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WHO backs GLP-1 treatments to tackle obesity epidemic

WHO backs GLP-1 treatments to tackle obesity epidemic

A range of blockbuster weight-loss and diabetes drugs could help shift the trajectory of the global obesity epidemic, which affects over one billion people worldwide, the World Health Organization said Monday.

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Barca's Flick happy to have players back for Atletico clash

Barca's Flick happy to have players back for Atletico clash

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he was relieved to have some injured players returning to fitness ahead of Tuesday's crunch clash against Atletico Madrid.

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How Paris's oldest bridge will become an 'immersive cave'

How Paris's oldest bridge will become an 'immersive cave'

French artist JR, who made his way from tagging graffiti on the street to being one of the most recognisable figures on the country's art scene, has told AFP how he plans to turn the oldest bridge in Paris into an "immersive cave" for his latest project.

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Ukraine conflict hits Napoleonic war re-enactment in Belarus

Ukraine conflict hits Napoleonic war re-enactment in Belarus

The Battle of Berezina in 1812 was a significant moment in Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte's aborted campaign against Tsarist Russia, with French troops suffering heavy losses as they fled the pursuing Imperial army in the freezing winter.

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Crisis club Sheffield Wednesday hit with new points deduction

Crisis club Sheffield Wednesday hit with new points deduction

Cash-strapped Sheffield Wednesday have been handed a further six-point deduction by the English Football League (EFL), it was announced Monday.

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Slovenia looking for new coach after World Cup bid failure

Slovenia looking for new coach after World Cup bid failure

Slovenia are looking for a new coach after deciding to part ways with Matjaz Kek following their failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, the national federation announced on Monday.

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Airbus confirms 'quality issue' on A320 panels

Airbus confirms 'quality issue' on A320 panels

European plane-maker Airbus said Monday it had detected a "quality issue" affecting metal panels on its popular A320 passenger jet but the problem was "contained".

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UK withdraws loan for Mozambique gas project

UK withdraws loan for Mozambique gas project

Britain's government said Monday it would no longer provide TotalEnergies with a loan for a gas project in Mozambique that the French group halted over a jihadist attack.

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African star Girmay signs with NSN Cycling Team

African star Girmay signs with NSN Cycling Team

Trailblazing Eritrean rider Biniam Girmay will compete for the NSN Cycling Team for the next three seasons, the outfit formerly known as Israel-Premier Tech said Monday.

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Boycott urges England to 'use their brains' in quest to level Ashes

Boycott urges England to 'use their brains' in quest to level Ashes

Geoffrey Boycott has urged England to "use their brains" as Ben Stokes's men go in search of an Ashes series-levelling win in this week's second Test in Brisbane.

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