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Brazil cuts work week to 40 hours in win for Lula ahead of runoff
Brazil’s congress approved a constitutional amendment reducing the maximum workweek to 40 hours, affecting 30 million workers and delivering a political victory to President Lula ahead of the presidential runoff.
Civil rights advocates plan to send thousands of observers to midterm polling places
Civil rights organizations plan to deploy thousands of observers at polling places during the midterm elections, citing concerns about potential intimidation of voters including immigration enforcement actions.
Why growing older LGBTQ+ community in Britain fears losing identity
England’s aging LGBTQ+ community faces poorer health, financial strain, and social isolation, with specialists warning they may hide their identities when accessing care due to discrimination concerns.
Women suffer more pain than men across the whole body, major global study finds
A major global study analyzing data from over 6 million people across 118 countries found that women report experiencing more pain than men across all measured body sites, adding to evidence of a significant gender pain gap.
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Harrods seeks to recover abuse compensation costs from Mohamed Al Fayed’s estate
Harrods is pursuing full indemnity from Mohamed Al Fayed’s estate to recover compensation costs paid to alleged abuse survivors, a plan survivors say contradicts the retailer’s stated acceptance of responsibility.
Could US pull one-third of troops from Europe? What that would mean
The Pentagon is reportedly considering withdrawing up to one-third of approximately 68,000 US troops stationed in Europe, following European allies’ refusal to grant Washington access to airbases for operations against Iran.
Latvia’s president warns that Europe is not up to date with drone and aerial warfare in Ukraine
Latvia’s president warns that Europe lacks preparedness in drone and aerial warfare, stating most NATO countries could not repel Russian missiles if the conflict expands beyond Ukraine.
US court blocks Trump plan to deport migrants to third countries
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s policy of deporting migrants to third countries, finding it violated due process protections and required meaningful safety reviews before removal.
North Korea dismisses UN nuclear watchdog resolution
North Korea’s Foreign Ministry rejected an IAEA resolution criticizing its nuclear program, asserting its nuclear weapons status is irreversible and necessary for national defense.
Bolivia’s Congress approves $1.9bn IMF loan amid protest threats
Bolivia’s Congress approved a $1.9 billion IMF loan for President Rodrigo Paz, though trade unions warn austerity measures could trigger renewed protests and civil unrest.
The Nepal floods question: When the Himalayas collapse, who gets warned?
A catastrophic Himalayan ice-rock avalanche in Nepal’s Rasuwa district in August triggered widespread devastation, killing over 1,400 people and exposing critical gaps in regional early-warning systems for complex mountain hazards.
UK jails teen asylum seeker for steering overcrowded Channel migrant boat
A 19-year-old South Sudanese asylum seeker has been sentenced to two years and three months in the UK for piloting an overcrowded dinghy across the English Channel with 165 people aboard.
Indonesia ferry search: Divers retrieve three bodies, 126 people missing
Indonesian divers have recovered three bodies from a capsized passenger ferry in the Java Sea, with 126 people still missing and nine confirmed dead so far.
Ever wonder how the Fed’s interest rate actually works? We’ve got answers
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point this week to combat persistent inflation, a move intended to cool spending and prices across the economy.
British woman who was kidnapped in Malawi rescued by police after shootout
A British woman kidnapped in Malawi last week was rescued by police following a shootout that resulted in the deaths of four alleged abductors, with one police officer also injured during the operation.
Hockey: South Korea have North Korean anthem played at Asian Games
South Korea’s men’s hockey team experienced an anthem mix-up at the Asian Games in Japan when North Korea’s national anthem was mistakenly played instead of their own.