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YALE ENDS TRANSITION TREATMENTS FOR MINORS – It follows similar announcements from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and UChicago Medicine In a major policy reversal, Yale Medicine and Yale New Haven Hospital have officially ended the use of transgender hormone treatments for patients under 19 years old. It’s the latest in a growing list of major medical centres across the United States making a quiet—but significant—retreat from gender transition procedures for minors. Yale confirmed that it will no longer offer puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones to adolescents under its “gender-affirming” program, though it will continue offering mental health support and counselling…

ZELENSKIY TO RESTORE ANTI CORRUPTION BODIES- Von der Leyen applauds Zelenskiy’s move European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s signing of a law restoring the independence of two anti-corruption bodies as a step towards strengthening rule of law and aligning with EU standards. “They remain essential for Ukraine’s progress on the European path. The EU will continue to support these efforts,” she wrote on X. Zelenskiy reversed course after the outcry, under pressure from top European officials, who warned that Ukraine was jeopardizing its bid for EU membership by curbing the powers of its…

EL SALVADOR TO ALLOW INDEFINITE PRESIDENTIAL RE-ELECTION – The amendments would also extend terms from five years to six and scrap run-offs El Salvador’s Congress approved constitutional reforms which would allow for indefinite presidential re-election, potentially opening the door for another term from President Nayib Bukele. Bukele won a second term last year despite a constitutional ban on re-election. El Salvador’s top court, filled with Bukele-backed judges, had ruled that it was the leader’s human right to run again. The constitutional amendments put forth by Bukele’s New Ideas party, which dominates Congress, would also extend terms from five years to…

LABOUR EYES EU CAR SAFETY RULES – All new cars sold in Britain could be equipped with EU-style safety features including black box-style recorders The UK Government is considering new vehicle regulations that could see all new cars sold in Britain equipped with EU-style safety features—including black box-style recorders, drowsiness alerts, and equipment to support in-car breathalyser devices. The proposal, which mirrors rules already mandated by the European Union under its General Safety Regulation 2 (GSR2), is raising fresh concerns over the Labour government’s approach to post-Brexit alignment with Brussels. If adopted, the policy would bring the UK in line…

CONSTRUCTION OF 90,000 TRUMP WHITE HOUSE BALLROOM – It is to begin in September The White House said that President Donald Trump has ordered construction of a $200 million ballroom on the east part of the mansion will begin in September. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the east wing of the White House will be “modernized” as part of the project and that East Wing staffers, including aides to first lady Melania Trump, will be temporarily relocated. The project will be paid for by Trump and other donors, she said. Trump has frequently complained the White House lacks…

SUPREME COURT CAR FINANCE COMPENSATION RULING – Millions of UK drivers may be owed money over mis-sold motor finance deals A landmark ruling by the UK’s Supreme Court today could unlock billions of pounds in compensation for motorists who were unknowingly charged hidden commissions on car finance deals. The case centres on whether earlier court findings—declaring undisclosed commission payments between lenders and car dealers unlawful—should be upheld. If they are, the decision could trigger a flood of claims from drivers across the UK. With roughly 90% of new cars bought using finance agreements, the financial impact could mirror the scale…

TRUMP AGREES NEW TRADE DEALS – The U.S. struck deals with South Korea and Pakistan The United States has agreed a trade deal with South Korea that will subject South Korean imports to a 15% tariff rate, President Donald Trump said. South Korea will also invest $350 billion in the United States and purchase $100 billion in U.S. energy products, Trump said on Truth Social. “It is also agreed that South Korea will be completely OPEN TO TRADE with the United States, and that they will accept American product including Cars and Trucks, Agriculture, etc,” Trump added. President Donald Trump…

CHINA’S CASH-FOR-KIDS PLAN –  The government unveils a 3,600 yuan baby bonus to boost birth rates China is sounding the alarm on its rapidly shrinking population as the government unveiled a first-of-its-kind national cash incentive to tackle it. For the first time ever, parents across the country will receive an annual subsidy of 3,600 yuan — that’s roughly £375 or $500 — for every child under the age of three. The policy, which took effect retroactively from the start of 2024, is set to benefit over 20 million families. It comes as the Chinese Communist Party ramps up efforts to…

PIZZA AND BURGERS INCREASE LUNG CANCER RISK – Consumers of Burgers 41% more likely to develop lung cancer High levels of ultra-processed foods can significantly increase the risk of lung cancer, academics have warned. An international team of researchers tracked the health and food habits of more than 100,000 US adults, with an average age of 63. After an average of 12 years, the team identified 1,706 cases of lung cancer. Food survey questionnaires revealed the consumption of UPFs, including ice cream, fried foods, bread, cakes, pastries, salty snacks, breakfast cereals, instant noodles and soups, margarine, confectionery, soft drinks, sweetened…

CAPTIVITY SURVIVORS AND FAMILIES OUTRAGED – Britain’s Palestinian recognition move sparks outrage  Survivors of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel who were taken hostage in Gaza voiced their anger following Britain’s decision to recognise the state of Palestine. Britain announced it was prepared to recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September unless Israel took steps to improve the situation in Gaza and bring about peace. Israeli hostage, Luis Har, rescued after 129 days in captivity during a special military operation, told Reuters he worried about the remaining hostages, adding that statehood will not help…