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European Union on Brink of Collapse as East-West Divide Widens

The sound of shattering glass echoed through the Brussels streets as protesters clashed with police outside the …

Indonesia’s new food labels are ‘long overdue’, but can they help fight rising obesity?

A Warning Sign on the Plate

A steaming plate of nasi goreng, Indonesia’s national dish, lies before you, its aromatic flavors and enticing colors masked by a disturbing …

Iran war shipping disruption impacts medicine availability in Sudan

#Warships and Medicine Shortages: A Crisis Unfolding in Sudan

Amidst the escalating tensions in the Middle East, a far-reaching crisis is unfolding in Sudan, where the ongoing …

Nigeria: Katsina Stakeholders Back Buhari's Son for House of Reps Seat

A Presidential Dynasty Takes Root in Nigeria’s North

As the sun set over Katsina, a city in Nigeria’s north-west, a group of influential stakeholders gathered at the …

EU set to sign off €90bn loan for Ukraine and fresh Russia sanctions – Europe live

A Delicate Balance Shifts in Europe’s Frozen Conflict

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine have been simmering for months, with the European Union struggling to maintain a …

Democrats dominate midterm fundraising, but Republicans have a huge cash advantage

Money Trails: A Tale of Two Parties

As the US midterm elections inch closer, a stark reality is emerging in the world of campaign finance: Democrats may be dominating fundraising …

South Africa: Teen Pregnancies Are Dramatically Dropping. But Researchers Aren't Sure Why

A Sharp Decline in Teen Pregnancies: Unpacking the South African Enigma

For the first time in years, South Africa can proudly point to a significant reduction in adolescent …

South Africa: More Than Half of South African Children Live in Poverty

The Unseen Faces of Poverty

As the warm sun sets over the sprawling metropolis of Johannesburg, the stark reality of poverty hits home. For millions of children in South Africa, …

UK undershoots annual borrowing target by £700m

Fiscal Pragmatism Meets Geopolitical Reality

A £700 million undershoot in the UK government’s annual borrowing target has temporarily eased pressure on Rachel Reeves, the …

David Malouf, Australian author of Remembering Babylon and Ransom, dies aged 92

A Literary Legacy Lost: David Malouf’s Enduring Impact on Australian Storytelling

David Malouf, the Brisbane-born author whose works probed the complexities of his own …