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Express Tribune
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Trump says he's weighing Russia sanctions, calls Putin ‘crazy'
Listen to article US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he is 'not happy' with Russian President Vladimir Putin and is considering new sanctions on Russia over its continuous missile strikes on Ukrainian cities. 'I don't know what the hell happened to Putin. He's killing a lot of people. I've known him a long time, always gotten along with him, but he's sending rockets into cities and killing people,' Trump told reporters in New Jersey before returning to Washington, DC, describing his surprise and disapproval over Russia's latest bombardments, including attacks on the capital Kyiv and other urban centres. At least 12 people were killed early Sunday in Ukraine following large-scale Russian drone attacks on the war-torn country for the second night in a row as Moscow and Kyiv continued to trade accusations over airstrikes. Trump, who noted his long history with the Russian leader, said: 'We're in the middle of talking, and he's shooting rockets into Kyiv and other cities. I don't like it at all'. Trump SLAMS Putin, "I don't like what Putin is doing, not even a little bit." "He's k-lling people. And something happened to this guy, and I don't like it." So much for ending the war in 24h 🤡 — ADAM (@AdameMedia) May 25, 2025 Asked whether he would consider imposing sanctions, he responded: 'Absolutely,' reiterating several times his frustration with Putin's actions. 'He's killing a lot of people. I'm not happy about that,' he stressed. Last week during a phone call with European leaders, Trump said Putin is not ready to end the war in Ukraine as he believes he is winning, The Wall Street Journal reported. Previously, EU approved on Tuesday its 17th sanctions package against Russia. "The EU has approved its 17th sanctions package against Russia, targeting nearly 200 shadow fleet ships," the bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced on X. She added that new measures also address 'hybrid threats and human rights'. Underlining that the bloc is working on more sanctions on Russia, Kallas said, "The longer Russia wages war, the tougher our response".
Daily Mirror
09-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Male contraceptive implant finally invented - but it's not for the squeamish
A gel-based substance promises to render men incapable of fertilising eggs for up to two years - which could help balance the load placed on women for preventing pregnancy Scientists have unveiled the world's first contraceptive implant for men, with promising results so far in its clinical trials. Experts at a US-based biotech company called Contraline have been working on a non-hormonal water-soluble hydrogel, which is injected into a man's sperm duct to stop sperm from getting into the urethra, thereby preventing pregnancy. The effects last for two years before fertility goes back to normal, says the company. The product, called ADAM, is being tested on 25 men and the first human trial is currently 18 months into its three-year run. So far, two of the patients have reached the 24-month mark, and tests revealed they still have no sperm in their semen. There have been no serious adverse events reported so far, but further research will be taken to ensure ADAM is safe enough to be put on the market - and effective at preventing pregnancy. Dr Alexander Pastuszak, Contraline's chief medical officer, said: "Our goal was to create a male contraceptive option lasting two years, responding directly to consumer needs. "These findings confirm that ADAM, our novel water-soluble hydrogel, can achieve the intended lifespan. We remain optimistic about its safety, efficacy, and reversibility, and its potential to give men and couples greater reproductive control." To date, men have only had one barrier method of contraception - condoms - or can opt for a vasectomy, which severs the vas deferens - tiny tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the urethra. This stops sperm from mixing with semen and being released at the point of ejaculation, which allows men to orgasm without risking pregnancy in their partner. The ADAM implant works in a similar way but is reversible because it doesn't involve surgery. Instead of sealing the tubes, ADAM is injected into the sperm duct (located just underneath the scrotum) and blocks sperm from travelling through the vas deferens. This means patients can still ejaculate, but there will be no sperm swimming inside his semen. Contraline's researchers say the gel implant is "minimally invasive" and can be injected in under 10 minutes, with the use of a local anaesthetic to prevent pain. After its lifespan, the gel breaks down into a liquid and is carried out of the body with its normal waste to allow a return to normal fertility. It comes as a male pill is also under development following some promising results in trials on mice. The hormone-free contraceptive tablet, called YCT-529 by its US developers, works by blocking access to vitamin A in the testes, which halts sperm production. Like ADAM, it promises to be fully reversible after patients stop taking it. Trials so far have found it blocks 99 percent of pregnancies on mice, which is the same as the female pill. "A safe and effective male pill will provide more options to couples for birth control," said Gunda Georg, chemist and pharmacist at the University of Minnesota. "It will allow a more equitable sharing of responsibility for family planning and provide reproductive autonomy for men."
