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Thousands of white South Africans are returning to the country after years abroad, signaling a reversal of decades-long emigration trends. Many are reclaiming citizenship through a government portal launched following the repeal of a 1995 law that had stripped citizenship from certain expatriates. The migration story has also been shaped by international factors. The Donald Trump administration previously offered refuge to white South Africans, particularly Afrikaners, citing concerns over crime and alleged persecution—claims denied by South African authorities. However, growing anxieties over mass shootings, immigration enforcement, and political instability in the US have prompted many to reconsider and return home.…

Young people in Finland are reporting unprecedented levels of stress over employment, education, and the future, according to the latest Youth Barometer 2025. Life satisfaction among people aged 15 to 29 has fallen to its lowest level since the survey began over three decades ago. The annual survey, conducted by the Finnish Youth Research Society, the State Youth Council, and the Ministry of Education and Culture, gathered responses from 2,312 participants across mainland Finland. The 2025 edition focused on pressures facing youth and was conducted entirely online, marking the first time it was also available in English. Employment Pressure Dominates…

Iran targeted the world’s busiest international airport and commercial shipping routes Wednesday, as U.S. and Israeli strikes rocked Tehran. The United Nations’ most powerful body demanded an immediate halt to Iran’s attacks on its Gulf neighbors, citing threats to global oil supplies. The latest attacks mark a sharp escalation in Iran’s campaign to inflict economic pressure on the United States and Israel to end the war that began 12 days ago. Despite the intensifying conflict, there are no signs of a ceasefire. Fires and Attacks Across the Gulf On Thursday, an Iranian strike sparked a major fire on Bahrain’s Muharraq…

Global gasoline prices are surging as the ongoing war in Iran disrupts the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for oil and gas from the Persian Gulf. The strategic waterway, located off Iran’s coast, has effectively been closed, prompting governments to draft plans for quickly reopening it once hostilities subside. In Europe, French President Emmanuel Macron is spearheading international efforts to unblock the strait. He envisions deploying warships to escort oil tankers and cargo vessels when fighting decreases, ensuring that vital energy supplies and goods can flow freely again “when circumstances permit.” However, former naval officers caution that attempting…

Entrepreneurs’ satisfaction with the Finnish government has declined sharply over the past six months, reaching its lowest level of the current parliamentary term, according to a new survey conducted by Verian for the Federation of Finnish Enterprises. The latest Entrepreneur Gallup shows that just 36 percent of small and medium-sized enterprise owners are satisfied with the government, down from 42 percent recorded in May. Satisfaction with opposition parties remains significantly lower, at 12 percent. Both figures represent record lows during the ongoing term. “The slowdown in the economy, lack of growth and accelerating public debt reduce entrepreneurs’ satisfaction,” said Mikael…

France and Algeria have agreed to resume high-level security cooperation, signaling a tentative thaw in diplomatic relations strained by political and regional disputes. The agreement was reached on Tuesday during a visit to Algiers by French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, his first major engagement in Algeria since ties deteriorated last year. Following talks with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Nuñez announced that both countries had agreed to “reactivate a high-level security cooperation mechanism,” covering areas such as judicial coordination, policing, intelligence sharing, and migration-related issues. The visit comes after a prolonged period of tension between France and Algeria, exacerbated in 2024…

A Senegalese public prosecutor has rejected claims that a university student was killed by police during recent campus protests, saying instead that the student died after jumping from a building while attempting to escape a fire. The death of Abdoulaye Ba, a medical student, occurred on February 9 amid police intervention at Cheikh Anta Diop University in the capital Dakar, following several days of student demonstrations. The incident has sparked nationwide outrage and renewed scrutiny of police conduct in Senegal. According to the public prosecutor of the Dakar court, Ibrahima Ndoye, Ba was not beaten by security forces, contrary to…

Flower markets across Hong Kong were bustling with activity on Monday as crowds of shoppers gathered to prepare for the upcoming Lunar New Year, despite unseasonably warm weather. Vendors reported heavy foot traffic as residents and visitors alike browsed vibrant displays of orchids, peach blossoms, chrysanthemums, and other traditional plants believed to bring luck, prosperity, and renewal in the year ahead. The annual ritual of buying flowers ahead of the holiday remains a deeply rooted cultural practice in the city. Markets were packed from morning through evening, with families, couples, and tourists weaving through narrow aisles filled with color and…

Milan, Italy — As the women’s figure skating final takes center stage Tuesday night at the Milan Cortina Games, three American athletes are challenging long-held stereotypes while carrying U.S. hopes for Olympic gold. Gone is the singular image of the fragile “ice princess.” In its place stands a trio as diverse in personality as in style Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu, and Isabeau Levito collectively embracing the nickname “Blade Angels,” a self-chosen moniker reflecting both confidence and camaraderie. Together, they represent not only a generational shift in American figure skating but also the country’s last realistic opportunity to salvage a challenging Olympic…

A partial shutdown of the United States government entered its second day on Sunday as lawmakers and the White House showed no signs of compromise in a growing dispute over oversight of federal immigration officers, leaving the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without full funding. The shutdown began Saturday after congressional Democrats and President Donald Trump’s administration failed to agree on legislation to fund DHS through September. The deadlock centers on Democratic demands for tighter controls on immigration enforcement following the fatal shootings of U.S. citizens Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal officers in Minneapolis last month. With Congress…