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Deandre Ayton Reacts to Luka Doncic’s New Look After Joining Lakers
Getty Images New Los Angeles Lakers big man Deandre Ayton is excited to team up with a "ripped" Luka Doncic. Deandre Ayton has played alongside stars before, but joining forces with Luka Doncic with the Los Angeles Lakers feels surreal for the...
Bridging centuries and continents: PM Modi’s upcoming visit to Croatia celebrates shared civilisational roots
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in Croatia on June 18, 2025, it will be more than just a diplomatic first; it will be a moment that connects two cultures with deep historical and civilisational ties. Modi will become the first Indian Prime...

Who Is Love Island’s Boris Vidovic?
Casa Amor is upon us, the annual time when the established Love Island couples get tested with the arrival of a whole new batch of singletons. It's a time they probably all dread, but we can't deny it makes for great TV for all of us watching at...

‘Do not invest in US gas exports’ Greenpeace warns EU, backed by new report
‘Do not invest in US gas exports’ Greenpeace warns EU, backed by new report Brussels – As European leaders and companies are pushing for increased imports of US liquefied gas (LNG), a new report by Greenpeace USA, Earthworks, and Oil Change...

Advances in Catalysts for Green Chemistry
Advertisement Abstract Green chemistry processes aim to utilize renewable sources using benign catalysts to manufacture chemicals and fuels. Catalysts are crucial for producing highly selective products by enhancing reaction efficiency and...

Notes from the Multipolar Global Front: Navigating Multinational Antitrust Merger Reviews
Recent developments have made navigating multinational antitrust merger reviews even more complex and replete with traps for the unwary. We discuss below recent developments in several jurisdictions (emphasizing the United States, the European...

Lessons learned from Joe Montemurro's first Matildas window
The Matildas' Joe Montemurro era has officially begun with two wins, a loss, and a draw. Amongst the action, there were debut goals, first caps, and new look combinations aplenty. Now with the first window out of the way, and the next one not...

Junior Tall Blacks bow to dominant US in semifinal
United States showed all their quality as the Junior Tall Blacks’ quest for gold came to an end yesterday. New Zealand were beaten 120-64 in their semifinal at the Fiba under-19 world championship in Lausanne, Switzerland. They played Slovenia for...

PIX: Griezmann double fires France to victory
IMAGE: Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring the second goal for France during their World Cup qualifying match against Finland on Tuesday. Photograph: Stephane Mahe/Reuters Antoine Griezmann played chief tormentor as France sprung back into life...

Bulgaria Loses Nothing by Joining the Eurozone, Says Former EU Commissioner
Bulgaria stands to lose nothing by joining the eurozone, according to Laszlo Andor, Secretary General of the Foundation for European Progressive Studies and former European Commissioner for Employment and Social Affairs. In an interview with the...

The best mountain breaks across Europe to escape blistering summer heatwaves
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India ranks fourth among world's most equal societies: World Bank report
New Delhi: India has emerged as one of the most equal societies globally, with a Gini Index of 25.5, according to the latest data from the World Bank. Ranking fourth worldwide in income equality, India now stands just behind the Slovak Republic,...

Bibliometric and Visualized Analysis of Artemisinin and Its Derivatives in Cancer
Introduction Cancer constitutes a substantial global public health burden1 and stands as the leading cause of mortality among non-communicable diseases (NCDs), as well as the foremost obstacle to enhancing life expectancy worldwide.2 Even with...

Heating or eating: Children in England living in 'almost Dickensian poverty,' report warns
Published on 08/07/2025 - 15:12 GMT+2 Children in England are experiencing "almost Dickensian poverty", with cases of overcrowded, rat-infested housing and mouldy food parcels, the Children's Commissioner has warned in a new report that calls for...
As the flood risk rises around the world, what can we do to adapt?
Deluges of water are washing away people, homes and livelihoods as extreme rains make rivers burst their banks and high seas help send storm tides surging over coastal walls. How dangerous is flooding – and what can we do to keep ourselves safe?...
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China overtakes US to become world’s R&D research leader on the back Trump’s academic research cuts
China’s lead over the United States in global scientific output has leapt, as new data shows that the gap between the two powers has more than quadrupled in the space of a year, according to Nature’s 2025 index of research papers published in the...
Co-author of psychotherapy bill named dean of new psychotherapy school
Ljubljana, 3 July - Psychiatrist Mojca Zvezdana Dernovšek, a co-author of a new bill that would increase the role of psychotherapy in the public health system, has been named dean of a new private psychotherapy school, in a move that has raised...

Cool off from the Mediterranean heat with a European mountain break
Sunshine is an essential ingredient for a successful summer holiday, but there are limits. Over the past few years, temperatures have been steadily rising to unbearable levels making many traditional beach destinations no-go zones during the...
Misinformation, AI, Armed Conflict: What The Wealthiest Countries Worry About The Most
Key Points The World Economic Forum surveyed over 11,000 business leaders around the world in a report on national-level fears. Among wealthy countries, economic downturn is the most commonly cited fear. In contrast to the developing world, fears...
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India ranks 4th in income equality, ahead of G7 and G20 nations; Jan Dhan & DBT reforms credited
India has emerged as one of the most income-equal societies globally, securing the fourth spot in the latest World Bank rankings with a Gini Index of 25.5. The country now trails only the Slovak Republic, Slovenia and Belarus in terms of income...