France expands one-euro meals for all students
France will extend its low-cost university meal scheme to all students amid rising concerns over student poverty.
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Global vaccine drive reaches 18m children
Global vaccine drive reaches 18m children. Campaign boosts protection, but gaps remain in conflict-affected countries.
California expands Indigenous land stewardship
A new policy aims to place seven percent of California’s land and coastal waters under Indigenous stewardship, addressing promises made to tribes in the 1850s.
Court holds Meta responsible for child safety
A U.S. jury says Meta failed to protect young users, marking one of the first rulings holding a social media platform accountable for design risks.
India reports sharp drop in child marriages
Authorities say child marriages in India’s Assam state have fallen sharply after stricter enforcement and police action against organisers.
Shootings drop sharply in Sweden
New policing powers and tougher laws target gang crime. Experts and rights groups warn the long-term impact remains unclear.
Kenya expands HIV prevention
Kenya has introduced a new HIV prevention injection that protects patients for six months.
Mexico moves to shorter working week
Mexico’s government backs gradual reduction to 40 hours with no wage cuts announced.
EU launches cyberbullying action plan with reporting app for minors
New European Union tool to link young victims to helplines as one in six children report online abuse.
Study links coffee and tea intake to lower dementia risk
Researchers report a 15 to 20 percent lower dementia risk linked to coffee and tea consumption.
China’s Yangtze River shows recovery after fishing ban
Fish stocks and species diversity are rising after strict enforcement and €2.8 billion in compensation for fishers.
What’s Right: Community-led projects revive Ecuador’s Amazon forest
A community-led project in Ecuador’s Alto Ila restores endangered tree species in a region shaped by logging and drought. Get all the details on today’s “What’s right with the world”.
