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.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, involved in on-field altercation with Sri Lanka A's Vishen Halambage after sledging; former Indian batter Manoj Tiwary and spin coach Sairaj Bahutule advise him on handling provocation and maintaining conduct.
Marine heatwaves have tripled since the early 1990s, signaling the ocean's strain from absorbing over 90% of Earth's excess heat. The Earth's energy imbalance, a key climate change indicator, has doubled, leading to rising temperatures, melting ice, and intensified weather extremes. Monitoring systems are under threat, just as clarity is most needed.
South Korean Unification Minister Chung Dong-young stated that South and North Korea, not external powers, should lead in resolving security issues on the Korean Peninsula. He expressed concern that other countries might overshadow the two Koreas' agency in these matters.
Four young NSW police officers received bravery awards for their actions during a fatal shooting in Nowra on July 9, 2022. The incident involved Brett Walker, who had stabbed two people before advancing on officers with a knife. A coronial inquest found the officers acted heroically.
Three young German footballers, Linus Musielak, Noah Vasilev, and Flynn Meves, are playing for Salem City FC in USL League Two after securing scholarships to play college soccer in the USA. They chose to be near the German national team's training camp, seeing it as a unique opportunity for their careers and education.
The trailer for 'Alpha,' starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, has been released. The YRF spy thriller features high-octane action and introduces a young assassin's origin story, with Bobby Deol as the antagonist and Anil Kapoor in a key role. The film releases July 3, 2026.
England is proposing minimum grade requirements, like a GCSE English pass, for students to access government loans for higher education. This could block over 30,000 students annually, disproportionately affecting those from poorer or non-traditional backgrounds, and potentially harming universities reliant on such enrollments.
George D. Mann, a 20-year-old medical student from Townsville, Australia, visits sick children as 'Dr. Spider-Man', bringing joy and donating gifts like Nintendo Switch 2 consoles. His efforts, documented on social media, have earned widespread praise.
Young adults with learning disabilities are gaining green sector jobs and transforming environments through the London Tree Ring project. The initiative aims to create wildlife corridors around the capital, fostering biodiversity and reconnecting a new generation with nature.
BBC presenter Ashley Cain, known for a documentary series on dangerous places, has a history of making abusive and misogynistic remarks about women on social media. Tweets from before his BBC appointment used derogatory terms and offensive sexualized language, raising questions about the BBC's vetting process.
Canadian police have linked multiple shootings, including an attack on the US consulate in Toronto and synagogues, to sophisticated gun-for-hire networks. These networks recruit young adults via encrypted messages to carry out and film shootings. A police officer was killed during a raid related to the investigation, and two firearms used in over 25 shootings were traced to the US.
Researchers found that goats, like young children, can follow the direction of a human voice to locate a hidden item. This ability, not seen in chimpanzees but present in dogs, suggests a link to domestication. Goats successfully found treats 60% of the time when researchers spoke excitedly in the direction of the baited container.
Italia Conti, a historic stage school founded in 1911, is adapting to modern challenges. Facing financial strain and shifts in the industry, the school has consolidated its operations and is focusing on new skills like commercial dance and aerial circus. It's also launching bursaries for low-income students and prioritizing student mental health and resilience in its updated training methods.
G7 leaders aim to prioritize the Ukraine war, with Donald Trump suggesting the US may soon reinstate sanctions on Russian oil. Meanwhile, Ukraine reports a bomber crash and Russian strikes kill at least eight people across multiple regions. A Russian artist critical of Putin was killed in Poland.
Crimea has banned nighttime rides on mopeds, quad bikes, and motorcycles, citing their noise resemblance to drone attacks and alleging children are deliberately involved. Ukraine has intensified drone attacks on the peninsula, impacting supply routes and fuel availability. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone hit a Moscow refinery, halting operations, and Russia's strikes killed at least eight people across Ukraine.
Sri Lanka Cricket has reportedly sanctioned players following a post-match altercation between India A's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sri Lanka A's Vishen Halambage in Dambulla. Match referee Pradeep Jeyapragash sanctioned Halambage, and Niroshan Dickwella was fined. It's unclear if Sooryavanshi faced punishment.
South Korea is considering enhanced income tax cuts for young workers at SMEs, particularly those outside the Seoul metropolitan area, to stimulate regional economies. The finance minister also mentioned using chipmaker revenue to address economic disparities.
Hong Kong coach Ivan Ho Kwan-lung, a former Olympian, is using a scientific and individualized approach to sprint training to develop young talent, including Chinese hurdler Wu Yanni. Ho focuses on strength, conditioning, and mechanics to bridge the gap between local athletes and their Asian rivals.
KT Wiz's submarine pitcher Ko Young-pyo is on a winning streak, securing his 5th win of the season with a 6-inning, 2-run performance against Doosan Bears. His success is attributed to exceptional crisis management, smart use of the ABS system, and a newly developed breaking ball.
The CDC reported the youngest-ever Japanese encephalitis case, a baby under three months old in Hualien County. Another severe enterovirus D68 case, a child under five with acute flaccid paralysis, was also confirmed.
A new UN report reveals that approximately 392 million children in India (92% of 0-18 year olds) face extreme heat, with 89 million exposed to heatwaves. The report highlights the vulnerability of young children to increasing heatwave severity and calls for child-specific measures in Heat Action Plans.
Toronto police have linked dozens of shootings, including one at the US consulate, to a gun-for-hire network recruiting young people via encrypted apps. A police officer was killed during a raid related to the shootings. Investigators are working with the FBI to identify those orchestrating the violence.
Toronto police have linked dozens of shootings, including an attack on the US consulate, to a "multilayered" gun-for-hire network. Young people are recruited via encrypted apps and paid to film attacks. A police officer was killed during a raid linked to the shootings.
