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Discover why middle-aged Americans experience higher loneliness levels than Europeans and how policy interventions can address this gap

Discover the harrowing truth behind Europe's migration policies revealed in the latest MSF report, urging urgent humanitarian action.

As the world marks two years of Ukraine war, the devastating impact of the war continues to reverberate, casting a long shadow over the nation and its people. The aftermath of the war paints a grim picture, with staggering statistics bearing witness to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine. With over 10,200 civilians confirmed killed and more than 19,300 injured, the true toll is likely far greater due to under-reporting. The conflict has uprooted nearly four million people within Ukraine, including approximately one million children, while over 6.3 million have sought refuge globally—amounting to roughly one-third of Ukraine's total population

Explore the challenges faced by migrant children on their perilous journey to Europe, as Save the Children reveals alarming findings amid EU's new migration pact

Embark on a transformative journey with UNICEF as we challenge the norms of institutional care, advocating for a brighter future for over 450,000 children in Europe and Central Asia

Oxfam's latest report lays bare the stark reality of soaring billionaire wealth, with the EU's elite seeing a 76% surge while 99% of the population faces increasing poverty. Discover the alarming trends, corporate dominance, and urgent calls for a progressive wealth tax to bridge the growing divide.

Discover the courage of Jina Mahsa Amini and the Iranian women's protest movement, recipients of the 2023 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. A powerful stand for human rights and freedo

2022 marked a devastating year for wildfires in the EU, with close to 900,000 hectares of land scorched, equivalent to the size of Corsica, according to a recent report by the Commission's Joint Research Centre reveals that this year ranks as the second-worst in recorded history, with the most severe year being 2017, witnessing 1.3 million hectares of land burnt.

A remarkable discovery by researchers has unearthed colossal "megabeds" from ancient supervolcano eruptions, hidden at the seabed of the Mediterranean. These findings shed light on a cyclic pattern of catastrophic events occurring every 10,000 to 15,000 years, painting a picture of the European region's tumultuous geological history.

The bedrocks of democracy are under threat worldwide, as a recent report from the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) reveals. This comprehensive study highlights alarming trends of declining democracy in many nations. From compromised elections to infringements on fundamental rights like freedom of expression and assembly, democracy is facing serious challenges, said the report--The Global State of Democracy 2023: The New Checks and Balances.