Greenlandic women to finally receive compensation for forced contraception
The practice began in the 1960s and continued for the next decades.
Birth rate in Japan increased by 0.8% for the first time in 11 years in January-June 2026
Japan’s birth rate increased by 0.8% in the first half of 2026, the first rise in 11 years.
New King of Norway Haakon VIII officially ascends to the throne after his father’s death
Haakon VIII was crowned king of Norway on August 28, 2026, after the death of his father Harald V, with a special Cabinet meeting and Council of State session marking the transition.
Nearly 60% of South Koreans support mandatory military service for women
This may indicate a significant change in attitude toward an issue that has long remained a kind of taboo in the country.
Asylum applications in the UK drop by more than a fifth, new government data shows
This comes amid a politically charged debate on migration and the government’s efforts to reduce recently recorded high figures and costs of the asylum system.
UEFA prepares to file criminal complaint against FIFA President Infantino
UEFA officials and representatives of European football federations convened in Monte Carlo to chart the next steps in the dispute.
Italy expects the strongest heat of the summer: temperatures to rise to 46°C
A fifth extreme heat wave of this summer arrived in Italy at the end of August.
Study: Seagulls steal £171 million worth of food from Britons annually
71 percent of respondents reported that seagulls had stolen their food or attempted to do so.
Yaya Toure became the first African coach to lead a team into the UEFA Champions League
The Slovak club secured a place in the main European competition on Wednesday, defeating NK «Celje» over two legs with an aggregate score of 3:2.
Cyberattack exposed data of 8.7 million customers of three UK airports
A cyber incident exposed personal data of about 8.7 million customers of Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports. No passenger safety, aviation security, or banking details were compromised.