FDA panel recommends controversial treatments
A controversial new FDA panel recommendation could affect the sale of peptides—popular treatments marketed for benefits ranging from muscle growth to weight loss. NBC News’
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US imposes new tariffs on 60 countries
The Trump administration has imposed new tariffs of at least 10% on imports from 60 countries over claims they failed to prevent forced labour.
‘There’s no salary’: DRC health workers tell of hardship as Ebola spreads
Health workers in the DRC battle a range of obstacles, from infection risk to angry mob attacks.
US court affirms release of pro-Palestine scholar as legal battle continues
Appeal judges’ decision to side with Georgetown’s Badar Khan Suri against Trump sets up Supreme Court intervention.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy meets with far-right US activist Laura Loomer
Pro-Israel Trump ally sits down with Ukrainian president as she says Russia is helping Iran kill US soldiers.
US imposes tariffs on dozens of trade partners over ‘forced labour’ imports
The tariffs target around 60 trading partners over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour.
CJP protest: The youth movement India’s Modi didn’t see coming
The CJP protest began with exam paper leaks. It became India’s biggest student movement in years – why?
Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now?
At least 12 babies have been trafficked from Indonesia to Singapore, but what will happen to them remains unclear.
Could you run a country on just three hours of sleep? Japan’s PM says she does
Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi says she survives on zero to three hours a night, and people are reacting.
FDA panel recommends easing restrictions on several peptides
The panel went against the conclusions of the agency’s career scientists, who said there wasn’t enough evidence to support the move.
Deadly flooding in the East
At least two people have lost their lives after widespread flooding in West Virginia. We’re also tracking Tropical Storm Bertha as it hits Texas. NBC
How the Houthi Red Sea blockade will impact the world
The Houthis’ blockade of Bab al-Mandeb threatens a vital global trade route.
Arab and Muslim countries condemn Israeli storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli settlers’ storming of Islam’s holy site fuels ‘hatred’ and obstructs lasting peace, joint statement says.
Is this Italy’s ‘George Floyd moment’?
The death of Moroccan-born Abderrahim Fakir after he was restrained by police in Bologna has sparked protests.