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King Charles III says his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year, crediting early diagnosis and effective care as he urged the public to take up available screenings. The monarch delivered the update in a video message airing during Channel 4’s Stand Up To Cancer broadcast. “Early diagnosis quite simply saves lives,” Charles said, adding that the message had been reinforced during his visits to cancer centers across the country. “I know, too, what a difference it has made in my own case, enabling me to continue…

Somali Journalists Syndicate Honored with 2025 Human Rights Tulip The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) received the prestigious 2025 Human Rights Tulip award at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands, on December 10, marking a significant milestone for media freedom in Somalia. SJS was one of ten global human rights defenders to receive this accolade. The award is a testament to the resilience of journalists fighting for press freedom in challenging environments. Celebrated on International Human Rights…

One Health Regional Call to Action Launched in Zambia In a pivotal moment for public health in Eastern and Southern Africa, government ministers have signed a landmark One Health Regional Call to Action during the inaugural Eastern and Southern Africa Regional One Health Conference in Lusaka, Zambia. This initiative aims to enhance the interconnected health of people, animals, plants, and ecosystems across the SADC Member States. Event marked by commitment from Ministers of Health, Agriculture, and Environment.…

Zambia Hosts Historic One Health Conference to Foster Regional Cooperation In a significant move towards enhancing health systems across Eastern and Southern Africa, government ministers from Zambia and neighboring countries have launched the One Health Regional Call to Action. This initiative was unveiled during the inaugural Eastern and Southern Africa Regional One Health Conference held in Lusaka, highlighting a collaborative approach to health and environmental challenges. Ministers from health, agriculture, and…

EU finance ministers have agreed to impose a €3 duty on every small parcel imported into the 27-nation bloc starting 1 July next year, a measure aimed at stemming a flood of ultra-cheap e-commerce shipments from platforms such as Shein and Temu. The flat levy follows the bloc’s move last month to scrap a duty exemption for direct-to-consumer packages valued at less than €150. An EU spokesperson said the €3 charge will be temporary and will remain in place until member states settle on a permanent approach to taxing the…

UNICEF warns of ‘catastrophe’ as heavy rains flood Gaza displacement camps, children left soaked and sick Severe rains have flooded makeshift encampments across Gaza, creating a “catastrophe” for thousands of displaced families living under tarps and plastic sheeting, UNICEF said, warning that existing supplies are “completely insufficient” to protect children from cold, illness and contaminated water. Jonathan Crickx, UNICEF’s spokesperson in Palestine, said the agency has documented widespread flooding and worsening…

Yodelling, the echoing call-and-response singing long associated with Swiss herders and alpine choirs, has been inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Switzerland’s culture ministry said after a UNESCO meeting in New Delhi. “As the emblematic song of Switzerland, yodelling encompasses a wide variety of artistic expressions and is deeply rooted in the population,” the ministry noted, welcoming the recognition as validation of a living tradition passed down in families, clubs…

King Charles will deliver a televised update on his health in a pre-recorded message airing at 8 p.m. on Channel 4 on Friday, part of the broadcaster’s Stand Up to Cancer campaign with Cancer Research UK. The 77-year-old monarch is expected to emphasize the importance of screening programs and early diagnosis. The king disclosed in February 2024 that cancer had been detected during surgery, though the palace has not specified the type. He temporarily paused public duties and returned in April, with doctors saying they were…

Reddit sues Australia in High Court to overturn child social media ban, citing free political communication Reddit has filed a lawsuit in Australia’s High Court seeking to strike down the country’s new nationwide ban on social media access for people under 16, calling the measure an unconstitutional intrusion on political discourse and a threat to online privacy. The San Francisco-based platform, which counts Australia among its major markets, asked the court to declare the law invalid on grounds that it interferes with the…

U.S. to expand anti-narcotics operations from Venezuela to land routes as tanker seizure stokes tensions WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said the United States will “start on land pretty soon” to interdict narcotics shipments moving overland from Venezuela, signaling an expansion of operations as U.S. forces prepare to bring a seized Venezuelan-linked oil tanker to an American port. “They’ve treated us badly,” Trump told reporters at the White House, claiming maritime drug traffic is “down 92%” and adding, “We’ll sort…