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Gene could raise lung cancer risk some 60 times: Study

Sep 18, 2026

Washington [US], September 18: Scientists have identified an inherited genetic mutation that can raise a person's risk of developing lung cancer by about 25 times, according to a new study of more than 3.3 million people. Among nonsmokers, the increase is even more dramatic, with the gene raising lung cancer risk some 60 times.
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El Niño puts India on track for its driest monsoon since 2009

Sep 18, 2026

New Delhi [India], September 18: India is on course for its driest monsoon in 17 years as a strengthening El Niño curbs rainfall, threatening crop yields and raising food-price risks.

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WHO reports encouraging signs of progress against Ebola

Sep 17, 2026

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OpenAI launches framework to report unexpected AI model behavior

Sep 17, 2026

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Nepal flood missing toll rises to 6,150

Sep 17, 2026

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Canada applies to join UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force

Sep 17, 2026

Ottawa [Canada], September 17: Canada has formally applied to join the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), the Office of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday.
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EU plans social media ban for under-13s

Sep 17, 2026

Brussels [Belgium], September 17: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that the European Union plans to prevent children under the age of 13 from using social...
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UAE universities reshape media education for digital age

Sep 16, 2026

Dubai [UAE], September 16: UAE universities are actively evolving their media programmes to keep pace with artificial intelligence, digital platforms and changing audience habits, equipping future journalists with the skills...
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UN Women calls for urgent action to end suffering of women in West Bank

Sep 16, 2026
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Germany, US strengthen defence collaboration

Sep 16, 2026
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South Korea approves $2.4 billion acquisition of additional US Seahawk helicopters

Sep 16, 2026
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Hamdan bin Zayed reconstitutes Emirates Red Crescent Board

Sep 15, 2026
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Bahrain offers condolences to UAE over martyrdom of two defence ministry members

Sep 15, 2026
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WTO study explores role of stablecoins in international trade

Sep 15, 2026
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'World is moving with great optimism towards peaceful uses of nuclear energy', IAEA chief says

Sep 15, 2026
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Türkiye's 1st homegrown lunar spacecraft to be tested ahead of 2027 mission

Sep 15, 2026
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OpenAI agents uploaded malicious code to RubyGems in May

Sep 14, 2026
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'Not consent': expert takes aim at algorithm reforms

Sep 14, 2026
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Russia strikes Kyiv petrol stations with drones, two killed

Sep 14, 2026
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Saudi prince seeks US support against Houthis in Red Sea

Sep 14, 2026
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Teen allegedly contracted to surveil shooting victim

Sep 14, 2026
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Nepal tunnel survivor finds solace in village homecoming

Sep 14, 2026
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Motorcyclist dies after striking pothole on highway

Sep 14, 2026
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Kosovo approves new government after months of political deadlock

Sep 14, 2026
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Meghan shares glimpse of family life after Sussexes return to the UK

Sep 14, 2026
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Loved backlash to Irish unity remarks: Trump

Sep 14, 2026