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How can young people shape policies for climate justice and a better future?
Fifty years after schoolchildren took to the streets of Soweto in 1976 demanding dignity, equality and a voice in their future, young environmental lawyers say the promises of that struggle continue to be tested — not in classrooms but in courtrooms, mining towns and climate-hit communities. For them, Youth Day is no longer only about political liberation
What policies could help protect children in adoptive homes from abuse and ensure their safety?
Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of Jamie Varley
What should countries do about the growing number of nuclear weapons and the need for peace?
The world’s nuclear-armed states are increasingly moving warheads from storage onto operational delivery systems, raising the risk of conflict despite a gradual decline in overall stockpiles, researchers warned on Monday. SIPRI said geopolitical rivalry and a new arms build-up could reverse decades of reductions in nuclear arsenals
What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of the new US trade deal for Europe and its citizens?
The European Parliament has approved cutting tariffs on many US imports to comply with a deal signed last year. US President Trump had given the bloc a July 4 deadline to meet its side of the deal
What are the effects of limiting political leaders' terms on democracy and government in Hungary?
The amendment was a key campaign promise of pro-EU conservative Peter Magyar, who in April elections ousted Viktor Orban from office, promising sweeping reforms
What should the government's role be in managing the oil reserve and its impact on prices for everyday people?
Emergency stockpiles of crude oil in the United States have hit the lowest level they have been since the 1980s, as the oil and gas markets grapple with the fallout from the war in Iran. The monthslong conflict disrupted more than 11 million barrels per day of oil from global trade, threatening supply worldwide and […]
What are the possible impacts of the upcoming Palestinian elections on the community and peace efforts?
President Abbas has issued a decree calling for presidential elections in early 2027 and for legislative elections to be held in November of this year, official Palestinian news agency Wafa reported, without saying if he would run
How can France address rising tensions between different political groups while ensuring community safety?
France's government accused the hard left Monday of being partly responsible for the killing of a far-right activist last week, an accusation that has been refuted by France Unbowed. Quentin Deranque, 23, died of his wounds after being attacked Thursday on the sidelines of a far-right protest against a left-wing politician speaking at a university in the city of Lyon. FRANCE 24's Politics Editor Marc Perelman brings you this analysis
What are the benefits and challenges of allowing foreign access to Somaliland's resources and military bases?
[RFI] Somaliland is willing to give the United States access to its minerals and military bases, the minister of the presidency has said, as the breakaway region of Somalia pushes for global recognition
How do you think Canada's relationship with the US affects our country’s future and decisions?
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday said his country’s close ties to the US have become “weaknesses,” shortly after the US commerce secretary blasted Canada’s trading strategy