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Blame elites like Prince William, not Nepal’s poor, for wildlife crimes
When poor people have money, they buy bread, not a tiger head. But it's they who are punished while racketeers get away.
Japan launches rocket carrying ‘Moon Sniper’ lunar lander
Successful launch comes after India became the fourth country to land on the moon with its Chandrayaan-3 mission.
Russia blasts ‘inhumanity’ of US sending depleted uranium shells to Ukraine
Provision of controversial depleted uranium ammunition for US tanks is part of new $1bn assistance package to Kyiv.
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.