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He lived alone in the wild with wolves for 12 years; Spain’s famous ‘wolf boy’ Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja dies at 80

Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja, the Spanish man whose extraordinary childhood among wolves made him famous around the world, has died at the age of 80. Rodríguez died on 15 August 2026 in Rante, a small hamlet in north-western Spain where he had lived since 2001. His life was shaped by an…

The Times of India

In 1953, South Korea emerged from war with 60–70% living in extreme poverty. 71 years later, life expectancy reached 83.7 years with highest education levels anywhere in the planet

Emerging from the ashes of the Korean War, South Korea became a beacon of transformation, where enhanced educational access laid the groundwork for robust economic development. This shift not only propelled industries forward but also significantly improved living conditions, contributing to a remarkable surge in life expectancy. Today, young adults…

The Economic Times

The Indian Heritage Trail in Kenya: How a Railway Built a Diaspora That Never Left

The Line That Cost 2,500 LivesBetween 1896 and 1901, the British colonial government shipped roughly 32,000 workers from India, most of them from Punjab and Gujarat, to build a railway across 900 kilometres of East African terrain. They called it the Uganda Railway. Winston Churchill, who visited the finished line…

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'No longer a rental refuge': how Hunter housing stress has changed

For Hunter lower income earners, the findings were bleaker still.

Newcastle Herald

German Saying of the Day: “It is all the same to the dead whether they are buried in silk or rags.” A reflection on life beyond wealth

German Saying of the Day: “It is all the same to the dead whether they are buried in silk or rags” reflects on mortality, wealth and social status. The saying uses the contrast between luxury and poverty to suggest that material possessions and outward appearances ultimately lose their importance after…

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Gujarati man sentenced to 9 years in jail in US for scam; attorney says he grew up in India in extreme poverty without water, studied only till 10th

A Gujarati fraudster who was arrested in 2024 by the FBI for a massive elderly scam was sentenced to nine years in prison by US district court in Cleveland. Judge J Philip Calabrese sentenced Shreyas Baldevbhai Chaudhary to 110 months in prison -- 9 years and two months in prison…

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Quote of the day by Javier Bardem: 'Many people out there don't have a choice, in...' Life lessons from motivational quote on personal autonomy, systemic vulnerability, socioeconomic hardship, coercion, isolated environments, empathy, control and social inequality

Quote of the day by Javier Bardem explores how personal autonomy can depend on social and economic conditions. His words focus on people who cannot choose their friends or escape harmful influences. The quote raises questions about coercion, control, poverty, empathy, social inequality and the freedom to make choices about…

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Reform’s new economic adviser has called for end of pensioners’ triple lock

Exclusive: Mitchell Palmer has also argued for privatising the NHS and immigration as way of cutting poverty

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John Paul DeJoria was once homeless and recycled soda bottles for money; then he turned $700 into a billion-dollar empire

John Paul DeJoria's inspiring journey from the depths of poverty and homelessness to co-founding both John Paul Mitchell Systems and Patrón Spirits exemplifies triumph. His immense success hasn't dulled his commitment to philanthropy; he donates half of his wealth to support charitable endeavors. DeJoria's mantra highlights persistence, loyalty to customers,…

The Economic Times

George Michael, who gave millions from his music to charities, sent £100,000 to disadvantaged children every Easter

George Michael's remarkable generosity transcended his musical fame, as he quietly championed various charitable causes and offered assistance to those in need. His significant financial contributions and volunteer work exemplified his commitment to helping others. A pivotal moment was his interview with The Big Issue, which highlighted the challenges of…

The Economic Times

White supremacists spin a Justice Department indictment against a hate-monitoring group to legitimize extremism and expand recruitment

In April 2026, a federal grand jury returned indictments charging the Southern Poverty Law Center with wire fraud, bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

The Conversation

The Bengali Style of Dressing That Has Shaped Indian Fashion More Than Any Instagram Trend

