Motor vehicle drivers
Tesco is taking decisive action to safeguard its delivery drivers from a surge in verbal and physical abuse while making home deliveries. The retail giant has announced it will equip over 5,000 drivers with body cameras to record evidence of abusive customers. This move follows a recent survey by
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The minibus taxi industry in South Africa, a symbol of community resilience, has become trapped in a vicious cycle of violence. Every week, South Africans wake up to reports of taxi violence, especially in Cape Town, resulting in routes being closed, commuters stranded, and families mourning lives lost. This should
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London's narrative has been influenced by concerns over youth violence and knife crime, but new data paints a different picture. The city's murder and manslaughter rates have dropped to their lowest level since 2003, and the number of knife crimes per capita decreased by 12% in
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In rural Malawi, a quiet revolution is taking place as women step into roles traditionally reserved for men as mediators, advocates, and leaders in peacebuilding. Supported by the Women's Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) through UN Women, women's movements are transforming communities and challenging long-held norms.
Ex-presidents
Peru's new president, José JerÃ, has declared a state of emergency in the capital, Lima, as part of the government's efforts to stem a wave of violence that has led to the downfall of his predecessor, Dina Boluarte. The surge in killings, violent extortion, and attacks
Islamic militants
Tensions between Israel and Hamas have flared up, casting doubts on the fragile ceasefire that has been in place for 10 days. The latest round of violence on Sunday saw two Israeli soldiers killed and another wounded, sparking a retaliatory Israeli bombardment that resulted in the deaths of 44 Palestinians
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After nearly two weeks of intense hostilities that killed dozens and injured hundreds, Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to a cease-fire. The agreement, brokered by Qatar and Turkey, brings a tentative respite to the worst outbreak of tensions between the two countries in years. However, analysts warn that the underlying
Peace negotiations
Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a long-awaited ceasefire agreement after a week of intense clashes along their 2,600km (1,600-mile) border. The deal, mediated by Qatar and Turkey, aims to establish mechanisms for lasting peace and stability between the two countries. The agreement comes after Islamabad accused Kabul of
Peace negotiations
Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a long-awaited ceasefire agreement after a week of intense clashes along their 2,600km (1,600-mile) border. The deal, mediated by Qatar and Turkey, aims to establish mechanisms for lasting peace and stability between the two countries. The agreement comes after Islamabad accused Kabul of
Youth
Despite improvements in overall global health, mortality rates for young people aged 15-24 have shown little progress, and in some regions have even risen in the past decade. The Global Burden of Disease study reveals that the main causes of death among young people are preventable factors such as injury,
Trump, Donald
As the international community considers a permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the militant Islamist group has begun a campaign to assert its authority over the Gaza Strip, marking a significant shift in its priorities. With Israel's military withdrawal and the collapse of rule of law in Gaza,
Youth
In recent years, the global mortality rate has seen significant improvements, with life expectancy increasing to unprecedented levels. However, a stark anomaly emerges when examining mortality rates among adolescents and young adults, particularly those between the ages of 15 and 24. According to the latest Global Burden of Disease study,
