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Young Europeans still drawn to tobacco — WHO report
3+ hour ago (383+ words) The World Health Organization has warned its European region is likely to have the highest rates of tobacco use in the world by 2030, driven by women and young people. People living across Europe, Russia and Central Asia together account for…...
Europe looks to Australia's social media ban for kids
1+ week, 1+ day ago (606+ words) Germany has joined the growing list of EU nations that are considering banning children from social media. Australia has banned youths from social media since December " and its example has lessons for EU governments. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz thinks that…...
Shein: France urges EU sanctions over 'childlike' sex dolls – DW – 11/06/2025
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (517+ words) France has called upon the EU to sanction Shein over illegal products advertized in its marketplace. The EU says it's taking the issue of "childlike" sex dolls listed for sale "very seriously." France has called upon the European Union'to sanction…...
Uganda agrees to conditional US migrant deal – DW – 08/21/2025
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (245+ words) Uganda said it would accept some migrants deported from the US, but not those with criminal records. The Trump administration earlier deported migrants to the third countries of Eswatini and South Sudan. Uganda has agreed to accept deported migrants from…...
More than 14 million children unvaccinated in 2024: report – DW – 07/15/2025
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (217+ words) The WHO and UNICEF have warned that widespread misinformation and severe international aid cuts are widening coverage gaps, putting millions of children at risk. More than 14 million children remained completely unvaccinated in 2024, the UN said on Tuesday. In Europe and…...
Young adults in Europe are putting away smartphones – DW – 05/25/2025
9+ mon, 1+ day ago (746+ words) A British survey found that almost half of young adults would prefer to live in a time without the internet. One startup from the Netherlands is trying to accommodate them by organizing offline meetups. A British survey found that almost…...
Kashmir election: Young leaders promise better future
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (94+ words) A new generation of politicians is contesting regional elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Their campaigns focus on key issues such as unemployment and restoration of the region's semi-autonomous status. Kashmir election: Young leaders promise better future More on Politics from…...