Laws that have driven smoking out of offices, restaurants, public transport and other public spaces have reduced exposure to second-hand smoke, but a global study suggests the problem remains far from resolved.
A new investigation has uncovered a deeply disturbing truth: rape culture exists in more than 1,600 primary schools across the UK and Ireland. The findings, presented by the charity Everyone’s Invited, reveal
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The Netherlands is grappling with increasing controversy surrounding its euthanasia laws, particularly in relation to young people suffering from psychological distress. The number of euthanasia cases due to psychological suffering has risen
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The popular consumer DNA testing company 23andMe is facing mounting scrutiny following a series of major setbacks, prompting privacy advocates to urge users to delete their genetic data. The company, known for
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On March 8, 2025, six members of the Ahmadi community were arrested by the Khawaja Ajmer Nagri Police Station in the Surjani Town of Karachi city, after being taken into “protective custody”
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On 5 March 2025, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi stepped down as chief of the general staff of the Israeli military. He had held that post since 16 January 2023 and therefore led
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I was not surprised when Columbia University’s interim president Katrina Armstrong caved to the demands of the Trump administration. She agreed to ban face masks or face coverings, prohibit protests in academic
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Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Turkey, responding to the controversial arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu, the mayor of Istanbul and one of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s most
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The UK government has imposed sanctions on four individuals accused of committing serious human rights violations during the Sri Lankan civil war, including extrajudicial killings, torture, and sexual violence. The sanctions, announced
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Tech billionaire Elon Musk has once again criticized his home country, South Africa, alleging that its government is promoting “white genocide” and blocking his Starlink satellite internet service due to his race.
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Israel’s Defense Ministry has reported a significant rise in the number of wounded security personnel, with over 16,000 injuries recorded since Hamas’s attack on October 7, 2023. The announcement comes ahead of
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