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Use frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine, says EU’s top diplomat

Kaja Kallas, the EU’s new high representative for foreign affairs, said Kyiv had a legitimate claim for compensation

The Guardian - UK

Conservative US commentator Candace Owens granted NZ visa after government intervention

Minister reversed earlier rejection after considering arguments including ‘importance of free speech’, spokesperson says

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan Says Detects 16 Chinese Warships Around Island

Taiwan said Thursday it detected 16 Chinese warships in waters around the island, one of the highest numbers this year, as Beijing intensifies military pressure on Taipei.

International Business Times

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Papua New Guinea is granted a National Rugby League team from 2028

A team from rugby league hotspot Papua New Guinea will enter the National Rugby League from 2028 after officially being granted a license

The Independent UK

Calls for ‘fat tax’ to be introduced on junk food to cut childhood obesity

Expert groups quoted in a report suggest solutions including an ‘excess profits’ tax on products with a high sugar and salt content

The Independent UK

‘Alarming declines’ in patient safety as maternity care deteriorates – report

Experts have analysed publicly available data for the latest National State of Patient Safety report.

The Independent UK

Youngsters on mental health wards face ‘cliff edge of support’ at 18 – study

There is an ‘inconsistent approach’ to transitioning patients from children to adult services, an investigation found.

The Independent UK

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Montana Supreme Court blocks ban on gender-affirming health care for minors

The justices agreed with a lower court judge who found the law likely violates the state’s constitutional right to privacy

The Independent UK

Montana supreme court blocks ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors

State’s top court temporarily stops SB 99 on grounds that it will likely violate privacy rights enshrined in constitution

The Guardian - US

Haiti witness recounts gang massacre driven by witchcraft claims

A witness has described to RFI how a Haiti gang leader orchestrated a mass killing of at least 184 people in a Port-au-Prince slum, forcing residents to face a mock trial before executing those accused of practicing witchcraft.

Radio France Internationale

Mom, 22, dies after toddler son shot her with boyfriend’s gun

Fresno Officers found 22-year-old Jessinya Mina with a single gunshot to her body after Andrew Sanchez allegedly left gun lying around home

The Independent UK

Former Eta members jailed for trying to kill journalist couple with flowerpot bomb

Four men given almost 75 years each for attempted murder of Aurora Intxausti, Juan Palomo and infant son in 2000

The Guardian - UK

Investigation into Indiana house fire that killed 6 siblings fails to determine what caused blaze

Indiana's state fire marshal says an investigation into a northern Indiana house fire that killed six siblings in January failed to determine what caused the deadly blaze, although electrical items were identified as “potential ignition sources."

The Independent UK

Death feels imminent for 96% of children in Gaza, study finds

Needs assessment by NGO reveals the huge psychological impact of the war with Israel on young people

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The Independent UK

Texas lawmaker introduces law banning sex toys from drugstores

The bill seeks to prohibit the sale of sex toys in businesses unless they are ‘sexually oriented’

Latin Times

San Diego Passed a Measure To Limit Cooperation With ICE; Its Sheriff Has Vowed To Defy It

Sheriff Kelly Martinez argues that current state law makes the new policy unnecessary and that the Board of Supervisors cannot set policy for the sheriff

The Guardian - US

San Diego sheriff says she won’t honor county’s ‘sanctuary’ immigration policy

Impasse sets up showdown over California efforts to shield residents from Trump’s mass deportation plans

The Guardian - US

Wisconsin files more charges against Trump allies who led ‘fake electors’ plot

Kenneth Chesebro, Michael Roman and James Troupis hit with 10 more charges over scheme to overturn 2020 election

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The Guardian - US

US Coast Guard rescues hiker missing for two days in Oregon state park

Woman, 64, was separated from hiking group in Shore Acres state park and found after shouting for help

The Guardian - UK

France begins military withdrawal from Chad as influence in Africa wanes

Senegal also requests departure of French troops, saying they are ‘not compatible’ with country’s sovereignty

The Guardian - UK

Emmanuel Macron under pressure to appoint new prime minister this week

Outgoing Michel Barnier warns any government will face challenge of debt and a divided society

The Independent UK

MPs opposed to assisted dying anger at scrutiny bill committee ‘stitch-up’

The bill could see terminally ill adults in England and Wales with less than six months to live be legally allowed to end their lives

The Independent UK

Alex Salmond’s niece to contest his former seat at Holyrood for Alba

The former first minister died in October, having already announced plans to stand once again in the 2026 election.

The Independent UK

Streeting faces pressure over ‘discriminatory’ ban on puberty blockers

Labour MPs hit out at the policy, with Kate Osborne saying the move ‘removes the clinical expertise from medical decision making’.

The Independent UK

Streeting seeks to reassure trans youth amid indefinite puberty blocker ban

While health is a devolved matter, the ban applies across the UK.

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