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AFP via Getty ImagesTarek William SaabThere is “no doubt” that US president Donald Trump is trying to overthrow the Venezuelan government, the country’s attorney general has told the BBC.Tarek William Saab, a close ally of President Nicolás Maduro, says Trump wants to turn Venezuela into a “colony” of the US.Trump has accused Maduro of being the leader of a drug-trafficking organisation, which he denies, and there are fears in Venezuela that a US military build-up is aimed at removing the long-time Trump opponent from power.The US says it has killed at least 43 people in strikes on alleged drug boats…

Ione WellsSouth America correspondentGetty ImagesJavier Milei won nearly 41% of the vote in Argentina’s midterm electionsArgentina’s president Javier Milei has led his party to a landslide victory in Sunday’s midterm elections, after defining the first two years of his presidency with radical spending cuts and free-market reforms.His party, La Libertad Avanza, won nearly 41% of the vote, taking 13 of 24 Senate seats and 64 of the 127 lower-house seats that were contested.His gains will make it much easier for the president to push ahead with his programme to slash state spending and deregulate the economy.Before the vote, Milei’s ally…

A botched spying case prompted accusations that the British government was soft on China, highlighting tensions between economic and national security interests. Source link

A U.S. colonel has gone public with his concern that official findings about the 2022 killing of a Palestinian American reporter were soft-pedaled to appease Israel. Source link

A Somali hospital ward packed with gasping children shows how war, climate and mistrust of vaccines is fueling the disease’s return. Source link

A helicopter and a fighter jet went down in separate incidents while operating from a U.S. aircraft carrier on Sunday, the Navy said. The crews were rescued. Source link

Whether because of his increasingly mercurial approach or despite it, President Trump has won some foreign policy victories in his second term. The question now is whether he can build on his record. Source link

Employees work on the assembly line of new energy vehicles at a factory of Chinese EV startup Leapmotor on April 1, 2024 in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province of China.Shi Kuanbing | VCG | Visual China Group | Getty ImagesChina’s industrial profits soared 21.6% in September from a year ago, the National Bureau of Statistics said Monday, as Beijing’s campaign to curb price wars helped ease pressure on manufacturers despite persistent trade tensions with the U.S.That sharp jump, extending a strong rebound that began in August when the industrial profits jumped 20.4% year-on-year, marked the biggest gain since November 2023.For the first…

Asia-Pacific markets traded higher Monday, led by South Korea, after top U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators hashed out a framework on several disputed issues, paving the way for U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to sign off on the terms.South Korea’s Kospi jumped 1.83% after hitting a record high on Friday, while the small-cap Kosdaq added 0.72%. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 1.16%, while the Topix added 1.07%.U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview with CBS News Sunday that Trump’s proposed 100% tariffs on Chinese imports are “effectively off the table.” He added that China…

As Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeks reassurance from President Trump on trade and security, she will likely play up her ties to Shinzo Abe, a mutual friend. Source link

A view of the logo of HSBC bank on a wall outside a branch in Mexico City, Mexico, on June 14, 2024.Henry Romero | ReutersHSBC said on Monday that it will recognize a provision of $1.1 billion in its third quarter results following a court ruling in Luxembourg related to the Bernard Madoff investment fraud case.Herald Fund SPC sued HSBC’s Luxembourg unit in 2009, claiming restitution of securities and cash it said were lost in the fraud.The court denied HSBC unit’s appeal in respect of Herald’s securities restitution claim, but accepted the unit’s appeal in respect of the cash restitution…

A new prime minister must decide whether to maintain the previous administration’s deferential negotiating strategy that secured a contentious trade deal. Source link

You may wonder about the health benefits of coffee versus tea. Both are rich in health-promoting compounds that may protect against many conditions, including certain cancers and diabetes. Although drinking too much caffeine through coffee or tea may have side effects, research shows that long-term, moderate consumption of these drinks can benefit health. Coffee and tea both provide protective plant compounds that can support your health. Intake of both beverages has been linked to a reduced risk of common diseases and protection against early death. Chronic Disease Prevention Because coffee and tea contain health-protective compounds and antioxidants, drinking them regularly…

