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Paraguay: Senate impeached Peña rather than accept his offer to resign

Paraguay's ousted president, Santiago Peña, has been charged over the collapse of Ueno Bank. Initially placed under house arrest, he has since been transferred to a military facility for his own safety. Nearly three million customers were locked out of their accounts after regulators seized control of the online bank. Repayments are now under way, but protests continue as customers demand access to their money. Peña denies any wrongdoing. Jack Pownall reports.

Health

Stronger flu shot linked to nearly 55% lower Alzheimer's risk

A surprising new study suggests that a stronger flu shot could offer older adults significantly greater protection against Alzheimer's disease. Researchers at UTHealth Houston analyzed nearly 200,000 adults ages 65 and older and found that those who received a high-dose influenza vaccine had a nearly 55% lower risk of developing Alzheimer's, compared with a 40% reduction previously associated with the standard-dose vaccine.

Science

Scientists discover a hidden warning sign of cannabis addiction

A study of more than 17,700 US adults found that people who use cannabis in multiple forms have dramatically higher rates of daily consumption and addiction symptoms than those who stick primarily to one method. Nearly 67% of those who used almost every form met criteria for cannabis use disorder, compared with just 15% of people who mainly consumed edibles.

World

Three-quarters of world's displaced people face severe climate risks, UN says

Nearly 90 million forcibly displaced people, or three-quarters of the global total, live in countries highly exposed to climate hazards, the UN Refugee Agency said on Friday, urging action ahead of the COP31 climate summit in Turkey. It said droughts, floods and extreme heat were making lasting solutions harder to find.

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