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Weight-loss ‘wonder drug’ Ozempic under scrutiny amid suicide risk claims
Ozempic has not shown increased risk of suicidal ideation in trials, but some users say it harmed their mental health.
Claudia Sheinbaum named Mexico ruling party’s 2024 presidential candidate
The AMLO ally and former mayor of Mexico City will be in a strong position going into the June 2 election.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 561
As the war enters its 561st day, these are the main developments.
Gabon’s military says ex-president Ali Bongo ‘free’ to travel abroad
Bongo's release follows after General Brice Oligui Nguema sworn in as Gabon’s new head of state.
Freddie Mercury’s piano, Bohemian Rhapsody lyrics champions at auction
More than 1,400 lots of what the singer called his 'exquisite clutter' are up for auction at Sotheby's in London.
Mexican Supreme Court decriminalises abortion on federal level
Mexico has become latest Latin American country to join the 'green' wave, a movement to loosen abortion restrictions.
US judge orders Texas to remove controversial border buoys from Rio Grande
The ruling is a win for the Biden administration, which sued the state over floating barriers criticised by Mexico.
Biden administration cancels oil and gas leases in Arctic wildlife refuge
The move comes as the Biden administration seeks to expand protections against oil and gas development on public lands.
Western officials visit UAE in efforts to halt exports to Russia: Report
The Wall Street Journal initially reported plans to jointly press the UAE to halt shipments of goods to Russia.
Blinken hails Ukraine counteroffensive as US announces $1bn in new aid
The new US aid would include HIMARS missile systems, Javelin weapons, Abrams tanks as well as humanitarian assistance.