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| Hello. The cuts made to USAID could lead to 14 million deaths in the next five years, new research suggests. As Squid Game comes to an end, people in South Korea are reflecting on how their reality inspired the dystopian drama. And finally, a couple in Norway were amongst scores who thought they'd scooped major lottery wins, only to be told their prize money consisted of a few less zeroes than first billed. | |
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TOP OF THE AGENDA | Trump global aid cuts risk 14 million deaths in five years, report says |
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| | A third of those at risk of premature deaths were children, researchers projected. Credit: Getty Images | President Donald Trump's move to cut most US foreign aid funding could cause more than 14 million additional deaths by 2030, including 4.5 million children under five, according to new research in The Lancet. Researchers for the medical journal said the potential impact of the cuts could be likened to a pandemic or a major armed conflict. USAID is seen as integral to the global humanitarian system and after Trump's cuts were announced, other countries also made reductions. The cuts were overseen by Elon Musk as part of his efforts to slash the federal workforce, while Trump has said he wants overseas spending to be closely aligned with his "America First" approach. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said there are still 1,000 programmes underway. |
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| US-Israeli backed Gaza aid group must shut - charities | Over 500 Palestinians have been killed while seeking aid since the GHF started operating in late May, 130 charities said. | Read more > |
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| Journalists arrested over alleged cartoon of Prophet | A Turkish magazine contained a cartoon that appeared to show the Prophet Muhammad. Islam forbids his depiction. | More on this story > |
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| Guilty plea expected over murders of Idaho students | A 30-year-old man will admit stabbing four roommates as part of a deal to avoid the death penalty, US media reports. | More on the case > |
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| Royal train to be cut in cost-saving measure | There have been dedicated trains for UK monarchs since Queen Victoria's reign, but a two-day trip this year cost £44,000. | More on royal travel costs > |
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| Dad jumps off cruise ship to save daughter who fell | The girl appeared to fall when her father took her picture against a railing, said witnesses. He then jumped in after her. | Watch the rescue > |
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| BEYOND THE HEADLINES | As Squid Game ends, South Koreans return to the reality that inspired it |
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| | | A giant killer doll, among other motifs of Squid Game, were part of a parade celebrating the show's final season. Credit: Getty Images | Millions of fans are bidding farewell to Netflix's chart-topper, Squid Game. In the fictional series players must complete children's games for a chance to win a cash prize - but there is a gory twist when the losers are killed. With the show's third and final season released last Friday, fans across the world are returning to reality, and for South Koreans in particular, reflecting on the society that inspired the dystopian series. Warning: this linked article contains spoilers. |
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SOMETHING DIFFERENT | Beer diplomacy | The Czech government has been inviting brewers to Bohemia to boost awareness. | |
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And finally... in Norway | Imagine thinking you'd won £282,000 ($387,464), only to find out that your winnings contained a few less digits. That's what happened to Halvor Begum and Iselin Olafsen who were amongst scores of Norwegian lottery players told they'd won significantly more than they had. In the case of Halvor and Iselin, their actual winnings were 390kr (£28; $38.70). Believing he'd come into a significant amount of money, find out what Halvor did. | |
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