The WHO expressed regret over the US’s decision to withdraw from the organization, urging reconsideration as the country is the largest donor, providing 18% of the agency’s budget. The move to leave the WHO was initiated by President Trump and reversed by the Biden administration, while the UN highlighted the importance of WHO in addressing global health challenges and climate issues like the Paris Agreement. The US’s withdrawal from the WHO and Paris Agreement could have significant implications on global health and climate efforts, with calls for continued leadership in environmental issues.
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Discontented Germany votes in an election with economy, migration and far-right strength in focus
German voters are choosing a new government in an election dominated by concerns over the economy, migration, and the future of Ukraine and Europe's alliance with the US. The center-right opposition is favored to win, with polls showing a strong result for a far-right party. Germany's electoral system is likely to result in a coalition government, with negotiations expected to take weeks or even months before the next chancellor is elected. Full Article
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