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Mia Tidy, a 25-year-old woman from the U.K., experienced many unusual health symptoms from a young age that were often dismissed as normal by doctors and family. After starting nursing school and researching her symptoms, she was diagnosed with several complex conditions, including hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS), and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS).
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Mia Tidy experienced symptoms like chronic constipation, joint flexibility, skin sensitivity, bruises, dizziness, and migraines since childhood.
She had seven miscarriages by age 20, which she originally thought were normal for her family.
Doctors often told her she was “a young healthy female” and did not take her symptoms seriously.
While studying nursing, she learned about hEDS, a connective tissue disorder that matched many of her symptoms.
She used ChatGPT to identify possible diagnoses based on her symptoms, which included hEDS, POTS (a heart rate disorder), and MCAS (an immune disorder).
Tidy underwent many medical tests before receiving final diagnoses of multiple conditions affecting her autonomic nervous system, immune system, digestion, and circulation.
Her conditions require different treatments because they affect various parts of the body.
She now advocates for herself to ensure doctors listen to and address her health concerns.
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Over 800 wildfires are burning across Canada, causing thick smoke and poor air quality in parts of Canada and some U.S. states before the World Cup final. President Donald Trump has blamed Canada’s forest management and threatened to impose more tariffs.
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More than 800 wildfires are active across Canada.
About 190 fires are burning in northern Ontario.
The increase in wildfires is mainly linked to climate change.
Thick smoke from the fires is making air quality hazardous in parts of Canada and U.S. states including Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan, and New York.
The smoke is affecting the environment just before the World Cup final.
President Donald Trump criticized Canada’s forest management for the fires.
Trump threatened to add more tariffs on Canadian goods as a response.
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India successfully launched its first private-sector orbital rocket, the Vikram-1, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. This rocket carried customer payloads into low-Earth orbit, making India the third country to achieve this feat through a private company.
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The Vikram-1 rocket is 22 meters tall and has three stages.
It launched from Sriharikota and placed payloads into a 450 km (280-mile) low-Earth orbit.
India is the third country to launch an orbital rocket by a private company.
Vikram-1 can carry up to 350 kg (772 lb) of payload and has robotic arms to clear space debris.
The rocket carried experimental equipment, a lab-grown diamond, and a small 18-carat gold sculpture.
The rocket test validated all key flight systems including propulsion and navigation.
Skyroot Aerospace, founded in 2018, built the rocket and is India’s first space startup valued at $1 billion.
India’s national space program has a history of achievements, including launching 104 satellites on one rocket in 2017 and a successful moon landing in 2023.
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The article looks into the salt industry in India, which has grown rapidly. It focuses on the people who work in this industry and the challenges they face.
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India has a large and growing salt industry.
Many workers are involved in producing salt, which is a common seasoning worldwide.
The article examines the supply chain, meaning how salt is made and moved from workers to consumers.
It highlights the difficult working conditions faced by salt workers.
The investigation aims to show the human side of salt production, beyond just the final product.
Salt is an important part of daily life and food around the world.
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Ukrainian drone attacks overnight killed at least eight people and wounded over 60 in Russia, hitting warehouses, an oil depot, and residential buildings. The strikes targeted military and energy-related facilities in regions near Moscow and farther east, as part of Ukraine’s ongoing efforts against Russian forces.
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Eight people died and more than 60 were injured in Russian territories after Ukrainian drone attacks.
Ukrainian drones struck two warehouses of the Russian online retailer Wildberries in Kotovsk and Elektrostal.
An oil depot in Noginsk was damaged, causing evacuation of a maternity hospital and a nearby residential building.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said the attacked facilities were used to supply parts for drones and navigation equipment for Russia.
Seven night shift workers died in the Kotovsk warehouse hit, with 25 others injured.
A drone hit a kindergarten in Elektrostal, starting a fire that was later put out.
A residential building in Vladimir was damaged by drone fire, but no casualties occurred.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported intercepting 379 Ukrainian drones across 19 regions and nearby waters overnight.
