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A new UK study has revealed significant differences in the side effects of various antidepressants, including weight gain or loss, changes in heart rate, and blood pressure. The research, led by King’s College London and the University of Oxford, found that patients taking certain antidepressants could gain up to 2kg (4.5lbs) within the first two months of treatment, while others could experience a similar amount of weight loss. These differences highlight the need for updated antidepressant treatment guidelines. The study, which analyzed data from 151 clinical trials involving over 58,000 participants, examined the physical side effects of 30 different antidepressants.…

Donald Trump said he did not want a “wasted meeting” after scrapping plans for direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine. Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, the US president said Moscow’s refusal to halt fighting along the current front line blocked any meaningful progress. White House ends plans for Budapest summit A White House official confirmed there were “no plans” for a Trump-Putin meeting “in the immediate future.” The statement came just days after Trump had said both leaders would meet in Budapest within two weeks. Differences between Washington and Moscow over peace…

Republican lawmakers are advocating for the renewal of Obamacare subsidies to ensure continued healthcare support for Americans during the ongoing government shutdown. The effort highlights bipartisan concern for access to affordable health coverage despite political gridlock. The subsidies, which help lower-income Americans pay for health insurance, have been a critical component of the Affordable Care Act since its inception. Republican leaders emphasized the need to maintain these financial supports to protect families and vulnerable populations. “We want to make sure Americans can access healthcare, even during a government shutdown,” said a senior Republican lawmaker. “Renewing these subsidies is a priority…

France Rolls Out First National Tax on Cheap Garments France has approved a new environmental charge targeting the fast fashion sector, marking one of Europe’s boldest moves to reduce textile waste. The scheme introduces a €5 fee per clothing item, which will rise to €10 by 2030. The rate will vary based on each brand’s sustainability performance, with the total capped at half of the product’s pre-tax price. In addition, the legislation will require all garments to carry an environmental impact label, offering consumers greater transparency about how their clothes are made. Brussels Plans to End Duty-Free Perks for Imports…

Sixty-eight Pizza Hut restaurants across the UK are set to close following the company’s move into administration, putting more than 1,200 jobs at risk. Franchise operator DC London Pie, which ran Pizza Hut’s UK dine-in restaurants, appointed administrators from FTI Consulting on Monday. The closures include locations from Finchley Lido in London to Carlisle and Rhyl, along with 11 delivery-only outlets. US parent company Yum! Brands — which also owns KFC and Taco Bell — has stepped in to buy the remaining UK restaurant operations in a pre-pack administration deal, saving 64 sites and 1,276 jobs. Matt Callaghan, joint administrator…

European markets regained momentum on Tuesday after several weeks of weakness and uncertainty. Most equity indexes in Europe opened higher, following gains in Asia and a minor dip in US futures. By midday, Milan’s stock exchange led the rebound with a 0.80% rise. Italian giants UniCredit, Intesa Sanpaolo, Eni, and Leonardo all posted gains. Defence shares supported Germany’s market, though the DAX index still slipped by 0.13%. German shipbuilder TKMS outperformed again after debuting in Frankfurt on Monday at €60 per share. The stock climbed another 6.28% on Tuesday morning. Rheinmetall AG added 0.48%, while London’s BAE Systems declined by…

Amazon Web Services (AWS) said late Monday that it had fixed a major outage that left thousands of websites and apps offline worldwide for most of the day. More than 1,000 platforms — including Snapchat and major banks like Lloyds and Halifax — were affected by problems in Amazon’s US-based cloud network. Downdetector, a global outage tracker, recorded more than 11 million reports during the disruption. Experts said the event highlighted the risks of concentrating critical internet infrastructure in the hands of a few powerful companies. Millions affected by a single system failure Professor Alan Woodward from the University of…

Millions of young people could miss out on future treatments because too few take part in medical research, experts warn. Data from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) shows 18- to 24-year-olds make up 8% of England’s population but only 4.4% of research participants, leaving them underrepresented in developing new medicines and therapies. “Young people face unique health challenges, and treatments tested mainly on older adults may not be effective or appropriate for them,” said Kirsty Blenkins of the Association for Young People’s Health. Barriers include low awareness of opportunities, lack of targeted outreach, and concerns about…

Cargo jet plunges into water after overshooting landingTwo ground personnel were killed at Hong Kong International Airport after a Boeing 747 freighter overshot a runway and ended up in the sea early Monday morning. The aircraft, belonging to ACT Airlines and flying on behalf of Emirates SkyCargo, was completing a flight from Dubai when it veered off the north runway around 3:50 a.m. local time. The plane tore through the airport’s outer fence, struck a patrol vehicle, and came to rest with its nose submerged offshore. All four crew members were safely rescued and sustained only minor injuries. Authorities examine…

A live artillery shell exploded too soon during a Marines live-fire demonstration in southern California on Saturday, creating a California freeway explosion that sent metal fragments onto Interstate 5. The incident happened during an event marking the Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary at Camp Pendleton, north of San Diego. Officials said the explosion caused shrapnel to rain down on vehicles parked along the closed freeway, including a California Highway Patrol car and a motorcycle in the security detail of Vice President JD Vance. No serious injuries were reported, but the event sparked alarm among state leaders over public safety and military…