Trump administration releases report critical of youth gender care
US President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday released what it described as a comprehensive review of gender interventions for children and adolescents, raising alarms about "significant risks" with puberty blockers and surgeries.
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IKEA opens new London city centre store
Swedish furniture giant IKEA on Thursday opened a new store in the heart of London's shopping district, with a flurry of balloons, flags -- and giant meatballs.
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Police deploy in force for May Day in Istanbul, arrest hundreds
Police arrested nearly 400 people in Istanbul on Thursday, with parts of Turkey's biggest city paralysed in a bid to prevent May Day demonstrations, officials said.
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Syria Druze leader condemns 'genocidal campaign' against community
Syrian Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri on Thursday condemned what he described as a "genocidal campaign" against his community, following two days of deadly sectarian clashes that left 73 people dead.
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Prince Harry to hear outcome of UK security appeal on Friday
Prince Harry is due to discover Friday the outcome of his appeal against a UK government decision to downgrade his police protection on visits to Britain, according to court listings.
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Microsoft raises Xbox prices globally, following Sony
Microsoft announced Thursday that it will increase Xbox console prices worldwide, citing "market conditions" just days after Sony made a similar move with its PlayStation 5.
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US stocks rise on Meta, Microsoft ahead of key labor data
Global stocks were mixed Thursday with Wall Street forging higher following strong results from tech giants Microsoft and Meta that helped offset lingering economic worries.
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Toulouse injuries mount as Ramos doubtful for Champions Cup semi
France international Thomas Ramos is likely to miss Toulouse's Champions Cup semi-final against Bordeaux-Begles because of injury, a source close to the club told AFP Thursday.
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Guardiola glad of Rodri return but uncertain if he'll play in FA Cup final
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is glad to have Spain midfielder Rodri back in training but has no idea yet if he'll feature at all in this month's FA Cup final, saying "I'm not a doctor".
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Ruud sails past Medvedev into Madrid Open semis
Casper Ruud reached the Madrid Open semi-finals with a 6-3, 7-5 straight sets triumph over Daniil Medvedev on Thursday.
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