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In Cambodia, many young people do not know how risky sex can be. They also face a high rate of pregnancies that were not planned. Scientists wanted to see how much good could come from two ideas: 1) giving almost all young people the full set of HIV prevention tools and testing, as called f

health

Smoking Costs in EU Hospitals: A Fresh Look

The European Union still faces a major health challenge with tobacco use. Even after many years of progress, smoking rates have stopped falling and new laws to curb the habit are few. Researchers used data from the 2019 European Health Interview Survey to calculate how much smoking hurts hospitals f

EU Leaders Reach Out to Middle East for Dialogue

European leaders Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen plan a video call with key Middle Eastern figures on Monday to talk about the region’s tensions. The meeting aims to let the leaders share their views on current events and explore how the EU can help countries there. It also seeks to dis

Switzerland Cuts F‑35 Order Amid Rising Prices

Switzerland has decided to buy about thirty Lockheed Martin F‑35A Lightning II fighters, down from the original plan for 36 jets. The change comes after the cost of each aircraft climbed, prompting officials to seek extra funding from parliament. Defence Minister Martin Pfister explained that the go

Christian Freedom Wins: A Maltese Man’s Testimony Clears Him

A 33‑year‑old man in Malta, Matthew Grech, once faced a jail sentence after he told his story on TV about leaving a homosexual life for Christianity. The case, which lasted three years, ended when a magistrate declared him innocent of any crime under the country’s 2016 law that bans “conversion” pra

Freedom of Speech Wins in Malta Over Conversion‑Therapy Laws

The case began when a 33‑year‑old Christian man in Malta told his story on TV about leaving a gay lifestyle to become a born‑again believer. The interview, aired in 2022 on PMnews Malta, was later used by LGBTQ activists to file police reports. They argued the man’s words were a form of “marketing”

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Bringing Cancer Drugs into Everyday Care

Countries are now finding ways to put life‑saving cancer medicines onto their health lists. The move follows a global guide that tells governments which drugs are most essential for treating common illnesses. By adding these medicines to national plans, health workers can give patients the right tre

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Reinier de Ridder: A Dutch Fighter’s Roots and Rise

Reinier de Ridder stepped into the UFC arena on March 7 to face Caio Borralho, a fight that could shift his career after a recent loss. He is 35 and every match counts. But people wonder about the man behind the gloves. Where did he grow up? What shaped his calm fighting style? He was born on

Finland Opens Door to Nuclear Arms as Security Strategy Shifts

Finland is set to remove a long‑standing prohibition that has kept nuclear weapons off its land. The move follows the country’s recent decision to join NATO, a step many see as a response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The 1987 law that banned the import, creation, and use of nuclear bombs on F

Oil Ships in Danger as Middle East Tensions Rise