Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy wins EU backing for reducing heart risks
Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy has received backing from the EU’s medical regulator to expand the weight…
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French rail hit by ‘massive attack’ as Olympics begin
France’s high-speed rail network has been hit by a series of arson attacks.
Obama endorses Kamala Harris as she builds momentum against Donald Trump
The Obamas’ highly anticipated endorsement could give Harris campaign a boost as it builds momentum…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 882
As the war enters its 882nd day, these are the main developments.
Premier of Canada’s Alberta gets tearful during wildfire news update
The premier of Alberta in Canada fought back tears on Thursday while giving an update…
French rail network hit by ‘malicious acts’ ahead of Paris Olympics
Network disrupted by multiple arson attacks that could paralyse busy routes ‘at least all weekend’.
A year after Niger’s coup, split political loyalties test family ties
While many Nigeriens have welcomed the military rulers, others question their rhetoric and approach towards…
CrowdStrike CEO says 97% of Windows sensors back online after major outage
Last week, CrowdStrike issued a routine update to its users around the world that contained…
Nvidia supplier SK Hynix to build $6.8 billion chip plan in South Korea
SK Hynix’s plant will be in the Yongin Semiconductor Cluster where the South Korean government…
Which countries have been banned from participating in the Olympics?
Thirteen countries have been banned from the Olympics in the past. Which are they, and…
Harris says she won’t be ‘silent’ on Gaza after Netanyahu meeting
Vice President Kamala Harris insisted she would not be ‘silent’ on the suffering in Gaza.
Why BJP’s election upset failed to halt the persecution of Muslims in India
Authorities in BJP-governed states responded to the electoral setback by inventing novel methods to attack…
Venezuela’s Maduro bids for a third term in power — as U.S., Brazil warn over need for free election
Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro will seek his third term in office on Sunday in a vote…
Venezuela presidential candidates hold final rallies ahead of election
The incumbent President Nicolas Maduro and main contender Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia have wrapped up their…
France’s high-speed rail network hit by arson attacks, canceling trains ahead of Olympics
SNCF said in a statement its network had experienced severall concurrent attacks on Thursday night,…
Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ Zambada and son of ‘El Chapo’ arrested in Texas
In a major blow to the Sinaloa cartel, Ismael Zambada Garcia and Joaquin Guzman were…
European stocks head for mixed open as selloff eases; U.S. inflation data due
European markets are heading for a mixed open Friday as the global selloff seen this…
Dhaka’s rickshaw pullers turn life-savers during Bangladesh quota protests
Risking bullets, they stepped out of their homes to save their livelihoods. They ended up…
Want to avoid giving your kid a smartphone? Mental health experts say you’re not alone — and have 5 tips
It’s hard to avoid giving your child a smartphone in this new digital age but…
Apple’s no longer among top 5 smartphone vendors in China as domestic brands dominate market
Apple’s smartphone market share in China declined 2% in the second quarter as it faces…
