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Apr 03 2026POLITICS

Sculptor’s Mockery of Putin and Kirill Lands International Spotlight

A German artist’s carnival float mocking Russia’s top leader and its top clergyman has triggered a rare legal reaction beyond Germany’s borders. The Moscow court handed down a prison sentence to Jacques Tilly, a sculptor known for pushing boundaries with his floats, even though he never set foot in

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Apr 03 2026POLITICS

Checks and Balances Still Matter—Even in a “New World”

The Supreme Court heard arguments this week about whether a president can sidestep the Constitution with a signature. Many observers expected the justices to debate a new military plan overseas. Instead, the room buzzed about an older promise made at home—birthright citizenship. A top lawyer argued

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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

Why South African doctors need fresher ways to learn

Many medical professionals update their skills through structured learning called continuing professional development (CPD). In South Africa, doctors must complete CPD to keep their licenses valid. For years, journals have been one traditional way they do this. Between 2020 and 2025, a review looked

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Apr 03 2026CRIME

Bali’s Crime Boss Delay: What’s Really Going On?

A Scottish man accused of running a major international drug ring got a surprise second delay in his deportation from Bali this week. Authorities had planned to send him to Spain last Thursday, but suddenly pulled him off the flight—again—without giving a clear reason. While officials won’t explain,

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Apr 02 2026SPORTS

Italy’s Soccer System Under Scrutiny After Three‑Year World Cup Gap

The Italian sports minister urged the head of the national football federation to step down after Italy failed again to qualify for a World Cup. A penalty shoot‑out defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the playoff stage was the latest blow, following losses to Sweden in 2018 and North Macedonia in

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Apr 02 2026BUSINESS

Family Roots, Science Drinks

'In a quiet Slovak village at the close of 2000, a simple dinner conversation sparked an idea that would grow into a company. Ivan Ducko and his father discussed how aging changed the body’s reaction to alcohol, and that led to a plan: create a drink that helps people recover after drinking. The goa

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Apr 02 2026HEALTH

Work Loss and Long‑Term Problems from Job‑Related Asthma

The study looks at how asthma caused by workplace chemicals and dust can break a worker’s career. It gathered data from many research papers to see how often people with this kind of asthma end up losing jobs, taking extended sick leave, becoming disabled, or retiring early. Results show that a siz

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Apr 02 2026EDUCATION

Don’t wait until later—pharmacy students train early to be ready for real-world work

Most pharmacy schools now use Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) to measure how well students can handle real pharmacy tasks by themselves. These EPAs cover everyday jobs like giving patients the right medicine or explaining how to take a pill. After deciding which skills matter, schools lin

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Australia Leader Speaks About Iran War and Fuel Help

The Australian Prime Minister will talk to the nation about the war in Iran. He will speak on television and radio at 7 p. m. local time. This is a rare moment, similar to speeches during the pandemic and financial crisis. The speech will focus on how the war affects Australia. It will exp

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Apr 01 2026POLITICS

Peace Talks Restart in China as Pakistan and Afghanistan Seek Truce

Pakistan and Afghanistan have begun a fresh round of negotiations in China, aiming to stop the worst fighting between the two Muslim countries since 2021. Beijing has stepped in as mediator, hoping to reach a deal that would reduce the heavy casualties on both sides, especially those suffered in Afg

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