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Marriage delays reshape social life across the Arab world

Marriage is taking place later than ever across much of the Arab world, as economic strain, shifting priorities and evolving social norms alter long established patterns of family formation. What was once considered the natural transition into adulthood during the early twenties is increasingly postponed......

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A civil trial opened this week in Los Angeles examining allegations that Meta and Google deliberately designed their platforms to encourage addictive behavior among young users, a case that could reshape legal accountability for major technology companies. Lawyers representing the plaintiff argued that......

Unemployment rate rises to 7.9% in late 2025, highest level since 2021

France’s unemployment rate climbed to 7.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025, reaching its highest level in more than four years, according to data released on Tuesday by the national statistics agency Insee. The increase represents a rise of 0.2 percentage points compared with the previous quarter......

France considers revising juvenile criminal responsibility amid rising youth crime

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Ukraine blasts FIFA president as moral degenerate over Russia ban

FIFA President Gianni Infantino urged lifting Russia's four-year ban from international football, at least for youth competitions, igniting fury from Ukrainian officials who branded him a "moral degenerate" and dismissed his views as "infantile." In a Sky News interview aired......

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A wave of youthful heads of state is transforming governance worldwide, ascending to power at ages that challenge traditional notions of leadership readiness. These figures, often under 45, embody voter demands for fresh approaches amid economic woes, security crises, and institutional fatigue. Their......

Turkey records historic low unemployment rate of 7.7% in December

Turkey’s unemployment rate fell to a historic low of 7.7% in December, marking the lowest level recorded since official data tracking began in 2005, according to figures released by the Turkish Statistical Institute. The decline represents a sharp improvement compared with November, when unemployment......

Germany: Two 18-year-olds die using homemade fireworks

Two 18-year-old youths died in Bielefeld, western Germany, on New Year’s Eve after setting off homemade fireworks, local police reported. Authorities stated that the young men had constructed the pyrotechnic devices themselves and triggered them uncontrollably in different locations, sustaining......

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