The Drape That Never Asked for PermissionYou have seen it in black-and-white photographs of Rabindranath Tagore's Shantiniketan. A woman in a plain cotton sari, the pallu brought over the left shoulder, no blouse underneath, the fabric falling without ceremony. No petticoat stiffening the silhouette. No pin holding the pleats in…

Times Life

A triple crisis: Earthquake takes a heavy toll on Colombia's impoverished and neglected region

Recovering from the devastating earthquake that hit Colombia earlier this month will be particularly challenging for Choco, a remote region that has long struggled with high poverty rates, poor infrastructure and underfunded health and education services

The Independent UK

Trade unions back calls for immediate rent freeze across Scotland

MAJOR trade unions have backed calls for an immediate rent freeze across Scotland, warning that rising housing costs will “deepen poverty and…

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In the 1990s, China began regreening one of Earth's most eroded landscapes; more than 100 million tons of soil stopped entering the Yellow River each year

China's Loess Plateau has seen a revolutionary ecological overhaul, where farmers took the initiative to plant trees and construct terraces. This collective endeavor not only rejuvenated once barren hillsides but also drastically curbed soil erosion into the Yellow River, with sediment discharge considerably decreasing. Moreover, this sustainable project has been…

The Conversation

Microfinance was supposed to save Asia’s poor. Why has it failed to live up to its promise?

Microfinance was once celebrated as Asia’s tool to lift people out of poverty. From Bangladesh to India, Cambodia and the Philippines, the promise was simple: provide small loans to low-income households, help them start businesses, increase income and escape poverty.

The Independent UK

Cutting health benefits for young people could push thousands into poverty, charities warn

Dozens of charities have urged ministers to focus on support and opportunity instead of ‘the failed punitive approaches of the past’

The Guardian - UK

Poverty and weariness in Nigel Farage’s Clacton

Letters: Vanessa Scanlan says the constituency is desperately in need of a decent MP who would offer genuine support for the problems it faces. Plus letters from Leila Roberts and Richard Ellis

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Zambia's President Hichilema wins re-election with big economic promises

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema won a second term on Tuesday after campaigning on his record of economic recovery, including a major debt restructuring deal. The 64-year-old faces pressure to deliver more jobs and opportunities as critics accuse his government of failing to ease poverty and becoming less tolerant of dissent.

The Guardian - UK

Huge number of children would fall into poverty under Reform’s benefits plans, say campaigners

Party wants to cut £50bn from UK welfare bill but charity says proposals would cause ‘horrific levels of destitution’

The Economic Times

The long boat to school gets longer as Iran war drives up the price of fuel

Soaring fuel prices due to the Iran war are impacting global education access. Many children are forced to leave school and work to support their families. This conflict exacerbates existing poverty and educational disparities worldwide. Developing nations and vulnerable populations face the most severe consequences. The war threatens years of…

International Business Times UK

Jailing Shoplifters Is Punishing People for Having a 'Biological Need', Progressive Lawmaker Claims

New York assembly member Emily Gallagher has sparked a fierce backlash after arguing that jailing people for shoplifting items like toothpaste and soap is punishing them for a 'biological need.'

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A Week in Jharkhand's Forest Interior Reveals What Adivasi Communities Have Always Known About Survival

The Silence That Arrives Before You DoSomewhere past Chaibasa, the highway stops pretending. The road narrows, the phone signal drops in stages, and the sal forest closes in on both sides with a density that feels less like scenery and more like a position the trees have taken. You are…

Newcastle Herald

Hunter mine gets six year extension approved

The extension will allow the Hunter mine extract an additional two million tonnes of coal each year until 2032.

The Guardian - UK

Five years into Taliban rule, Afghanistan plunges into a state of collapse – visualised

The stark figures show that since the hardliners seized power in 2021, women have been erased from public life, poverty is forcing hopeless families to marry off their daughters and healthcare is on the brink of failure

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