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Croatia Declared Landmine-Free After 31 Years of Painstaking Demining Work
After three decades, more than one billion euros spent, and the removal of 107,000 mines, Croatia has officially fulfilled its commitment under the Ottawa Convention — becoming completely free of landmines.
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US Drug Overdose Deaths Drop to 72,000 — the Largest Sustained Decline in Two Decades
After years of relentless escalation that peaked at 110,000 deaths in 2023, US drug overdose fatalities have fallen to approximately 72,000 — a 35% decline driven by naloxone distribution, expanded treatment access, and data-driven public health strategies.
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Wales Passes Landmark Homelessness Bill That Could Transform How We Prevent Housing Loss
A new Welsh law requiring early intervention for people at risk of losing their homes has been hailed as potentially life-changing by housing charities across the UK.
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European Union Bans Destruction of Unsold Clothing and Shoes in Landmark Sustainability Move
The European Union has introduced groundbreaking regulations prohibiting companies from destroying unsold textiles and footwear, marking a major step toward a circular economy and reducing the fashion industry's environmental footprint.
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Ireland Becomes First Country to Make Basic Income for Artists Permanent
Ireland has made history by permanently guaranteeing 2,000 artists a weekly payment of €325, after a pilot program showed the scheme reduced financial stress and boosted creative output.
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Milan Cortina 2026 Becomes First Olympics to Ban 'Forever Chemicals' from Ski Waxes
The Milan Cortina Winter Games are the first Olympics to enforce a ban on fluorinated ski waxes, eliminating toxic PFAS from alpine and cross-country competition.
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Denmark Nearly Eliminated the Motherhood Penalty — Here's How
New research shows Denmark's childcare and parental leave policies erase 80% of the career costs mothers face worldwide. Other countries are taking notes.