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Armenia weighs wider youth participation in public administration
The Armenian government discussed extending internships and volunteering programmes across state institutions.
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Why AI literacy has become a test of public trust
UNESCO’s October media literacy campaign highlights a central challenge: people need practical ways to examine AI-generated information, not just access to new tools.
Why rising commodity prices threaten food security beyond the oil market
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Repair should be the ordinary choice, not a consumer obstacle
Europe’s new right-to-repair rules are an important beginning. The harder job is making repair prices, parts and services genuinely accessible.
Opinion: School enrolment is not enough to call education a success
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PoliticsUK prime minister proposes deeper regional devolution after Glasgow talks
Andy Burnham invited devolved governments to explore giving cities and regions greater decision-making powers following October 30 talks in Glasgow.
PoliticsLula wins Brazil’s presidential runoff as rival disputes result
Brazil’s electoral court declared Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva the winner of the October 25 runoff with about 51.8% of valid votes. Flávio Bolsonaro challenged the outcome.
OpinionOpinion: The electricity transition needs stronger grids, not just more generation
As power demand accelerates, policymakers should make reliable networks and fair access as visible a priority as new energy projects.
AnalysisWorld growth is holding up, but the divide is widening
The IMF’s October outlook points to uneven resilience, with energy costs and the AI investment boom pulling economies in different directions.
BusinessEU imposes five-year anti-dumping duties on Chinese PET Spunbond
Definitive duties of 39.8% to 48.1% target imports of a construction material following an EU investigation.
TechnologyUK approves Sea Link undersea electricity connection
The planned 2 GW electricity link between Suffolk and Kent has received government approval.