Tomi Lala

Reject tokens that compromise babies’ health, UNICEF charges media houses

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged media outlets to prioritize breastfeeding advocacy over commercial interests, which could negatively impact breastfeeding rates. UNICEF supports this appeal by citing the International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes, which prohibits advertising and promotional activities related to infant formula, breast-milk substitutes, feeding bottles, and teats. Mrs. Juliet…

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Russia warns France against ‘political persecution’ of Telegram founder

The Kremlin warned France on Thursday not to turn a criminal case against Telegram founder Pavel Durov into “political persecution.” Russia, which has led an unprecedented crackdown on political opponents during its Ukraine offensive, has painted Durov’s surprise arrest in Paris earlier this week as politically motivated. France has charged Russian-born Durov, who also has…

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