David Turner's new book on UK disability history argues that while public attitudes remain poor, disabled people have consistently fought for progress. It highlights figures like Duncan Campbell, May Billinghurst, and Megan du Boisson, showcasing their resilience and determination.
Pakistan's finance minister announced plans to remove sales tax on sanitary towels and related items, a move hailed by campaigners and UN Women. The decision follows a court case brought by young lawyers against the "period tax", which made products unaffordable for many.
A HelpAge India study reveals 78% of elderly in rural India face climate risks like heatwaves, floods, and droughts. Financial constraints (69%) and health limitations are major barriers to resilience. The report calls for integrating ageing into climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction policies.
La selección iraní de fútbol entrenó por primera vez en EE.UU. de cara al Mundial, en medio de protestas de la diáspora contra el régimen de Teherán y un fuerte operativo de seguridad. Manifestantes criticaron al equipo por representar al gobierno y no al pueblo.
Donald Trump plans a UFC event on the White House lawn for July 4th, drawing criticism for its perceived lack of historical significance and questionable promotion. UFC CEO Dana White's claims of "historic" status and "Super Bowl type numbers" are challenged, with notable fighters like Jon Jones and Conor McGregor absent due to disputes over pay and eligibility.
Pope Leo XIV visited Arguineguin port in Gran Canaria, a migration crisis hotspot, to address migrants and criticize European leaders for their treatment of refugees and the Mediterranean becoming "unmarked graves."
Pope Francis criticized European governments for their "indifference" to migrants during a visit to Gran Canaria, calling for greater compassion and human dignity over border management. His remarks precede the EU's new Migration and Asylum Pact.
Pope León XIV visited Arguineguín, Gran Canaria, addressing migrants and officials. He urged protection for those risking their lives at sea, condemning traffickers and indifference, and called for legal migration routes and international cooperation.
Sabine Nkusi, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide, now leads gender-based violence initiatives for Tearfund. She runs retreats for survivors and "Transforming Masculinities" courses, challenging harmful gender norms and reducing intimate partner violence, with research showing significant drops in affected communities.
Delhi HC ruled the "right to be forgotten" is part of privacy, allowing removal of personal info from digital searches if irrelevant or no longer serving a purpose. De-indexing applies to cases with favorable outcomes, excluding serious offenses.
The US elder care system faces a crisis as baby boomers age, with many lacking savings and long-term care insurance. The "forgotten middle" struggle to afford care, often forced into destitution for Medicaid. The author advocates for collective solutions like day programs, worker-owned home healthcare, and public long-term care insurance to ensure dignified aging and support caregivers.
Pope Leo's first encyclical, 'Magnifica humanitas', urges external regulation of AI to prevent domination, exclusion, and death, emphasizing human dignity, labor protection, and responsible tech governance.
Sally Eaton discovered her ancestor's remains were among 3,000-5,000 people dumped in dirt piles at Castlemaine Cemetery. Historical graves dating back to the 1800s were reused, with evidence of disturbance up to 2019. Cemetery manager Deb Tranter is working to restore dignity to the disturbed remains.
Pope Leo XIV's new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, addresses the social challenges of AI, urging political leaders to safeguard human dignity against technological upheaval and the risk of humans becoming "user tools of an algorithmic order."
At WUF13 in Baku, Middle East and North Africa housing discussions moved beyond construction to focus on resilience, dignity, and social stability, linking policy with employment and climate adaptation.
Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," addresses human dignity in the age of AI, continuing the Church's tradition of using formal letters to guide Catholics on modern moral challenges.
Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, "Magnifica humanitas," emphasizes human dignity in the age of AI, advocating for ethical development, universal access to technology, and a reevaluation of private property and finance. It calls for "disarming" AI from armed competition and stresses the importance of social justice, peace, and a long-term political vision.
Tottenham secured Premier League survival on the final day, narrowly avoiding relegation with a tense 1-0 victory over Everton. Despite a dominant first half and an early goal from João Palhinha, Spurs endured a nervy second half and extensive stoppage time, with West Ham's simultaneous goals adding to the drama.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that DNA tests cannot be routinely used in matrimonial disputes to challenge paternity, emphasizing the protection of a child's dignity and identity over allegations of infidelity. The court upheld a lower court's decision to deny a DNA test application, citing the potential for social stigma and the availability of other evidence.
A six-member team in Hong Kong, launched by RIPHK, provides affordable corpse restoration services for disfigured bodies, aiming to allow the deceased dignified burials and console grieving families. They have handled over 10 cases, including victims of the Tai Po fire.
The Bar Council of India suspended advocate Samarth Singh from legal practice immediately due to serious allegations of dowry death of his wife, model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma. Singh surrendered after withdrawing his bail plea, and a second autopsy for Sharma was ordered.
Thousands of Dakshinpuri residents in New Delhi are living without adequate water for a month, impacting their dignity and daily life. They face long queues for scarce, often dirty water, with many resorting to buying water and facing humiliation at work.
Britain has formally adopted new transgender access rules for single-sex spaces under the Equality Act 2010. The guidance allows exclusion from certain spaces if proportionate for privacy, safety, or dignity, sparking national debate.
Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League survival hangs by a thread after a controversial 2-1 defeat to Chelsea. A disallowed penalty, a poor campaign, and a final-day clash with Everton will decide their fate.
