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theconversation.comworld5 hrs ago
U.S. Obesity Rate Rises to 41 Percent From 1999 to 2023
A study of nearly 8,700 people found obesity prevalence increased from 30 percent to 41 percent over the period. Abdominal obesity rose from 48 percent to 61 percent, with larger increases recorded among youth.
slate.comworld11 hrs ago
Plainclothes Police Detain Youths Attempting Saba Saba Gathering Near Harambee House
Several youths were detained Tuesday morning while attempting to gather near the Office of the President during Saba Saba commemorations. Security forces maintained checkpoints and barricades across the capital.
ndtv.compolitics14 hrs ago
Gen Z Protesters in Delhi Demand Job and Political Reforms from Modi's Government
Indian Gen Z demonstrators in Delhi have adopted the name 'cockroaches' after a judge's insult. They are pressing Prime Minister Modi's government for political accountability and job reforms as youth unemployment rises.
The Independentpolitics1 day ago
Alan Milburn Says Andy Burnham Supports Welfare Reform Despite Labour Blocking Earlier Cuts
The Independent reported that Alan Milburn, author of a government-backed report, stated Andy Burnham supports changes to the welfare system. Milburn spoke at a Centre for Social Justice event on Monday and highlighted costs exceeding £125bn a year from youth unemployment.
business1 day ago
Business groups urge 2.4 percent national living wage rise next year while Low Pay Commission projects up to 5 percent by 2027
Two major British business groups cautioned that further above-inflation increases to the national living wage could harm employment and push up prices. The CBI and BCC cited recent cost pressures already forcing firms to cut staff and delay investment. They called for a smaller…
thesouthafrican.comworld1 day ago
Former Malawi President Joyce Banda Rules Out 2030 Bid
Dr Joyce Banda said on 6 July 2026 that she will not seek a return to State House. The former president, who leads the People's Party, called for younger leadership and urged youth entrepreneurship.
news.sky.comworld1 day ago
Rwanda Lawmakers Urge Stronger Oversight of Royalties and Creative-Industry Rules
The Parliamentary Committee on Education, Technology, Culture, Sports and Youth presented its report on the 2015 National Cultural Heritage Policy on July 6, 2026. Lawmakers highlighted gaps in intellectual property management and urged faster implementation of recent reforms.
world2 days ago
Thousands Protest in Narbonne After 17-Year-Old Killed by Group of Minors
@MarioNawfal reported that thousands protested in Narbonne, France, against what they called lax justice after a 17-year-old foster child named Louis was beaten to death. The incident involved a filmed gang ambush by youths including minors and has prompted debate over juvenile s…
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forbes.comworld2 days ago
Remote Work Holds Near 22% of U.S. Workforce Through Early 2026 as Youth Unemployment Research Raises Concerns
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis analysis shows hybrid and fully remote arrangements remained steady at 22.3% in January and 22% in February. The figures mark a one-point decline from 2024 levels.
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Yonhappolitics3 days ago
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook Tours Seoul Student Housing Areas on July 4
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook visited neighborhoods near universities in Seoul to assess housing conditions for young adults. She called for expanded dormitories, affordable units, and youth work programs shortly after taking office.
theconversation.comscience3 days ago
Texas Hill Country flood recovery continues one year after 139 deaths
Kerr County recorded 119 deaths from the July 4, 2025 floods, with two victims still missing. New state youth camp safety laws took effect ahead of the 2026 season while Camp Mystic remains in bankruptcy proceedings.
abcnews.go.compolitics4 days ago
White House Press Secretary Comments on Young Adults' Price Complaints During Fox News Appearance
Karoline Leavitt appeared on Jesse Watters Primetime and attributed young Americans' complaints about prices to laziness and liberal indoctrination. She also suggested sending misbehaving youth to Cuba or Iran and praised alternatives to public schools.
globalnews.caworld4 days ago
Court of Appeal imposes four-year detention terms on two 15-year-old boys
The Court of Appeal replaced non-custodial sentences with four-year detention orders for two teenagers convicted of sexual assaults in Fordingbridge. The ruling followed a referral under the unduly lenient sentence scheme after the original youth rehabilitation orders drew critic…
globalnews.casports4 days ago
Bournemouth Agree £25.7m Deal for Elche Striker Rodriguez
Bournemouth have agreed an initial £21.4 million fee, rising to £25.7 million with add-ons, for Elche striker Alvaro Rodriguez. The 21-year-old Uruguay youth international is expected to complete a medical and sign a five-year contract at the Vitality Stadium on Monday.
