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Women's access to work and education has been curtailed under the Taliban rule. Photo: Bilal Guler/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

Afghans blast Taliban over deepening poverty and lack of education

Roughly 25 million Afghans are now living in poverty – well over half the population.  see more
Society Mon, 14:24
The extent of this achievement was greatly reduced, however, by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting restrictions of 2020 coupled with a long-running issue of poor households. Photo: Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Pandemic forces millions into poverty in Philippines

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr aims to slash the poverty rate to nine percent by the end of his single six-year term in 2028.  see more
Society Mon, 11:29
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High temperatures, droughts put European energy supplies in jeopardy: report

Electricity in Europe generated by hydropower has dropped by 20 percent from the same period last year, reports say.  see more
Society Mon, 11:25
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Soldiers around the world extend wishes on Polish Army Day

“We just want to say ‘thank you’ for your collaboration and allowing us to be part of the team,” British troops of the 29 Armoured Engineer Squadron said.  see more
Society Mon, 10:18
Mare Esmeraldia. Photo: PAP/Wojtek Jargiłło

Horses sold for nearly EUR 1.6 mln at Pride of Poland auction

A mare going by the name of “Esmeraldia” was sold for EUR 400,000 – the highest sum.  see more
Society Mon, 09:12
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NASA satellite shows Britain turning brown due to drought

An official drought was declared on Saturday as low-water levels and tinder-dry conditions continued across the country.  see more
Society Sun, 19:47
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Fireworks warehouse explodes in Armenia killing two and injuring 60

Video footage showed thick grey smoke rising above a building, followed by an explosion that sent people running from the scene.  see more
Society Sun, 18:29
Photo: Anadolu Agency/ GettyImages

Fire in Egyptian church kills dozens of people, mostly children

Sources say that the fire blocked an entrance to the church, causing a stampede.  see more
Society Sun, 13:43
Photo: PAP/EPA/JL CEREIJIDO

Salman Rushdie’s condition improves

The writer was taken off the ventilator and regained the ability to speak.  see more
Society Sun, 09:07
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Salman Rushdie remains in critical condition after stabbing

“Salman will likely lose one eye; the nerves in his arm were severed, and his liver was stabbed and damaged,” his book agent wrote.  see more
Society Sat, 18:37
Photo: PAP/EPA/Natxo Frances

Stage collapse in Spain kills one, injures dozens

The stage collapse was caused by high winds reaching speeds of 82 kph.  see more
Society Sat, 18:16