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Five years after a devastating fire destroyed South Africa's National Assembly, the rebuilt chamber is on track to host the 2027 State of the Nation Address. The R4.6-billion project transforms tragedy into an opportunity for a stronger, more modern Parliament.
Menaka Guruswamy, the lawyer who helped overturn India's ban on same-sex relationships, just became the first openly queer person to serve in India's national parliament. Her election to the Rajya Sabha marks a historic moment for LGBTQ+ visibility in Indian politics.
Ghana's Communication Minister just took a hands-on approach to closing the digital gap in government. Samuel Nartey George donated 10 laptops to Parliament to strengthen the legislative branch's digital operations.
European Parliament officials are putting privacy first by blocking AI chatbots on work devices. The move shows how protecting sensitive information can take priority over convenience.
Female lawmakers in the European Parliament can now delegate their votes before and after childbirth, ensuring new mothers don't lose their voice while caring for newborns. The measure passed with overwhelming support, though efforts to extend it to fathers fell short.
After aggressive breast cancer, National Guard soldier DeAnn Fylling chose reconstruction surgery that helped her feel whole again. Her journey shows how modern medicine can restore both health and confidence.
Twenty-eight people living with type 1 diabetes walked into Canada's Parliament and walked out with real commitments from 49 lawmakers. Their voices just accelerated the path to a cure.
Japan is stepping up to help Syria rebuild, drawing on decades of partnership and expertise. The commitment offers hope for stability as Syria navigates a peaceful transition.
A Ghanaian lawmaker whose mother sold shea nuts to pay his exam fees has become the first person in his family to receive formal education. Mohammed Issah Bataglia now supports dozens of relatives' schooling to break the cycle.
After a deadly 2024 uprising ended authoritarian rule, Bangladesh's newly elected parliament convened this week with leaders pledging unity and democratic reform. The historic session marks a fresh start for 170 million people after months of turmoil.
Norwegian lawmakers stopped a parliamentary session to perform their national soccer team's "Viking Row" celebration. The rowing chant has become a global sensation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with fans recreating it everywhere from stadiums to escalators.
Scientists at University College London successfully reconstructed 10-second videos by reading mouse brain activity alone, opening new windows into how brains process what we see. The breakthrough could help us understand how different species perceive the world around them.
After two decades, Bangladesh is restoring its democratic process with 297 newly elected members of Parliament preparing to take office. The election marks a significant return to stability following months of political uncertainty.
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After hundreds of film workers protested outside Parliament, officials pledged urgent action to fix a two-year funding freeze that's threatening thousands of jobs. The breakthrough came after workers revealed a $35 million backlog in unpaid government rebates.
Four European film archives are joining forces to piece together Orson Welles's unfinished Don Quixote, a passion project the legendary director pursued for 30 years across the Spanish countryside. The ambitious reconstruction aims to finally realize the vision of one of cinema's greatest filmmakers.
Ghana's Parliament is pushing to update a nearly 20-year-old law to remove barriers facing millions of citizens with disabilities. The move aims to ensure over 2.1 million Ghanaians get equal access to jobs, healthcare, and public spaces.
India is fast-tracking a historic law that will reserve one-third of Parliament seats for women, potentially making it reality before 2029. The government is consulting opposition parties on amendments that could expand the legislature from 543 to 816 seats, with 273 guaranteed for women.
After years of delays, Ghana's Parliament has approved funding to complete a teaching hospital that will train doctors and serve thousands. The project's chancellor is calling for completion by year's end.
Fifty young students in rural Ghana just became the country's newest lawmakers with a mission to end child exploitation. Their new Children's Parliament gives them real power to speak up about the challenges pushing kids out of schools and into dangerous work.
In one of India's driest regions, 70 villages formed their own parliament to govern water use and share resources fairly. Their traditional techniques are now helping communities across the country survive drought and revive dead rivers.
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