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A dog owner’s experience with his pet swallowing an electronic AirTag highlights a common risk: dogs often swallow dangerous objects quickly, which can cause serious health problems. Experts say pet toys made from materials that cannot be digested are the main cause of blockages in dogs’ stomachs and intestines, and owners should watch their pets closely and seek immediate veterinary help if swallowing occurs.
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A dog swallowed an AirTag, a small electronic tracking device, while playing and required emergency veterinary attention.
Dogs are naturally curious and explore by putting things in their mouths, which can lead them to swallow harmful items.
The Center for Pet Safety says most dangerous blockages come from pet toys made of indigestible materials with added flavors or scents.
Symptoms of swallowing a dangerous object include not eating, vomiting, lethargy, no bowel movements, and a painful belly.
Even if a dog looks normal after swallowing something, owners should contact a vet immediately.
Early treatment may include making the dog vomit or using an endoscope to remove the object without surgery.
Puppies are especially at risk because they do not know what is safe to chew or swallow.
Owners should supervise dogs closely and use containment methods like crates when dogs are unattended.
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Drill music, a fast and often intense style of hip hop, has recently become very popular in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This music, which used to be mostly heard online, is now common in bars and nightclubs, especially among young people.
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Drill is a style of hip hop known for its fast beats and sometimes violent lyrics.
The genre grew popular on social media in Ethiopia last year.
Recently, Drill music has spread widely across Addis Ababa's streets.
It is now played in many mainstream bars and nightclubs.
Young people, especially Generation Z, are a big part of Drill’s growing fan base.
Some believe this rise is linked to uncertainty about politics and the economy among youth.
Ethiopia is a conservative country, and not everyone supports Drill music.
The report was made by journalist Tom Canetti.
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Ukrainian drone strikes on western Russian cities have killed at least eight people and wounded many others, targeting warehouses used for drone and navigation equipment production. At the same time, Russia launched attacks on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, resulting in casualties and damage to facilities.
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Ukrainian drones attacked two warehouse facilities owned by Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens.
One warehouse was in Kotovsk, where seven night-shift workers died and 25 were wounded, many with shrapnel injuries.
Another warehouse in Elektrostal was hit, killing one person and injuring 37.
A drone strike also caused a fire at an oil depot in Noginsk, injuring two people.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said the warehouses were important for supplying parts used in Russia’s drone and navigation equipment.
Russia attacked Odesa’s port, killing one person, wounding three, and damaging infrastructure.
Russia also attacked a ship flying the Antigua and Barbuda flag near Odesa.
These attacks come amid ongoing fighting in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, now in its fifth year.
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The United Nations refugee agency and the Ethiopian government have opened a new centre in Addis Ababa to help refugees. The centre offers free legal advice and helps refugees access important services and documents, aiming to improve their chances of finding jobs.
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The new refugee support centre is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital.
It provides free legal advice to refugees.
The centre helps refugees deal with government paperwork and obtain necessary documents.
One goal is to help refugees find work more easily.
Ethiopia hosts over one million refugees, making it the third-largest refugee-hosting country in Africa.
The project is a joint effort between the UN refugee agency and the Ethiopian government.
The centre aims to improve the overall support available to refugees in Ethiopia.
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Keir Starmer is stepping down as the UK prime minister and has not yet decided what to do next. Friends suggest he may take time to think and possibly work in international roles, such as at NATO, where he has earned respect from other leaders.
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Keir Starmer is ending his time as UK prime minister.
He joked about taking a cooking course and cutting hedges after leaving office.
Starmer has spent significant time on international matters during his career.
He is seen as successful and respected by global leaders.
Starmer may seek a role with international organizations like NATO.
He plans to remain a member of parliament for now but may reconsider.
His local party members want him to stay to avoid a risky election in his area.
He views his legacy as having saved the Labour party after Jeremy Corbyn's leadership.
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An Indian activist who was on a hunger strike for 20 days to protest the country’s exam system was taken to a hospital by the police. This event has attracted a lot of attention and sparked new discussions about education reforms and how public protests are managed in India.
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The activist went on a hunger strike for 20 days.
The protest focused on changes needed in India’s examination system.
