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Trump announces drug prices cut with swipe at Europe
Trump announces drug prices cut with swipe at Europe
by  AFP

US President Donald Trump said Monday he would slash drug prices so that they match costs abroad, accusing the "brutal" European Union in particular of forcing pharmaceutical firms to lower prices on its turf. He blasted the European Union nation in particular over drug prices, alleging that the 27-nation bloc forced pharmaceutical firms to lower their costs on their territory.

Gaza faces 'critical risk of famine': UN report
Gaza faces 'critical risk of famine': UN report
by  AFP

Gaza is at "critical risk of famine", with 22 percent of the population facing an imminent humanitarian "catastrophe" after more than two months of an aid blockade by Israel, a food security monitor warned Monday.

UK govt toughens immigration plans as hard-right gains
UK govt toughens immigration plans as hard-right gains
by  AFP

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed Monday to "finally take back control" of Britain's borders as his government unveiled policies designed to reduce legal immigration and fend off rising support for the hard right. Starmer said the policies would "finally take back control of our borders", recalling the pro-Brexit slogan used at the height of the campaign to leave the European Union in 2016.

Copenhagen to offer giveaways to eco-friendly tourists
Copenhagen to offer giveaways to eco-friendly tourists
by  AFP

The city of Copenhagen will offer special rebates and freebies to eco-friendly tourists this summer, including free bike rentals to those arriving by train and staying more than four days. Those who make climate-friendly and environmental choices, such as using bikes and picking up trash, will also be offered rebates at museums and tourist sites, as well as free yoga classes and vegetarian meals.