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People born in 1990 are twice as likely to get this form of cancer than those born in 1950

<p>Over 20 international human rights organisations, including Amnesty International, on Friday called on the government to “immediately and unconditionally” release human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, after the two were <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2040694">sentenced</a> in the security breach case.</p> <p>

Groups and strategists advising Democrats are warning them to use their investigative tools on corporate interests, rather than on President Donald Trump.

Police orders asking X to block online accounts of two of India's most prominent free speech groups were fake, the social media company told an Indian court on Friday, days after the purported content removal requests sparked a public outcry.

Both groups of people attacked each other in Yerripalli, R. Thummalapalli and Parnapalli villages in Pulivendla

The 2026 women's tennis season will draw to a close in Indian Wells when the WTA Finals returns to the US after two years in Riyadh. The world's eight top-ranked singles players and doubles teams will be in action, including World No 1 Elena Rybakina , Aryna Sabalenka, Mirra Andreeva and Coco Gauff. Rybakina is the defending champion , having won last time o

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The pre-dawn incident, which is said to have involved three different groups, occurred in Noney district’s Taodaijang village

<p>Pakistan and the United Kingdom on Wednesday expressed concerns over the ongoing threat from terrorist groups operating in and from Afghanistan, the Foreign Office said.</p> <p>According to a statement by the FO, the two countries held their annual bilateral dialogue on counter-terrorism in Islamabad, in which they reviewed ongoing bilateral and multilate

<p>Pakistan and the United Kingdom on Wednesday expressed concerns over the ongoing threat from terrorist groups operating in and from Afghanistan, the Foreign Office said.</p> <p>According to a statement by the FO, the two countries held their annual bilateral dialogue on counter-terrorism in Islamabad, in which they reviewed ongoing bilateral and multilate

These charts show how various demographic groups voted in the midterm election. The data comes from a poll of tens of thousands of voters, conducted by the firm SSRS for a number of news outlets.

The poll, an expansive survey of about 80,000 voters in all 50 states, suggests young voters were less likely to back House Republicans this year than they were to support Trump in 2024.

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OTTAWA — The Liberal government is getting ready to table its 2026 budget on Thursday — but Ottawa's own focus groups suggest Canadians aren't watching the state of the federal purse too closely.

SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's antitrust watchdog said Tuesday it will ...

OTTAWA — The federal government is defending its plan to start talks on an extradition treaty with the United Arab Emirates as civil society groups issue warnings over the country's human-rights record.

<p>From France’s Jordan Bardella to Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, organised youth politics has produced many rightwing leaders. Democrats must catch up</p><p>The leaders of the most successful populist radical right parties in western Europe have one thing in common that is often overlooked. Italy’s Matteo Salvini, Jordan Bardella from France, Jimmie Åkesson from

World’s second-biggest buyer of LNG targets shale resources on US Gulf Coast amid market upheavals

The rally is one of the biggest against the Indian prime minister since he took power in 2014.

Meanwhile, the Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body of the Kuki community, strongly condemned the killing of the three youths

Two groups have called on INEC to scrutinise reported voters’ register discrepancies in states like Edo and Rivers ahead of the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-groups-seek-probe-of-voters-register-discrepancies/

Naga civil bodies held marches in Chandel and Senapati districts, supporting the rally by the COCOMI in Imphal; rallies come days after militants ambushed 14 Meitei men and killed three of them, sparking protests in the State

Lobbying groups representing the hotel and travel industries have endorsed a 20% federal tax incentive for film and TV production, arguing that domestic filming attracts tourism from abroad. The American Hotel & Lodging Association and the U.S. Travel Association have joined an alliance of film industry stakeholders in pushing for the bill. The two groups […

The UK government has announced that adults aged 75+, the immunosuppressed, and care home residents will be eligible for its spring 2027 COVID-19 vaccinati Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-lists-eligible-groups-for-spring-2027-covid-19-vaccinations/

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An annoying but fleeting point of friction for many businesses is being tossed aside this fall as parts of the country do away with the twice-annual time change starting Sunday.

<p>Critics cite Lana Nusseibeh’s denial of accusations the UAE is fuelling Sudan war by supporting paramilitary RSF</p><p>Members of the Sudanese diaspora and international human rights monitors have denounced the candidature of an Emirati diplomat for the top job at the UN, citing her denial of accusations that the United Arab Emirates is fuelling the war i

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With some 16.2 million people in Myanmar needing humanitarian aid in 2026, local organisations are helping bridge gaps by providing essential supplies and skills training.

Far-right groups clashed with Spanish police in Madrid on Wednesday (October 28) during a protest demanding the government's resignation following a high-speed train crash that killed at least 68 people.

A far-right campaign claiming leftists are stealing votes from nursing home residents has centered on changing guidance from Mehmet Oz’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

The enlarged green areas are set to become nature parks, with opportunities for habitat enhancement and community use.

News organisations are challenging the law, arguing it could hamper investigative journalism and endanger sources.

From heat maps to Signal chats to war rooms, volunteers across the US are ready to act if federal immigration agents show up on Election Day.

AI political groups are spending millions in the 2026 election as Silicon Valley factions battle over regulation, safeguards and state authority.

The Indian government's privacy law, which would require journalists to seek consent from people they write about, amounted to pre-censorship and could lead to newsrooms shutting down, media groups told the Supreme Court on Tuesday, starting the most high-profile challenge against the legislation.

<p>Investigation finds dozens of ministers and civil servants moved into AI roles as government developed datacentre expansion plans</p><p>The UK’s policy on datacentres and AI was developed without any meetings with environmental groups, an investigation has found.</p><p>The nonprofit organisation Spotlight on Corruption said a “considerable revolving door”

Controversy centres on sequencing of seat allotments undertaken by LBS Centre for Science and Technology. Advocacy groups approach State govt alleging that lapses have disenfranchised marginalised aspirants from higher-tier seat upgrades

<p>The Jordanian military said it had struck “terrorist organisations” in neighbouring Syria on Monday in retaliation for a <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2039342">deadly attack on a church</a> last week, hours after authorities arrested three men they accused of the killings.</p> <p>It said air force jets had “destroyed several terrorist positions” and

Ekiti Deputy Governor Monisade Afuye has hailed faith groups for their support for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election, promising more impactful service Read More: https://punchng.com/deputy-gov-hails-faith-groups-support-for-oyebanjis-re-election/

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What does the Israeli election mean for religious groups?

A search of the vehicles led to the seizure of 9 grams of MDMA and 10.5 grams of ganja, say police.

I think I could guess where the budget went, but I'm not complaining.

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Nearly 30 leaders of various organisations discussed revising the minimum selling price for sugar and a higher Fair and Remunerative Price for sugarcane

Slowdown in China and cooling global stock markets are exacerbating a downturn for European sector

Lawsuits filed by candidate Mary Peltola and a voters' rights group challenge Trump's preemptive efforts to block a Democratic Senate victory in Alaska.

From Coachella to SNL, Katseye is everywhere right now. But with two of its members absent, the future of the group is in limbo.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 &mdash; While haze exposure poses health risks to the general population, high-risk groups such as...