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AI tools help choose best embryos for IVF
AI tools help choose best embryos for IVF

Artificial intelligence tools can now help choose the most promising embryos for in vitro fertilisation (IVF), although experts have warned of some ethical concerns.

December 08, 2025

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EU nations back 'return hubs' in migration policy tightening
EU nations back 'return hubs' in migration policy tightening

EU countries on Monday backed a significant tightening of Europe's immigration policy, including endorsing the concept of setting up "return hubs" outside the 27-nation bloc for failed asylum-seekers.

December 08, 2025

Ex-footballer Barton handed suspended sentence for offensive posts
Ex-footballer Barton handed suspended sentence for offensive posts

Former Premier League footballer Joey Barton was spared jail on Monday after being given a suspended sentence for grossly offensive social media posts concerning British broadcaster Jeremy Vine and television pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko.

December 08, 2025

Indonesia suffers food, medical shortages as Asia flood tolls rise
Indonesia suffers food, medical shortages as Asia flood tolls rise

Regions hit by floods that killed hundreds in Indonesia were suffering from food and medical shortages, authorities said, as elephants pitched in on Monday to help clear up debris.

December 08, 2025

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Nigeria's cash-splashing 'Detty December' festivities kick off in Lagos
Nigeria's cash-splashing 'Detty December' festivities kick off in Lagos

The hotels are booked and final preparations for the festivals and concerts are under way, as Lagos prepares for "Detty December", Nigeria's end-of-year frenzy.

December 08, 2025

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Sri Lanka doubles troops for flood disaster recovery
Sri Lanka doubles troops for flood disaster recovery

Sri Lanka has almost doubled its military deployment to regions struck by a cyclone that has killed 627, sending tens of thousands of troops to help areas hit by a wave of destruction, the army said Monday.

December 08, 2025