The G7 summit was unable to issue a joint statement on Ukraine as ‘the Americans wanted to water it down,’ said a Canadian official
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Posted inFamily
U.K. apologizes to thousands of grooming victims as it toughens law
Another damning report found U.K. institutions failed the victims, and that young girls and women were often blamed for their own abuse
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Trump makes hasty G7 summit exit over Iran crisis
Before leaving the G7 summit, Trump backed Israel and called for residents to evacuate Tehran, Iran, a city of nearly 10 million people
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Nations call for ‘quieter’ ocean to help marine life
Dozens of countries at the UN oceans summit on Tuesday took a first step toward recognizing an invisible but growing threat to ocean life — underwater noise pollution.
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Japan births in 2024 fell below 700,000 for first time
Japan welcomed 686,061 newborns in 2024 — 41,227 fewer than in 2023, the data showed. It was the lowest figure since records began in 1899
Posted inDrugs
U.S. lawmakers pass tougher penalties for fentanyl traffickers
The Justice Department says 75,000 Americans die each year because of fentanyl — the number one cause of death for those between 18 and 34
Posted inHealth
U.K. lawmakers vote to ban assisted dying ads
‘The online harm of an ad … about assisted dying shared on TikTok could be a reality’ without very tight restrictions, said U.K. MP
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India eyes reset of Canada ties with Modi’s G7 visit
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s invitation to Modi to attend the G7 offers a chance to ‘reset’ relations, said India’s former top diplomat
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Iran fires back at Israel after onslaught targets nuclear facilities
‘Enough escalation. Time to stop. Peace and diplomacy must prevail,’ posted UN chief Antonio Guterres on X about the Israel-Iran conflict
Posted inTech
France eyes social media ban for under-15s after school stabbing
‘I am proposing banning social media for children under 15,’ said President Macron. ‘Platforms have the ability to verify age. Let’s do it.’