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Prosecutors from 20 countries met in Russia to strengthen cooperation against cybercrimes targeting children. Saudi Arabia called for global partnerships to keep pace with evolving digital threats.
Nearly three years after tragedy struck Israel, charitable giving has more than doubled and continues to climb, revealing a lasting shift in how people support each other. What began as emergency relief has transformed into sustained community care.
A chance hospital encounter between two struggling alcoholics in the 1930s sparked Alcoholics Anonymous, a faith-based program that has helped millions find sobriety. Their peer-to-peer approach proves that in-person connection remains the most powerful tool for healing addiction.
Remote Queensland communities over 1,000 kilometers from Brisbane are pitching authentic outback ideas for the 2032 Olympics. From opal-studded medals to whip-cracking ceremonies, they're proving the Games can truly belong to all of Queensland.
Thousands of Newcastle fans flooded the streets in the early morning to celebrate their Knights returning home from the team's first grand final appearance in 25 years. The community is already looking ahead to next season with renewed hope.
After 14 years and 24 miles across Mars, NASA's Curiosity rover just collected its 48th rock sample at a spot named after a gold rush town. Scientists are eager to discover what minerals lie hidden in the Martian terrain.
University students across Nigeria are receiving free shares in Africa's largest oil refinery through a foundation initiative that matches every 10 shares they purchase. The program introduces young people to investing while giving them ownership in a major industrial project.
Africa's innovators, tech leaders, and policymakers are gathering in Lagos this October to explore how artificial intelligence can solve the continent's biggest challenges. The Nigeria Innovation Summit brings together voices from across Africa to shape a future where AI transforms education, healthcare, and agriculture.
Scientists discovered that urolithin A, naturally produced after eating pomegranates and walnuts, improves heart function by up to 80% in a type of heart failure with few treatment options. The compound helps the heart relax between beats and reduces harmful scarring.
A firefighter on vacation stopped a bleeding hiker from dying after a fall on Mt. Seoraksan. Park Hyeong-ju's quick thinking and rescue training turned a mountain tragedy into a survival story.
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Two Wits University graduates turned their taxi-themed video game into a 500,000-download success story and are now training young South Africans to build gaming careers. Vetkoek Studios is proving African stories can compete on the world stage.
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South Africa's education minister is slashing paperwork and investing billions to support nearly half a million teachers who shape the nation's future. On World Teachers' Day, the country honored its 2026 National Teacher of the Year while announcing real changes to help educators do what they do best: teach.
A small Connecticut town has transformed what most people throw away into rich compost, creating a community-wide program that schools, farms, and residents now celebrate as a model for the nation. Lyme just earned state recognition for five sustainability initiatives, with its food waste program leading the way.
Australian households added more home batteries than solar panels for the first time ever, with battery installations jumping 52% in the first half of 2026. Government rebates and falling costs are turning everyday homeowners into the nation's biggest clean energy builders.
A new partnership connects Sharjah's innovation hub with nearly 3,000 technology companies spanning six continents. The collaboration opens doors for entrepreneurs and researchers on both sides to share knowledge, develop solutions, and expand into new markets.
A singer with an uncanny ability to channel Freddie Mercury's legendary voice led 10,000 fans in a spontaneous choir performance of Queen's "Love of My Life" in Chile. Marc Martel's voice is so close to Mercury's that millions have been captivated by his tribute performances.
A photographer recreated old portraits of people over 100 years old, revealing how we stay essentially ourselves through time. The stunning side-by-side images show faces weathered by a century of life yet still recognizable from their youth.
Young people are recreating the beloved Peanuts dance from "A Charlie Brown Christmas" on TikTok, proving the 1965 special still spreads joy across generations. The viral trend shows friends dancing solo and in groups to Vince Guaraldi's timeless jazz score.