January, 2025 - Key Global Update

Sugary Drinks Linked to Global Rise in Diabetes, Heart Disease

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A new study assesses the effects of sugar-laden beverages on global health, with higher rates of consumption found in Latin America and parts of Africa.

Trump asks court to postpone sentencing ahead of inauguration

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Trump’s laweyrs said they would appeal a judge’s decisions as sentencing in his New York criminal case looms

Canadian Parliament suspended until 24 March

8 months ago01 mins

In power since 2015, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he would resign after a new leader of his Liberal Party is chosen.

Watch moment Trudeau announces he will step down

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Trudeau says he intends to resign as party leader and as prime minister after the party selects its next leader.

Who might replace Trudeau as Liberal Party leader?

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Cabinet ministers, a former central banker and a one-time provincial premier are all reportedly eyeing the top job.

In Africa, Danger Slithers Through Homes and Fields

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Venomous snakes bite millions of people each year, killing at least 120,000. Many of them are poor people in rural areas of Africa without easy access to treatment.

Travel

Tell us about an alternative European carnival to win a holiday voucher

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Share a tip on a less-known carnival in Europe – the best wins £200 towards a Coolstays break With its masked balls, extravagant costumes and colourful parades, the Venice carnival is famous throughout the world. But across Europe, less-known events offer just as much fun for visitors, with their own celebrations and traditions bringing the…

Paxlovid Improved Long Covid Symptoms in Some Patients, Researchers Report

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But the report, on the experiences of 13 patients, found that the drug had no benefit for some people and that some who benefited said the improvement didn’t last.