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Culture / 3 weeks ago

5 Global South countries leading the world in paternity leave days

For decades, maternity leave has dominated conversations about family policy. But today, a quiet revolution is taking place, especially across the Global South. Countries once overlooked in global labour rankings are now setting bold new standards for paternity leave, offering fathers time to bond with their newborns and share caregiving responsibilities from day one.

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World / 7 weeks ago

Kindness across the world: How quick is your country to help a stranger?

What does it say about a society if people are willing to help a stranger? A new map, drawn from the World Happiness Report 2025, visualises exactly how likely citizens across countries are to help someone they don’t know. The picture is telling some regions glow in green (very likely), others linger in pale yellows, and some turn red (very unlikely).

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Culture / 7 weeks ago

No bride, no groom, no problem: The US states where marriage can happen without you

The idea of a wedding typically evokes images of two people standing together, exchanging vows, and sealing their union with a kiss. However, across the United States, the law doesn’t always require both spouses or even either spouse to be physically present. While most states demand both parties be present at the ceremony, a handful make room for marriage-by-proxy, and one state even allows both partners to be completely absent.

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Culture / 8 weeks ago

Why shoes indoors divides the world: A habit of cleanliness, culture and chemistry

You’ve probably visited someone’s home and hesitated: shoes on or off? That simple choice reflects deep cultural roots, hygiene priorities, and even environmental concerns. A new map from The World in Maps shows which countries tend to wear shoes inside the house (blue) and which generally leave them at the door (green), thus revealing surprising patterns around the globe.

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World / 13 weeks ago

Women live longer than men and this is why

Women live longer than men nearly everywhere in the world. According to data compiled by Worldometer, the average life expectancy at birth in 2025 is 70.9 years for men and 76.2 years for women, leaving a gap of over five years. When both sexes are combined, global life expectancy stands at about 73.5 years.

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Environment / 14 weeks ago

Which countries report the highest bullying rates among 15‑year‑olds?

Being bullied is one of the strongest predictors of life satisfaction and is linked to depression, anxiety and even suicidal thoughts. Drawing on data from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) surveys, UNICEF notes that while frequent bullying has declined in most high‑income countries since 2018, it remains a serious threat to adolescent mental health.

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Culture / 29 weeks ago

Europe’s hygiene habits revealed: Half of Dutch don’t wash hands with soap after using the toilet

One would think that washing hands with soap and water would become second nature for everyone after the pandemic. Surprisingly, some countries still find it difficult to do this even after using the toilet. You are shocked! I know.

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Politics / 39 weeks ago

Why the US and Argentina want to withdraw from the WHO

On January 20, the first day of Donald Trump's presidency, the United States—the largest contributor to the World Health Organisation (WHO)—announced its decision to withdraw from the body. In 2020, the Trump administration notified the United Nations of its intention to withdraw from the WHO, citing several reasons for this decision.

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