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Preservatives are commonly added to packaged foods to extend shelf life, but evidence linking them directly to chronic diseases has so far been limited. — EPA
Studies flag link between food preservatives and cancer, type 2 diabetes

Studies flag link between food preservatives and cancer, type 2 diabetes

A person wears a 2026 head decoration as fireworks go off above the Colosseum during New Year's celebrations in Rome, Italy, 01 January 2026. (EPA)
Skip the fads: What health experts say actually works as 2026 begins
January 03, 2026

Skip the fads: What health experts say actually works as 2026 begins

British lawyer and human rights activist Amal Clooney (L) and US actor George Clooney during the BFI London Film Festival at Royal Festival Hall in London on 10 October 2025.— EPA
George Clooney and his wife Amal obtain French citizenship
December 30, 2025

George Clooney and his wife Amal obtain French citizenship

Ador announced on Monday that it had terminated their contract with Danielle Marsh, a member of the K-pop band NewJeans — bringing to an end any hope of a full-group comeback. — EPA
K-pop band NewJeans breaks up after bitter feud with record label
December 30, 2025

K-pop band NewJeans breaks up after bitter feud with record label

Brigitte Bardot poses for a photograph in Paris, France, 28 September 2006 — EPA
Brigitte Bardot, legendary French film star who gave up movies for animal rights, dies at 91
December 29, 2025

Brigitte Bardot, legendary French film star who gave up movies for animal rights, dies at 91

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SAUDI ARABIA
OIC foreign ministers reject Israel’s recognition of ‘Somaliland,’ reaffirm Somalia’s sovereignty
4 hours ago

OIC foreign ministers reject Israel’s recognition of ‘Somaliland,’ reaffirm Somalia’s sovereignty

SAUDI ARABIA
Saudi Arabia rejects any attempts to undermine Somalia’s unity, sovereignty
5 hours ago

Saudi Arabia rejects any attempts to undermine Somalia’s unity, sovereignty

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Yemeni presidency urges UAE to allow PLC member Faraj Al-Bahsani to travel to Riyadh
5 hours ago

Yemeni presidency urges UAE to allow PLC member Faraj Al-Bahsani to travel to Riyadh

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Yemen forms supreme military committee under Arab coalition leadership, Al-Alimi announces
5 hours ago

Yemen forms supreme military committee under Arab coalition leadership, Al-Alimi announces

SAUDI ARABIA
Rain and cold weather to experience during mid-year break
7 hours ago

Rain and cold weather to experience during mid-year break

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More than two million turkeys have been culled in the US since late August due to avian flu
Indian scientists predict how bird flu could spread to humans
December 18, 2025

Indian scientists predict how bird flu could spread to humans

Thousands of dinosaur footprints found on Italian mountain
December 17, 2025

Thousands of dinosaur footprints found on Italian mountain

Warner Bros to reject $108bn Paramount bid, reports say
December 17, 2025

Warner Bros to reject $108bn Paramount bid, reports say

Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner arrive on the red carpet at the State Department for the Kennedy Center Honors gala dinner, Dec. 2, 2023, in Washington
Actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in LA home in 'apparent homicide'
December 15, 2025

Actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in LA home in 'apparent homicide'

The app logos of Netflix, Warner Brothers and Paramount are seen on a smartphone. (EPA)
Hollywood braces for upheaval as Warner Bros faces breakup or sale amid Netflix–Paramount battle
December 14, 2025

Hollywood braces for upheaval as Warner Bros faces breakup or sale amid Netflix–Paramount battle

Nemo made history by becoming the first non-binary performer to win Eurovision in 2024
Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israeli participation
December 12, 2025

Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israeli participation

A woman eats a slice of pizza on the street in Rome
Italian cooking awarded Unesco cultural heritage status
December 11, 2025

Italian cooking awarded Unesco cultural heritage status

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