62 people detained in Turkey following major anti-LGBT+ operation
Turkish authorities have detained 62 people in a sweeping anti-LGBT+ operation, drawing international criticism for the ongoing crackdown.
Number of centenarians in Japan tops 100,000 for the first time
This figure points to the scale of the country’s aging and shrinking population.
Iraqi butcher sentenced to 10 years for selling pork as beef
The Supreme Judicial Council of Iraq found the man guilty following his arrest in the city of Najaf, home to one of the world’s most revered Shia shrines.
Younger generations may be aging biologically faster: study links trend to early-onset cancer
Cancer rates are rising among adults under 55, and new research suggests that accelerated biological aging may be a contributing factor.
Hundreds of thousands of UK parents fall over £20,000 short of a decent standard of living
Approximately 340,000 single parents in the country have an income at or below this level.
Spanish government promises new systems to prevent mass migrant crossings in Ceuta
Spain’s transport minister Óscar Puente says new systems will be introduced to stop future mass migrant crossings into Ceuta, following the July 30 incident.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s father dies after long illness
Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s father, Roy Burnham, has died after a battle with Alzheimer’s. The PM cancelled engagements and reflected on his father’s impact and social care reform.
Lilly Wachowski calls for Harry Potter boycott, accusing Rowling of funding ‘transgender genocide’
Director Lilly Wachowski, who transitioned nearly twenty years ago, has publicly called for a boycott of the upcoming Harry Potter series.
England to ban certain sweets and fried foods in schools
England is updating school food standards to combat obesity, restricting fried foods and sweets while expanding free meal eligibility for families.
UN warns of AI threats to human rights, security, and democratic institutions
Among those calling for a pause are Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, OpenAI head Sam Altman, and entrepreneur Elon Musk.