7,000 steps a day may be the new magic number for better health: Lancet Study
A recent study in The Lancet Public Health reveals that walking at least 7,000 steps daily significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, type-2 diabetes, dementia, depression, and falls. Even 4,000 steps show health benefits compared to minimal activity. Researchers suggest 7,000 steps is a more achievable goal than 10,000 for improved health.
Where is Amur? Missing Russian plane with 50 onboard found, burning fuselage spotted, no survivors
Russia had yielded the Amur region to China by the Treaty of Nerchink in 1689. However, the region was reincorporated by Russian Cossacks in late 19th century.
India and the UK sign Free Trade Agreement: Keir Starmer hails deal with PM Modi, says ‘biggest since leaving EU’
New Delhi and London inked a major agreement that will significantly improve market access and will boost bilateral trade by around $34 billion annually.
Columbia agrees to pay $200 million to restore funding cut by Trump administration
Columbia University will pay $200 million to the federal government to restore the majority of funding that was cut by the Trump administration over allegations it violated anti-discrimination laws.
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BBC and news agencies warn journalists in Gaza at risk of starvation
'We are starved by the Israeli occupation,' says Taqwa al-Wawi in Gaza, where all she thinks about is how hungry she is.
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Twelve killed in Thailand-Cambodia military clashes on disputed border
The fighting marks an escalation of a century-old conflict between the two South East Asian neighbours.
Kilmar Ábrego García must be released from jail as he awaits trial, judge rules
Lawyers for man wrongfully deported to El Salvador in March describe human smuggling charges as ‘preposterous’A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that Kilmar Ábrego García must be released from jail as he awaits trial on human smuggling charges.The decision from judge Waverly Crenshaw means that Donald Trump’s administration can potentially attempt to deport the Maryland father of two to his native El Salvador or a third country for a second time. Continue reading...
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UK business activity slows as companies hit with rising costs
‘Sluggish’ growth reflects impact of Budget and geopolitical uncertainty
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US and EU close in on 15% tariff deal
US officials are 'optimistic' that an agreement could be imminent.
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TotalEnergies warns of oil supply glut in weakening global economy
TotalEnergies SE reported a big jump in net debt in the second quarter as the French energy major posted falling profit and pointed to an oil market that’s being hurt by slower economic growth.