A study finds that cancer cases are rising faster among people under 50 in England, the US, and the Netherlands. Researchers link this increase to lifestyle factors like obesity, poor diets, and lack of exercise.
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Prostate cancer cases in people under 50 in England have quadrupled since 2001.
Early onset bowel, kidney, and uterine cancers more than doubled in England during the same period.
The US also saw more than a doubling in kidney cancer rates and significant rises in bowel, uterine, pancreatic, and breast cancers for under 50s.
Similar increases in early onset bowel, kidney, liver, and cervical cancers were observed in the Netherlands.
Lung cancer rates in people under 50 declined in all three countries, likely due to less smoking.
Researchers say lifestyle risks such as obesity, alcohol, poor diet, smoking, and environmental pollution contribute to about 40% of cancers.
Earlier diagnosis and greater awareness also play a role in the rising numbers.
Cancer among those under 50 remains less common than in older adults but is becoming a growing concern for health experts.
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President Donald Trump has approved the execution of former Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan, who was convicted of the 2009 Fort Hood mass shooting. The Pentagon will carry out the execution by firing squad, which would be the first military execution since 1961, though legal challenges may delay the process.
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Nidal Malik Hasan is a former Army psychiatrist convicted for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting that killed 13 people and injured over 30.
Hasan was sentenced to death in 2013 after admitting to the attack.
President Trump approved his execution to be performed by firing squad, a rare military execution method.
Hasan’s attack is considered one of the deadliest on a U.S. military base.
Hasan shouted “Allahu Akbar” before opening fire at the Fort Hood processing center.
He was shot and injured by police but survived and was imprisoned at Fort Leavenworth.
The firing squad decision came after a failed lethal injection execution attempt in Tennessee.
Hasan’s background includes service as a psychiatrist and expressed opposition to deployments in Muslim countries.
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Alan Jones corresponded with a 13-year-old boy who wrote to him asking for financial help during difficult family times. Jones continued to communicate with the boy for years, offering support and money, while facing charges for alleged sexual misconduct between 2003 and 2020.
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The teenager, called complainant A, contacted Alan Jones after family hardships including his father leaving and a family death.
Jones described the boy as a "sophisticated, articulate 13-year-old" and offered financial and legal help.
Over about three years, Jones stayed in contact through emails, texts, calls, and visits.
Jones asked the boy to keep some information secret from his mother to avoid causing her worry.
Jones gave money for building work on the boy’s mother’s home, mentioning an $86,000 cheque.
Jones also offered to pay for a lawyer but said his support had limits.
Prosecutors state Jones invited the then-17-year-old to his farm where he allegedly kissed and touched him inappropriately.
Jones denies 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching, and the trial is ongoing.
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The Parti Quebecois, a party that supports Quebec leaving Canada, won the most seats in Quebec’s recent election and will form the next government. Their leader plans to hold a referendum on independence during his term, but only after U.S. President Donald Trump leaves office in 2029.
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Parti Quebecois (PQ) won the most seats in Quebec’s provincial election.
PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon will likely become Quebec's premier (leader).
PQ promises a third independence referendum during its first term but plans to wait until after 2029.
The party may not have reached a majority; if not, it will lead a minority government needing support from other parties.
PQ previously governed Quebec from 2012 to 2014 and had only 3 seats in 2022.
The previous ruling party, Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ), a nationalist but not pro-independence party, lost power after 8 years.
Support for Quebec’s independence is about 30%, which is low compared to the past.
Quebec held two independence votes in 1980 and 1995; both were rejected by voters.
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Democrats have a chance to win a U.S. Senate seat in Kansas that Republicans have held since 1919. Recent polls show the race between Republican Senator Roger Marshall and Democrat Adam Hamilton is very close with about a month left before Election Day.
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The Kansas Senate seat has been held by Republicans since 1919, the longest for any party.
Republican incumbent Roger Marshall, a doctor, is running against Democrat Adam Hamilton.
Recent polls show a tight race, with Hamilton sometimes leading or the candidates tied.
Prediction markets currently favor Marshall with about 66-68% chance to win.
Agriculture and economic issues like fertilizer and gas prices are important in Kansas politics.