Yonhapworld4 days ago
84 Youths Begin Annual U.N. Sending States Exchange Camp in South Korea
Descendants of Korean War veterans from countries that fought under the U.N. flag arrived for the weeklong program. The camp runs through Thursday at historical sites in Seoul, Busan and Gyeonggi Province.
dailykos.compolitics5 days ago
Trump Administration Restores Presidential Physical Fitness Test
The Trump administration relaunched the Presidential Physical Fitness Test this week. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined youth fitness activities as part of the rollout, following an executive order signed last year.
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Bbcpolitics5 days ago
Court of Appeal increases sentences for two boys but upholds order for third in Hampshire rape case
A panel led by Lady Chief Justice Baroness Carr ruled the original non-custodial sentences unduly lenient and ordered detention for the two 15-year-old offenders. The third boy, aged 14, retained his 18-month youth rehabilitation order. The attacks occurred in Fordingbridge in No…
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ndtv.comworld5 days ago
Beijing liaison office in Hong Kong reduces departments from 24 to 23
The office split its Economic Department into two units and expanded district-level groups. The Education and Youth Department replaced two prior units, and New Territories and Kowloon offices were renamed.
sbs.com.ausports6 days ago
Australian Football Bodies Call for Limits on Youth Heading
The Professional Footballers of Australia and a concussion researcher are urging Football Australia to restrict heading for players under 12 and to cap high-force headers in training. An Australian-led team has developed an on-pitch concussion test now under real-world study by F…
finance6 days ago
Seventeen’s Joshua Hong attends UNESCO event and Paris Fashion Week during group hiatus
Joshua Hong represented K-pop group Seventeen at a UNESCO youth initiative on Thursday before attending Paris Fashion Week. The appearances mark his first scheduled activities after the band announced an extended hiatus. Business Insider reported details of his schedule and comme…
news.sky.comworld7 days ago
FDA Allows ZYN Nicotine Pouches to Claim Lower Risks Than Cigarettes but Bars Fruity Flavors
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday authorized Swedish Match USA to market 20 ZYN products with reduced-risk claims for mouth cancer, heart disease and other conditions. The decision covers Cool Mint, Citrus, Coffee and Cinnamon flavors in 3-milligram and 6-milligram stre…
en.antaranews.comworld7 days ago
United Youth Forms All-Female Branch
United Youth announced its first all-female branch on Telegram in May. The post listed membership criteria and included a quote from Adolf Hitler. Experts on extremism said such groups now operate in all 50 states.
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theverge.comtechnology7 days ago
Bipartisan House Panel Examines Private Equity Role in Youth Sports
A House subcommittee examined private equity involvement in youth sports during a Tuesday hearing. Lawmakers from both parties discussed costs and access after Eli Manning's firm announced an acquisition of RCX Sports.
dig-in.comworld8 days ago
Two California universities face civil rights complaint over student program
The Equal Protection Project filed a complaint alleging that the University of Southern California and Loyola Marymount University violated federal civil rights laws by supporting a program limited to students who identify as Hispanic. The complaint claims the universities hosted…
news.sky.compolitics8 days ago
Police in England and Wales log over one million anti-social behaviour cases yearly
Forces pledged renewed enforcement after data showed more than one million incidents recorded each year. Officials cited targeted patrols and youth programmes that produced local reductions.
theconversation.compolitics9 days ago
Report Identifies Over 260 Fossil Fuel Industry Programs in Schools and Youth Sports
A climate advocacy group documented more than 260 programs funded by coal, oil and gas companies in Australian schools and children's sports. Researchers found over $50 million spent on six of the programs alone.
Rapplerworld10 days ago
Marcos Posts Vlog on Youth Protection After Tacloban Shooting, Cavite Stabbing, and Aurora Drownings
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. posted a vlog on June 27 calling for stronger safeguards for Filipino youth. The message followed a fatal shooting by minors in Tacloban, a stabbing in Cavite, and drownings during an Ateneo team-building event.
The Guardianpolitics11 days agoUpdated
Trump Administration Plans to Restart LGBTQ+ Youth Option on 988 Hotline by End of 2026
The administration ended the specialized option in July but now plans to relaunch it using $33 million allocated by Congress. Applications are limited to active 988 network centers, excluding the Trevor Project.
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ESPNsports11 days ago
ESPN Investigation Finds Exploitation and Poor Conditions in Argentine Youth Soccer System
An ESPN probe released June 26, 2026, documented sexual predation, extortion, hunger and squalid conditions for young prospects. The investigation began in 2018 after assaults at Independiente and reviewed thousands of documents plus more than 100 interviews.
