina

Familias en UK indignadas por no extraditar a canadiense que vendía kits de suicidio

Familias de víctimas en el Reino Unido expresaron frustración por la decisión de no extraditar a un canadiense que suministraba kits de suicidio.

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Medizin

Keine Auslieferung: 112 Tote durch Suizid-Kit-Verkäufer

Trauerfamilien im UK äußern Wut über die Entscheidung, einen kanadischen Anbieter von Suizid-Kit-Verkäufern nicht auszuliefern.

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Medicine

Anger Over Decision Not to Extradite Canadian Suicide Kit Supplier

Bereaved families in the UK have expressed anger and frustration over the decision not to extradite a Canadian man who supplied suicide kits to victims in the UK, according to The Guardian.

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Basketball

Delhi’s Poor Prioritize Survival as 45C Heat Intensifies

As temperatures in Delhi hit 45C, informal workers prioritize earning daily wages over personal safety, according to BBC reports.

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Books & Literature

Family Accuse UK Government of Lack of Support in Grenada Death

The family of a British man found dead in Grenada have accused UK authorities of failing to support their fight for justice, according to The Guardian.

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