Marshall has criticized Hamilton as a "radical Democrat," while Hamilton has attacked Marshall over billing practices.
President Donald Trump won Kansas by a large margin in 2024, but Democrats have some statewide success, including the governor’s office.
Experts say if this election is a strong wave for Democrats, Hamilton could win the seat.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order to relax limits on tax-free red-dyed diesel fuel, aiming to reduce costs for farmers and lower prices for goods ahead of the November midterm elections. This move responds to rising diesel prices after the Iran war and is part of Trump's campaign efforts to support Republican candidates in key states like Nebraska.
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President Trump signed the order in Nebraska to ease limits on tax-free red-dyed diesel fuel.
Red-dyed diesel is fuel dyed for law enforcement to show it is tax-exempt and designated for off-road uses like farming.
The move is intended to save farmers millions of dollars and lower the cost of goods.
Analysts noted the exemption will not help farmers who already use tax-free diesel; supply shortages are a bigger problem.
Diesel prices have increased due to the Iran war, causing concerns for rural voters and businesses that rely on diesel.
The order aims to reduce costs for truckers and farmers during the 32-day campaign tour leading up to the midterms.
Republican candidates like Sen. Pete Ricketts and Gov. Jim Pillen are facing competitive races in Nebraska.
There is debate over other policies, such as increasing foreign beef imports, which some Nebraska ranchers oppose.
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Comedian and actor Judith Lucy announced she has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. She recently had surgery and will undergo a double mastectomy. Lucy said she is in shock but doing okay.
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Judith Lucy is a 58-year-old Australian comedian and actor.
She found out about her breast cancer after a mammogram showed unusual results.
Lucy had a lumpectomy surgery, but doctors found more cancer.
She will have a double mastectomy to remove both breasts soon.
The cancer is described as early stage and not very aggressive.
Lucy encourages women to keep up with their mammogram screenings.
She released a book about wellness earlier this month.
Lucy retired from standup comedy in 2022 due to anxiety but remains active in other creative work.
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The United Nations Human Rights Council condemned attacks on civilians in Sudan, including drone strikes, and called for an immediate ceasefire. The council extended its fact-finding mission to investigate abuses during the ongoing conflict between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
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The UN council condemned drone and air strikes that have killed civilians and destroyed schools and hospitals in Sudan.
An airstrike hit a World Food Programme (WFP) truck in North Kordofan, killing one aid driver and damaging food supplies.
The conflict began in April 2023 and has caused tens of thousands of deaths and displaced over 13 million people.
The council voted 28 to 10 to extend its investigation mission into human rights abuses in Sudan, despite Sudan’s objections.
Both the Sudanese army and the RSF have been accused of violating international humanitarian law with indiscriminate attacks.
Drone strikes killed more than 1,100 people in Sudan in the first five months of 2024.
The UN mission found evidence of ethnic killings, sexual violence, and the siege of el-Fasher city that may qualify as genocide.
The UN condemned foreign interference, including illegal arms and mercenaries, that fuel the conflict.
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Senator Thom Tillis described President Donald Trump’s impeachment related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack as serious and said the trial acted like a vote showing no confidence in Trump. Tillis shared these views during an interview on the TV show “The Beat.”
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Senator Thom Tillis is from North Carolina and a member of the Republican Party.
He spoke about President Donald Trump’s impeachment linked to the January 6 Capitol attack.
Tillis called the impeachment “weighty,” meaning it was important and serious.
He described the impeachment trial as a “vote of no confidence,” a term meaning lawmakers were showing they did not trust Trump’s actions or leadership.
Tillis expressed these opinions during an interview on MSNBC’s program “The Beat” with Ari Melber.
He also mentioned working on a new book titled “How to Lose Friends and...”
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President Donald Trump criticized election officials in Maricopa County, Arizona, after about 3,000 ballots were mailed to voters six days earlier than planned. The county and the vendor said the mistake was accidental and did not affect the validity of the ballots.
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Around 3,126 early ballots were sent to voters in Maricopa County before the scheduled date.
The mailing error was caused by a vendor, Runbeck Election Services, due to a human mistake.