ABC Newspolitics11 days ago
Administration Plans Restart of 988 LGBTQ Youth Hotline Option by End of 2026, Limited to Active Network Members
The Trump administration ended the specialized 988 option for LGBTQ+ youth in July 2026 but is now seeking to relaunch it with $33 million in directed funding. Applications are limited to active network members, potentially excluding The Trevor Project.
abcnews.go.compolitics12 days ago
Kenya Marks Second Anniversary of 2024 Protests With Annual March
Kenyan demonstrators held a commemorative march on June 25 to mark the second anniversary of protests that left several people dead. The annual event recalls the 2024 storming of parliament by youth protesters opposing economic hardship and corruption.
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newrepublic.comworld12 days ago
White nationalist youth group forms all-female branch
United Youth announced the creation of Young Columbia, an all-female group for teenagers of white European descent. The group operates alongside existing male Youth Clubs that have expanded to all 50 states since February 2025.
news.google.comworld12 days ago
Survey Finds Over 80% of Young Scots Have Seen Misinformation Online
A national youth charity report shows most respondents aged 11-25 encounter misleading content regularly and struggle to distinguish real from fake material. More than two-thirds expressed worry about inaccurate information, and six in ten said they find it difficult to tell what…
usatoday.comworld13 days ago
Republican Youth Adviser Urges GOP Politicians to Join TikTok
C.J. Pearson, head of the Republican National Committee’s Youth Advisory Council, said in a June 24 interview that Republicans must use platforms like TikTok to reach younger voters. He stressed authenticity as essential and noted that 63 percent of voters aged 18-29 use the app.
japantimes.co.jppolitics14 days ago
South Korean Prime Minister Meets Chinese Premier in Dalian
The two officials held talks on June 23 in Dalian during the World Economic Forum. They discussed expanding cooperation in politics, the economy, culture, and youth exchanges.
sbs.com.aupolitics14 days ago
Kids Helpline reports 5,190 crisis interventions in 2025
The youth counselling service recorded 128,998 contacts last year, with 5,190 cases requiring emergency services or child protection involvement. The figure is the second-highest in a decade and continues an upward trend after a 2021 peak.
france24.comworld15 days ago
Gambian President Launches National People's Party Manifesto and Nine-Point Plan
President Adama Barrow unveiled the National People's Party Manifesto, Nine-Point Plan and digital platforms on June 20. The event outlined priorities for youth employment, agriculture and infrastructure ahead of the December election. AllAfrica reported the launch from The Point…
Fox Newspolitics16 days ago
FTC Files Complaint Against WPATH Over Youth Gender Treatment Guidelines
The Federal Trade Commission and four state attorneys general allege WPATH promoted medical interventions for minors on evidence its leaders privately described as limited.
yardbarker.comsports17 days ago
Jalen Brunson Defends Luka Doncic’s Defense on Kids Sports Reporters
The 2026 NBA champion and Finals MVP discussed his former teammate during a guest appearance on the youth interview show.
New York Postpolitics18 days ago
Former New York governor organizes American football event for Ukrainian youth
A former New York governor is helping run a youth American football tournament in Ukraine next week. The event includes matches, clinics, and workshops for more than 300 children.
news.sky.compolitics18 days ago
Scottish Parliament Opens Seventh Session with King Charles and Queen Camilla in Attendance
The monarchs will attend the ceremonial opening at Holyrood on Friday, followed by meetings with political leaders and a cultural programme featuring new Gaelic poetry and youth performances.
news.sky.compolitics20 days ago
First Lady Melania Trump Launches Fostering the Future Accounts for Foster Youth
First Lady Melania Trump launched Fostering the Future Accounts last week in partnership with the Department of the Treasury. The accounts will provide eligible foster youth with tax-advantaged savings and investment options. The initiative aims to support long-term financial sta…
nationalobserver.compolitics21 days ago
Youth and environmental groups sue federal government over climate policy changes
Three young people and two environmental groups filed a Federal Court application Monday seeking an order that the government produce a plan meeting Canada's 2030 emissions targets. The suit alleges recent policy changes violate the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act.
middleeasteye.netsports22 days ago
FIFA Seeks Match Between Israel and Palestinian Youth Soccer Teams
FIFA is arranging for the under-15 national teams of Israel and the Palestinian Football Association to face each other at the organization's first global youth tournament scheduled for September.
