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Lauren Chadwick

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Decision day: The world watches as America counts votes in close race

Polling stations have closed in the most consequential US presidential election in decades.

USA

Millions of Americans live overseas, so why do only some vote?

Millions of Americans live outside of their home country, and their votes could impact what is likely to be razor-thin margins in swing states.

Health news

Flu and COVID vaccination was way below target in 2023, ECDC says

European health authorities are urging increased flu and COVID-19 vaccination coverage. Here’s a look at the vaccination rates last year in Europe.

Health news

UK set to ban single-use vapes from June 2025

The British government said single-use vapes, which cannot be recycled, were wasteful and damaging to the environment.

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Half of young adults favour prison time for removing condom during sex

Removing a condom without someone’s consent, which is known as "stealthing," has emerged as a "sex trend". It has recently been punished as a form of rape.

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Polio vaccine campaign in Gaza postponed due to 'escalating violence'

The aim of the vaccine campaign in Gaza was to provide more than half a million kids with second doses of a novel oral vaccine.

Tech News

Ireland announces new online safety rules for video-sharing platforms

A new online safety code restricts certain harmful content, like pornography, child sex abuse, and cyberbullying.

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Young people call for mental health services to address racism

UK mental health services should address racial inequality, charities and young people say in a new report.

Health news

Polio initiative calls for €2 billion more funding to eradicate virus

The call for funding is part of a global effort to eradicate polio by 2029.

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Whooping cough cases surge in US, Europe post-COVID pandemic

Cases of pertussis fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, but cases of the "100-day" cough are now increasing.

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Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may reduce opioid overdose rates

A new study found a link between new popular GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists and a reduced rate of overdose or intoxication in people with opioid and alcohol use disorders.

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US election: What is the electoral college and how does it work?

While the race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is still too close to call according to the latest polls, the most popular US presidential candidate can still end up losing the election anyway. Here's why.

Health news

Second round of emergency Gaza polio vaccination campaign starts

A second round of the polio vaccination campaign in Gaza is beginning to provide second doses to children.

Health news

Women missing work due to painful periods costing UK €13 billion

A new report estimates the amount of money lost to the UK economy due to the lack of investment in women’s health issues is in the billions of euros.

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California dairy workers infected with bird flu amid ongoing outbreak

The workers had been in contact with infected cattle in the US, bringing the total number of cases this year to 16.

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One million adults in England who weren’t regular smokers now vape

A new survey in England found that there’s a sharp increase in the number of non-regular smokers who have taken up vaping.

Europe News

National Rally denies making illegal payments in embezzlement trial

Prosecutors say the alleged embezzlement of European funds makes French and European taxpayers victims of malfeasance.

Europe News

French far right on trial for alleged embezzlement of European funds

The high-stakes trial opens in Paris on Monday and will last for two months.

Tech News

Could Microsoft’s new AI feature really correct hallucinations?

Microsoft claims it has a new capability that detects and corrects false or misleading statements from AI.

Health news

More than 740 million young people could be short-sighted by 2050

A new study provided up-to-date estimates of the number of children and adolescents globally who are short-sighted and showed that the disorder has increased significantly since 1990.

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