What's Right with the World?

Florence is extending restrictions on short-term tourist rentals to more neighbourhoods in an effort to protect housing and improve residents’ quality of life.

Italian authorities are reclaiming parts of the coastline for public use as decades-old private beach concessions face reform.

A Swedish programme offers young people free, supervised football on weekend nights, helping reduce crime and gang recruitment in vulnerable neighbourhoods.

England is introducing new school food standards from September 2027, with less fried and sugary food and more vegetables, grains and pulses.

Global hunger declined again in 2025, but around 645 million people still lack enough food and Africa remains the worst-affected region.

Great Britain generated a record 14.4% of its electricity from solar power, while several countries achieved even higher shares.

Uganda has ended its latest Ebola outbreak after the final patient left hospital and all identified contacts completed monitoring without further infections.

More than 80 percent of India’s rural households now have tap water connections, up from less than 17 percent when the Jal Jeevan Mission began in 2019.

Sweden plans wide restrictions on PFAS chemicals in consumer products from January 2028, going beyond current European Union rules.

Czech researchers are testing custom 3D-printed titanium implants that encourage bone growth and release medication directly around a recovering joint.

Rome is opening 11 air-conditioned cinemas for free afternoon screenings, giving residents a cool and welcoming place to escape the summer heat.

Most bus fares in England will be capped at £2 from January 2027, restoring an earlier policy to help passengers with living costs and encourage public transport use.

Major music organisations want streaming platforms to identify whether songs were generated by artificial intelligence or created with AI assistance.

Italy has approved a law offering children and relatives of mafia bosses relocation, education, psychological support and, when necessary, a new identity.

Australia has established a major national park to protect endangered koalas, linking forest habitats and supporting wildlife conservation efforts along the New South Wales coast.

A local tax on large corporations has generated nearly €880 million for climate projects in Portland.

Research suggests singing, painting, and museum visits may help slow biological ageing.

A study finds Chile’s extended maternity leave helped mothers remain in formal employment after childbirth.

A new artificial placenta may help scientists test medication safety during pregnancy more accurately.

Scientists used AI to uncover Parkinson’s subtypes, paving the way for more personalised treatments.

Afghan women footballers regain the right to compete internationally, becoming a symbol of resilience and hope.

Etsy bans real animal fur, signaling a major shift toward more ethical fashion practices.

A 24-minute music session could help reduce anxiety, offering a simple and accessible mental health boost.

New EU rules force companies to prove eco claims, making sustainability labels more honest and trustworthy.

New research links serotonin to tinnitus, opening the door to better, more targeted treatments.

New WNBA deal boosts pay and revenue sharing, reshaping the future for players and the sport.

Up to 1,000 whales spotted in Antarctic waters, marking a strong recovery after decades of decline.

New universal plasma could speed up emergency care and reduce shortages.

South Korea guarantees basic mobile data after limits, benefiting millions and framing internet access as a communication right.

Study finds rainforests can regain over 90% biodiversity in 30 years if protected and allowed to regrow naturally.

Rhinos return to Uganda after 40 years, rebuilding a wild population following decades of poaching.

Over 10% of the ocean is now protected, marking progress toward a global 30% conservation goal.

Human urine from festivals is being turned into fertiliser to grow forests and cut waste.

Scientists reveal full 3D map of clitoral nerves, improving surgery outcomes for women.

Studies show cleaner, greener neighbourhood spaces can reduce gun violence and burglary by removing neglected areas and increasing community presence.

A historic medical milestone has been reached in the fight against Sickle Cell Disease. Doctors in New York have successfully cured patients using a revolutionary gene-editing therapy — offering hope to millions of people living with the painful condition. Sickle cell disease is caused by a genetic mutation that makes red blood cells become rigid and crescent-shaped instead of round. These distorted cells block blood vessels, leading to severe pain, organ damage, and a shortened life expectancy. The new treatment uses CRISPR Gene Editing, a powerful technique that allows scientists to precisely modify DNA. Instead of trying to manage symptoms,

From Hammerhead Shark to Cheetah, new protections under a global treaty signal progress in the fight against wildlife trafficking and species decline.

Animal welfare groups call it a historic step as Norway’s chicken industry plans to end the use of fast-growing breeds by next year.