Parents under investigation for alleged abusive behaviour against their child automatically see all their parental rights suspended
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England to end puberty blockers for under-18s
The decision follows public consultation, including a report showing a lack of evidence on the outcomes of youth prescribed puberty blockers
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Sidestepping Congress, White House announces Ukraine aid
US defense officials found $300 million for Ukraine through savings on Pentagon purchases. The aid package will include military equipment
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Covid lowered life expectancy by 1.6 years worldwide: study
The rate of death for people over 15 rose by 22 per cent for men and 17 per cent for women due to Covid-19
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Ukraine’s drone industry seeks to tip scales against Russia
Drone-manufacturing hubs for the Ukrainian armed forces churn out devices to support the country’s defence against the Russian invasion
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Lego steams ahead despite struggling toy market
Lego’s sales inched up by two per cent to US$9.6 billion, a record sum, even while toy sales slumped in China
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Proliferating ‘news’ sites spew AI-generated fake stories
AI-powered sites mimicking news fuel an explosion of false stories that researcher warns could be a “major part” of US presidential election
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False GPS signal surge makes life hard for pilots
False GPS signals that deceive on-board plane systems are surging near conflict zones such as Ukraine and Iraq
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Why did Ireland’s referendums on family and women fail?
Ireland rejects proposals to expand the definition of family to include other “durable relationships” and remove “women’s role in the home”
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France announces bill for assisted dying
Only adults with no psychiatric conditions suffering an incurable and life-threatening illness and are in pain are eligible for euthanasia