France will ban smoking in all outdoor places that can be frequented by children, health and family minister Catherine Vautrin has said.
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SA Mom, 2 Others Get Life for Trafficking Missing Daughter
A South African woman convicted of kidnapping and trafficking her six-year-old daughter has been sentenced to life in prison, along with her two accomplices.
Gaza’s Hunger Crisis: Security Breakdown Fuels Desperation
There is a state of chaos, a breakdown of security, and looting in north Gaza’s main city, where Palestinians are desperately searching for food and where aid is difficult to access.
Creatine: Muscle, Brain & Whole-Body Health Benefits
Creatine is often taken by people looking to build muscle. Now scientists are investigating the effects this chemical has on our cognition and mood.
Temu Owner PDD Holdings Profit Plunges 47% on Tariffs, Trade War
PDD Holdings, the Chinese owner of online shopping platform Temu, has reported a near 50% drop in profit as US President Donald Trump’s trade policies added to its struggles in its home country.
Skittles Removes Controversial Titanium Dioxide Additive in US
Skittles in the US are no longer being made with titanium dioxide, a colour additive that was banned in the European Union in 2022 over possible health risks.
Russia’s Disinformation Campaign Boosts Sahel Juntas
Across West Africa’s Sahel region, a pervasive online information war is underway, marked by a torrent of viral videos, memes, and social media posts lionizing […]
Massive Glacier Collapse Buries Swiss Village Blatten
Disaster in the Alps: Glacier Avalanche Devastates Swiss Village The unimaginable has struck the Swiss Alps. The tranquil village of Blatten, nestled in the Loetschental […]
EU Slams ‘Excessive’ Israeli Strikes in Gaza Amid Aid Crisis
The EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, has said that “Israeli strikes in Gaza go beyond what is necessary to fight Hamas” as the death toll there continues to mount.
UK Prosecutors Detail 21 Charges Authorised for Tate Brothers
Prosecutors have confirmed for the first time the full list of 21 charges Andrew and Tristan Tate will face when they are returned to the UK, including rape, actual bodily harm and human trafficking.