Spain records highest child poverty rate in EU, Eurostat data shows
Spain registers the highest child poverty rate in the EU according to Eurostat, with 25.7% of population at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2025.
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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.
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UK GLP-1 demand surges past NHS capacity, widening health inequality gap
An estimated 8.25 million UK residents are using or considering GLP-1 weight loss drugs, but NHS capacity falls far short of demand, forcing 90% of patients to seek private prescriptions and raising serious equity concerns.
Odisha Class 10 Results to Release May 2; 5.61 Lakh Students Await Scores
BSE Odisha announced Class 10 results on May 2, 2026, with over 5.61 lakh students appearing across 3,082 examination centres statewide.
Odisha 10th Board Results Release Tomorrow at 4 PM; Online Checks Begin 6 PM
Odisha's Board of Secondary Education will release Class 10 results on May 2, 2026 at 4 PM, with online access from 6 PM. Over 561,000 students can check marks via official portals using roll numbers and dates of birth.
Google's Labour Day Doodle Celebrates Global Workers Across All Sectors
Google's vibrant Labour Day doodle honors workers across sectors, depicting diverse professions from healthcare to agriculture. The illustration emphasizes collective effort and the importance of all jobs in shaping modern workplaces.
ICSE, ISC Results 2026 Released: 4 Lakh Students Access Scorecards at 11 AM
CISCE releases ICSE Class 10 and ISC Class 12 results on April 30, 2026 at 11 am. Over 4 lakh students can download scorecards via cisce.org and DigiLocker.
Chinese student's alleged jailing over Sydney protests sparks transnational repression inquiry calls
Australia's human rights commissioner warns of growing transnational repression after a Chinese student was allegedly jailed for six years by Beijing for attending pro-democracy protests in Sydney, calling for a parliamentary inquiry.
May Day protests planned nationwide with 'Workers Over Billionaires' boycott
Nearly 500 organizations are organizing over 750 May Day events Friday across major U.S. cities, with workers, students and families boycotting work, school and shopping under a 'Workers Over Billionaires' motto.
NCAA Moves Forward With 76-Team March Madness Expansion for Next Season
The NCAA is moving forward with expanding the March Madness tournament from 68 to 76 teams starting next season, fundamentally altering the bracket structure and opening-round matchups.
FCC Launches Investigation Into ABC Stations Over Alleged Discrimination Violations
The FCC is investigating ABC stations owned by Disney for possible violations of the Communications Act and unlawful discrimination prohibitions, raising questions about broadcast licensing compliance.
NCAA poised to expand March Madness to 76 teams by 2027
The NCAA is poised to expand March Madness tournaments to 76 teams starting in 2027, adding eight more at-large slots and expanding play-in games. Final approval is expected in May after years of deliberation.
Home Equity Loan vs. HELOC: Which Costs Less for $25K in May?
Home equity loans and HELOCs offer similar monthly costs for $25,000 borrowing in May, with fixed-rate loans at 6.95% versus variable HELOCs at 7.11%, though rates have improved significantly from prior year levels.
FCC Orders Disney to Renew ABC Licenses Early After Kimmel-Trump Dispute
The FCC ordered Disney to file for early ABC license renewal, citing investigations into possible Communications Act violations and unlawful discrimination related to diversity practices, following Trump's calls to fire Jimmy Kimmel.
Interstellar Comet's Water Reveals Ultra-Cold Birthplace Vastly Different From Solar System
ALMA observations of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS reveal deuterated water ratios 30+ times higher than solar system comets, indicating it formed in an ultra-cold planetary system with radically different conditions than our own.
Palestine Action Ban Created 'Culture of Fear', UK Appeal Court Hears
UK appeal court hears arguments over Palestine Action's terror ban, with defence claiming it created a 'culture of fear' and unlawfully suppressed free speech and assembly rights.
WWE Raw: Roman Reigns Accepts Jacob Fatu's Challenge After Tongan Death Grip
WWE Raw featured Roman Reigns accepting Jacob Fatu's challenge after being attacked with the Tongan Death Grip, while Becky Lynch retained her Women's IC title against Iyo Sky in Laredo, Texas.
WWE SmackDown Post-WrestleMania 42: Stratton Wins US Title, Fatal Influence Called Up
WWE SmackDown (April 24, 2026) featured Tiffany Stratton winning the Women's US Championship, Fatal Influence's main roster callup, and continued storyline developments post-WrestleMania 42.
Heat wave grips south as western disturbance brings rain, snow to north-west
India experiences contrasting weather patterns with a heat-building anticyclone intensifying over southern regions while a cooler western disturbance approaches the north-west, bringing rain and snow from Thursday onwards.
WWE Raw After WrestleMania: Reigns Reforms Bloodline as Fatu Emerges as Title Challenger
WWE Raw After WrestleMania on April 20, 2026 featured Roman Reigns reforming the Bloodline with the Usos while Jacob Fatu emerged as his next challenger. The show included strong performances from emerging stars like Oba Femi and Sol Ruca.
Man sentenced to 20 years to life for beating Manhattan tenant to death
Halley Tejada was sentenced to 20 years to life for beating to death Nadia Vitels, 52, in her Manhattan apartment he was illegally occupying with his girlfriend in March 2024.
Perth diesel drops below $3 for first time since March as fuel prices ease
Perth diesel prices fall below $3/litre for first time since March, with average dropping to 295.8c. Unleaded petrol also declining, offering relief to motorists across Western Australia.
Samsung seeks court injunction against planned labour strike
Samsung Electronics petitioned a South Korean court to block unionized workers from striking, after unions voted to authorize an 18-day walkout starting May 21 over wage negotiations.
Odisha 10th Results Expected in May; 5.61 Lakh Students Await Scores
BSE Odisha has not announced the official date for Class 10 results, but historical trends suggest release in May. Over 5.61 lakh students took the exam across 3,082 centres.
SC health officials push testing, education as STI rates surge among young people
South Carolina health officials are promoting STI testing and open dialogue during awareness week, citing high infection rates particularly among young people and asymptomatic cases that go undetected.