Police intervened and took the activist to a hospital.
The case received widespread public and media attention.
It has renewed debates about education reforms in India.
It also raised questions about how authorities handle public protests.
The report was covered by France 24’s correspondent Navodita Kumari.
The incident occurred in India and is part of the Asia / Pacific region news.
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More than 900 wildfires are burning across Canada, causing heavy smoke to spread into over a dozen U.S. states and worsen air quality. President Donald Trump criticized Canada’s handling of the fires and suggested tariffs against the country. Meanwhile, severe storms with heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and tornado risks are expected in parts of the Midwest, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic regions.
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Over 900 wildfires are active in Canada, sending smoke into the U.S.
Smoke has caused poor air quality alerts from the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
President Donald Trump criticized Canada’s response to the wildfires and proposed tariffs.
A storm system may help reduce the smoke haze on Saturday.
Severe weather risks include damaging winds, hail, possible tornadoes, and flash flooding.
Flood watches are in effect for parts of the Northeast, including New York City and Philadelphia.
Thunderstorms could bring heavy rain and flooding from West Texas to southern Utah.
Major cities like New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington D.C., Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Buffalo face risks from storms.
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The White House supports Argentina’s football players for showing a banner claiming the Falkland Islands during their World Cup semi-final win against England. UK officials, including Labour leader Keir Starmer, have called for FIFA to investigate the incident, emphasizing that politics should stay out of football and affirming the UK's position on the Falklands.
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Argentina players displayed a banner saying “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” after beating England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final.
The Falkland Islands are a disputed territory; Argentina calls them “Las Malvinas,” while the UK administers them.
The White House Fifa taskforce head, Andrew Giuliani, defended Argentina’s free speech rights during the event held in the U.S.
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer and business secretary Peter Kyle criticized the banner and urged FIFA to investigate the political message.
The UK government stated the Falkland Islands belong to the islanders and reaffirmed commitment to their self-determination.
There was past controversy in 2024 when Spanish players were banned for political chants in football celebrations.
The Falklands conflict in 1982 caused over 900 deaths and remains a sensitive political issue.
The UK rejected Argentina’s complaint about a Royal Navy ship traveling through disputed waters, citing international law compliance.
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Several Latin American countries like Colombia and Peru recently elected right-wing leaders who share some political views with President Donald Trump. This shift is linked to voters’ concerns about crime and weaker centrist parties, rather than a strong change in political beliefs. Brazil’s upcoming election will show if this trend continues.
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Colombia and Peru elected right-wing leaders in close elections.
These leaders are seen as aligned with President Donald Trump’s politics.
Analysts say the shift is due to worry about crime and weakening centrist parties, not a clear change in ideology.
President Trump has hosted some Latin American political allies in Florida.
Trump’s trade tariffs on Brazil led to a rise in support for Brazil’s left-wing President Lula.
Brazil will hold a key election in October 2026.
That election may decide if more Latin American countries move toward right-wing politics.
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Indian police removed activist Sonam Wangchuk from a protest in New Delhi and took him to a hospital due to health concerns from a 20-day hunger strike. The hunger strike is part of a youth-led campaign against corruption in India’s exam system and calls for the Education Minister’s resignation.
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Sonam Wangchuk, a 59-year-old activist and engineer, was taken to hospital by police on court orders because his health was declining during a hunger strike.
The hunger strike began on June 28 at Jantar Mantar, a protest site in New Delhi.
The protest is led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a youth movement opposing corruption in India’s education system.
The CJP formed after a Supreme Court justice compared unemployed youth to “cockroaches.”
India’s medical entrance exam was canceled due to leaked questions, forcing 2.2 million students to retake it under strict security.
The exam leak caused distress among students; some tragically died by suicide.
The protesters want Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign, a reform of the exam system, and compensation for affected families.
Wangchuk’s family refuses forced medical treatment and says he will continue his hunger strike.
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Ukrainian drones struck two warehouses of Russia's largest online retailer, Wildberries, killing seven people and injuring 49, according to Russian officials. Ukrainian President Zelensky said the attacks targeted key logistics used to supply parts for Russian drones and were in response to Russian attacks on civilian areas in Ukraine.
