30 h. ago If road deaths were a virus, we’d call it a pandemic. Safer transport helps us all – and we need it urgently | Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Jean Todt

Deaths on the road costs countries up to 5% of GDP. Centring transport around people, not cars, can propel developmentIf you had to guess the leading cause of death for children and young people around the world, what would you say? Malaria perhaps? Pneumonia? Suicide? They’re all high up there, but no, it’s road accidents.Cars have been around for more than 120 years, and we know how to prevent these tragedies. Yet road crashes still claim more than two lives every minute – killing nearly 1.2 million people every year. Continue reading...

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43 h. ago Madonna slams Donald Trump for calling himself 'a king' in her latest attack on the President

Madonna wrote, 'I thought this country was built by Europeans, escaping living under the rule of a King, to establish a New World governed by the people.'

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46 h. ago Share your experience of using personified artificial intelligence chatbots

We would like to hear how you have found them useful and if you have any concernsThe AI chatbot market has grown exponentially in recent years, with more than 1.4 billion people worldwide estimated to be using them.While tools such as ChatGPT and customer service assistants are most prevalent, millions of people are turning to personified AI chatbots, such as Replika and My AI (Snapchat), which look to imitate human interactions. Some are using these personified chatbots for platonic or romantic companionship, while others are using them for support with managing their wellbeing and mental health. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago How will Trump and Musk’s freeze on USAid affect millions around the world?

Immediately after his inauguration, the US president and the head of Doge froze funding for all foreign assistance, creating chaos for staff and for humanitarian projects, charities, governments and people around the worldWithin hours of taking office on 20 January, the US president, Donald Trump, announced an immediate 90-day freeze on all US foreign assistance, including over $40bn (£32bn) for international projects coming from USAid, the US Agency for International Development.In that time, there would be a review conducted to ensure the agency was backing work that aligned with the administration’s “America First” agenda. Waivers were later announced for “lifesaving humanitarian assistance” but it was quickly apparent the guidelines were confusing and contradictory. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Trump's foreign aid freeze halted a crucial program fighting HIV in Africa. Here's what's at stake

The freeze on U.S. foreign aid ordered by President Donald Trump has effectively halted one of the world's most successful responses to a disease

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4 d. ago Trump praises Elon Musk as pair repeat familiar criticisms of opponents – live

World’s richest man and key Trump aide appears to play down influence in interview with Sean Hannity of Fox NewsThe US delegation is now speaking to the media. My colleague Jakub Krupa reports that Michael Waltz, the US national security adviser, has said the Ukraine talks with Russia will include discussion of territory and security guarantees, adding:This needs to be a permanent end to the war, and not a temporary end, as we’ve seen in the past.What’s important to understand is two things. The first is [that] the only leader in the world who can make this happen, who can even bring people together to begin to talk about it in a serious way, is President Trump.The second thing I would say is that in order for a conflict to end, everyone involved in that conflict has to be okay with it has to be it has to be acceptable to them.The goal is to bring an end to this conflict in a way that’s fair, enduring, sustainable and acceptable to all parties involved. What that looks like? Well, t...

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4 d. ago Donald Trump and Elon Musk speak in first joint TV interview – US politics live

Sean Hannity interview with US president and billionaire adviser airs on Fox News in prime timeThe US delegation is now speaking to the media. My colleague Jakub Krupa reports that Michael Waltz, the US national security adviser, has said the Ukraine talks with Russia will include discussion of territory and security guarantees, adding:This needs to be a permanent end to the war, and not a temporary end, as we’ve seen in the past.What’s important to understand is two things. The first is [that] the only leader in the world who can make this happen, who can even bring people together to begin to talk about it in a serious way, is President Trump.The second thing I would say is that in order for a conflict to end, everyone involved in that conflict has to be okay with it has to be it has to be acceptable to them.The goal is to bring an end to this conflict in a way that’s fair, enduring, sustainable and acceptable to all parties involved. What that looks like? Well, that’s what this w...

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4 d. ago Trump signs order to expand IVF access ahead of joint interview with Musk – US politics live

Sean Hannity interview with US president and billionaire adviser to air on Fox News in prime timeThe US delegation is now speaking to the media. My colleague Jakub Krupa reports that Michael Waltz, the US national security adviser, has said the Ukraine talks with Russia will include discussion of territory and security guarantees, adding:This needs to be a permanent end to the war, and not a temporary end, as we’ve seen in the past.What’s important to understand is two things. The first is [that] the only leader in the world who can make this happen, who can even bring people together to begin to talk about it in a serious way, is President Trump.The second thing I would say is that in order for a conflict to end, everyone involved in that conflict has to be okay with it has to be it has to be acceptable to them.The goal is to bring an end to this conflict in a way that’s fair, enduring, sustainable and acceptable to all parties involved. What that looks like? Well, that’s what this...

