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Poland’s abortion law: What will the new bills change? | Explained

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Poland’s abortion law: What will the new bills change? | Explained

The story so far: Hundreds of women gathered outside Polish Parliament (Sejm) in Warsaw on Thursday (October 22, 2026), braving heavy rain to demand access to free and legal abortion, as demonstrations spread across more than 20 cities in Poland. Signalling rejection of the government’s record, protesters raised pro-choice slogans in a show of anger…

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Airbnb sets down rules to stop hosts from forcing guests to clean homes

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Airbnb sets down rules to stop hosts from forcing guests to clean homes

Several hosts found the new rule confusing and felt that more flexibility was required [File] | Photo Credit: AP Airbnb, a company that facilitates travel accommodation agreements between private property owners and visitors, introduced a new rule that restrains hosts from making their guests perform too many household chores before they leave. Airbnb hosts, as…

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What is the importance of the UN Loss and Damage Fund’s payout to Nepal? | Explained

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What is the importance of the UN Loss and Damage Fund’s payout to Nepal? | Explained

A drone view of mud covered properties following a flash flood at Trishuli in Nuwakot district, Nepal, on August 26, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Story so far: The United Nations’ climate convention’s Loss and Damage Fund has approved a $21.6 million pay out (approx. ₹205 crore) to the Nepal government to help with rebuilding,…

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Immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship targeted in Trump administration’s illegal voting crackdown

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Immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship targeted in Trump administration’s illegal voting crackdown

Most of the immigrants targeted by federal authorities in California this week for alleged voter fraud had applied for U.S. citizenship and now face charges related to lying on forms or during interviews. Those charges could lead to years in prison and thwart their efforts to naturalise. Amandeep Kaur, who is among those charged, has…

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What is Romanch’s Law? New York City’s historic horse carriage ban after Indian tourist’s death

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What is Romanch’s Law? New York City’s historic horse carriage ban after Indian tourist’s death

A carriage horse is covered with a blanket, waiting for customers on Central Park South in New York on January 13, 2016. | Photo Credit: AP In a significant move to end a longstanding tradition, the New York City Council voted on Thursday (October 22, 2026) to pass legislation banning horse-drawn carriages from city streets…

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Greece passes social media ban for children under 15

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Greece passes social media ban for children under 15

Boy using phone | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Greece’s Parliament approved a bill on ​Friday (October 23, 2026) that bans the ‌use of social media ​platforms for children under ⁠15 amid growing concerns over their impact on the health ‌and safety of minors. * The ban comes ‌into force on ‌January ⁠1, 2027 * Australia…

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Nepal to receive first-ever loss and damage fund payout after devastating floods

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Nepal to receive first-ever loss and damage fund payout after devastating floods

Nepal is set to receive $21.6 million from the United Nations’ Loss and Damage Fund following the devastating Bhotekoshi floods that struck the country in August. The allocation marks the first time the global climate fund has earmarked money for a specific country to address climate-change-linked losses. Climate experts have welcomed the decision as a…

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EU ‘inviting disaster’ by imposing carbon tax on steel, says Piyush Goyal in Berlin

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EU ‘inviting disaster’ by imposing carbon tax on steel, says Piyush Goyal in Berlin

The European Union (EU) is “inviting disaster” by imposing a carbon tax on its steel products, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said in Berlin on Thursday (October 23, 2026). Participating in the Berlin Global Dialogue, he also said the EU is “shooting” itself in the foot by bringing in more regulations, restrictions on itself,…

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Trump says Starshield restored in Ukraine, declines to say if he contacted Musk

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Trump says Starshield restored in Ukraine, declines to say if he contacted Musk

U.S. President Donald Trump. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Starshield military communications system is “back” in Ukraine, Donald Trump said on Thursday (October 22, 2026), after the Wall Street Journal reported the U.S. President asked tech billionaire Elon Musk to restore the service, which is vital to Kyiv’s forces. “I don’t want to comment on…

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