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Sweden is tackling climate change and youth unemployment through the Youth Participation in Sustainability (YPS) scheme. This initiative pays young people to develop and implement environmental projects during the summer months. With youth unemployment rates high in Sweden, the program…

David Hencke, a prominent figure in education, has passed away. Les Bright, who had personal interactions with Hencke, has written a letter reflecting on his experiences. Bright recalls being part of a small group that spent a morning being interviewed…

A 60-year wait for justice has ended in disappointment for Curtis, a Victorian man who alleges he was abused by the Christian Brothers. Curtis's case was set to go to trial in the Victorian supreme court, but it has been…

The Australian Federal Police are examining allegations that an Australian citizen serving in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) may have committed war crimes in Gaza. The claims relate to incidents in 2023 and 2024, where residential buildings were allegedly targeted…

Spain and France are bracing for another heatwave after a scorching June that caused approximately 2,000 deaths. Temperatures are expected to soar, with south-east Spain potentially reaching 44C. The heat has already led to clashes in Paris, where fights broke…

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has been ordered to partly suspend its £9.1bn car finance compensation scheme. The scheme aims to provide redress to consumers who were mis-sold car finance deals. A court ruling has halted parts of the scheme…

Morgan McSweeney, former chief of staff to the Prime Minister, has stated that Labour was not adequately prepared to govern in 2024. This admission comes as McSweeney reflects on the party's performance and mistakes made during that period. McSweeney's comments…

US employers added 57,000 new jobs in June, a lower figure than economists had anticipated. This slowdown in job growth comes after a strong start to the year. The country's unemployment rate dropped to 4.2%, a slight decrease from the…

Russia has launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on Kyiv, resulting in at least 18 fatalities. The Ukrainian capital was targeted in the early hours of the morning, with residential areas and critical infrastructure hit. The attack comes as…

Australia's eSafety regulator, Julie Inman Grant, has criticized social media platforms for prioritizing profit over safety. Giving evidence to the royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion, Grant stated that these platforms often monetize gore and fringe content. She specifically…

A convicted people smuggler, previously known as the 'godfather' of Calais migrant camps, is reportedly living in the UK. The individual, who has not been named, resides in Leicestershire and is attempting to claim asylum. Conservative MPs are calling for…

Côte d’Ivoire has experienced severe flooding, resulting in 59 deaths. The country's rainy season has been particularly deadly this year. Neighboring Ghana has also been affected, with 13 reported fatalities. Floods have hit several other west African countries, including Benin,…

Ricardo Sánchez Bobadilla, a Mexican cartoonist, has been using satire to comment on the drug cartels in Sinaloa for over 20 years. His cartoons often depict the brutal reality of the narco wars, but with a humorous twist. Sinaloa is…