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Jacinda Ardern in Sydney Opera House talk advises politicians to ‘rebuild trust by building financial security’
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern told Australian politicians at Sydney Opera House that they must rebuild trust through financial security and avoid polarizing language to address societal divisions.
‘No real sense of appeal’: Vinted sellers complain of unfair account ‘bans’
Vinted sellers report frustration with account suspensions and bans, claiming the platform’s dispute resolution process lacks transparency and meaningful human review of their cases.
Create new pre-apprenticeship scheme to close youth unemployment gap, says Milburn
A national pre-apprenticeship scheme should be introduced in England to help young people transition from school to work, according to recommendations from a government review into youth unemployment.
Retrofit schools and consider moving exams to beat extreme heat, says teaching union leader
The UK’s largest education union leader calls for school retrofitting, changed schedules, and exam rescheduling to address increasingly severe heatwaves affecting classroom learning.
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‘We hear your voices’: inside the Church of England’s debate over Palestine
The Church of England voted to formally hear a Palestinian Christian document describing Israel as a “colonial enterprise,” sparking concerns from Jewish leaders about Christian-Jewish relations.
‘Free up the ganja’: Rastafarians in Kenya fight to decriminalise marijuana
Kenyan Rastafarians are pursuing legal challenges after a court dismissed their petition to decriminalize marijuana for religious purposes, which adherents view as a sacred sacrament.
Ethiopia landslide kills 14 at monastery ritual, search continues for missing
A landslide at an Ethiopian monastery during a religious ritual killed 14 people and left others missing, with search efforts ongoing in the Amhara region.
Jerusalem’s most important Muslim religious site facing ‘imminent’ threat of Israeli takeover, says Jordan
Jordan is convening an emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers over what it characterizes as an imminent threat of Israeli takeover of al-Aqsa mosque and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.
A rare glimpse into Tibet, where some hope to preserve language and customs despite China’s new law
China’s new ethnic unity law implemented July 1 mandates Mandarin as the primary language in schools and government agencies, while some Tibetans seek to preserve their language and cultural practices through private study and religious observance.
Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza plan, more details emerge on the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news
Israel rejected a Gaza deal announced by President Trump, with Prime Minister Netanyahu stating Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is disarmed. Iran and Oman negotiated maritime arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions.
Fidelity says 2026 retirees may spend $185,500 on healthcare. One category may push those costs higher
A 65-year-old retiring in 2026 may spend an average of $185,500 on healthcare during retirement, according to Fidelity Investments, a 7.5% increase from prior year estimates.
Lawmakers renew push to axe a lucrative tax loophole for crypto investors
Congressional lawmakers are pushing to eliminate a tax loophole allowing cryptocurrency investors to claim investment loss deductions without divesting holdings, a practice estimated to cost billions annually.
450,000 defrauded student loan borrowers are eligible for debt forgiveness — here’s who qualifies
Approximately 450,000 student loan borrowers are receiving debt forgiveness through a $23 billion class-action settlement with the Department of Education after a federal court denied further delays in late July.
Buying a condo with a mortgage may soon get more complicated. Here’s why
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are implementing stricter condo lending policies starting Aug. 3, requiring more comprehensive reviews of building finances and conditions, which could complicate mortgage approvals for some buyers.
Can your tax preparer use AI without telling you? Some experts say IRS rules aren’t clear
Tax firms increasingly use AI in their workflows, but IRS privacy rules remain unclear on whether practitioners must disclose this to clients, creating ambiguity around disclosure requirements.
Inheriting a home can leave siblings with financial headaches — how to avoid costly mistakes
Siblings inheriting homes together face complex decisions on whether to sell, rent, or keep the property while managing taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs during what experts call the great wealth transfer.