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A new study published in Nature suggests taurine, a common ingredient in energy drinks like Red Bull and Celsius, may fuel the growth of leukaemia cells. Researchers from the University of Rochester found that taurine—an amino acid also produced naturally…

Russia has designated Amnesty International as an “undesirable” organisation, barring it from operating within the country. The Prosecutor General’s Office accused the UK-based human rights group of promoting “Russophobic” narratives and supporting efforts to politically and economically isolate Russia, according…

The Karnataka government has revised rules for granting the ‘religious minority’ status to educational institutions by exempting Muslim-run schools and colleges from relaxed admission norms, Indian newspaper Deccan Herald reported. March 2024 order initially eased the requirement for all religious…

Nelson, a former mill town in Lancashire, is facing growing concerns over integration due to high numbers of residents with limited English proficiency, MailOnline reported. According to Census data, Pendle Borough Council — where Nelson is located — has the…

As the World Health Organization (WHO) convenes its annual assembly in Geneva, officials face the daunting challenge of operating without the United States, historically its largest funder, Arab News reported. The US, which contributed about 18% of WHO’s budget, announced…

Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Al-Dbeibah said eliminating militias is an ongoing effort amid a ceasefire following deadly clashes in Tripoli, Arab News reported. “We will not spare anyone involved in corruption or extortion,” he said, emphasizing a vision for a…

The Imam Shirazi World Foundation, in collaboration with professors from the University of Najaf, held a scholarly seminar at the office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi in Holy Najaf. Titled “Islamic Ethics Between Expression and Interpretation,” the event…

Telegram founder Pavel Durov said on Sunday that he rejected a request from a Western European government—hinted at but not explicitly named—to silence conservative voices in Romania ahead of the country’s presidential election run-off, Reuters reported. The vote features a…

Tens of thousands of people marched through The Hague on Sunday, calling for the Dutch government to adopt a firmer position against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, Reuters reported. Organised by Oxfam Novib, the demonstration drew an estimated 100,000 participants,…

A growing social media trend has reignited debate around parenting practices, as adults ask their children to complete common phrases once used in harsher parenting styles, according to an article published in The Guardian. Sayings like “I’ll give you something…