The Food and Drug Administration’s approval in 2023 of lecanemab — a novel Alzheimer’s therapy shown in clinical trials to modestly slow disease progression — was met with enthusiasm by many in the field as it represented the first medication of its kind able to influence the disease. But side…
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Addressing hearing loss may reduce isolation among the elderly
Providing hearing aids and advice on their use may preserve social connections that often wane as we age, a new study shows. Its authors say that this approach could help ease the loneliness epidemic that older Americans face.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,…
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European Council approves conclusions on evaluation of cohesion policy actions in support of Ukrainian refugees in Europe
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The European Council has approved the conclusions of the European Court of Auditors’ (ECA) report aimed at assessing the actions of cohesion policy in support of Ukrainian refugees in…
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The best of Cannes: 5 unforgettable Palme d'Or winners that defined modern cinema
As Cannes 2025 rolls out the red carpet this week, we revisit 5 Palme d’Or winners from the past 25 years that truly left their mark – from Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite to Gus Van Sant’s haunting Elephant.
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India’s Modi says fighting ‘only paused’ in wake of conflict with Pakistan | India-Pakistan Tensions News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said India “only paused” its military action against Pakistan, in his first speech to the nation since a ceasefire following a fierce military confrontation last week that threatened a fifth all-out war…
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Russia must immediately agree 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine
Russia must agree to a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine, participants in the Weimar+ meeting at the level of foreign ministers in London said.
“Participants of the meeting in London in the Weimar+ format at the level of foreign…
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Loss from fraudulent card transactions in 2024 increases by 37% while their number decreases by 1% – NBU
The number of fraudulent payment card transactions in Ukraine in 2024 decreased by 1% and amounted to 270,000, but the amount of losses increased by 37%, to UAH 1.1 billion, according to statistics from the National Bank of Ukraine…
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Why has North Korea finally admitted its troops are dying in Russia’s war on Ukraine?
North Korea has rarely admitted the presence of its troops in foreign battlefields, let alone in an ongoing conflict. However, in late April, it did just that.
North Korean chairman Kim Jong-un praised the “heroism and bravery” of the troops…
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Zelensky on Trump’s intention to be present at meeting in Türkiye
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he supports the participation of U.S. President Donald Trump in talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul on May 15.
The head of state said this in a post on social media, Ukrinform reports.
“I have just heard President…
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Russia will agree to ceasefire in Ukraine
The Russian side will eventually agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine, US President Donald Trump suggested on Monday.
“I have a feeling they’re going to agree,” he told reporters at the White House, answering a question about…
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