In Guinea-Bissau, soldiers have taken control, announcing their move on state TV. This happened just days after a national election, with reports of gunfire near the presidential palace. The president, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, told French media that he had been removed from power and arrested. The soldiers' spokesperson, Dinis N’Tchama, said they acted because they fou...
COVID-19 didn't just change how we lived; it also changed how young athletes played sports. A recent study looked at face and head injuries in kids aged 12 to 17 across eight sports. The data spanned from 2014 to 2023, giving a clear picture of how the pandemic affected injury rates. The study found that injuries dropped sharply in 2020 when sports were put on hold....
Bruna Caroline Ferreira, a Brazilian national, has been detained by U. S. immigration authorities. She is the aunt of Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary. This news came to light after a source close to the situation shared the details. Ferreira's arrest happened a few weeks ago, according to Michael Leavitt, Karoline's brother. He mentioned that his 1...
Jakarta, Indonesia's bustling capital, has taken the top spot as the world's most populous city, according to a recent United Nations report. This change comes not just from a sudden population explosion, but from a new way of counting urban populations. The report, released on November 18, estimates Jakarta's population at around 42 million people. That's a lot! To...
The U. S. government has decided to charge foreign visitors more to enter national parks. This change is part of a plan to make sure Americans pay less while visitors from other countries help cover the costs of maintaining these parks. The idea is to use the extra money from these fees to improve the parks. This includes fixing up buildings, doing necessary repairs...
A recent peace plan for Ukraine, linked to President Trump, has sparked global debate. Many believe it mirrors Russia's demands, leading to widespread criticism. This has put Ukrainian leaders in a tough spot, forcing the U. S. to rethink its strategy. The plan's origins and timing have raised eyebrows. It surfaced during a critical moment for Ukraine, adding pressu...
In India, partner violence is a serious problem. Nearly 3 out of 10 married women between 18 and 49 have faced physical or sexual abuse from their spouses. What's concerning is that this violence often begins early in the marriage. On average, it starts around 3. 3 years after tying the knot. Interestingly, sexual violence tends to begin even earlier than physical vi...
Italy is on the brink of a significant change in its digital payment landscape. The government is close to finalizing a deal to sell its popular e-payment service, PagoPa, to two state-owned companies. This move is part of Italy's broader strategy to modernize and consolidate its digital assets. The potential buyers are Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato, whic...
Vietnam's Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) market is on fire, with big growth expected through 2030. By 2025, it's set to hit USD 2. 61 billion, up from USD 1. 91 billion in 2024. That's a huge jump, and it's not slowing down anytime soon. The market is growing fast, with a mix of local and international players making waves. Why is this happening? Well, e-commerce is boomi...
In a groundbreaking move, a Swiss startup has introduced a new way to customize reading glasses. The product, called read on light customized, was launched in September 2025 and has already won a prestigious award. The German Design Award 2026 in the category of Excellent Product Design – Lifestyle & Fashion was given to this innovation. The main feature of this pro...