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The problem with telling people the world is ending
Excessive doomsaying about global crises may paradoxically undermine action by creating feelings of helplessness rather than motivation, according to research on persuasion and climate messaging.
Why have countries been pushing for a vital global climate report to be delayed?
The IPCC suspended its meeting without setting a launch date for its next comprehensive climate report, with some governments seeking to delay it from 2028 to 2029 or later.
ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis, says government review
An official English government review found risks of over-diagnosis in ADHD and autism, citing diagnostic rate increases over 25 years and calling for tougher regulation of private assessment firms.
No ‘snowflakes’: mental health review says today’s youth have it harder and harms are real
A major mental health review concludes that today’s youth face genuine and increasing mental health challenges driven by real social and cultural pressures, rejecting claims of overdiagnosis or a “snowflake generation.”
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UK economy sees surprise growth in July helped by AI boom
The UK economy grew 0.4% in July, beating expectations, partly driven by artificial intelligence and computer programming businesses expanding activity.
Rising oil prices create ‘huge worry’ as winter looms
Rising heating oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions are creating financial strain for thousands of households in southwest England and the Channel Islands ahead of winter, officials warn.
Ukraine tennis player’s apartment destroyed in Russian strike
Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska said her family apartment in Odesa was destroyed in a Russian missile strike. A regional official reported dozens injured in Friday night attacks on the Black Sea port city.
Tens of thousands march across Germany to protest against far-right AfD
Approximately 150,000 demonstrators protested across roughly 20 German cities against the far-right AfD party following its landslide victory in a state election.
Houthi projectile wounds two, damages mosque in Jazan region, Saudi says
Saudi Civil Defence reported that a Houthi projectile struck the Jazan region, wounding two people and damaging a mosque and several buildings on Saturday.
Why Spain’s new Sahrawi citizenship law matters to Morocco
Spain’s Congress approved a citizenship bill allowing Sahrawis born in Western Sahara during Spanish occupation to obtain Spanish nationality, raising concerns in Morocco about implications for the disputed territory’s status.
Iraq seizes drone-launching platform used for targeting Saudi oil pipeline
Iraqi security forces have seized a drone-launching platform allegedly used in an attack on Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline that occurred earlier this week, with authorities identifying the launch site in a border region near Iran.
One dead and more than 30 missing after ferry sinks off Vanuatu coast in rough seas
A ferry sank off Vanuatu’s coast after departing in severe weather conditions, resulting in one confirmed death and more than 30 missing persons, with rescue operations ongoing.
About 1,400 Yemenis flee to Djibouti within 24 hours
Approximately 1,400 people fled Yemen to Djibouti within 24 hours, according to the country’s economy minister, as Houthi forces expand control over the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
Voting under way in Sweden election that could see far right in government
Swedish voters are casting ballots in a closely contested election that could result in the far-right Sweden Democrats entering government for the first time or enable the centre-left opposition to regain power.
Niger military government reshuffles army command weeks after deadly mutiny
Niger’s military government has reorganized its top armed forces leadership following a failed mutiny late last month, appointing General Mamane Sani Kiaou as the new chief of the armed forces.
Uganda’s King Oyo buried amid calls for unity over his successor
Uganda’s King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the world’s youngest reigning monarch, was buried on Saturday as a succession dispute emerged following his death from cancer.