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Chinese students targeted by kidnapping scams in Australia

Recently, students in Perth have been targeted by con artists who manipulate them into staging their own kidnappings to extort ransoms from their parents. Since early August, four students aged 18 to 22 and their families have fallen victim to this new scam, which has become increasingly common across Australia.…
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Escalating conflict in Sudan causes the largest displacement crisis of children

A recent escalation of fighting between militant groups in Sudan has spread to the last-standing safe space for civilians, the city of El-Fasher, adding another 505,000 individuals to the total 9 million that have been internally displaced since the beginning of the conflict. According to human rights organizations, children are being hit the hardest by the ensuing famine and lack of healthcare following the recent resurgence of violence.…
A physical altercation breaks out between legislators in the Taiwanese parliament on May 17th.

Political turmoil and Chinese intimidation weigh on Taiwan’s new president

Although William Lai Ching-te won the presidential election in January, his Democratic Progressive Party lost control of the legislature to the Kuomintang and The People's Party. The first days of Lai's administration have been fraught with legislative disputes, protests, and threats from China, casting shadows on the prospects of the new president’s administration.…
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Greater spotted eagles avoid flying over Ukraine

The Russian invasion not only threatens the lives of 39 million Ukrainians but also endangers biodiversity, in particular, greater spotted eagles. The front line and artillery fire are altering the migration path of this endangered species, as well as causing irreversible damage to the environment.…
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Ozempic drug trafficking: An entire network exposed in Romania

A trafficking network in Romania has been uncovered, involving the illegal sale of prescription drugs intended for diabetics for individuals seeking rapid weight loss. One nurse, in particular, is accused of having falsified more than 700 prescriptions in one year.…
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The Hungarian government’s newest idea to address the embarrassment of unused ventilators

Hungary has been trying to find a solution for the 12,000 Chinese-made ventilators purchased hastily during the COVID-19 pandemic but never used. The ventilators have been sitting in warehouses and, despite attempts to sell or auction them off, they have remained a burdensome cost for the government. But officials may have found a solution: providing them to sleep apnea patients.…

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