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Kenya: Underage Boy Rescued As Kajiado Rehab Shut Over Child Abuse, Torture and Illegal Detention

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Authorities have ordered the immediate closure of the Ehsan Rehabilitation Centre following the rescue of a 14-year-old boy and the discovery of alleged child abuse, physical assault, illegal detention and other…

AllAfrica

Malta Fashion Week Day Three Showcases Bold Local And International Talent

Lovin Malta

Malta Fashion Week Day Three Showcases Bold Local And International Talent

Malta Fashion Week continued in style on its third day, with a lineup of local and international designers showcasing collections that celebrated creativity, craftsmanship and individuality. Opening the evening was PLAN B EXPERIENCE by…

Lovin Malta

The Punch

700,000 farmers get 21m tree seedlings in Nasarawa, Niger, Bauchi

One Acre Fund Nigeria distributes 21 million free tree seedlings to 700,000 farmers in Nasarawa, Niger, and Bauchi to combat climate change and boost food Read More…

The Punch

N. Zealand’s record smoking decline linked to smoke-free products

N. Zealand’s record smoking decline linked to smoke-free products

MANILA, Philippines — New Zealand’s smoking rates among adults have fallen at a record pace, according to a trio of public health experts, with a new study examining the role of tobacco harm reduction in the decline. In a June study…

Pakistan, Croatia discuss potential for collaboration between ports

Pakistan, Croatia discuss potential for collaboration between ports

Pakistan and Croatia on Thursday discussed the possibilities and potential for collaboration between the ports of the two countries, the Foreign Office (FO) said. The development came as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar…

India clinches agreement for Australian uranium supply; Modi says pact to give clean energy objectives 'fresh momemtum'

India clinches agreement for Australian uranium supply; Modi says pact to give clean energy objectives 'fresh momemtum'

Indian leader Narendra Modi said he clinched a uranium supply agreement while visiting Australia on Thursday, securing a fuel source that will play a crucial role in his nation’s nuclear energy ambitions. Faced with an almost-insatiable…

Western Europe records hottest ever June as climate change drives heatwaves

RFI

Western Europe records hottest ever June as climate change drives heatwaves

Western Europe experienced its warmest June on record, as a heatwave at the end of the month in many countries broke temperature records. The confirmation from the European Union’s climate monitor comes as many countries are facing a third…

RFI

Obesity drugs bring weight loss but not better quality of life, study finds

Obesity drugs are growing in popularity worldwide, but a new study has found that, beyond the weight-loss results, most of these medications do not bring broader quality-of-life benefits after one year of use.

Straits Times

Parents’ phone addiction affects bond with kids, new study finds

The study found that kids reported feeling marginalised or neglected by parents glued to their screens.

Straits Times

Children mental health hospital visits rise with extreme heat, study finds

As climate change drives more frequent and intense heatwaves, new research links rising temperatures with worsening mental health outcomes in children and young people.

Batanes belongs to China through Taiwan, Chinese academics claim

Batanes belongs to China through Taiwan, Chinese academics claim

An elderly Ivatan tribeswoman (L) wears local all-weather head gear called a “vakul” as she walks in a remote fishing village in Batanes island, the Philippines’ northernmost and smallest province, 15 March 2005. FILE PHOTO/Agence…

Chinese academics claim Batanes belongs to China through Taiwan

Chinese academics claim Batanes belongs to China through Taiwan

MANILA, Philippines — Chinese academics claimed during a symposium last month that the Philippines’ northernmost province of Batanes belongs to China through Taiwan, prompting maritime transparency initiative SeaLight to warn of an…