If we want higher birth rates, men—not women—need to step up

The rise of „Tradwives“ has certainly led many to believe that a return to traditional role models is key to higher birth rates. But a new study suggests that the solution lies much more in men taking on more responsibility at home. Because women are more likely to have children where they have the security […]

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Predatory Spyware Targets Journalists: The Digital Parasite Silencing the Press

LONDON — The invisible front lines of global journalism have shifted from physical war zones into the pockets of the world’s most prominent reporters. Recent forensic revelations have unmasked a disturbing expansion of Predator spyware, a “mercenary” surveillance tool being strategically deployed by authoritarian regimes and anti-free-press actors to dismantle the anonymity of the fourth […]

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World News in Brief: UN humanitarian chief visits South Sudan, shelter fire risks in Gaza, West Bank violence

Tom Fletcher will focus on the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the world’s youngest country and escalating protection risks for both civilians and aid workers.  On arrival, he headed directly to Malakal in Upper Nile state, meeting with local communities, their leaders, and returnees. He heard firsthand about their needs and the challenges they face amid the ongoing war in neighbouring Sudan.  Raising awareness  Mr. Fletcher is scheduled to travel to Jonglei, where a […]

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UN report exposes torture, rape in Southeast Asia’s multi-billion-dollar scam centres

Behind the staggering profits lies what the report calls a “litany of abuse” affecting hundreds of thousands of people from at least 66 countries. Many were lured abroad by promises of legitimate jobs, only to find themselves detained, beaten and forced to commit online fraud. “The treatment endured by individuals within the context of scam […]

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Science-led governance of AI can help power sustainable development: Guterres

“Guided by science, we can transform AI from a source of uncertainty into a reliable engine for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” he said.  He urged the international community to build a future “where policy is as smart as the technology it seeks to guide.”  New expert panel  The Secretary-General noted that “AI innovation is moving at the speed […]

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Global Partnerships Conference to build new international coalitions to tackle shared challenges

UK to cohost major international conference to reshape response to global challenges. The Conference will bring together partners from around the world to underscore need for more diverse forms of finance, cutting-edge technology and a focus on local leadership to drive solutions. It will establish new partnerships for international cooperation based on modern and diverse […]

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Seven Chinese Tourists Dead as Tour Vehicle Plunges into Russia’s Lake Baikal

IRKUTSK, RUSSIA — A winter excursion turned into a recovery mission on Friday when a tour vehicle carrying nine people crashed through the frozen surface of Lake Baikal in Siberia. Russian emergency officials have confirmed that seven Chinese tourists and a local driver are dead following the incident, which occurred near the northern tip of […]

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5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Eastern Afghanistan

KABUL — A powerful earthquake struck the rugged Hindu Kush mountain range on Friday afternoon, sending tremors through the Afghan capital and across the border into neighboring Pakistan. The GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences recorded the seismic event at a magnitude of 5.7, striking at 5:39 p.m. local time (13:09 GMT). The timing was […]

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Ukraine’s women at breaking point after four years of war as attacks on energy, healthcare continue – UN humanitarians

Freshly back from a visit to the country UN Women’s Chief of Humanitarian Action Sofia Calltorp told reporters in Geneva of the suffering inflicted upon families left without heating, electricity and reliable shelter amid brutal winter conditions. Sixty-five per cent of Ukraine’s energy generation capacity has been destroyed by deliberate attacks. “Those energy blackouts, they […]

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Constitutional Oversight: The US Supreme Court Strikes Down President Trump’s Hallmark Emergency Global Tariffs

WASHINGTON — In a momentous decision for global trade and the limits of executive power, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Friday that President Donald Trump overstepped his authority by unilaterally imposing sweeping tariffs under a 1977 emergency powers law. The ruling effectively dismantles the “reciprocal” tariff framework that has been the hallmark of […]

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