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Nigeria's House of Representatives is moving forward with new legislation to tackle malnutrition and food contamination that's affecting millions. The push comes as safer, more nutritious food becomes a national priority.
A New York congressman wants to make sure when you buy a video game, you actually own it forever. The Power to Players Act would end the practice of games becoming unplayable when companies shut down servers.
French lawmakers just passed a sweeping bill to combat sexual and gender-based violence, with special protections for children who face assault every three minutes in the country. If approved by the Senate this month, the law could transform safety for France's most vulnerable by year's end.
Nigeria's Senate has passed a landmark bill that would remove criminal penalties for suicide attempts and instead connect survivors with mental health support. The legislation resolves a legal contradiction that currently threatens prosecution while also recognizing suicide as a psychiatric emergency.
French lawmakers are advancing legislation to strengthen protections for victims of gender-based violence, including groundbreaking provisions against AI-generated deepfakes and non-consensual online content. The comprehensive bill aims to improve every step from reporting to compensation.
Hong Kong is creating new laws specifically targeting persistent child sexual abuse and non-consensual explicit image sharing online. After public consultation showed strong support, the government confirmed it will include these protections in upcoming legislation.
California could become the first state requiring major corporations to publicly disclose historical connections to slavery. The Truth in Disclosure Act marks a groundbreaking step toward corporate accountability and historical transparency.
After intense negotiations, the nation's two most powerful college sports conferences voted Friday to support landmark legislation that could reshape how student athletes get paid. The Protect College Sports Act now has momentum heading to Congress with White House backing.
Italian lawmakers have introduced a bill to ban horse-drawn tourist carriages nationwide, prioritizing animal welfare over tradition. If passed, the centuries-old "botticelle" would disappear from Rome's cobblestone streets.
Nigeria's Senate is moving forward with legislation that would impose 15-year prison sentences on counterfeit medicine sellers, protecting millions from deadly fake drugs. The bill also bans drug sales in markets and roadside stalls while strengthening enforcement nationwide.
After a century without legal protections, Australia stands alone among major democracies. A growing movement of 175 organizations is pushing the government to change that.
Philadelphia just became the latest city to officially ban horse-drawn carriages, closing the door on an industry that exposed animals to dangerous urban conditions. The new law ensures the practice can never return to the City of Brotherly Love.