Metro
08-05-2025
- Health
- Metro
Coming soon to a penis near you — the ‘world's first' male contraceptive implant
When it comes to contraception, the burden has largely fallen on women to take responsibility – whether that be by taking the pill, getting the implant or having an IUD inserted. All of which, of course, come with a whole host of really, really fun potential side effects like nausea, weight gain, acne, mood swings and changes to periods. Working out which form of contraception to use can be tricky, but this conversation is set to get a lot more interesting… That's because the 'world's first' contraceptive implant for men could be coming soon to a penis near you – but you've to be pretty, erm, ballsy to try it as it involves an injection into the scrotum. Previously, men have only really had two options in this department: condoms or a vasectomy. But this new product would be a game-changer if it gets the green light. Developed by a US-based biotech company called Contraline, the product is known as ADAM, a non-hormonal water-soluble hydrogel, that's been described as a reversible contraceptive alternative. How does the male implant work? The gel is injected underneath the scrotum (the sac of skin that contains the testes) into a man's sperm duct. The procedure has been described as 'minimally invasive' and is thought to take around 10 minutes to complete, using local anaesthetic. The implant blocks sperm from travelling through the vas deferens – which takes sperm from the duct to the urethra – and stops it from mixing with semen, without impacting sensation or ejaculation. The results of the first round of clinical trials have recently been released and according to Contraline the gel successfully blocked sperm's release for up to 24 months. After this time, at the end of its lifespan, the gel breaks down and liquifies so that normal fertility can return. Up Next Are there risks involved with using the male implant? The first round of testing for the implant saw 25 participants given the implant, but all at different points in time. So far only two of the men have reached the 24 month mark and for both no sperm was detected in their semen. At present, no serious adverse events have been recorded for any of the participants, but further clinical trials are needed to prove its safety and effectiveness in preventing pregnancy. As research continues on ADAM, Dr Alexander Pastuszak, Contraline's chief medical officer said: 'Our goal was to create a male contraceptive option lasting two years, responding directly to consumer needs. 'These findings confirm that ADAM, our novel water-soluble hydrogel, can achieve the intended lifespan. We remain optimistic about its safety, efficacy, and reversibility, and its potential to give men and couples greater reproductive control.' Would men use a male contraceptive like this? Research from YouGov previously found that one in three sexually active men would consider taking a male contraceptive – around the same percentage of women on the pill in the UK. At the time of the research, several men told Metro they would be on board with giving male contraception a go, including Thomas Ling, a science writer. He said: 'Absolutely I'd take it. Why not? It's merely shouldering responsibility. You'd have to be a jerk not to do it. 'It would be a really great thing for women – it would mean they'd have more of a choice, rather than simply being expected to take a hormonal contraceptive potentially long term. 'The biggest impact will be how men see women – they'll have a bit more understanding of what women have been forced to deal with for decades.' Thomas added: 'I definitely consider myself a feminist, but when first hearing about the side effects such as acne and mood swings, there was a small voice in my head saying 'yeah, I really don't want those. Why should I have to change my body?'. This was obviously then followed a second later with the thumping realisation that's how women have been forced into feeling for decades.' Jack Ashton also claimed he would be willing to try it, but did voice some concerns. 'I would take it myself, but I believe men might be laxer about taking a contraceptive religiously. We don't have the burden of carrying a child.' On social media, men seem much less keen on the idea today, with Reddit users branding the idea of the implant injection as 'horrendous', 'horrible' and 'f***ing awful'. Many, instead confessed they'd prefer to simply get the snip. A user known as u/dox1842 commented: 'I never had an issue with using condoms. I think it would be good if there were alternatives though but I would stick with the tried and true method.' While u/Quietus76 wrote: 'These options sound horrifying. I had a vasectomy. I'm not against male birth control, but all of these sound like they would make you miserable, and I'd have serious doubts about their effectiveness.' 'None of that sounds like something I would want to do,' replied u/thehumanbaconater. And u/syl702 added: 'Jesys those sound horrible, just get a vasectomy. It's an incredibly simple procedure.' Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@
Metro
08-05-2025
- Health
- Metro
Coming soon to a penis near you — the 'world's first' male contraceptive implant
