Europe’s Islam debate grows as fears of ‘Islamisation’ collide with reality
Concerns over Islam and Muslim immigration are becoming an increasingly prominent political issue across Europe, with populist parties using fears of “Islamisation” to build...
Over 1,900 cases of violence against children reported in Pakistan in six months
Pakistan reported more than 1,900 cases of violence and abuse against children during the first six months of 2026, prompting concern over the safety...
Michael Dell briefly becomes world’s second-richest person
Michael Dell, the founder and chief executive of Dell Technologies, has briefly risen to become the world’s second-richest person, as a sharp rally in...
Can UK met 1.5 million homes target before next election?
The UK government is unlikely to meet its ambitious target of building 1.5 million new homes in England before the next general election, Communities...
Europe looks to nanotechnology to regain ground in battery race
Europe is betting on cutting-edge nanotechnology to strengthen its position in the rapidly expanding global battery industry, after several high-profile setbacks in its efforts...
Smart glasses boom sparks growing privacy debate
Smart glasses are rapidly moving from a niche gadget to a mainstream wearable technology, but their growing popularity is also raising concerns over privacy,...
Nepal flood death toll climbs to 1,385
The death toll from the devastating flash floods that swept across parts of Nepal has risen to 1,385, with rescue agencies continuing their efforts...
New $15.5 million fund launched to fight female genital mutilation
A new $15.5 million philanthropic fund has been launched to accelerate global efforts to eliminate female genital mutilation (FGM), with campaigners describing the initiative...
Rising sea levels put Australian farms, coastal communities at risk
For cattle farmer Peter Lake, living with floods has long been part of life in Australia’s Clarence Valley in northern New South Wales. When...