Over 1,000 death-row inmates at Iran's Ghezel Hesar Prison enter their third week of hunger strike against executions, with some sewing their lips shut in protest of unfulfilled promises.
UK Conservatives pledge stricter work requirements for under-25s claiming Universal Credit, requiring daily job centre attendance or course participation for those unemployed six months, with 30% benefit cuts after six months.
A driver struck four people outside a mall in Delta, British Columbia, killing two during a National Day of Truth and Reconciliation march gathering.
Yehonatan Ovadia, a Hasidic anti-Zionist, is in ICE custody after protesting an Israeli flag installation in a New York town, facing potential deportation.
Pearl Abyss delays the $25 Charting the Unknown DLC for Crimson Desert by two weeks to October 29, citing need for additional development time to ensure polished gameplay.
Hayden Keast, a prominent Gisborne golfer and community figure at Poverty Bay Golf Club, has died. He will be farewelled Thursday after leaving a legacy of enthusiasm and vision for his club.
More than 400 people were detained as student protests across France turned violent, coinciding with public sector worker strikes over pay ahead of budget discussions.
Jordan Bardella, Marine Le Pen's protégé and rising star in France's far-right National Rally, faces accusations of making antisemitic statements during his teenage activism, which he denies.
Angela Rayner, UK communities secretary, called far-right marches led by 'Danny Tommo' intimidatory and unacceptable, citing masked protesters blocking roads and targeting RNLI volunteers with online harassment.
A large global study demonstrates that high screen time negatively impacts children's learning, language development, and overall wellbeing, with effects comparable to socioeconomic disadvantage.
Eight centuries after his death, Saint Francis of Assisi—who renounced wealth and fame—has become a global icon appropriated by popes, environmentalists, and even fascists, embodying profound paradoxes about his actual teachings.
A survey reveals 30% of children in low-income Japanese households skip extracurricular activities, with rising living costs cited as the primary barrier to participation.
With 35% of Americans having below-optimal vitamin D levels, experts recommend starting supplements in September or October through early March to support immune health and potentially mitigate seasonal mood changes.
The eviction of an 87-year-old in Madrid has triggered an encampment protest, highlighting Spain's ongoing housing affordability crisis and vulnerability of elderly residents.
Pesquisadores canadenses descobriram duas espécies desconhecidas de aranhas marinhas no Mar de Salish, com características inusitadas como três lábios e espinhos nas patas.
A German town has sparked outrage after far-right and conservative groups rallied against Holocaust memorial plaques, drawing widespread criticism for attempts to undermine historical remembrance.
Pope Leo XIV visited France to meet abuse survivors and praised bishops' response to the 'scourge' of clergy sexual abuse, while also criticizing euthanasia laws during a Mass at Lourdes attended by 150,000.
Pesquisadores da Universidade da Colúmbia Britânica identificaram duas novas espécies de aranhas-do-mar no Mar de Salish, incluindo uma com pernas peludas e boca dividida em três lábios, as primeiras descritas na região em quase cem anos.
An 87-year-old woman's eviction from her home of 70 years has sparked widespread protests across Spain, bringing attention to the country's deepening housing crisis and prompting thousands to march in Madrid.
An 87-year-old's eviction in Spain has become a focal point for protests against the country's worsening housing crisis, drawing attention to affordability and displacement issues.
Portland's Dignity Village has operated as a self-governed community for homeless residents for over 25 years, offering an alternative model to traditional shelter systems.
South Korea has the OECD's highest gender pay gap, worsening dramatically as women age—from 8% less at 27 to 50% less by late 50s, driven by caregiving responsibilities and structural discrimination.
Singapore's newer hawker centres increasingly feature the same popular brands across multiple locations, raising concerns about diversity and hawker culture homogenisation despite regulatory limits on individual stall ownership.
A UK ticket holder has won Friday's £111m EuroMillions jackpot, marking the third major UK win this year. The mystery player matched all seven winning numbers.
A UK ticket holder has won Friday's £111m EuroMillions jackpot, marking the third UK winner this year. The mystery player matched all five numbers plus two Lucky Star numbers.
