Britain Indefinitely Bans Puberty Blockers For Children With Gender Dysphoria
LONDON (AP) — The British government on Wednesday indefinitely banned puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria after independent experts found there was an unacceptable safety risk in prescribing the medication. The decision, which will be revisited in 2027, effectively bans a common approach to...
Ex-Defense Chief In South Korea Tried To Kill Himself After Being Arrested Over Martial Law Case
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s previous defense minister was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week’s martial law case, officials said, as police were trying to search President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office Wednesday in their intensifying investigation. The main liberal...
Eat the rainbow
In the quest for optimal health, the phrase “eating the rainbow” is not just a catchy slogan, it’s a compelling guideline for a nutrient-rich diet that can enhance your wellbeing. By incorporating a variety of colourful fruits and vegetables into your meals, you can ensure...
The Power of prebiotics & probiotics
Probiotics and prebiotics are essential components of a healthy diet, offering a range of health benefits that extend far beyond good digestion. Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when consumed in adequate amounts, provide numerous health effects, including improved gut health, enhanced immune function and mental...
The bottom line
The societal reverberations of the pandemic were as eerie as they were unexpected. One of the vivid Covid moments that etched itself into my memory came one day when a local music teacher confided to me through a bright blue face mask and behind the...
South Korea’s Ex-Defense Minister Arrested Over Martial Law Imposition
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s previous defense minister was formally arrested Wednesday over his alleged collusion with President Yoon Suk Yeol and others in imposing martial law last week, as authorities investigate whether their acts amount to rebellion. Martial law, the first in...
Israel’s Netanyahu Vows To Challenge Corruption Charges As He Takes Stand In His Trial
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised defiantly on Tuesday to knock down corruption allegations against him as he began testifying in his long-running trial, becoming the first sitting Israeli leader to take the stand as a criminal defendant. The testimony...
Brazilian President Lula Undergoes Brain Surgery, Recovering In ICU
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is recovering in an intensive-care unit after undergoing surgery for an intracranial hemorrhage, the Sirio-Libanes hospital said in a statement in the early hours of Tuesday. The procedure was performed after the 79-year-old leftist...
Syrian Government Services Halted After Rebel Takeover
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria’s prime minister said Monday that most cabinet ministers were back at work after rebels overthrew President Bashar Assad, but some state workers failed to return to their jobs, and a United Nations official said the country’s public sector had come...
As Israel Advances On A Syrian Buffer Zone, It Sees Peril And Opportunity
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The dramatic downfall of Syrian President Bashar Assad presents possible danger, and an opening, for neighboring Israel. After fighting wars on multiple fronts for months, Israel is now concerned that unrest in Syria could spill over into its territory. Israel...
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