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ai2 min read10/27/2026Dutch cabinet plans job cuts alongside wider AI use
The Dutch government plans to cut 16 per cent of its workforce by 2035. Wider use of AI forms part of its effort to reduce costs and improve productivity.
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ai2 min read10/26/2026US plans to expand limits on overseas technology investment
Proposed Treasury rules would restrict more American technology investments in China, Russia and other countries. They would apply to deals above $50,000, while excluding many financial investments.
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world-news2 min read10/25/2026Claims of foreign involvement in European unrest remain unproven
The European Commission says there is insufficient evidence for a formal investigation, although Russia-linked networks have used the unrest to spread disinformation.
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world-news2 min read10/24/2026India’s youth movement protests over voter lists
The CJP is demanding an independent investigation into changes to India’s voter lists, while the government accuses protesters of damaging democracy.
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world-news2 min read10/23/2026Europe’s plan to end clock changes remains blocked
Despite public support and a European Parliament vote, EU countries have not agreed on whether to keep summer or winter time permanently.
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world-news2 min read10/22/2026UN estimates sea smuggling payments reached $509 million
Migrants paid smugglers an estimated $388 million to $509 million on sea routes to Europe in 2025, with the Central Mediterranean recording the most crossings.
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careers2 min read10/21/2026UNICEF urges action on child marriage and education in Bangladesh
Following a three-day visit, Catherine Russell called for greater investment in children and continued international support for refugees and local communities.
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environment2 min read10/21/2026EU Arctic plan focuses on security and stronger connections
The EU has updated its Arctic strategy in response to growing security concerns. Plans include more icebreakers, cable protection and renewable energy.
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world-news2 min read10/20/2026Hungary lifts its block on further EU membership talks with Ukraine
An agreement on Hungarian minority rights allows Ukraine’s EU talks to progress. The two countries’ leaders may also meet in Brussels.
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world-news2 min read10/19/2026Nobel Peace Prize recognises Navi Pillay's work for justice
The former UN human rights chief received the 2026 award for promoting peace and international law.
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world-news2 min read10/19/2026EU approves security mission to support Lebanon
A new EU mission could begin within months, supporting Lebanon’s police and security forces without replacing UN peacekeepers.
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world-news2 min read10/18/2026Action against violence towards children is too slow, UN expert warns
Najat Maalla M’jid says growing crises and online threats are making child protection harder, despite two decades of progress.
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world-news2 min read10/17/2026EU removes restrictions on Hungary's funding
The decision releases €4.2 billion and restores Hungary's access to two European programmes. Other funds depend on an assessment of the country's reforms.
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world-news2 min read10/16/2026Hungary removes limits on LGBTQ+ content from child-protection law
Parliament approved changes to a law introduced under Viktor Orbán. The new rules focus on harmful material, while other limits on LGBTQ+ rights remain.
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world-news2 min read10/15/2026Baden-Württemberg reports 358 child marriages
Eight recorded marriages were legally ended, while 350 cases were closed through other routes. An advice centre reported that 33 young people faced the risk of forced marriage in 2025.
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world-news2 min read10/15/2026Global poverty index records an increase in hardship
The 2026 poverty index counts 1.2 billion people facing several kinds of hardship. Population growth partly explains the increase, although some countries have made progress.
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business2 min read10/14/2026Uncertainty surrounds plans to recruit Bangladeshi workers
Conflicting statements about recruitment numbers have added to concerns over the costs workers face when seeking jobs in Malaysia.
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technology2 min read10/13/2026Greece proposes social media age limit of 15
A proposed Greek law would ban under-15s from social media and make platforms responsible for checking users’ ages without collecting unnecessary personal information.
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world-news1 min read7/13/2026Bangkok bar fire kills at least 27
Thai authorities say a fire at a bar in Bangkok killed at least 27 people. Officials said the fire spread quickly, and many victims were found in the back of the building.
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technology1 min read7/8/2026EU court backs rules for Apple
A court in Luxembourg has rejected Apple’s challenge to the European Union’s Digital Markets Act rules. The decision confirms that iOS and the App Store can be treated as gatekeepers, and Apple plans to appeal.
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