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Australian scientists develop AI-powered blood test for early breast cancer detection

Sydney, July 16 (UNI) Scientists have developed Australia's first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered lipid-based blood test, enabling earlier and less invasive breast cancer detection.

The test is already in clinical use in specialist clinics across Sydney and Melbourne after transitioning from research in March 2025, according to a statement from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) published by Medianet on Wednesday.
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun berates Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem, says 'the Lebanese people are not your people'

05 Jun 2026 | 10:55 PM

Beirut, Jun 5 (UNI) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, in a rare and direct rebuke of Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem, said that he doesn't represent the Lebanese people, directly saying "the Lebanese people are not your people," in an interview with CNN.

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US military denies claims that Iranian Navy fired warning shots at destroyers in Sea of Oman

05 Jun 2026 | 10:46 PM

Washington/Tehran, Jun 5 (UNI) The US military has rejected Iranian claims that its naval forces fired warning shots near two American destroyers in the Gulf of Oman, insisting no such confrontation took place.

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US House of Reps passes bipartisan bill providing additional USD $8bn assistance to Ukraine, additional sanctions against Russia

05 Jun 2026 | 7:17 PM

Washington, June 5 (UNI) The US House of Representatives had passed a bipartisan legislation providing fresh new aid to Ukraine and imposing additional sanctions against Russia, in a move that markedly clashes with the Trump administration's approach towards the ongoing four-year-long war.

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US Senate approves funding for ICE and Border Patrol for rest of Trump's tenure

05 Jun 2026 | 5:26 PM

Washington, Jun 5 (UNI) The US Senate has approved a long-delayed funding package for the Department of Homeland Security's immigration enforcement agencies following an arduous overnight legislative battle which was dominated by disputes over the Trump administration's now-scrapped "anti-weaponisation" fund.

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Iranian hardliners demand military escalation against US as Tehran tries to reach a settlement with Washington

05 Jun 2026 | 4:56 PM

Tehran, June 5 (UNI) Iranian officials and hardline media have adopted a markedly tougher tone towards Washington following the most serious US-Iran military confrontation in weeks, despite US President Donald Trump insisting that negotiations remain on track and a deal could still be reached.

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