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Pope Leo urges US and Europe to do more for migrants on 4th July anniversary

Pope Leo has urged his fellow Americans to welcome and protect immigrants as the United States marked the 250th anniversary of its independence on Saturday. During a visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa he also pressed Europe to do more for people fleeing war and poverty.

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Digital poverty is holding university students back

When a student can’t submit their essay because the household’s only device is being used by three siblings for school, or because their mobile data ran out mid-lecture, they are experiencing digital poverty.

The Conversation

Far from waging war on the south, PM Burnham could improve the lives of Londoners. Here’s how

The right wants to paint Manchesterism in terms of north v south – but poverty everywhere is solved by prioritising the public purse over private pockets, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

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Quote of the day by Coco Chanel: 'Some people think luxury is the opposite of poverty. It is not. It is the opposite of...' - Iconic fashion designer's unapologetic take on elegance and true sophistication

Quote of the day by Coco Chanel: Coco Chanel revolutionized women's fashion with her emphasis on comfort, simplicity, and timeless elegance. Overcoming a challenging past, she became a symbol of confidence and independent thought. Her philosophy, that true luxury lies in refinement and character rather than ostentation, continues to inspire.…

The Economic Times

Voices: ‘It’s not the schools or the kids; it’s the parents’: Readers on why white working-class pupils are falling behind

YOUR VIEWS: A major report into white working-class educational outcomes has sparked passionate debate among our community on everything from the role of parents and poverty to whether schools are too focused on academic success

The Independent UK

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo could push a million more people into poverty

The economic cost of the Ebola outbreak to Africa could reach up to $3.6bn, the UN says

The Independent UK

Energy price cap rise ‘will push millions in Great Britain into fuel poverty’

Typical bill will surge by £220 a year from Wednesday, forcing 13.5m homes to spend over 10% of income on fuel

The Guardian - UK

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Ebola outbreak may cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, deepen poverty, says UN

The United Nations has sounded the alarm on the Ebola outbreak in DRC, highlighting its dire implications for African economies, with potential losses reaching $3.6 billion. This epidemic threatens not only health but also broader socio-economic structures, jeopardizing jobs, education, and food stability. Interventions are essential to mitigate long-term repercussions…

The Times of India

Meet the world's most fertile woman who gave birth to 44 children, including three sets of quadruplets

When Mariam Nabatanzi from Uganda gave birth to her first set of twins at just 13 years old, she had no idea her life would become one of the most extraordinary stories in modern medical history. Over the next two decades, she gave birth to 44 children through a remarkable…

The Times of India

White working-class children have to be exceptional or exceptionally lucky to succeed, Phillipson says

Ms Phillipson said the group had been failed by the ‘distant dream’ of social mobility that had lifted only a ‘lucky few’ – including herself – out of poverty

The Independent UK

Chinese proverb of the day: 'Poverty cannot change the virtues of the benevolent and...' - this thought-provoking saying reveals why money can never replace one's character and why integrity is your greatest wealth

Chinese proverb of the day: Ancient Chinese wisdom highlights that true success isn't measured by wealth but by character. One saying emphasizes that integrity, kindness, and compassion remain steadfast, even amidst financial hardship. Adversity reveals inner strength, proving that ethical values are enduring treasures, far more valuable than material possessions.

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Seneca: “The greatest wealth is a poverty of desires” a life lesson on finding contentment

Quote of the day by Seneca: “The greatest wealth is a poverty of desires” explores the Stoic philosopher's belief that true wealth comes from needing less rather than owning more. The quote encourages gratitude, self-control and contentment, reminding readers that lasting happiness is found not in endless possessions but in…

The Economic Times

Why Revenge Failed And Forgiveness Won Everything

What is stronger a weapon that wins a battle or forgiveness that ends a war? The Mahabharata answers this question through one of its most emotional stories. It is not about arrows, divine weapons, or mighty warriors. It is about a single decision that broke a chain of hatred passed…

MyLifeXP

Best German Proverb of the day: "Peace creates wealth, wealth creates arrogance, arrogance brings war, war brings poverty." A life lesson on the price of pride

Best Proverb of the day: The German proverb "Peace creates wealth, wealth creates arrogance, arrogance brings war, war brings poverty" illustrates the recurring cycle linking prosperity, pride and conflict. It teaches that peace enables growth, but unchecked arrogance can destroy it. The proverb remains relevant today, reminding people that humility,…

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The Conversation

The international legal order is broken: 2 key shifts needed to fix it

The international legal order that was created after the second world war is no longer fit for purpose. Its response to urgent global problems like climate, poverty and pandemics is inadequate. Its key institutions like the United Nations are incapable of restoring peace in Ukraine, Iran, Sudan or the Democratic…

The Economic Times

Anand Mahindra offers help to 80-year-old who plays his 40-year-old broken violin on the pavement daily

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra has pledged support to an 80-year-old violinist, Bhagwan Mallick, whose poignant video went viral. Mallick, despite failing eyesight and a broken violin, plays daily on the pavement, earning a meager ₹100 to support his wife. Mahindra's offer has sparked wider calls for structured support networks…

Evening Standard

Heatwave dangers: Why Londoners are more at risk in hot weather than rest of UK

Other factors making Londoners more at risk in high temperatures could include the high cost of living in the capital, housing overcrowding and poverty

The Guardian - UK

About 400,000 UK children supported by baby banks, up 11% on previous year

Exclusive: Charities say they ‘cannot continue to absorb the impact of child poverty’ without government support

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Dining across the divide: ‘He mentioned the idea of 100% income tax over £350,000. I think the threshold should be lower’

An academic and a medical student share concerns about extremes of wealth and poverty, but do they agree on the monarchy?

AAP

Black bank card program to steer cash payments to single mothers in government housing

One of the few Black-owned banks in the U.S. is introducing a debit card aimed at helping single mothers who live in government subsidized housing escape poverty

The Independent UK

Black-owned bank launches debit card to help single mothers break poverty cycle

The Bank King Card was launched in honour of Juneteenth

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Game of Thrones Stars Reunite for Medieval Horror

Set during a medieval war and released this year, The Deadful follows Sophie Turner, who plays the role of Anne, a woman living in poverty with her mother-in-law as she awaits the return of her husband from war. Her world is turned upside down when her friend, Kit Harington, who…

The Independent UK

Pakistan abolishes ‘period tax’ after landmark campaign to promote sanitary products

In a country where periods are rarely discussed in public, a tax exemption on sanitary products is being hailed as a breakthrough. Campaigners tell Shweta Sharma this is just the first victory in the long and arduous battle ahead

International Business Times UK

Trump's 'Oligarchic Friends' Gain $210B In a Day: Bernie Sanders Says the Economy Is 'Insanely Rigged'

Senator Bernie Sanders criticises the wealth surge of tech billionaires, highlighting economic struggles faced by American families amid inflation and poverty.

Reason

The War on Economic Growth Is a War on the Poor

No poor country has ever achieved decent living standards without first getting richer.

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