When it comes to contraception, the burden has largely fallen on women to take responsibility – whether that be by taking the pill, getting the implant or having an IUD inserted. All of which, of course, come with a whole host of really, really fun potential side effects like nausea, weight gain, acne, mood swings and changes to periods. Working out which form of contraception to use can be tricky, but this conversation is set to get a lot more interesting… That's because the 'world's first' contraceptive implant for men could be coming soon to a penis near you – but you've to be pretty, erm, ballsy to try it as it involves an injection into the scrotum. Previously, men have only really had two options in this department: condoms or a vasectomy. But this new product would be a game-changer if it gets the green light. Developed by a US-based biotech company called Contraline, the product is known as ADAM, a non-hormonal water-soluble hydrogel, that's been described as a reversible contraceptive alternative. The gel is injected underneath the scrotum (the sac of skin that contains the testes) into a man's sperm duct. The procedure has been described as 'minimally invasive' and is thought to take around 10 minutes to complete, using local anaesthetic. The implant blocks sperm from travelling through the vas deferens – which takes sperm from the duct to the urethra – and stops it from mixing with semen, without impacting sensation or ejaculation. The results of the first round of clinical trials have recently been released and according to Contraline the gel successfully blocked sperm's release for up to 24 months. After this time, at the end of its lifespan, the gel breaks down and liquifies so that normal fertility can return. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The first round of testing for the implant saw 25 participants given the implant, but all at different points in time. So far only two of the men have reached the 24 month mark and for both no sperm was detected in their semen. At present, no serious adverse events have been recorded for any of the participants, but further clinical trials are needed to prove its safety and effectiveness in preventing pregnancy. As research continues on ADAM, Dr Alexander Pastuszak, Contraline's chief medical officer said: 'Our goal was to create a male contraceptive option lasting two years, responding directly to consumer needs. 'These findings confirm that ADAM, our novel water-soluble hydrogel, can achieve the intended lifespan. We remain optimistic about its safety, efficacy, and reversibility, and its potential to give men and couples greater reproductive control.' Research from YouGov previously found that one in three sexually active men would consider taking a male contraceptive – around the same percentage of women on the pill in the UK. At the time of the research, several men told Metro they would be on board with giving male contraception a go, including Thomas Ling, a science writer. He said: 'Absolutely I'd take it. Why not? It's merely shouldering responsibility. You'd have to be a jerk not to do it. 'It would be a really great thing for women – it would mean they'd have more of a choice, rather than simply being expected to take a hormonal contraceptive potentially long term. 'The biggest impact will be how men see women – they'll have a bit more understanding of what women have been forced to deal with for decades.' Thomas added: 'I definitely consider myself a feminist, but when first hearing about the side effects such as acne and mood swings, there was a small voice in my head saying 'yeah, I really don't want those. Why should I have to change my body?'. This was obviously then followed a second later with the thumping realisation that's how women have been forced into feeling for decades.' Jack Ashton also claimed he would be willing to try it, but did voice some concerns. 'I would take it myself, but I believe men might be laxer about taking a contraceptive religiously. We don't have the burden of carrying a child.' On social media, men seem much less keen on the idea today, with Reddit users branding the idea of the implant injection as 'horrendous', 'horrible' and 'f***ing awful'. Many, instead confessed they'd prefer to simply get the snip. More Trending A user known as u/dox1842 commented: 'I never had an issue with using condoms. I think it would be good if there were alternatives though but I would stick with the tried and true method.' While u/Quietus76 wrote: 'These options sound horrifying. I had a vasectomy. I'm not against male birth control, but all of these sound like they would make you miserable, and I'd have serious doubts about their effectiveness.' 'None of that sounds like something I would want to do,' replied u/thehumanbaconater. View More » And u/syl702 added: 'Jesys those sound horrible, just get a vasectomy. It's an incredibly simple procedure.' Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: BBC presenter, 40, announces pregnancy live on air after 'emotional' fertility struggle MORE: This is what happens to your body when you have babies in quick succession MORE: Pregnant Jesy Nelson asks for advice from hospital bed after giving health update
Al Manar
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
Mother of Israeli Captive Slams Gov't: 'I Advise the Younger Generation to Leave this Country'
Rage among families of Israeli captives held in Gaza mounts as they accuse the Zionist government of abandoning its soldiers. A newly released video circulated on social media on Sunday showed a mother of an Israeli female captive as telling the Knesset earlier this week that the government abandoned her daughter and advised the younger generation to leave 'this country.' 'If I could choose today, I would not live here. I would advise my daughter to pack her bags and leave the country. This is what I advise all young people,' mother of Israeli hostage Inbar Hayman told the Knesset. 'I would not live in this country.' The mother of a hostage tells the Israeli Knesset that Israel 'abandoned' her daughter and advised the younger generation to 'leave this country.' The colony is falling apart. — ADAM (@AdameMedia) April 27, 2025 Meanwhile on Sunday Yedioth Ahronoth quoted another mother of Israeli captive as saying: 'Soldiers and hostages are abandoned in a war that has no achievement.' 'We are losing more soldiers in the Gaza Strip, especially in Shejaiya, where the army has entered 5 times.' Earlier on Saturday, the Israeli occupation army and police announced that a soldier and a police officer were killed during fighting in Gaza City's Shejaiya neighborhood against Hamas fighters. The fighting took place on Friday afternoon, hours after another clash took place in the Philadelphi Corridor area, next to the Tel Sultan neighborhood of Rafah, injuring four Israeli soldiers.
