8 h. ago France v South Africa live: Springboks down to 14 men after De Jager red card in heavyweight grudge match

Two years on from a captivating World Cup quarter-final, the Springboks and Les Bleus return to Paris for a potentially epic meeting

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18 h. ago US to demand countries share data on ‘pathogens with epidemic potential’ in return for health aid

Draft template seen by the Guardian has no reference to countries receiving benefits for sharing information, such as guaranteed access to medicines developed as a resultThe US wants countries to agree to hand over information on bugs that could cause large-scale disease outbreaks in return for restoring aid to tackle health problems such as HIV and malaria, according to government documents.The Trump administration is seeking new bilateral aid agreements with dozens of countries, after an abrupt withdrawal from existing arrangements at the start of this year. The agreements form part of a new America First Global Health Strategy announced in September. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago Cornell University settles with Trump administration to restore $250m in funds

Upstate New York institution is the fifth university under government investigation to bow to White House demandsCornell University announced a settlement with the Trump administration on Friday, becoming the fifth university under investigation by the US government to do so.The agreement will see more than $250m in federal research funding restored. In exchange, the university will share admissions data with the government, pay $30m and invest $30m more in research programs benefiting farmers – a reflection of the university’s longstanding record of agricultural research. The university also agreed to continued to “evaluate the campus climate”, particularly for Jewish students and affirmed the Trump administration’s interpretation of civil rights laws, which views diversity initiatives as unlawful race-based discrimination. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Common sleep aid linked to higher risk of heart failure and death in new study

People using these supplements for a year or more faced higher risks of heart failure diagnosis, hospitalisation and death

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6 d. ago Hollyoaks actress says 'you never know' as she hints at explosive return after 10 years

Porsche McQueen was last seen on screen on Christmas Eve 2015 and former Hollyoaks actress Twinnie-Lee Moore has hinted at a potential return to the village in the future

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6 d. ago Soap star who become country singer hints at huge comeback after 10 years

EXCLUSIVE: Twinne-Lee Moore played Porsche McQueen in Hollyoaks over a decade ago and the actress turned singer has hinted at a potential return for a reunion with her on-screen family

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1 week ago ‘Not a luxury, a necessity‘: how aid cuts to birth control harm Senegal’s women

‘The women here are warriors,’ says a midwife in Joal, and contraception is key to their health and life chances. But now UK and US aid cuts threaten to undo years of progressThe fishing quay on the beach at Joal is usually so crowded with women dealing with the day’s catch that you can barely glimpse the sea. But today it is quiet, just an expanse of broken shells and plastic bags that leads down to the water’s edge.Last night, as is increasingly common here on Senegal’s coast, there was a storm and heavy rain so the men could not go to sea safely in their open wooden fishing boats, known as pirogues. Many houses were flooded, so women stayed at home for the day, baling out bedrooms and dealing with the aftermath. Times are tough. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago London Stock Exchange Group: Data and Analytics Growth and Additional Share Buyback Positive

London Stock Exchange Group: Data and Analytics Growth and Additional Share Buyback Positive  Morningstar Canada

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2 w. ago ‘Only problem is you have no clue’ – Watch Jurgen Klopp’s priceless response to Steven Bartlett backing Ruben Amorim

JURGEN KLOPP had a cheeky pop at Diary of a CEO host Steven Bartlett as they discussed Manchester United's struggles this week. United fan Bartlett welcomed former Liverpool boss Klopp on to his podcast this week. The interview, which stretched over two hours, went viral on social media after Klopp, 58, described a potential return...

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2 w. ago London stocks climb as inflation data spurs rate cut bets; Barclays gains on share buyback

London stocks climb as inflation data spurs rate cut bets; Barclays gains on share buyback  Reuters

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2 w. ago Stranger Things fan favorite will not star in season five, Duffer brothers confirm

Joseph Quinn teased a potential return to the show last year

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2 w. ago Cuts to world’s biggest malaria fund risk a million more deaths – including 750,000 children

The Global Fund pays for more than half of the world’s malaria treatment and prevention

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3 w. ago Two spices that could aid weight loss efforts, according to pharmacist

While there is no simple way to lose weight, adding these spices to your meals could help "support weight management"

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3 w. ago Former EastEnders star addresses character's potential return despite being dead in 'thick skinned' admission

It took the BBC soap three years to confirm the character had passed away

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3 w. ago Christian Horner told to consider F1 2026 role that would be 'perfect' for him

Christian Horner is currently exploring his options ahead of a potential return to Formula 1 in 2026, with the former Red Bull team principal able to come back to the sport next year

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4 w. ago Return of Ripley? Sigourney Weaver teases potential new Alien movie after reading ‘extraordinary’ script

Oscar-nominated star has appeared in four Alien movies

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4 w. ago JP Morgan staff told they must share biometric data to access headquarters

Investment bank had previously planned for such information from New York workers to be voluntaryJP Morgan Chase has told staff moving into its new headquarters in New York that they must share their biometric data to access the multibillion-dollar building.The investment bank had previously planned for the registering of biometric data by employees at its new Manhattan skyscraper to be voluntary. Continue reading...

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