World
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Shoppers Care About Animal Welfare, But It’s Not a Top Priority
Consumers are increasingly considering animal welfare when making purchasing decisions, but it’s not the primary factor driving their choices. While shoppers want to support humane treatment of animals, other factors like price, quality, and convenience…
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China’s Soft Power Play: Labubu Dolls Capture Global Hearts
Labubu, the adorable yet quirky monster dolls created by Chinese toymaker Pop Mart, have become an unlikely ambassador for China’s soft power. These small, fuzzy creatures with sharp teeth have taken the world by storm,…
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US Appeals Court Upholds Trump’s Control Over National Guard in LA
A US appeals court has ruled in favor of President Donald Trump, allowing him to maintain control over National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles to quell protests against immigration raids. The decision overturns a…
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French Senator Faces New Accusations of Drugging and Assault
A second woman has come forward accusing French Senator Joel Guerriau of drugging and assaulting her at his Paris home in May 2022. The 67-year-old senator is already facing charges for allegedly drugging centrist deputy…
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LGBTQ Youth Suicide Prevention Line to Be Cut from US National Hotline
A specialized part of the US national suicide prevention hotline that caters to LGBTQ youth is set to be shut down within 30 days, following a decision by the Trump administration to cut its federal…
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Abortion Rights Spark Political Clash Between PN and PL Over EU Parliament Vote
Political debate in Malta has been ignited by a recent European Parliament vote on a report on human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. Over how their MEPs dealt with a clause in the…
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China Slams UK Warship’s Passage Through Taiwan Strait as “Provocation” Amid Rising Regional Tensions
After the HMS Spey passed the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, China’s military sharply criticized the British Royal Navy, calling the patrol an “intentional provocation” that endangers regional peace and stability. The Chinese Defense Ministry attacked…
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Putin Refuses to Discuss Possible Killing of Iran’s Khamenei, Urges De-escalation
Amid growing international tensions regarding Israel’s ongoing air campaign against Iran, Russian President Vladimir Putin bluntly declined on Thursday to address claims that Israeli or U.S. soldiers might target Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.…
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South Korea Spy Chief Nominee: U.S. Would Launch Nuclear Strike if North Korea Attacked
On Thursday, South Korea’s nominee for intelligence chief, Lee Jong seok, declared his conviction that should Pyongyang ever initiate a nuclear attack on the South, the United States would reply with a nuclear strike. Asked…
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Oil Prices Surge Amid Escalating Israel-Iran Crisis and Trump’s Threats
Global oil prices have risen quickly as concerns grow that the escalating Israel-Iran conflict could develop into a bigger regional war including the United States. With a 4.3% rise to $74.84 per barrel, West Texas…