Brazil’s finance chief, Fernando Haddad, is pushing for a fresh approach to how the country spends on social aid. He points to a 2003 reform that collapsed many small programs into the Bolsa Família cash‑transfer scheme, suggesting a similar consolidation now might make sense given current spending
Spain's rail network has been in the headlines recently, and not for good reasons. Two serious accidents in January have put the government's spending on railways under scrutiny. A high-speed train crash in the south killed 45 people, and just two days later, a derailment in Catalonia took the life
France has had a change of heart. After long hesitation, it now supports adding Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to the EU's terrorism list. This shift comes as EU foreign ministers meet to discuss new sanctions against Iran for its harsh crackdown on protests. The IRGC, created afte
Germany and France are teaming up with Poland, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands to form a new group focused on boosting Europe's economic strength. This move comes as European countries look to reduce their reliance on imports from places like China and address concerns about global trade barriers.
Spain is stepping up to help those affected by a recent high-speed train crash. The government has set aside 20 million euros, which is about 24 million dollars, to support the victims. This tragic event happened near Cordoba on January 18th. It's one of the deadliest train crashes in Europe in a wh
Mexico is buzzing with excitement as BTS, the globally adored K-pop group, prepares for their upcoming world tour. The demand for tickets is off the charts, with around 1 million eager fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the band. However, only 150, 000 tickets are up for grabs, leading to a massive f
France is making waves with a new plan to keep kids under 15 off social media. This isn't just a random idea; it's part of a bigger trend happening around the world. The French government is serious about this and wants the ban ready by September, right when the new school year starts. President Ma
Mexico's Indigenous Peoples (IPs) face big health problems. The government has tried to help. They use an intercultural approach. This means they consider the culture of IPs when making health plans. But this approach has a flaw. It focuses too much on culture. It ignores the real reasons for health
Italy is furious. The country's leaders are not happy with a Swiss court's decision. The court freed a bar owner on bail. This man is linked to a New Year's Eve fire. The fire killed 40 people and hurt over 100. Many of the injured were young. The bar owner, Jacques Moretti, and his wife are being
France's sports minister has spoken out about the recent U. S. deal involving Greenland and its potential impact on the upcoming World Cup. Marina Ferrari, the French Minister of Sports, Youth and Community Life, made it clear that France has no plans to boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is set