There are about 1,600 mushroom species, but only 100 are recognized as edible. Consuming these safe-to-eat mushrooms is linked to a number of health benefits, including improved gut health, better brain health, diabetes prevention. Mushrooms are ranked as one of the top anti-inflammatory foods. Chronic inflammation in the body is linked to autoimmune conditions and chronic diseases, including heart disease, cancers, and neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer’s. Several bioactive compounds found in mushrooms have been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory effects, which may protect against a number of illnesses. These include beta-glucans, which regulate pro-inflammatory compounds called cytokines linked to systemic long-term…

The tragedy came amid concerns that worsening conditions for refugees and asylum-seekers in North Africa are pushing more families to embark on perilous journeys.The boat, which had departed from the Tunisian village of Salakta, capsized shortly after setting off, killing nine women, 19 men and 12 children under the age of five, according to the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM).An alert from a nearby fishing vessel led to the rescue of 30 people. Among the survivors were men, women and children from Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea.“This is one of the deadliest maritime incidents recorded along the north African…

Indigenous chef and activist Tainá Marajoara will serve dishes rooted in ancestral Amazonian traditions, showcasing the biodiversity and spirituality of Brazil’s Indigenous Peoples.Between rounds of negotiations, delegates will be treated to flavours such as maniçoba, açaí and pirarucu – all prepared with more than 10 tonnes of agroecological ingredients sourced through fair and sustainable food systems.A taste of ancestral wisdom“Our kitchen will feature canhapira, an Indigenous Marajoara dish that remains part of local cuisine today,” Ms. Marajoara explained.  The dish comes from the Marajoara people, an Indigenous group native to Marajó Island, a vast river island where the Amazon meets the…

In the heart of Sudan’s White Nile State, to the south of the country’s capital, Khartoum, Kosti Maternity Hospital handles thousands of deliveries a year, but the ongoing war, the destruction of regional infrastructure and the displacement millions of people, many of them women, has put huge strain on its services.A changing landscape of careMidwife Fatma Aldoma has been a pillar of Kosti Maternity Hospital since 1974 and has recently seen a tide of patients affected by the country’s insecurity.  Many of her clients have been displaced by war, and Ms. Aldoma has also seen patients endure the economic fallout…

A fast developing storm was expected to bring “unprecedented” amounts of rain to several countries, meteorologists said. Source link

Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, clarified a succession plan after more than two decades in control. He said if he vacated his role, his deputy would rule for a short period until elections could be held. Source link

Direct landfalls from big hurricanes are rare for Jamaica. Melissa could pummel the island as an “upper-end” Category 4 hurricane, forecasters said. Source link

Vaginal yeast infections, which can cause pain, irritation, and itching, are caused by an overgrowth of a naturally occurring fungus (yeast) called Candida albicans. Although severe yeast infections typically require medical attention, you may be able to manage milder yeast infections with home remedies. However, not all natural remedies are proven or safe—some may cause irritation or harm. Boric acid is a chemical that can help change the pH (acidity) of your vagina. Some forms of yeast infections, especially chronic ones, respond well to boric acid treatment. Plus, research suggests that fungal resistance against boric acid is low. Experts don’t…

Signage for Novartis AG at a building in the company’s headquarters campus in Basel, Switzerland, on Monday, Jan. 8, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesSwiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis is nearing a deal to buy biotechnology company Avidity Biosciences for more than $70 a share, Bloomberg News reported, citing a person familiar with the matter.A deal could be announced as early as Sunday, the report said.Novartis and Avidity didn’t immediately respond to CNBC’s requests for comment.Avidity specializes in developing an innovative class of ribonucleic acid (RNA) therapeutics called antibody oligonucleotide conjugates. RNA-based therapeutics are a relatively new class of medications that…

The assistance is part of an international effort to reinforce the fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. Source link

Toasted skin syndrome, known medically as erythema ab igne, is an uncommon skin condition caused by long-term exposure to a low-level heat source, like a heating pad or space heater. The heat is just enough to cause minor damage to the surface of the skin, but not enough to cause a burn. Toasted skin syndrome causes visible changes to your skin, typically after weeks or months of repeated exposure to a heat source. These changes affect the area of skin that has been exposed to heat, and may include: A discolored, darkened, or reddened rash in a web-like or fishnet…