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Prince Harry in High Court over claims tabloids targeted him

The prince on Tuesday became the first senior British royal to appear in a witness box in more than a century.  see more
Society 12:07
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Large scale joint military exercises hosted by Finland, Norway, Sweden

Personnel from 14 countries and approximately 150 aircraft are participating in the Arctic Challenge 23 exercise.  see more
Society 11:36
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Pope expected to have abdomen surgery

In recent days his medical team had decided that surgery was required due to a painful bowel condition.  see more
Society 11:30
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Britain to explore wider access to obesity drugs in two-year pilot

The GBP 40 million (USD 50 million) pilot programme will make the weekly shot available to adults with a body mass index of 35.  see more
Society 10:39
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World’s first swine fever vaccines close to approval

They are currently being tested in Vietnam.   see more
Society 10:12
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Competition in cafe sector heats up in India as foreign, local firms battle it out

Starbucks was one of the first foreign coffee brands to enter tea-loving India, the U.S. giant has taken almost 11 years to open 343 stores.  see more
Society 09:13
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Flooding threatens thousands of homes after Kherson dam collapse

Ukraine and Russia blame each other for the collapse of the massive dam on Tuesday.  see more
Society 08:10
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Shooting at Virginia high school graduation leaves two dead

Police said they arrested one suspect, a 19-year-old man who knew one of the victims.   see more
Society 08:00
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Air India plane from Delhi to San Francisco lands in Russia after engine problem

The 216 passengers and 16 crew onboard were being offered support on the ground, Air India said.   see more
Society Tue, 21:00
First consequences of the Kherson river port’s flooding on June 6, 2023 in Kherson, Ukraine. Photo: Vladyslav Kupreev/Suspilne Ukraine/JSC “UA:PBC”/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images

Russians shell evacuees, no drinking water in Crimea, long-term effects expected

The destruction of the Kakhovka dam is looking to have long-term negative consequences.   see more
Society Tue, 18:35
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North Atlantic Right Whales cry for kelp

Kelp is a type of big leafy seaweed, its farming can fill a specific niche in the coastal economy.  see more
Society Tue, 14:19