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Caning for Singapore school bullies? Only as last resort, education minister says

Singapore's education minister states that caning remains a disciplinary tool in schools only when other interventions have failed, while acknowledging research linking frequent corporal punishment to negative outcomes. The minister responded to parliamentary questions about the Ministry of Education's efforts to combat bullying in schools.

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Trump surgeon general pick sparks backlash, splits MAHA movement

Trump's surgeon general nominee Dr. Nicole Saphier is creating division within the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) movement, with some activists criticizing the pick while others defend it as appropriate. The story presents two opposing reactions without substantial detail on either position.

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Abortion rights groups brace for another Supreme Court battle after justices restore telehealth access to widely used drug

The Supreme Court has allowed mifepristone (an abortion pill) to continue being prescribed via telehealth and mail, at least temporarily. Abortion rights groups are preparing for continued legal battles over access to this medication.

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Japan’s hikikomori recluses are growing old. So are their carers

Japan's hikikomori (social recluses) population is aging, with the average age now 36.9 years old. The article reframes hikikomori from a youth problem to a crisis affecting middle-aged adults and their elderly parents who serve as caregivers.

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U.S. House Strips Cancer Gag Act From Farm Bill

The U.S. House passed a Farm Bill and voted to remove language that would have shielded pesticide manufacturers from health-related lawsuits. The removal had bipartisan support, with over 70 Republicans joining Democrats in stripping the provision.

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Trump: Haven't Gone After Regular Iranian Army 'Too Much,' Think 'They're Much More Moderate'

Trump states on Hugh Hewitt's radio show that his administration has deliberately limited military action against Iran's regular army because he believes they are more moderate than other Iranian forces. The quote is presented with minimal editorial framing.

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France condemns 'unacceptable' Iranian strikes on UAE and calls for diplomacy

French President Macron condemned Iranian attacks on the UAE, joining other world leaders in criticizing the strikes. He called for both sides to return to diplomacy to resolve the Middle East conflict and preserve a fragile US-Iran truce.

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Michael Saylor said he would never sell bitcoin. Now he says he might.

Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy known for aggressive bitcoin accumulation, has shifted his previous absolute stance against selling bitcoin to now exploring the possibility of selling it as a test of bitcoin's resilience. The headline frames this as contradictory, while the description suggests his actual intent differs from how the market may interpret the statement.

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Vietnam adds over 2 square km of land in South China Sea, US report says

Vietnam has reclaimed approximately 534 acres (2.16 sq km) of land in the Spratly Islands over the past year, bringing its total reclaimed area to 11.2 sq km, according to the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative. The expansion is framed as part of a territorial competition with China over competing South China Sea claims.

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Brazil’s Lula to travel to US to meet with Trump later this week

Brazilian President Lula is scheduled to travel to the United States this week to meet with President Trump at the White House. The report cites media reports as the source for this diplomatic meeting.

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ABC News reporter claims Trump called to check on him after WHCA Dinner, but Trump says it never happened

ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl claims Trump called him after the White House Correspondents' Dinner to check on his wellbeing, but Trump denies making the call and characterizes Karl's on-air account as dishonest. The article frames this as a direct contradiction between the two figures.

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Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid Apophis to pass closer to Earth than many satellites in 2029, NASA says

NASA confirms that asteroid Apophis will pass unusually close to Earth on April 13, 2029, flying closer than many satellites in orbit. The article reports that despite the proximity, NASA states there is no impact risk.

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Squeezed at both ends: young Argentines drop out of work as retirees go back

Argentina's labor market is experiencing demographic and economic strain, with young workers withdrawing from employment while retirees are returning to work. The article attributes this shift to wage compression, pension inadequacy, and economic conditions under President Milei's administration.

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A Looming Execution Raises Questions of Race, Responsibility, and Rap

James Broadnax was executed by Texas via lethal injection on April 30, asserting his innocence from the gurney. The article frames the execution through questions of racial justice, legal responsibility, and the defendant's connection to rap culture. Curtis Riser's unspecified concerns are mentioned but not detailed in the provided excerpt.

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4 years after lockdown, Shanghai’s expat community is recovering – and changing

Shanghai's expatriate population is gradually returning four years after the 2020 lockdown, though with shifting demographics. The article notes increased multilingual presence in traditionally international neighborhoods and signs of community rebuilding, though the expat population remains smaller than pre-pandemic levels.

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Here's what happened in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump's plan to guide ships took effect

President Trump announced Project Freedom, a U.S. military operation to guide ships stuck in the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News reports on the initiative with analysis from national security expert Aaron MacLean.

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Can South Korea’s most advanced fighter, the KF-21, compete with China, the US and Europe?

South Korea's KF-21 Boramae fighter jet has been rolled out as the country's first indigenously developed combat aircraft, making it the eighth nation capable of this feat. However, analysts quoted in the article assess that the KF-21 still has significant development ahead before it can compete globally with advanced fighters from the US, Europe, and China.

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Italy's Meloni denounces deepfake photo as a political attack

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni publicly denounced the circulation of a deepfake intimate photo as a political attack. The story reports her statement without providing substantive details about the image's origin, distribution scope, or official response mechanisms.

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The Growing Rift Between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Explained

The article reports growing tensions between the UAE and Saudi Arabia over energy quotas, regional conflicts, and differing Middle East visions, despite official framing of competition as healthy. The piece characterizes mounting disagreements as a significant regional development with strategic implications.

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Primary elections in Ohio, Indiana offer latest temperature check on Trump popularity

Upcoming primary elections in Ohio and Indiana are presented as tests of Trump's political influence. Trump is attempting to remove Indiana Republicans who blocked a redistricting proposal, while Democratic prospects in Ohio are framed as benefiting from dissatisfaction with Trump's agenda.