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Men fight against female genital mutilation of girls

Men fight against female genital mutilation of girls

Mon 3 Feb 2025 10:54 CET

The number of girls and women who have been subjected to genital mutilation has increased by 15 percent in recent years, despite great efforts against it. In many places, parents are fighting against the tradition

UN: New Emergency Transports in Gaza – the Need is Enormous

UN: New Emergency Transports in Gaza – the Need is Enormous

Fri 31 Jan 2025 16:55 CET

Two UN agencies warn that the need for emergency aid to Gaza is "enormous", despite the number of aid transports having increased significantly after the ceasefire between Israel and terrorist-stamped Hamas.

Hundreds dead as rebels advance

Hundreds dead as rebels advance

Fri 31 Jan 2025 15:27 CET

The UN warns of executions and sexual violence as the Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 advances in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In the city of Goma alone, several hundred people have been killed in the past week

The Doctor: Covid Made Me a Different Person

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The Doctor: Covid Made Me a Different Person

Fri 31 Jan 2025 07:19 CET

Intensive care staff in 12-hour shifts far from home and relatives who were denied visits to dying family members. The Covid pandemic, which came to Sweden exactly five years ago, has left its mark on those who toiled in healthcare

USA backs down on acute humanitarian aid

USA backs down on acute humanitarian aid

Wed 29 Jan 2025 04:58 CET

The USA's Foreign Minister Marco Rubio issues more exemptions from President Donald Trump's previous comprehensive stop on payments of foreign aid.

Men grow faster than women

Men grow faster than women

Sun 26 Jan 2025 08:13 CET

Men have pulled away and are growing increasingly larger compared to women, according to a new study. The increase is driven by a higher standard of living – but also "the sexy and impressive male body", claim the researchers

Polluted Air Forces Bangkok to Close Schools

Polluted Air Forces Bangkok to Close Schools

Thu 23 Jan 2025 14:05 CET

More than 250 schools in Thailand's capital Bangkok have been forced to close as smog makes it impossible to teach.

Building Walls and Two Genders: These Are Trump's First Decisions

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Building Walls and Two Genders: These Are Trump's First Decisions

Tue 21 Jan 2025 08:11 CET

Within the span of a few hours, the USA's new president Donald Trump had torn up 78 of his predecessor's decisions and signed a number of new orders. Here are some of the most talked-about – as well as the installation day's most debated snack

Trump pardons convicted individuals for storming of the Capitol

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Trump pardons convicted individuals for storming of the Capitol

Tue 21 Jan 2025 00:46 CET

Donald Trump has returned to the White House and signed his first orders as the 47th President of the USA. The first day, he pardoned all his supporters who were convicted and imprisoned in connection with the congressional storming

Marburg virus outbreak confirmed in Tanzania

Marburg virus outbreak confirmed in Tanzania

Mon 20 Jan 2025 14:41 CET

UN: Over 630 trucks to Gaza

UN: Over 630 trucks to Gaza

Mon 20 Jan 2025 02:27 CET

More than 630 trucks with humanitarian aid entered the besieged Gaza Strip on the first day of the ceasefire, according to the UN's disaster relief organization, Ocha. At least 300 of them have reached northern Gaza

Five years since the first death with covid-19

Five years since the first death with covid-19

Sat 11 Jan 2025 15:31 CET

It has now been five years since the world heard that a person had died from covid-19.

France confirms case of dangerous mpox variant

France confirms case of dangerous mpox variant

Mon 6 Jan 2025 22:19 CET

Public Health Chief: Warn of Cancer Risk from Alcohol

Public Health Chief: Warn of Cancer Risk from Alcohol

Fri 3 Jan 2025 17:31 CET

The alcohol debate is being stepped up in the USA. Alcoholic beverages should be labeled with the same cancer warnings as cigarette packets, according to the head of the US public health authority

WHO demands Israel release hospital chief

WHO demands Israel release hospital chief

Mon 30 Dec 2024 12:20 CET

The World Health Organization (WHO) demands that Israel release the hospital chief of the Kamal Adwan hospital in Gaza after he was detained during intense raids on the hospital.

The Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza is now empty

The Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza is now empty

Sat 28 Dec 2024 01:32 CET

Israeli military operations near Kamal Adwan hospital in Gaza mean that the last major hospital in the war-torn area has been put out of operation, warns the World Health Organization (WHO). Israeli forces have also taken into custody the hospital's chief, according to the Israeli military

After Airport Attack in Yemen: Drone Against Israel

After Airport Attack in Yemen: Drone Against Israel

Fri 27 Dec 2024 01:03 CET

The Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen claims to have fired a missile at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel – a day after Israel carried out raids against the airport in Sanaa in Yemen. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemns what he calls an "escalation" of the conflict

WHO Chief at the Airport Israel Bombed

WHO Chief at the Airport Israel Bombed

Thu 26 Dec 2024 16:37 CET

Israel has carried out attacks on targets belonging to the Islamist Huthi movement in Yemen, confirms Israel's military. The WHO's chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was at the airport in Sanaa when it was attacked

Tent camp in "safe zone" attacked in Gaza

Tent camp in "safe zone" attacked in Gaza

Mon 23 Dec 2024 19:57 CET

Up to 60 people have been killed by Israeli attacks in Gaza in the last 24 hours, reports The Guardian, citing health authorities in the Hamas-ruled strip. In northern Gaza, direct artillery fire is reported against one of the few functioning hospitals

Osaid, 2, may soon go blind – denied evacuation

Osaid, 2, may soon go blind – denied evacuation

Tue 17 Dec 2024 05:59 CET

Sick and injured children wait for months to leave Gaza for treatment. Some die while waiting for permission from Israel

Multiple deaths in hospital attack – Israel denies attack

Multiple deaths in hospital attack – Israel denies attack

Fri 6 Dec 2024 11:25 CET

Around 30 people are reported to have been killed in attacks on a hospital in northern Gaza. Israel, however, denies the allegations from the hospital chief and rescue workers who claim that the Israeli military bombed and stormed the hospital

Hope for a ceasefire in Gaza – but small prospects

Hope for a ceasefire in Gaza – but small prospects

Fri 29 Nov 2024 05:59 CET

The ceasefire in Lebanon raises renewed hope for laid-down arms also in Gaza. With growing alarm about starvation and winter approaching, it's urgent

Canada confirms case of dangerous mpox variant

Canada confirms case of dangerous mpox variant

Sat 23 Nov 2024 07:22 CET

A prick in the finger can reveal Alzheimer's

A prick in the finger can reveal Alzheimer's

Fri 22 Nov 2024 06:00 CET

In the future, it may be enough with a drop of blood to determine if a person has Alzheimer's or not. The method can simplify parts of the investigation of the disease