The ballots were sent to the correct voters and remain valid for the upcoming midterm elections.
Maricopa County has about 2.5 million registered voters and is important in Arizona politics.
The Maricopa County Recorder, Justin Heap, is a Republican, and the county’s election board is also Republican-controlled.
President Trump called Maricopa County "dishonest" but the county officials described the error as unintentional.
Maricopa County has often been the focus of election-related controversies since the 2020 presidential election.
The county recorder and the board of supervisors had legal disputes on election management but settled in July 2026.
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The trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon, a former police officer, has presented CCTV footage showing his movements across Sydney after he is accused of killing his former partner Jesse Baird and Baird’s new partner Luke Davies. The court heard that Lamarre-Condon used rental vehicles during the night to clean the scene and dispose of the bodies, and that a triple-zero emergency call was made from Davies’ phone during the incident.
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Beau Lamarre-Condon is charged with murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.
CCTV showed Lamarre-Condon traveling around Sydney after the alleged murders on February 19-20, 2024.
He hired vehicles and used rideshares, including a Toyota HiAce van later found with blood stains.
Lamarre-Condon’s mother rented an SUV the day before, intended for Baird’s killing only, according to the prosecution.
The prosecution says Lamarre-Condon killed Davies after Davies unexpectedly made a triple-zero emergency call.
Davies made an interrupted emergency call during the events, with sounds indicating a struggle.
The bodies were placed in surfboard bags in the house courtyard and found leaking blood the next day.
Lamarre-Condon’s defense claims he acted in self-defense and panicked while trying to clean up, not out of murderous intent.
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The Parti Québécois, a party that supports Quebec separating from Canada, is expected to win a minority in Quebec's provincial election. Paul St-Pierre Plamondon will become the new premier and plans to hold a vote on Quebec's independence after President Donald Trump leaves office.
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The Parti Québécois (PQ) is projected to win a minority government in Quebec's recent election.
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon will become Quebec's new premier, the first PQ leader in power since 2014.
PQ plans to hold a referendum on Quebec's independence, similar to a planned vote in Alberta.
Only about 30% of Quebec residents currently support independence.
Plamondon wants to reduce the role of the monarchy in Quebec, including cutting funds for the lieutenant-governor's office.
This plan could lead to legal challenges because of Canada's constitution.
PQ aims to control immigration policies and resist federal government interference.
The election followed public fatigue with the previous government led by Coalition Avenir Québec.
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Samoa’s Prime Minister Laauli Schmidt apologized after a video from 2007 showed him giving a Nazi salute and saying "Heil Hitler" at a family event. He said the gesture was wrong, caused hurt, and that he rejects all forms of hate and political extremism.
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The video was filmed in July 2007 at a family reunion with about a dozen people taking the salute.
Schmidt was deputy speaker of Samoa’s parliament at the time of the video.
He admitted the actions were inappropriate and apologized publicly on Facebook.
Schmidt said the video was private and not meant for public sharing.
He firmly rejects Nazism, antisemitism (hatred against Jewish people), racism, and political extremism.
Samoa is a small island nation with about 221,000 people, located between New Zealand and Hawaii.
Schmidt has Samoan and German heritage and became Samoa’s eighth prime minister in September 2025.
During his swearing-in, Schmidt wore a Jewish prayer shawl and expressed support for Israel.
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Tens of thousands of people, including students and trade union members, are protesting in Paris and across France against problems in schools like underfunding and overcrowding. The protests have caused disruptions in many schools and universities and led to clashes with police, injuries, and arrests.
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France is experiencing widespread protests involving high school students and trade unions.
Up to 40,000 protesters are expected in Paris on the protest day.
Around 589 high schools and 32 universities have seen disruptions due to the protests.
More than 5,000 people, mostly minors, have been detained since the protests began last month.
Over 215 students have been injured during the demonstrations.
A 15-year-old student lost his hand after picking up a police grenade during a protest.
The French government is asking for peaceful protests and legal ways to express opposition.
Trade union leaders say they will protect student protesters during the events.
