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Curfew imposed in southern Nepal city after mosque vandalism sparks protests

Muslim groups began protesting in the streets of Birgunj on Sunday against the vandalism of a mosque in a nearby town....

5dEuronewsworld_newsImpact

UK bans junk food ads to fight childhood obesity

In an effort to combat childhood obesity, the United Kingdom has banned daytime TV and online ads that promote junk food. The health ministry says this could recede by 20,000 the number of children li...

5dFrance 24HealthImpact

India: Gig workers fight for fair treatment and benefits

Millions of informal workers in India are heavily dependent on app-based platforms, with their livelihoods on the line as they negotiate the country's gig economy....

6dDeutsche WellesocietyImpact

A single mom moved to Thailand with her daughter. She says the slower life brought them closer than ever.

Donetta Barber and her daughter, Maleah, moved to Bangkok earlier this year. Donetta Barber Donetta Barber left the US and moved to Bangkok with her daughter in July. They usually take two to three tr...

Jan 1Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

WATCH: America Strong: Bright moments that warm the heart to begin 2026

As the holidays wrap up and the new year begins, remarkable acts of kindness happening across the nation including the Chobani yogurt company helping feed communities....

Jan 3ABC Newssociety

Spanish government and bishops agree on plan to compensate sexual abuse victims

Only a handful of countries have had government-initiated or parliamentary inquiries into sexual abuse by the clergy, although some independent groups have carried out their own investigations....

3dEuronewsPoliticsImpact

For those who help the poor, 2025 goes down as a year of chaos

Local anti-poverty groups have had to scramble and scale back this year as the Trump administration targeted safety-net programs. They are bracing for what may come next. (Image credit: Rich-Joseph Fa...

Dec 29NPR NewsPoliticsImpact

Syria: 3 killed by security forces in Alawite protests — monitor

Syrian authorities said they had tried to separate two groups of protesters. Demonstrations took place in several cities in Syria after an attack on an Alawite mosque on Friday....

Dec 28Deutsche Welleworld_newsImpact

Tunisian activists fight for communities for access to water amidst shortage

Tunisian communities are increasingly frustrated that access to drinking water is still not a given, particulalry for rural communities. Hundreds of thousands of people are thought not to be connected...

5dFrance 24world_newsImpact

I hosted an 'admin night' party to tackle boring tasks with my friends. We dressed comfortably, ate snacks, and fed off each other's productivity.

Molly Ward hosted an admin night with her friends to get tasks done. Molly Ward Molly Ward hosted an admin night to tackle tasks with friends in Washington, DC. The event combined productivity and soc...

Jan 1Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

Inside a Gaza medical clinic at risk of shutting down after an Israeli ban

A recent Israeli decision to bar Doctors Without Borders and other aid groups means international staff and aid can no longer enter Gaza or the West Bank. Local staff must rely on dwindling supplies a...

20hNPR Newsworld_news

I moved from California to Texas for love. After 6 months, I realized the state and relationship weren't right for me.

caption TK Hayley Folk I followed my partner to a Texan suburb shortly after earning my Bachelor's degree. My new home didn't feel like a great fit for me, and I struggled to build community. I left t...

6dBusiness Insiderlifestyle

X makes Grok's AI image tool a premium service after backlash against sexualized deepfakes

Elon Musk is the CEO of xAI, the company that develops Grok. VINCENT FEURAY/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images Grok AI image generation on X is now limited to paying subscribers after global backlash. El...

2dBusiness InsiderTechnologyImpact

Iran's new wave of protests prompts hospital raids, internet access cut

Iranians in over 100 cities and towns across the country are protesting on the streets, shouting slogans against the regime and demanding greater rights....

3dABC NewsPoliticsImpact

My friend and I hold presentation nights. We get to know each other better, and it helps us understand who we are now.

Rachel Jones and her friend do presentation nights to get to know each other better. Courtesy of Rachel Jones Rachel Jones is a 28-year-old who loves to form deep friendships, but finds it hard to mak...

4dBusiness InsiderlifestyleImpact

Mass protests erupt in Iran's capital after exiled prince's call, internet shut off nationwide

The Norway-based Iran Human Rights NGO says that 45 demonstrators have been killed by Iranian security forces since the protests began in late December....

3dEuronewsPoliticsImpact

Where do lonely hearts in China go now? Late-night live streams

For two weeks recently, most of my evenings were spent in Douyin’s live-stream section. On Douyin, TikTok’s sibling platform in China, shopping, entertainment and conversation blur into an endlessly s...

2dSouth China Morning PostsocietyImpact

Brigitte Bardot: Actor, icon, controversial activist

French actress, singer and model Brigitte Bardot became an icon of the 1960s by portraying sexually emancipated characters. The animal rights activist also harbored polarizing political views....

Dec 28Deutsche WelleEntertainment

Several arrested in Minneapolis during anti-ICE protest as public scrutiny grows

The protest comes amid wider rallies against US immigration enforcement and over the fatal shooting of the 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good....

1dEuronewsPolitics

Killing in the name of… nothing

In a good and just society, it would have been possible to bury Charlie Kirk without either threatening mass violence toward his enemies or making light of his death with a furry sex meme. But America...

Dec 31The VergesocietyImpact
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