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Seven people died and 49 were injured in Ukrainian drone strikes on two Wildberries warehouses in Russia.
Most deaths and injuries occurred at a warehouse in Tambov, about 295 miles southeast of Moscow.
The other warehouse hit was in Elektrostal, in the Moscow region.
Ukrainian President Zelensky said the warehouses supplied parts for Russian drone production and navigation.
Ukraine also attacked targets in the Sea of Azov, Black Sea, and Russian-occupied Crimea.
Russian officials said many drones were shot down defending the warehouses; 28 near Tambov and 48 near Moscow.
Wildberries is Russia's biggest online retailer, similar to Amazon, valued at about $12.6 billion.
Russian emergency services are working at the sites; some injured are in serious condition.
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The U.S. military has increased attacks on several targets in Iran, including ports, energy sites, and bridges. President Trump aims to pressure the Iranian government, while Iran has responded by hitting U.S. bases and infrastructure in nearby areas, raising the risk of a larger conflict.
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The U.S. military has struck multiple Iranian infrastructure targets like ports and energy facilities.
President Trump is directing efforts to pressure the Iranian regime.
Iran has responded by attacking U.S. military bases near its borders.
Iran also targeted power plants and desalination plants in retaliation.
These actions have increased tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
The situation is moving closer to the possibility of a full-scale war.
The conflict involves attacks on critical infrastructure that supports daily life and military operations.
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Laos cannot officially determine the cause or who is responsible for the deaths of six tourists linked to methanol-tainted alcohol, as no autopsies were done. The distillery owner faces minor charges for selling harmful food products and running an illegal business, but not for causing the deaths.
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Six tourists died in Laos in November 2024 after drinking alcohol suspected to contain toxic methanol.
The victims included people from Britain, Australia, Denmark, and the United States.
Laos authorities said they lacked proof to blame anyone or confirm the exact cause because no autopsies were allowed.
The distillery owner faces charges that could lead to up to one year in jail and fines, but not for the deaths directly.
Australia’s government expressed strong disappointment over the light charges and summoned the Laos ambassador.
Methanol is a poisonous liquid often used in paint thinner and sometimes illegally mixed with alcohol to save money.
Symptoms of methanol poisoning include vomiting, loss of balance, blurred vision, and in severe cases, blindness or coma.
The victims stayed at a backpacker hostel where several people were fined earlier for destroying evidence after the incident.
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Sam Roberts, a 36-year-old from Sydney, Australia, has spent most of the last 10 years living on cruise ships after his divorce. He uses his investment income to fund this lifestyle and now travels on cruises for about 300 days each year.
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Roberts started living on cruise ships after his 2016 divorce.
He spends roughly 300 days a year on cruise ships.
His investments provide income that supports his cruising lifestyle.
He spends between $100,000 and $150,000 annually on cruises.
Roberts appreciates meeting new people and enjoying new places daily.
He acknowledges feeling lonely sometimes despite large crowds onboard.
He misses family events and favorite foods but returns home for Christmas.
Roberts thinks his lifestyle offers valuable education and perspectives.
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Andy Burnham will become the UK Prime Minister soon, and activists say he has a chance to change how the country talks about racism. David Weaver, chair of Operation Black Vote, urges Burnham to address race issues directly and support those affected by the Windrush scandal, while working to unify communities.
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Andy Burnham will become the UK Prime Minister after being confirmed as Labour leader.
Operation Black Vote is a civil rights group marking its 30th anniversary.
David Weaver, chair of OBV, says Burnham should focus on both class and race inequalities.
Weaver emphasizes that Black and Asian Britons face rising worries about their future in the UK.
Weaver calls for legal help and better compensation for Windrush scandal survivors.
Weaver wants Burnham to restore the Labour party position to Black MP Diane Abbott.
Research shows some UK voters support removing non-white people or restricting who counts as truly British.
Some politicians have made statements suggesting migrants should leave the UK, increasing fears among Black Britons about racism and exclusion.
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