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The Pentagon announced that Nidal Malik Hasan, a former US Army major who killed 13 soldiers at Fort Hood in 2009, will be executed by firing squad. This is the first military firing squad execution in the US since World War Two, approved by President Donald Trump.
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Nidal Malik Hasan is a former Army major and doctor who killed 13 unarmed soldiers and wounded 32 in 2009 at Fort Hood, Texas.
A military jury found Hasan guilty of premeditated murder and attempted murder and unanimously recommended the death penalty.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth recommended the firing squad execution, which President Trump approved.
Hasan’s execution will be the first military firing squad execution in over 60 years.
Military executions need presidential approval and legal reviews before proceeding.
Death by firing squad is rare in the US, with only a few states allowing it.
President Trump reinstated the federal death penalty by executive order in January 2025.
Hasan admitted during trial that he was the shooter and said he acted to protect Muslims and the Taliban.
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Experts say that early childhood is a key time to help kids understand what artificial intelligence (AI) is and how it works. Young children meet AI daily through devices like smart speakers and online content, and parents can use these interactions to teach kids the difference between machines and people.
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Important brain development happens before age 8, making early years critical for learning about AI.
Kids encounter AI through smart assistants like Alexa and Siri, and through AI-generated content on platforms like YouTube.
Research shows children can learn from technology starting at preschool age.
Early studies suggest kids understand AI content similarly to other technology-based information.
AI learning tools can be helpful, but the effects of personal AI devices at home are still being researched.
Experts recommend parents talk with children about AI as they use devices, clearly explaining that computers, not people, are giving responses.
Using everyday AI tools is a practical chance to teach children how technology works.
Conversations about AI should be age-appropriate and build on what children already see and hear.
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President Donald Trump announced he will use his own money to pay for the "Patriotic Ads" after people criticized that taxpayer money was being used to fund them. He described the ads as positive promotions of the United States.
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President Trump said he will personally pay for the "Patriotic Ads."
The ads had initially been paid with taxpayer money.
The ads aim to promote the United States in a positive way.
Democrats criticized the use of public funds for these ads.
President Trump blamed the "Radical Left" for opposing the ads.
The announcement was made on a Monday.
The issue caused a political backlash and debate.
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President Donald Trump has decided to stop using taxpayer money to pay for television ads that promote himself and his policies. After criticism from both Democrats and Republicans, he said he will fund the ads from his own money and donations from his political group, MAGA Inc.
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The ads praised President Trump and highlighted topics like tax cuts, manufacturing, and law and order.
Some ads included strong language against political opponents and the media.
Critics questioned if using government money for these ads is legal since laws prohibit using taxpayer funds for political campaigns.
The White House said the ads are educational public service announcements, not propaganda.
Similar government ads in the past focused on public health or emergencies, not promoting a president.
Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers spoke against using taxpayer money for these ads.
Senator Maggie Hassan introduced a measure opposing the ads’ funding, but it was blocked by a Republican.
President Trump plans to pay for future ads himself or with money raised from his political action committee.
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President Donald Trump said he will stop using taxpayer money to pay for TV ads that feature him. He plans to pay for these ads himself or use funds from his political group called MAGA PAC.
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The TV ads cost at least $1.5 million in federal funds and aired before the 2024 midterm elections.
Trump called the ads a “positive promotion for our Great U.S.A.”.
The ads included messages like “America will never be a communist country” and showed patriotic images.
The ads ended with a note saying they were paid for by the US government.
Lawmakers and ethics experts from both parties criticized the ads and asked for independent investigations.
Some ads used $20 million transferred from the Department of Homeland Security funds.
California’s Attorney General called for an independent investigation, calling it misuse of public funds.
The Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr said the ads were appropriate and declined to investigate.
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Turkiye and Pakistan have agreed to send quick-response military forces to Saudi Arabia. This decision came during urgent talks in Riyadh as fighting continues in Yemen between government forces and the Houthis.
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Turkiye and Pakistan will send rapid deployment forces to Saudi Arabia.
The decision was made during emergency talks held in Riyadh.
Yemen’s government forces are backed by Saudi Arabia.
Yemen government forces are trying to take back land from the Houthis.
The fighting in Yemen is ongoing and has intensified recently.
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