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Novo Nordisk's Wegovy helped 40% of young children beat obesity: Study
The drug helped older kids lose weight in earlier studies but this marks the first trial looking at its effect on young children.
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An AI-generated lung medicine may also 'cure' ageing, trial shows
The company says that data from the same trial shows a more intriguing possibility: that the drug could also slow the ageing process.
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Kremlin says it does not rule out restart of peace talks with Ukraine, US
Moscow had not yet received any information about contacts between the U.S. envoys and Ukrainian officials in Kyiv on Sunday, Peskov said.
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Iran warns US energy assets in Gulf are vulnerable after latest clashes
Iran has tightened restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil and gas supplies, since the war began with U.S. and Israeli strikes on February 28.
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India, US to join hands on Moon base, expanding global space economy
US Ambassador Sergio Gor urged Indian space startups to explore the American market, while Isro called for greater private and international participation
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Huawei's $3,000 device leads China's answer to Apple's foldable iPhone
The new foldable is significant for ushering in Huawei's LogicFolding chip design philosophy, with its Kirin 9050 Pro processor the first silicon to be developed under that program
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Nike's S&P 100 exit: How its once-successful growth model faltered
Nike's latest numbers reveal a reversal, with wholesale recovering while Direct and digital remain under pressure, forcing the sportswear giant to rethink its growth strategy
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Nepal flash floods death toll rises to 1,355, nearly 5,000 remain missing
Rescue teams continued to search for 4,996 people, including at least 589 foreign nationals, who remain missing, while 13,396 people have been rescued so far
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Isro's private-sector push: How close is India's space model to Nasa's?
Isro is expanding private-sector participation while retaining core responsibilities. Is its emerging model similar to Nasa's approach?
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Huawei, Xiaomi unveil top phones ahead of Apple's first foldable iPhone
Huawei on Monday will unveil the latest edition of its ultra-premium trifold device, the Mate XT 2, which has two folding mechanisms
Germany's far-right AfD set for historic victory in state election
The AfD is already Germany's most popular party at the national level and is seeking to secure a foothold for advancing its agenda
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Indonesia volcano eruption: 270,000 travellers stranded as 8 airports shut
An eruption from Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano has disrupted flights, leaving 270,000 travellers stranded after eight airports were temporarily closed due to volcanic ash
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Nepal observes national mourning as flash flood toll crosses 1,340
The mourning is being observed on the 13th day after the disaster, in keeping with the traditional Hindu practice of marking the thirteenth day following a death
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EU to boost Greenland investment amid Trump's campaign to control island
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to unveil plans to invest in sectors including critical minerals, satellite communications and renewable energy in Greenland
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Russian ambassador slams 'pressure tactics' over oil sales to India
The envoy's comments come after President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi met last week at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Bishkek
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UK government rules out Jaguar Land Rover bailout over 4,000 job cuts
JLR is set to cut 4,000 positions or roughly 10% of its global workforce over the next two years as the UK's largest carmaker confronts soaring costs, plummeting sales and US tariffs
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Ukraine lost $1.2 billion to defence procurement fraud, waste in 2024
Secret military audits reveal a military procurement system riddled with mismanagement. In 2024 alone, Ukraine lost $1.2 billion to fraud and waste
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4 things that secret audits reveal about Ukraine's military spending
The documents amount to an autopsy of the weapons-contracting process
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5 killed after Amazon cargo aircraft overruns runway at Miami airport
More than 60 fire rescue units were deployed following the crash as crews battled the aircraft fire and assessed those affected
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Iran claims strike on US vessel in Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate
The purported attack came a day after the US military said forces struck three Iranian oil tankers in response to Navy warships being targeted with ballistic missiles
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