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Olympics 2025: The Athletes to Watch

Tarek Nassar

From sprint lanes to the climbing wall, these are the competitors our sports desk expects to make headlines this season.
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Election 2025: Key Issues Shaping the Campaign Trail

Maya Ezzeddine

Housing costs, health care and the economy top voters' concerns. Here is how the candidates are answering them.
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Exploring the Connection Between Gut Health and Mental Well-being

Bushra Ramadan

Researchers are mapping how the bacteria in our gut talk to the brain, and what that could mean for mood and anxiety.
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The Mental Health Benefits Backed by Science

Bushra Ramadan

Exercise, sleep, time outdoors and social contact: the everyday habits with the strongest evidence for a healthier mind.
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How Climate Change is Impacting Global Health

Maya Ezzeddine

Heatwaves, shifting disease patterns and poorer air quality are already changing public health priorities worldwide.
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Breaking Down the Latest Nutritional Guidelines

Bushra Ramadan

What changed in the new dietary guidelines, what stayed the same and what it means for your weekly shop.
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The Role of Sleep in Immune System Support

Bushra Ramadan

Why a good night's rest helps your body fight infection, and simple ways to protect your sleep during busy weeks.
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Understanding the Human Brain: New Insights from Neuroscience

Tarek Nassar

New imaging tools are revealing how memories form, how the brain rewires itself and why rest matters for learning.
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Exploring the Impact of AI on Creative Industries

Tarek Nassar

Designers, musicians and writers are adopting AI tools, but questions about credit, copyright and jobs remain open.
A group of travellers with backpacks and suitcases walking along a road toward a city

Global Migration Trends: Causes and Consequences

Maya Ezzeddine

Conflict, climate and the search for work are driving record movement of people. We look at the causes and the effects.
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Analyzing the Latest Trends in Global Trade

Tarek Nassar

Shipping routes, tariffs and regional supply chains: what the latest trade figures reveal about the world economy.
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Understanding Cryptocurrency: Risks and Opportunities

Tarek Nassar

Before you invest, understand how digital currencies work, why prices swing so sharply and what regulators are doing.