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Sadiq Khan Wins Re-election Despite ULEZ Controversy

Sadiq Khan won re-election as Mayor of London in 2024 with increased voter support despite backlash over his 2023 ULEZ expansion. He defended the policy as a public health measure and blamed misinformation for its perceived unpopularity.
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Tropical Storm Amanda Forms in Eastern Pacific

Tropical Storm Amanda formed Wednesday in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. It is the first named storm of the 2026 hurricane season and poses no immediate threat to land.
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Yuendumu Residents Report Lack of Diphtheria Information

Residents of Yuendumu say they received little information about a diphtheria outbreak affecting remote Indigenous communities. Eugene Penhall and Julie Watson described delayed alerts, missing supplies, and no guidance on isolation or prevention.
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NSW to Allow Medically Prescribed Cannabis Users to Drive

NSW will let licensed medicinal cannabis patients drive with THC in their system below a set threshold. Premier Chris Minns said the change balances patient needs with road safety.
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AethexAI Launches Voice AI for African and Middle Eastern Markets

AethexAI launched a voice AI platform handling over 17,000 daily calls across Africa and the Middle East. The startup built small language models to support local dialects and reduce latency.

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Sadiq Khan Wins Re-election Despite ULEZ Controversy

Sadiq Khan won re-election as Mayor of London in 2024 with increased voter support despite backlash over his 2023 ULEZ expansion. He defended the policy as a public health measure and blamed misinformation for its perceived unpopularity.
world Politics

NSW to Allow Medically Prescribed Cannabis Users to Drive

NSW will let licensed medicinal cannabis patients drive with THC in their system below a set threshold. Premier Chris Minns said the change balances patient needs with road safety.
world Politics

Indonesian Investigators Search National Nutrition Agency

Indonesian investigators searched the National Nutrition Agency in Jakarta. The action followed President Prabowo Subianto’s firing of the agency’s head.
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Colombia's Soccer Jersey Enters Presidential Race

Colombia's national soccer jersey has become a political symbol in the 2026 presidential runoff. Candidate Iván Cepeda criticizes frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella for wearing it at rallies.

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UK Government Backs Universal Studios Resort

The UK government commits £1.3 billion to support Universal Studios’ first European theme park near Bedford. The project is expected to create 28,000 jobs and generate nearly £50 billion in economic growth by 2055.
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Ovo Energy Pays £10M For Prepayment Meter Failures

Ovo Energy will pay over £10 million in redress after Ofgem found it failed to monitor vulnerable prepayment meter customers from 2018 to 2024. The settlement includes payments to a redress fund, customer debt relief, and compensation for rural Scottish customers.
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Zuo Xiaoyong Receives 1,000 Applications for Herding Job

Zuo Xiaoyong received over 1,000 applications for a remote sheep herding job offering 16,000 yuan monthly. Many urban youth sought escape from competitive city life and high unemployment.
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Cambodia Advances Toward CPTPP Accession Ahead of LDC Graduation

Cambodia is preparing to join the CPTPP as it nears graduation from Least Developed Country status in 2029. Senior Minister Sok Siphana leads efforts to align Cambodian laws with the trade pact's high standards.

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Yuendumu Residents Report Lack of Diphtheria Information

Residents of Yuendumu say they received little information about a diphtheria outbreak affecting remote Indigenous communities. Eugene Penhall and Julie Watson described delayed alerts, missing supplies, and no guidance on isolation or prevention.
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ABS Reports 80% of Tobacco Illicit in 2025

The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates 80% of tobacco consumed in Australia was illicit in 2025, up from 12% in 2017. The agency attributes rising nicotine use to illegal tobacco, e-cigarettes, and other products.
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Record Rejected Referrals to NHS CAMHS in Scotland

Public Health Scotland reports a record 1,274 CAMHS referrals rejected in March 2025. Élise Graham described feeling humiliated after her 2019 referral was denied due to insufficient evidence.
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Weight Training 90-120 Minutes Weekly Lowers Death Risk

Adults who do 90 to 120 minutes of weight training weekly face lower mortality risks. They have up to 27% lower risk of death from neurological disease.

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Oetzi Hosts Living Ancient Yeasts

Researchers find metabolically active, cold-adapted yeasts in Oetzi the Iceman's body. Mohamed Sarhan and colleagues say the microbes may have been present since his death 5,300 years ago.
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Common Bean Plants Use Receptor to Detect Caterpillars

Researchers identified a cell-surface receptor in common bean plants that detects caterpillar feeding and triggers anti-herbivore defenses. Adam Steinbrenner’s team confirmed the receptor enables plants to attract predatory wasps during attacks.