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Women who miss their first breast cancer screening appointment face a 40% higher risk of dying from the disease, according to a major new study from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. The research, published in the British Medical Journal, tracked around 500,000 women invited for their first mammogram between 1991 and 2020. Nearly one in three (32%) did not attend, and over a follow-up period of up to 25 years, those who skipped the initial check were more likely to be diagnosed at an advanced stage and less likely to attend later screenings. The findings showed breast cancer mortality was…

Aid groups recovered five decomposed bodies of suspected migrants in eastern Libya, 550 kilometers south of Tobruk.Rescue crews worked with local authorities to secure the remains and transported them to Tobruk.Abreen, a Libyan aid group, reported the victims were likely Sudanese and shared photos of the recovery operation. Migrants Face Extreme Risks Libya borders six countries and runs along the Mediterranean, making it a key route to Europe.Migrants fleeing war and poverty travel overland or by sea, facing deadly conditions.In December, 61 migrants drowned off Zuwara, including women and children.In May, seven Sudanese migrants died after a desert vehicle broke…

An Indian court has dismissed a petition filed by Elon Musk’s platform X. The company argued that a government portal gave officials sweeping powers to censor online content. A single judge of the Karnataka High Court ruled that X’s challenge against the Sahyog portal was “without merit”. The complete judgement has not yet been released. X has not said if it will appeal the decision. Another legal blow for X This ruling marks the second major courtroom defeat for X in India in just over two years. The platform earlier failed to overturn government orders to block content. Experts now…

A drone fired from Yemen struck Eilat Wednesday, wounding at least 22 people, local medics reported.The Israeli military confirmed air defences failed to intercept the drone before it hit the Red Sea city.Emergency services said two people suffered serious injuries, while the rest received minor wounds. Authorities Secure Site and Warn Public Police deployed bomb disposal teams to inspect the drone debris.Officials instructed residents to avoid the crash site and not touch any potential explosives.The military urged the public to follow Home Front Command safety guidelines posted on Telegram. Houthis Escalate Attacks, Israel and U.S. Respond Iran-backed Houthi rebels regularly…

The world’s oceans have crossed a critical threshold of acidity for the first time, according to the latest Planetary Health Check from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. Scientists say the shift, driven by fossil fuel emissions, threatens marine life and global climate stability. Since the industrial era, ocean surface pH has fallen by about 0.1 units, increasing acidity by up to 40%. This disrupts calcium carbonate formation, harming corals, molluscs and shellfish, and indirectly affecting species like salmon and whales. Researchers warn of risks to food security and coastal economies, as well as the ocean’s ability to absorb…

Massive Infrastructure Effort Expands OpenAI, together with partners Oracle and SoftBank, confirmed a major expansion of the Stargate initiative, revealing five additional data-center projects across the United States. The facilities are planned for Shackelford County in Texas, Doña Ana County in New Mexico, Milam County in Texas, Lordstown in Ohio, and another Midwestern site still to be identified. With these additions, the consortium says Stargate will reach close to 7 gigawatts of computing capacity, part of a long-term vision that could channel as much as $500 billion into AI infrastructure. Division of Responsibilities According to the announcement, Oracle will take…

Canadian privacy officials found that TikTok fails to safeguard children’s personal data. They said the platform allows underage users and mishandles sensitive information. Children continue to use TikTok Hundreds of thousands of Canadian children access the app each year. The company insists the service is not intended for users under 13. Investigators confirmed that many minors still use the platform. Data collected for advertising The inquiry revealed that TikTok gathered sensitive information from large numbers of children. The platform then used this data to target ads and shape content. Officials warned this practice could harm young users. TikTok promises new…

Amazon will shut all 19 of its Fresh stores in the UK, just four years after opening the first in London. Five locations will be converted into Whole Foods Market outlets, the US organic grocery chain Amazon bought in 2017. The Fresh stores, launched in 2021, used sensors and cameras to let customers walk out without tills, charging them automatically via an app. The system struggled to attract demand after the pandemic, leaving Amazon unable to challenge UK rivals like Tesco and Sainsbury’s. Amazon did not confirm job losses but said staff would be offered roles in other divisions. The…

President Trump told the UN that migration flows and energy policies threaten Europe’s identity.He called uncontrolled immigration a “double-tailed monster” and said nations will crumble if unchecked.Trump criticized leaders for prioritizing politeness over national security and urged immediate border closures.He accused the UN of enabling mass entries into the U.S. and financing illegal migration. Diplomatic Wins Claimed in Months Trump claimed he resolved seven historic conflicts in just seven months.He named disputes in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia where he brokered peace.Trump said he acted alone while the UN failed to assist in negotiations.He suggested these accomplishments merited…

Porsche stock dropped more than seven percent on Monday after the carmaker announced delays in its electric strategy. The company had already warned that weaker demand would cut into its 2025 profits. Volkswagen also loses ground Parent company Volkswagen saw its shares sink by more than seven percent on the same day. It pledged billions to refresh Porsche’s line-up, adding to investor unease. The slide highlights the wider problems European carmakers face from Chinese rivals and a slowing economy. Earnings target reduced Porsche slashed its profit margin forecast from as high as seven percent to two percent or less. It…