Sales of dog strollers outpace baby strollers in the country with the world’s lowest birth rate
Gender divide, low wages, work-life imbalance all feed into low fertility rates for South Korea and the U.S.
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Ukraine is fielding machine-gun turrets remotely controlled by the Steam Deck Videogame System
The remotely controlled gun turrets follow a trend in this war, in which remotely operated unmanned systems are ever-present and wildly destructive.
To raise birth rates, North Korea punishes abortion doctors and contraceptive sellers
IDF detains UN team, which included embedded terror suspect
According to the IDF, it had received intelligence that terrorists might have concealed themselves within the caravan.
German warships to cross Taiwan Strait for first time in 22 years, defying Beijing’s warnings
For the first time in 22 years, two German warships will sail through the Taiwan Strait, a move likely to provoke Beijing. Germany joins other Western nations in asserting freedom of navigation in the region amid Chinaâs territorial claims over Taiwan
Israel warns Palestinian village will be demolished if residents refuse to relocate
Kyiv Kills Key Kursk Region Bridge, Maybe Trapping Kremlin Troops on Wrong Side of Seym
Drone video published by the Ukrainian military showed at least three direct hits by heavy weapons loaded with cluster munitions. Probably it was HIMARS.
Ukraine restricts Russian POWs’ phone privileges in response to executions of Ukrainians
Ukraine has suspended the privilege of Russian POWs to make phone calls home. They will retain their right to send letters home in accordance with the Geneva Convention, which doesn't guarantee phone call privileges for POWs.
Scholz urges speedier efforts to end Russia's war on Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized the urgency of resolving Russia's war against Ukraine, stating that he and President Volodymyr Zelensky agree on the need to include Russia in future peace negotiations.
The latest protests in Cuba are about thirst: Over 600,000 people live without drinking water
The Cuban government has acknowledged that the problem is due to numerous leaks, broken pumping equipment and constant power outages on the island. But no solution seems forthcoming
Great Pacific Garbage Patch could be eliminated in 10 years, cleanup organization says
St. Petersburg woman detained for writing ‘no to war’ on local election ballot
A St. Petersburg woman was detained by police for “hooliganism” for leaving an anti-war message on her ballot paper during municipal elections in the city on Sunday, her husband told rights group OVD-Info.
International hunt for man who threw hot coffee on baby
The man is accused of leaving the baby with severe burns requiring multiple surgeries.
Ukraine faces shortage of young men to replenish depleted military ranks amid Russian aggression
More – and younger – men are being called up to fight. In April, a new law was passed to lower the conscription age from 27 to 25.
Iran's secret service plots to kill Jews in Europe, says France
Iran is accused of recruiting criminals, including drug lords, to conduct the operations
BBC rejects claim it breached guidelines 1,500 times with Gaza coverage
Broadcaster denies accusation of anti-Israel bias made in a report based on AI analysis of its coverage
Great Barrier Reef already been dealt its death blow - scientist
A leading climate scientists says it's just not possible for some ecosystems to adapt to climate change.