Australia is the first nation to ban social media for under-16s
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Australia is the first nation to ban social media for under-16s
On Wednesday, the lower house of the Australian parliament voted to pass legislation to ban social media for children under 16 years, and the Senat...
What challenges do Syrian refugees face after resettlement?
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What challenges do Syrian refugees face after resettlement?
Gerald Gass, German Hospital Association, warned of the repercussions of the return of Syrian doctors “who played a fundamental role in preservin...
Waves of change: Can ocean renewables solve rising electricity costs in Jamaica?
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Waves of change: Can ocean renewables solve rising electricity costs in Jamaica?
Apart from lowering electricity costs, ocean-based renewables like offshore wind farms and ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) could offer a sta...
Where is Carlos Correa? Unidentified men take Venezuelan activist away from the middle of Caracas
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Where is Carlos Correa? Unidentified men take Venezuelan activist away from the middle of Caracas
“He was intercepted in the center of Caracas by hooded men who claimed to be officials,” according to witnesses quoted in a press release by E...
A year in Myanmar junta’s theatre of absurdity as military collapse loomed
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A year in Myanmar junta’s theatre of absurdity as military collapse loomed
"Myanmar’s military regime struggled harder to maintain a charade of normalcy this year as its territorial control shrank in the face of relentle...
43 years in Syria's prisons for refusing to bomb a city
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43 years in Syria's prisons for refusing to bomb a city
Jailed for rejecting Assad’s orders during Hama’s massacre, Al-Tatari's release after 43 years marks the resilience of human integrity.
A young pannist is a new Guinness World Record hopeful, and Trinidad & Tobago could not be more proud
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A proud Trinidad & Tobago awaits Guinness Record ruling on young steel pannist’s musical marathon
"The steelpan is a symbol of our creativity, resilience, and the enduring spirit [and] your achievement [has] elevated our beloved art form to new ...
Stories from a flooded planet: The impacts of floods from the perspectives of eight authors
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Stories from a flooded planet: The impacts of floods from the perspectives of eight authors
Eight Global Voices authors from around the world spoke on how their lives have been affected by flooding, showing that the differences in our expe...
On January 10, all eyes will be on Venezuela
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On January 10, all eyes will be on Venezuela
Venezuela's presidency feels like a toss-up as both candidates call for massive protests ahead of inauguration day on January 10.
2025: The year we decide the internet's future
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2025: The year we decide the internet's future
In 2024, critical discussions began that could reshape internet governance, with debates extending into 2025. At stake is the shift from a multi st...