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New research from the University of Leeds predicts that up to 250,000 premature deaths could be avoided each year in central and western Europe by 2050 if significant action is taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The study, which models…

The bodies of 13 gold miners were discovered on Sunday in an underground shaft at a site operated by Peru’s largest gold-mining company, La Poderosa, in Pataz Province, The New York Times reported. The victims, who had been working for…

The UK’s services sector shrank in April for the first time in 17 months, as global uncertainty driven by Donald Trump’s tariff threats and rising domestic costs impacted new orders and business confidence, The Guardian said. The S&P Global Services…

The European Union is escalating its fight against online child exploitation, with new data revealing which member states have implemented—and successfully enforced—the toughest digital safeguards for minors. France, Germany, and Sweden lead the EU in combating online child sexual abuse…

The UK and India finalized a bilateral trade agreement expected to boost annual trade by £25.5 billion by 2040, BBC reported. Announced on Tuesday after three years of talks, the deal eliminates tariffs on key exports: Indian clothing/footwear (currently up…

A groundbreaking WHO report reveals that social inequities—such as poor housing, education, and job opportunities—are slashing healthy life expectancy by decades worldwide, WHO website reported. The 2025 World Report on Social Determinants of Health Equity highlights that marginalized groups, including…

Thousands of Afghan refugees fleeing Taliban rule are confronting systemic discrimination, bureaucratic delays, and psychological distress in host countries like Pakistan and Switzerland. According to an article published on Hasht-e-Subh Daily, reports highlight extortion by Pakistani authorities, restrictive visa policies,…

Germany’s parliament elected conservative leader Friedrich Merz as chancellor on Tuesday, following a second-round vote after an initial surprise setback, Anadolu Agency reported. The 69-year-old Christian Democrat (CDU/CSU) secured 325 votes in the 630-seat Bundestag, surpassing the required 316-vote absolute…

Druze communities near Damascus are defying Syria’s interim government order to surrender light weapons, following deadly clashes with Sunni militants, Arab News reported. The violence, which began in Jaramana and spread to Sweida province, has heightened fears among the minority…

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming employment landscapes worldwide, with new data revealing stark disparities in its economic impact. According to a 2024 McKinsey Global Institute report, the United States, China, and Germany are experiencing the most significant AI-driven disruptions, particularly…