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French study links Covid-19 to spike in depression among young

French study links Covid-19 to spike in depression among young

A major French mental health study has found a huge rise in the number of young people reporting depression, with the most likely cause seen as Covid-19 and restrictions to control the disease.

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Velez, Burch and Palomo: highlights from New York Fashion Week

Velez, Burch and Palomo: highlights from New York Fashion Week

From designs inspired by America's industrial Midwest to evocations of a childhood in Spain, AFP looks at the some of the highlights from New York Fashion Week so far.

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In Nigerian elections, women battle against the odds

In Nigerian elections, women battle against the odds

When Tolulope Akande-Sadipe decided to run for a second term to represent her constituency in Nigeria's parliament, she knew her life could be in danger.

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UK council unamused as Banksy unveils Valentine's Day mural

UK council unamused as Banksy unveils Valentine's Day mural

British street artist Banksy marked Valentine's Day Tuesday with an inimitable statement about violence against women -- but local politicians saw only a nuisance.

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Air India unveils historic plane order with Airbus, Boeing

Air India unveils historic plane order with Airbus, Boeing

Air India will purchase 470 planes from Airbus and Boeing under an historic pair of mega agreements announced Tuesday, transforming the former national carrier as it prepares for torrid growth.

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Police find more body parts in popular Paris park

Police find more body parts in popular Paris park

French investigators on Tuesday found more human remains including a head in Paris' busy Buttes-Chaumont park, prosecutors said, after part of a woman's body was discovered the day before.

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NFL Colts name Eagles offensive boss Steichen as head coach

NFL Colts name Eagles offensive boss Steichen as head coach

Shane Steichen, the offensive coordinator who helped the Philadelphia Eagles reach this year's Super Bowl, was named Tuesday as the new head coach of the NFL's Indianapolis Colts.

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Mice trial raises hopes for 'on demand' male contraceptive

Mice trial raises hopes for 'on demand' male contraceptive

If women have the "morning after" pill, could men one day have an "hour before" pill?

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Sweden, Finland joining NATO together not 'main question': Stoltenberg

Sweden, Finland joining NATO together not 'main question': Stoltenberg

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg raised the possibility for the first time Tuesday of Finland joining NATO without Sweden, saying ratifying the two at the same time was not the "main question".

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Six arrested as climate activists block road near UK parliament

Six arrested as climate activists block road near UK parliament

Climate activists blocked a road near the UK parliament on Tuesday with a Valentine's-themed protest, before being dragged away by members of the public, with police making six arrests.

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