The case for and against counting castes in India
A provocative new book warns that counting castes may entrench them further instead of dismantling the system.
Germany news: Economic experts call for change of course – DW
- Germany news: Economic experts call for change of course DW
- Germany risks ‘squandering’ growth from debt bazooka, warn top advisers Financial Times
- German economic council cuts growth forecast for 2026 Reuters
- Merz Advisers Revise 2026 German Growth Forecast to Below 1% Bloomberg.com
- German experts slam spending plans, cut GDP forecast Marietta Daily Journal
Russian Humanoid Robot Falls on Its Face in Hyped Debut – The New York Times
Thirteen hours by touch – inside one of the world’s longest exam days
South Korea's national college entry exam is notoriously hard - but blind students face unique challenges.
Thirteen hours by touch – inside one of the world’s longest exam days
South Korea's national college entry exam is notoriously hard - but blind students face unique challenges.
Suneung: Blind students sit 13-hour college entry exam in South Korea – BBC
- Suneung: Blind students sit 13-hour college entry exam in South Korea BBC
- South Korea bans flights as 500,000 take crucial university admission test Reuters
- 2026 Suneung mirrors push to curb reliance on private education The Korea Herald
- When South Korea shuts down for Suneung, the 9-hour exam that decides futures India Today
- Over 550,000 students set to take annual college entrance exam The Korea Times
How Trump-era funding cuts endanger efforts to empower Haiti’s farmers
In Haiti, the UN has sought to source more produce from local farmers. Could foreign aid cuts unravel those efforts?
COP30 Indigenous protesters defend summit incursion as climate talks roll on – Reuters
- COP30 Indigenous protesters defend summit incursion as climate talks roll on Reuters
- UN Orders Brazil to Improve Security, Poor Conditions at COP30 Bloomberg.com
- Built to Fail: Rules at UN Climate Talks Favor the Status Quo, Not Progress Inside Climate News
- Protesters break into COP30 venue in Brazil BBC
- Indigenous groups get the spotlight at UN climate talks, but some say visibility isn’t power AP News
Airspace closure suggests China is preparing for a Shenzhou landing after debris impact scare – SpaceNews
- Airspace closure suggests China is preparing for a Shenzhou landing after debris impact scare SpaceNews
- Space debris struck a Chinese spacecraft – how the incident could be a wake-up call for international collaboration Yahoo
- 'Stranded' astronauts aboard Chinese space station are preparing to come home — but no date has been announced Live Science
- Space rescue services needed? 2 'stranded' astronaut incidents are a 'massive wake-up call,' experts say Space
- Astronauts Marooned by Debris at China’s Space Station Bloomberg.com
Brussels aims to speed up crackdown on cheap Chinese parcels – Financial Times
- Brussels aims to speed up crackdown on cheap Chinese parcels Financial Times
- EU agrees faster crackdown on China parcels that could hit Shein, Temu Reuters
- France Pushes to Accelerate Higher Duties on Chinese Parcels Bloomberg.com
- Brussels wants to end tax exemption on cheap parcels from early 2026 politico.eu
- Italy Seeks Faster Introduction of EU Levy on Low-Value Parcels U.S. News & World Report
French relief as Algeria frees jailed novelist at centre of diplomatic crisis
Almost a year to the day after Boualem Sansal was arrested, the Algerian president grants him a pardon.
What we know about new Epstein emails that mention Trump
In emails released by Democrats, Epstein says Trump "knew about the girls". The White House says they are an attempt to "smear" the president.
British Police want to speak to a MAGA influencer and partner after London incident – CNN
- British Police want to speak to a MAGA influencer and partner after London incident CNN
- Image released following racially aggravated assault and abuse - Central London British Transport Police
- Trump supporter wanted after couple ‘shout racist abuse’ at woman The Independent
- MAGA PR guru Melissa Rein Lively, banker pal wanted for questioning in UK over alleged ‘racist’ assault in London New York Post
- Trump backer and financier partner wanted after ‘racist attack’ in London The Times
Iran drought continues, Tehran to evacuate if no rain falls – The Jerusalem Post
- Iran drought continues, Tehran to evacuate if no rain falls The Jerusalem Post
- Iran's Water Crisis Nears Point Of No Return Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
- As Aquifers Dry Up, Tehran Rations Water and Calls for Rain Prayers The New York Times
- As the dams feeding Tehran run dry, Iran struggles with a dire water crisis Al Jazeera
- Iranian president warns the capital may have to be evacuated as drought continues NPR
Why France is ready to pull the plug on Shein
Paris’s antipathy for fast-fashion brand Shein hit new highs after illicit products were found on its marketplace.
Iraqi PM al-Sudani’s coalition comes first in parliamentary election
With no clear majority, formation of next government will require intensive deal-making among strongest blocs.
US State Department warns Americans in Japan: Watch out for bears – CNN
- US State Department warns Americans in Japan: Watch out for bears CNN
- U.S. issues unusual warning to Americans in Japan: Beware of bear attacks CBS News
- Japan deploys troops to combat deadly wave of bear attacks Reuters
- Amid Japan’s surge in bear attacks, a torrent of AI-generated videos is adding to anxiety The Guardian
- Wildlife Alert: U.S. Embassy Tokyo U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan (.gov)
Trump urges Israel’s president to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu
President Herzog's office says he holds Trump "in the highest regard", but that anyone seeking a pardon has to submit a formal request.
Exclusive: Bipartisan panel calls for more government intervention to support tech sector – Axios
- Exclusive: Bipartisan panel calls for more government intervention to support tech sector Axios
- U.S. Economic Security Council on Foreign Relations
- The US must set limits on economic security TheBanker.com
White House explores $2,000 tariff dividend; budget experts are sceptical
On Wednesday, the White House said US President Trump is committed to the plan of sharing tariff revenue with Americans.