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Spain's Digital Divide: Bridging the Gap for its Aging Population

In 2024, only 50.2% of Spaniards over 75 had used the internet, creating a digital divide impacting access to services and increasing social isolation; however, initiatives using AI, voice assistants, and gerontechnologies are adapting technology to improve older adults' lives and combat this.

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Reduced Inequality
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Manchester Social Housing Tenants Protest Unsafe Living Conditions

Social housing tenants in Middleton, Manchester, are protesting unsafe living conditions, including damp, mold, and rat infestations, causing serious health issues for children; Riverside Housing Association, despite investments, faces criticism for insufficient action.

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Good Health and Well-being
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UK Pet Owners Face Difficult Choices Amid Soaring Veterinary Bills

Rising veterinary costs in the UK are forcing pet owners to euthanize or relinquish their pets due to unaffordable treatment, with corporate consolidation in the veterinary sector a major contributing factor, as highlighted by a 264% increase in applications to a pet care charity's emergency fund.

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No Poverty
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145 Syringe Attacks Reported at France's Fête de la Musique

During France's Fête de la Musique, 145 people reported being pricked with syringes, resulting in 12 arrests across the country; investigations are underway, following similar incidents in 2022.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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European Heatwave Highlights Climate Change Risks

A recent European heatwave saw temperatures surpass 35 degrees Celsius in France, setting a record high for the UK in 2025, underscoring the increasing frequency of heatwaves due to climate change and posing significant health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations.

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Climate Action
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New Zealand Herpes Campaign Wins Top Cannes Award

The New Zealand Herpes Foundation's humorous campaign, starring national icons, won a top Cannes Lions award for destigmatizing herpes, a virus affecting roughly one-third of sexually active New Zealand adults, and generating millions of views.

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145 Report Needle Pricks at French Music Festival; 12 Detained

At the Fête de la Musique in Paris, 145 people reported being pricked by needles, resulting in 12 arrests and raising concerns about a potential coordinated attack following social media calls. The majority of victims were young women.

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Good Health and Well-being
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California Budget Freezes Medi-Cal for Undocumented Immigrants

California's budget freezes Medi-Cal for new undocumented immigrants starting in 2026 and imposes monthly fees for existing enrollees, impacting over 1.6 million people and potentially costing the state over $12 billion annually. The decision, despite criticism, was approved by the legislature.

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Dobbs Decision Exacerbates Healthcare Crisis for Latinas

The Dobbs decision and subsequent anti-immigrant policies have drastically reduced reproductive healthcare access for Latinas, particularly in states with abortion bans, where 6.7 million Latinas (43% of those of reproductive age) now face significant barriers due to fear, financial constraints, and...

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ICH E21 Guideline Seeks to Include Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women in Drug Trials

A new guideline, ICH E21, aims to address the underrepresentation of pregnant and breastfeeding women in drug trials, which currently leads to these women being denied access to newer, more effective medications due to a lack of safety and efficacy data; this is especially relevant for conditions li...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Scrap Yard Fumes Confine West Bromwich Couple to Their Home

A West Bromwich couple are effectively prisoners in their own home due to unbearable fumes from a nearby scrapyard, Enablelink Metal Recycling, despite the company investing hundreds of thousands of pounds in mitigation efforts approved by the Environment Agency; they are considering moving after 30...

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UK: Speech Issues in Children Linked to Increased Mental Health Risks

A new report from Speech and Language UK reveals that 45% of children referred to mental health services also have speech and language challenges, affecting two million children in the UK, many of whom may also develop mental health problems like anxiety and depression; the charity is calling for be...

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