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World Obesity Day is a pivotal moment to address this growing concern. This day raises awareness about the causes and risks associated with obesity. It also highlights the impact of obesity on the quality of life and the importance of adopting healthier lifestyle choices.
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FS is the first Brazilian corn ethanol producer in the world to receive the ISCC international certification (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) FS’s ethanol certification process ranged from the agricultural phase and its inputs, through biofuel production to transportation to SAF producers. This was the first Low LUC risk certification record verified worldwide.
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France officially approved a law to enshrine abortion rights in the constitution. There were 780 votes in favour and 72 against. The vote was prompted by the US Supreme Court ruling in 2022 to overturn Roe v Wade.
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St Monica’s College, Epping, became a coeducational school in 1978. In the 1970s, Sisters of the Good Samaritan saw a need for boys’ Catholic education in the local area. Brian Hanley OAM, the college principal at St Monica's College celebrated his 30th anniversary as principal in 2020. Mr Hanley believes that students benefit greatly from coeducation.
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Getty J oseph Stalin, the hardline leader of Soviet Russia, died on March 5, 1953, from a cerebral haemorrhage. When doctors arrived, doctors found him semi-paralysed and vomiting blood. Their hesitancy was due to the Russian leader announcing a purge of top physicians who Stalin suspected of treason.
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Andrey Rublev defaulted after a Russian-speaking official appeared to accuse him of using an obscenity while he yelled at the line judge during his semi-final with Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik. Rublev’s fine of $US36,400 for the code violation remains in place after the Russian’s appeal. The decision returns 180 points to his ranking.
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Jack Sealey AFSM OAM, of Queanbeyan, died at 99. He was a long-serving Legacy president and chair. Jack signed up for the air force on his 18th birthday.
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2 years ago Read more at Canberra CityNews

Leukaemia Foundation is asking Australians to get involved in the 26th World’s Greatest Shave to help relieve financial distress of blood cancer patients and their families. The event is the foundation’s biggest annual fundraiser, which this year aims to raise $16 million to continue supporting Australians living with blood cancer.
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2 years ago Read more at Geelong Independent

The World ABC NEWS Current Affairs Informative Watch Video Share Options Share this on Facebook Twitter Send this by Email Copy link The World brings you the latest international news with reports from ABC News correspondents and interviews with expert guests. Presented by Beverley O'Connor (Mon-Thu)
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Elon Musk lost his position at the top of Bloomberg Billionaires Index to Mr Jeff Bezos after shares in Tesla tumbled 7.2 per cent on March 4. He now has a net worth of US$197.7 billion (S$265.5 billion), while Mr Beezos has bigger one. It’s the first time Mr Musk, 60, the founder of Amazon.com, has topped Bloomberg’s ranking of the richest people since 2021.
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2 years ago Read more at The Straits Times