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4 d. ago Trump and Musk to give joint interview as more officials quit amid cost

President and billionaire adviser to talk to Sean Hannity as senior federal prosecutor, social security and FDA chiefs are among those leaving in protestThe US delegation is now speaking to the media. My colleague Jakub Krupa reports that Michael Waltz, the US national security adviser, has said the Ukraine talks with Russia will include discussion of territory and security guarantees, adding:This needs to be a permanent end to the war, and not a temporary end, as we’ve seen in the past.What’s important to understand is two things. The first is [that] the only leader in the world who can make this happen, who can even bring people together to begin to talk about it in a serious way, is President Trump.The second thing I would say is that in order for a conflict to end, everyone involved in that conflict has to be okay with it has to be it has to be acceptable to them.The goal is to bring an end to this conflict in a way that’s fair, enduring, sustainable and acceptable to all partie...

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4 d. ago Sudan paramilitary group kills more than 200 people in three

The Emergency Lawyers network said the RSF killed civilians south of Khartoum, with hundreds more either wounded or missingSudanese paramilitaries have killed more than 200 people in a three-day assault south of Khartoum, according to a lawyers’ network, while the army-backed government put the death toll at more than double that figure.The Emergency Lawyers network, which has documented human rights abuses during 22 months of fighting between the rival security forces, said hundreds more were wounded or missing and feared drowned after the paramilitaries opened fire on villagers as they attempted to flee across the White Nile. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago The Guardian view on Trump’s diplomacy: when the US knows the price and ignores values | Editorial

US talks with Russia over Ukraine’s future, like the president’s prescription for Gaza, highlights how business and foreign policy mergeThe Trump administration did not take red lines on Ukraine to its talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday: it cares about the bottom line. The secretary of state, Marco Rubio, underscored that when he said the two sides would create a team, not only to support Ukraine peace talks but also to explore the “incredible opportunities” to partner with Moscow geopolitically “and, frankly, economically” that might result.Kyiv and other European capitals are still reeling at the full extent of Donald Trump’s cynicism when it comes to world affairs, and callous disregard for the people caught up in them. But it should be no surprise that business dealings were high on the agenda. Vladimir Putin would dearly love to end his country’s economic isolation. Russia is making the case that American energy firms and others could profit handsomely by doing busine...

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4 d. ago Trump and Musk to give joint interview as more officials quit amid federal cost

President and billionaire adviser to talk to Sean Hannity as social security and FDA chiefs leave in protest at administration policiesThe US delegation is now speaking to the media. My colleague Jakub Krupa reports that Michael Waltz, the US national security adviser, has said the Ukraine talks with Russia will include discussion of territory and security guarantees, adding:This needs to be a permanent end to the war, and not a temporary end, as we’ve seen in the past.What’s important to understand is two things. The first is [that] the only leader in the world who can make this happen, who can even bring people together to begin to talk about it in a serious way, is President Trump.The second thing I would say is that in order for a conflict to end, everyone involved in that conflict has to be okay with it has to be it has to be acceptable to them.The goal is to bring an end to this conflict in a way that’s fair, enduring, sustainable and acceptable to all parties involved. What t...

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4 d. ago The USAID shutdown is upending livelihoods for nonprofit workers, farmers and other Americans

The Trump administration's dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development is hurting a variety of U.S. companies, nonprofits and farms

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4 d. ago How to catch rare blood moon in Scotland as stunning red glow to warm night sky

Only one in 10 people worldwide will see the entire eclipse from start to finish - here's everything you need to know

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4 d. ago Arctic air sweeping south over Plains shatters record temperatures in North Dakota

Arctic air gripping the Plains has broken cold-weather records in North Dakota

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4 d. ago Easy to make sweet dessert ideal for people who want to live longer

A long-life expert has researched what certain foods people around the world who live long lives eat regularly - including fruits and seeds

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5 d. ago Greek paradise where 'world's oldest people' eat 40p meals that could 'help you live longer'

Residents in Ikaria, in the Aegean Sea, reportedly have a greater chance of reaching 100 than 'average' US citizens

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5 d. ago 'We live longer than anyone else in the world after saying three simple words before meals'

The Japanese island of Okinawa is home to some of the world's longest living people. And researchers believe they may have unlocked their secret to a long life

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5 d. ago IBS symptoms vanished in a fortnight thanks to £1.60 supplement

For the estimated 15% of people worldwide dealing with gut issues, it can sharply disrupt their day-to-day activities. However, one supplement has been praised for its effectiveness in relieving symptoms

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5 d. ago He called himself 'loftyrocket' and cashed in while people across the world were suffering

Kane Worthington, showed "utter contempt" for public safety

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