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Politicians from both sides of Victorian Parliament dunked themselves in ice baths to raise $30,000 for motor neurone disease research. The event honored AFL legend Neale Daniher and was organized by MP Emma Vulin, who was diagnosed with MND two years ago.
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.
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Archaeologists in east London discovered a trove of 500-year-old children's artifacts, including a reusable slate still covered in Victorian-era scribbles and colorful marbles lost during playtime. The finds offer a rare window into the lives of impoverished children who attended a free school established in 1536.
A British English teacher is delighting millions by transforming everyday phrases into elaborate Victorian prose. His videos are helping people fall in love with language again.
A lovestruck Norwegian college student accidentally created 500 photographs showing Victorian people as we've never seen them: smiling, relaxed, and surprisingly modern. His secret street photography revealed that people haven't changed as much as we think.
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.
Archaeologists in East London uncovered marbles and a reusable slate tablet still covered in children's handwriting from centuries ago. The rare finds offer a touching glimpse into how poor Victorian children learned and played.
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Brooklyn's historic Green-Wood Cemetery just unveiled a stunning restored 1880s greenhouse as a welcoming visitor center, complete with exhibitions, archives, and flower stands. The $1.6 million transformation turns a vandalized Victorian beauty into a vibrant public space that eases visitors into exploring one of America's most beloved historic landmarks.
Archaeologists in East London discovered a seal from Thomas Jefferson's favorite French wine alongside Victorian children's toys, proving the historically "poor" neighborhood was far more diverse than records suggested. The find rewrites the social history of London's East End.
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.
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A stunning glass conservatory shipped from Scotland in 1882 is finding new life through volunteer care and community events in Gqeberha. The Victorian-era greenhouse nearly faced demolition but now draws crowds back to a historic park.
Alice Austen documented Victorian women laughing, loving, and living freely in a society that demanded restraint. Her 7,000 photographs reveal a hidden world that feels surprisingly modern, including her own 55-year relationship with another woman.
After 35,000 Victorian teachers walked off the job in their first statewide strike in 13 years, they've secured pay rises up to 32% over four years. The breakthrough deal will lift some of Australia's lowest-paid teachers near the top of the national pay scale.
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.
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.
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.
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