Finland’s falling birthrate is reshaping family life despite generous Nordic benefits. NPR’s Population Shift series spotlights Poa Pohjola, 38, and Wilhelm Blomberg, 35, who welcomed a baby as the nation’s total fertility rate hovers below 1.3, far from the 2.1 replacement level. Kela reports surplus baby boxes from 2024 and...
The Supreme Court’s “major questions doctrine”—used to block parts of President Biden’s climate, Covid-19, and student-debt initiatives—faces a pivotal test next week as justices hear arguments over President Trump’s tariffs program. The doctrine demands clear, direct congressional authorization for sweeping economic actions. The 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act lacks...
President Trump said he underwent an M.R.I. earlier this month, calling the results “perfect” but refusing to explain why it was ordered, and inaccurately claiming his doctor had released full results. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Tokyo from Kuala Lumpur during his Asia trip, he...
Mali has shut schools and universities nationwide until 9 November as a deepening fuel shortage, caused by an Islamist blockade of tanker routes, disrupts daily life. Education Minister Amadou Sy Savane said authorities aim to restart classes on 10 November and are "doing everything possible" to end the crisis. Weeks...
Vietnam is renewing defense ties with Russia as U.S. policy swings and sanctions spur evasions, upending expectations of a C‑130 purchase from Washington. Leaked records and officials describe orders of air-defense systems, submarine upgrades and electronic warfare gear, with plans tied to Su‑35 and Su‑30 jets and payments in rubles....
Ten people accused of sexist cyber‑bullying against France’s first lady, Brigitte Macron, go on trial in Paris this week, charged with spreading unfounded claims about her gender and sexuality and mocking the couple’s 24‑year age gap. They face up to two years in jail. Among the defendants are an elected...
The UN urged safe passage for civilians from el-Fasher after RSF fighters said they seized the army’s main base—a claim the military has not acknowledged. Verified videos show RSF celebrating at headquarters while local allies of the army say clashes continue. Besieged for 18 months and encircled by an earth...
Cameroon’s electoral body declared Paul Biya, 92, winner of the Oct. 12 presidential election with nearly 54 percent, securing an eighth term that could carry him to almost 100. An opposition candidate claimed victory and alleged widespread fraud by a “predatory oligarchy,” as analysts called the contest the most consequential...
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster made their red carpet debut as a couple at the premiere of his film Song Sung Blue during 2024 AFI Fest at the TCL Chinese Theater in Los Angeles. The pair smiled for cameras, with Jackman, 57, in a classic black suit and satin tie,...
UN peacekeepers shot down an Israeli drone near Kfar Kila over the weekend, but Israel and UNIFIL dispute what happened next. Israel's military says the drone was on routine reconnaissance and did not target peacekeepers; after it fell, troops tossed a hand grenade at the crash site. UNIFIL says the...