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calgaryherald.comworld24 days ago
Father of deceased teenager criticizes reported plans to restrict youth social media access
The father of a teenager who died after viewing harmful online content expressed dismay over reports that the government plans to announce new restrictions on children's social media use within days. He said the timing appeared rushed and questioned whether the move was driven by…
mlbtraderumors.comworld24 days ago
Carl Scott, Former Gang Member Who Was Stabbed at 15, Receives MBE for Installing Bleed Control Kits
Carl Scott, founder of Project Youth and a former gang member, was awarded an MBE in the King's 2026 Birthday Honours for installing bleed control kits and educating children about knife crime.
washingtonpost.compolitics25 days agoSourced
White House Holds First Presidential AI Challenge Awards and Opens Fostering the Future Accounts
First Lady Melania Trump presented the first Presidential AI Challenge National Champion Awards at the White House on June 9. The same week the administration launched Fostering the Future Accounts to provide financial tools for youth in foster care.
Wiredtechnology25 days ago
Youth Group Linked to Neo-Nazi Network Advised Belfast Protesters
A youth organization connected to the Active Club movement provided guidance on protest tactics in Belfast after a knife attack. Police arrested a Sudanese man and charged him with attempted murder. The group shared instructions on clothing and anonymity via Telegram.
csmonitor.comworld25 days ago
Youth Group Stages First Street Protest in New Delhi Over Jobs and Exam Leaks
Hundreds gathered in New Delhi on June 6, 2026, for the first public demonstration by the Cockroach Janta Party. The group formed after a Supreme Court remark comparing unemployed youth to cockroaches and now seeks changes to India's education and hiring systems.
koreaherald.compolitics25 days ago
Prime Minister Nominee Han Seong-sook Holds Lunch Meeting with Youth Officials on Housing and Jobs
Han Seong-sook held a lunch meeting with young officials and interns at the prime minister's office in Seoul on June 12, 2026, to hear concerns about housing prices and employment.
Cnbcpolitics25 days agoUpdated
First Lady Melania Trump and Treasury Secretary Announce Savings Accounts for Foster Youth
The tax-deferred accounts will include a one-time $1,000 Treasury deposit for eligible children born between 2025 and 2028. Twenty-three governors have pledged to participate.
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deccanchronicle.compolitics27 days ago
Masked Groups Torch Bus and Cars in Belfast After Knife Attack Charge
More than 200 masked men and youths set a bus and several cars ablaze in Belfast. Fire crews responded to 62 incidents across Northern Ireland, most in the city.
nationalpost.compolitics27 days ago
Ottawa to Introduce Online Safety Bill Containing Social Media Ban for Youth
The federal Liberal government plans to introduce legislation on Tuesday that will include some kind of ban. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe welcomed the move and shared survey results showing 86 per cent support for restrictions.
slate.comsports28 days ago
David Sullivan Resigns as West Ham Co-Chairman, Denies Allegations After Safeguarding Ban on Women's and Youth Teams
The West Ham co-owner stepped down Saturday following a 2023 safeguarding investigation that restricted his access to the club's women's and youth sides. He remains the club's largest shareholder at age 77.
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PM Takes Responsibility for Ballot Shortages That Suspended Voting at 26 Stations
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok addressed the shortages at a youth policy meeting Tuesday. President Lee Jae Myung pledged a full investigation and overhaul of the National Election Commission.
finance29 days ago
Young Indians form satirical Cockroach Janta Party to protest unemployment
Hundreds gathered in New Delhi on June 6 wearing cockroach masks to launch a protest movement against joblessness and government policy. The group uses social media to recruit unemployed youth and calls for the removal of the education minister.
news.sky.comworld30 days ago
Nigerian Forces Free Over 360 Captives from Boko Haram Hideout
At least 360 people abducted in March from a community near the Cameroon border were released from a remote mountain site in Borno state. Officials and a local youth group offered differing accounts of how the release occurred.
koreatimes.co.krpolitics31 days ago
Frustrated Indian Youth Adopt Cockroach as Protest Symbol Amid Unemployment and Exam Scandals
Indian students facing unemployment and exam scandals have begun rallying behind the cockroach as a symbol of resilience. NPR reported the development from New Delhi on June 6, 2026.
France 24world31 days agoUpdated
Pope Leo begins Spain visit focused on immigration and basilica project
Pope Leo arrived in Spain on Saturday for a week-long trip that includes inaugurating a new tower at Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica and meetings with migrants. The pontiff also commented on youth interest in popular culture versus papal events.
Abc Newsworld30 days agoUpdated
Supreme Court Hears Allegations of Widespread Fraud in India National Exams
The Cockroach Janata Party held its first street demonstration at Jantar Mantar on Saturday. Organizers demanded the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam irregularities and youth unemployment.
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