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School headscarf ban sparks rare protests in Azerbaijan and row with Turkey
Azerbaijan’s education ministry enforced new uniform rules banning clothing contradicting secularism, sparking rare protests from students wearing hijabs and drawing criticism from Turkey.
Albania’s prime minister vows not to resign over student-led protests
Albania’s prime minister refuses to resign amid escalating student-led protests that turned violent in the capital, with clashes involving riot police and demonstrators continuing for a third day.
Autism, ADHD and mental health review: What you need to know
A comprehensive review of autism, ADHD, and mental health services identifies risks of over-diagnosis in autism and ADHD, while rejecting similar concerns for mental health conditions. The report recommends systemic reforms to address long waiting times and fragmented support services.
How these census changes could threaten public health
The Trump administration’s proposed census changes—eliminating race and ethnicity questions and excluding non-citizens—could undermine public health research and federal resource allocation, according to a social epidemiologist.
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Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chairman after six decades
Warren Buffett, 96, steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after six decades, handing leadership to his son Howard while transitioning to chairman emeritus.
Iranians rally in biggest show of defiance against US since war began
Hundreds of thousands of Iranians marched in Tehran on Friday in a government-organized rally showcasing a newly formed volunteer force pledging readiness to defend the country amid ongoing tensions.
Early in-person voting begins in the 2026 US midterm elections in Virginia
Virginia has begun early in-person voting for the 2026 midterm elections, with other states following in coming weeks. Early voting options have expanded significantly across the country since 2000.
Mexico’s Sheinbaum says she spoke with Trump as trade negotiations continue
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated she had a productive conversation with Donald Trump regarding ongoing bilateral trade negotiations, expressing optimism about potential tariff reductions for Mexican exports.
Pentagon resumes paused testosterone policy amid medical experts’ concerns
The Pentagon has resumed a mandatory testosterone testing policy for male service members aged 30 and older, despite medical experts expressing concerns about potential health complications.
Two injured by Israeli shelling as troops advance in southern Lebanon
Israeli artillery shelling injured two people in southern Lebanon as troops advanced toward border towns and clashed with Lebanese forces amid ongoing occupation.
Donald Trump says he is banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from White House
President Trump announced an immediate ban on CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from the White House, claiming the outlets report false information, though he provided no specific examples.
Russia labels Cannes-winning director Andrey Zvyagintsev a ‘foreign agent’
Russian authorities designated acclaimed film director Andrey Zvyagintsev a “foreign agent” following his Cannes Film Festival win for a film about Ukraine mobilization and his criticism of the war.
Will even one of the U.N.’s 17 ‘sustainable development goals’ be met by 2030?
The United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals set in 2015 are unlikely to be achieved by their 2030 deadline, though significant progress has occurred in some areas including health and sanitation.
What expensive sulfur means for your dinner table
Global sulfur shortages are driving fertilizer prices to record highs, which could increase food costs and affect agricultural production across the United States and worldwide.
Canadians dream of Europe as Carney floats longshot plan for living and working in EU
Canadian PM Mark Carney proposed closer EU ties including potential work and study privileges for citizens, though the proposed ‘associate member’ status does not yet exist within the EU framework.
Drivers ignoring roadwork closures to skip queues ‘wilfully putting lives at risk’
National Highways warns that drivers deliberately ignoring roadwork closures to skip queues have caused hundreds of dangerous incidents this year, risking workers’ lives.