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Uruguay Puts Assisted-Death Law Into Effect With Presidential Decree

The decree sets formal procedures and oversight, making Uruguay the region’s first statute-based euthanasia system.

Global Study Links Plastic Additives to Millions of Preterm Births in 2018

Naples Hepatitis A Outbreak Spurs Raw-Shellfish Ban as Cases Top 130

EU Wastewater Study Finds Ketamine and Cocaine Use Surging Across Europe

UK Keeps Airport Food Ban After Greek Foot-and-Mouth Case, Tightens Rules on Greek Dairy Imports

Tokyo District Court Upholds Sterilization Ban Under Maternal Protection Law, Questions Rationale

Centre Retains Blood-Donation Ban on Transgender People, MSM and Sex Workers After Expert Review

Health Authorities Reaffirm Safety of Sanitary Pads After Chemical Findings

Alberta Urges Ottawa to Loosen Nicotine Pouch Retail Rules

France Confirms First Cereulide Detection in Infant Tied to Recalled Formula

UK Renews Border Food Ban Warnings After Foot and Mouth Confirmed in Cyprus

French Senate Approves Ban on Nitrous Oxide Sales and Possession by Individuals

GGD Urges Ban on UF Insulation Foam After Hazardous Formaldehyde Found in Dutch Homes

Bihar Begins Enforcement Against Open Meat, Fish Sales Near Schools, Temples and Crowded Spots

BRS Leader Presses Telangana for Immediate Ban on Paraquat Herbicide

B.C. Toxic-Drug Deaths Fall 21% in 2025, First Year Under 2,000 Since 2020

Belgium Summons U.S. Ambassador After He Calls Mohel Prosecutions Antisemitic

Belgium Summons U.S. Ambassador Over Antisemitism Accusation as Envoy Tempers Remarks

Spain to Curb Unhealthy-Food Ads Targeting Children, Weighs Energy-Drink Sales Ban for Minors

Germany Tops Western Europe in Sugar From Drinks, Watchdog Pushes for Levy