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Novo Nordisk beats Q1 estimates as weight-loss drugs drive growth
Danish pharmaceutical titan Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, announces a significant year-over-year increase in net profit and sales for the first quarter of 2024.
Harvey Weinstein: Prosecutors seek retrial as early as September
US prosecutors plan to retry Harvey Weinstein after his 2020 conviction for rape was overturned in New York. The shamed movie mogul could face a fresh trial as early as September.
British Museum show explores final decades of Michelangelo's life
Among the exhibition's highlights is Michelangelo's sole surviving complete cartoon (Epifania), a full-scale preparatory drawing, which is one of the largest Renaissance works on paper.
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OnlyFans faces probe over claims children could access adult content
UK watchdog says the video-sharing site used by sex workers lacks robust age-verification checks.
Police crackdown protests against Georgia's foreign influence bill
The final vote for the bill to turn into law is expected for the end of the month.
Biden on pro-Palestine protests: ‘Dissent must never lead to disorder’
Pro-Palestinian protests at universities across the US have turned violent amid face-offs with police and pro-Israel groups this week.
EU unveils €1-billion aid package for Lebanon to curb refugee flows
The European Union will provide €1 billion in financial aid to Lebanon over three years to prop up the country's economy and help prevent a surge in refugees leaving for Europe.
Form of mpox that may spread more easily found amid Congo's outbreak
Although the mpox epidemics in the West were contained with the help of vaccines and treatments, barely any have been available in Congo.
OECD economic outlook: Steady global growth expected for 2024 and 2025
The OECD has released its latest economic outlook and said it expects steady global growth in 2024 and 2025.
Czech Republic celebrates two decades of European Union membership
As the Central European country commemorated 20 years of its EU membership with an event at Prague Castle in the capital, key EU figures reiterated their support for Ukraine, pledging that the continent will not be "divided".
Protesters clash with police in Istanbul on Labour Day
Demonstrators in Istanbul clashed with law enforcement on Wednesday as they sought to access the iconic Taksim Square, defying a government prohibition on commemorating Labour Day at this historic site.
FKA Twigs develops deepfake ‘AI Twigs’ to interact with fans
FKA Twigs has revealed that she has created an AI clone of herself, while condemning unauthorised deepfakes.
Ariane 6 rocket being assembled ahead of inaugural launch this summer
The European Space Agency (ESA), Arianespace, and French space agency CNES are in the final stretch of preparations for Ariane 6's inaugural launch.
Grammy-winning ‘Peter Gunn’ guitarist Duane Eddy dies aged 86
The pioneering guitarist sold more than 100 million records worldwide and influenced The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen and countless others.
Why should Europeans start eating seaweed?
In this episode of Ocean Calls, we're diving into the world of edible algae. But could seaweed be the next big thing in Europe? And can Europeans get past the initial dislike of it?
Know your Swift! Class announced for parents needing to keep up
A Scottish college is offering a course on Taylor Swift to educate parents accompanying children to the singer's sold-out The Eras Tour. They'll become Swifties in no time.
ABBA experience opens in Malmö ahead of Eurovision Song Contest
Fans will be able to immerse themselves in the complete ABBA experience for the first time ever during the two weeks of the Eurovision Song Contest, hosted in Malmö.
What is the 30:30:30:10 rule and how should you use it?
The 30:30:30:10 rule can be applied to both income and pension planning and can go a long way in helping you budget, achieve retirement goals and reduce portfolio risk.
Kosovar artist's doodle sculptures take over New York's Met rooftop
Petrit Halilaj’s scribble-inspired sculptures are part of the Met’s annual Roof Garden commission.
Here’s why you should visit the Scilly Isles - before it’s too late
If you’re thinking of hitting the beach in Cornwall this summer, why not stretch yourself out to the UK’s southernmost point?
Israel re-opens Erez crossing to allow more aid into Gaza
The World Food Programme estimates around 1.1 million people across Gaza, around half of the population, are "struggling with catastrophic hunger and starvation".
Von der Leyen condemns police violence in Tbilisi
Critics fear it could be used to stifle the press and non-governmental organisations and derail the country’s chances of joining the European Union. Georgia has been a candidate country since December 2023.
WATCH: Protests around the world on May Day
Workers and activists from Argentina to Australia marked 1 May with protests on issues ranging from rising prices to the War in Gaza.