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London, UK: Consuming large amounts of ultra-processed foods (UPF) like bread, cakes, and ready meals increases the risk of premature death, according to an international study. The research, involving countries such as the US, England, and Brazil, reveals that each 10 percent increase in UPF intake raises the risk of dying before 75 by 3 percent. The study highlights that UPF consumption is responsible for one in seven premature deaths in some countries, with 124,107 early deaths annually in the US and 17,781 in England. The study, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, identifies the harmful effects of…

Liverpool, England: Liverpool fought back from an early setback to demolish Tottenham Hotspur 5-1, clinching their 20th Premier League title dominantly at a sun-drenched Anfield. The Reds only needed a point to secure the English title with four games to spare, but their title celebrations were temporarily halted when Dominic Solanke headed Tottenham in front in the 12th minute. However, Liverpool quickly responded. Luis Diaz scored a tap-in after a low cross from Dominik Szoboszlai, which was initially ruled offside but overturned after a VAR check. Then came Alexis Mac Allister’s stunning left-footed thunderbolt from distance and a cool finish…

Rome, Italy: US President Donald Trump has questioned Vladimir Putin’s willingness to end the war in Ukraine following his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Pope Francis’s funeral. Posting on social media after leaving Rome, Trump expressed concerns that Putin may not want peace, especially after Moscow’s recent missile strikes on Kyiv. Trump suggested that Putin could be ‘tapping him along,’ adding that there was no reason for attacks on civilian areas. This was the first face-to-face meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy since their February clash at the White House, where Trump had told Zelenskyy he ‘didn’t have the…

Washinton DC: Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed an agreement pledging to respect each other’s sovereignty and work towards drafting a peace deal by 2 May. The deal was signed by the foreign ministers of both countries during a ceremony in Washington, witnessed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The move comes amid a severe conflict in eastern DR Congo, where M23 rebels, reportedly backed by Rwanda, have seized large areas of the mineral-rich region, displacing hundreds of thousands of civilians. Following significant territorial losses, the Congolese government in Kinshasa sought support from the United States,…

Washington DC: The Trump administration has reinstated legal immigration status for thousands of international students whose SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) records were abruptly terminated without formal explanation, stoking widespread fear of detention or deportation. Justice Department attorney Elizabeth Kurlan confirmed in a California federal court that immigration officials are now developing a new policy framework to govern visa terminations more transparently. The shift comes after more than 100 lawsuits were filed by affected students, many of whom were blindsided when their legal right to study in the US was stripped. Federal judges had already issued temporary restraining…

Los Angeles: California has officially surpassed Japan to become the fourth-largest economy in the world, according to recent data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the US Bureau of Economic Analysis. In 2024, California’s gross domestic product (GDP) reached $4.10 trillion, overtaking Japan’s GDP of $4.01 trillion. Only Germany, China, and the United States as a whole now rank ahead of California. Governor Gavin Newsom hailed the achievement as a sign of the state’s global leadership, stating that, “California isn’t just keeping pace with the world, we’re setting the pace.” The state leads the US in manufacturing and agricultural…

Rome, Italy: The Vatican is making its final preparations for the funeral of Pope Francis, as the last of the enormous crowds of mourners pass through St Peter’s Basilica to view his open coffin. The funeral ceremony will be held on Saturday, 27th of April, in St Peter’s Square and is expected to be attended by at least 130 foreign delegations, including 50 heads of state and 10 monarchs. Among the prominent figures expected to arrive in Rome are United States President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Argentina’s President Javier Milei, and Britain’s Prince William. https://twitter.com/VaticanNews/status/1915486294857166858 Italian and Vatican…

London: UK media regulator Ofcom has unveiled the final version of its children’s codes under the Online Safety Act, laying out strict new requirements for digital platforms to protect young users from harmful online content. The new regulations, which will take effect on 25 July, require social media, search, and gaming services to carry out risk assessments, filter out harmful content using algorithms, verify users’ ages, respond quickly to flagged issues, and make it easier for children to report abusive or dangerous content. Described by Ofcom as a ‘reset for children online’, the codes are based on feedback from over…

London: In a medical breakthrough, the first clinical trial of its kind has shown that adults with severe peanut allergy can be desensitized through daily exposure to small, gradually increasing amounts of peanut flour. The Grown Up Peanut Immunotherapy (GUPI) trial, led by researchers at King’s College London, demonstrated that 67 percent of participants could consume the equivalent of five peanuts without a reaction after months of controlled exposure. Historically, peanut allergy treatment has focused on children, but this new evidence suggests adults may also benefit, expanding the window for therapeutic intervention. Professor Stephen Till, who led the research, emphasized…

Kashmir, India: Widespread grief and anger have erupted across India following a brutal attack by gunmen in the popular Himalayan tourist town of Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir, where 26 tourists were killed. Reports indicate that several of the wounded remain in critical condition. The attack, one of the deadliest against civilians in recent years, has shaken the region and prompted emergency action from Indian authorities. Although there has been no official confirmation about who is responsible, some media reports suggest that a group linked to the Pakistan-based militant organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba may have claimed responsibility for the ambush. The region, which…