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Ultra-Orthodox and religious-nationalist forces in Israel are increasingly shaping state institutions, from education and gender norms to military and land policy. Their influence, operating through democratic mechanisms rather than force, raises profound questions about the future of Israeli democracy and the deepening inequality facing Palestinians.
Residents in hard-hit areas of Colombia say the government's slow response after the 7.4-magnitude earthquake reflects a long history of neglect, leaving them desperate for aid. In Buenaventura, a port city with 432,000 people, survivors are still waiting for help days after the disaster.
Rents and home prices are rising faster than incomes, fueling a global debate: Is housing a basic right or an investment asset? Many wealthy governments are being forced to put this issue on their agendas. From London to Toronto, young buyers are being shut out of homeownership, and governments face pressure to decide housing's role.
South Africa is experiencing a rise in xenophobic attacks, with immigrants being blamed for high unemployment and failing public services. Experts argue the real crisis stems from deep-rooted economic inequality and failed reforms, not immigration. The country must choose between scapegoating or addressing the true sources of its social and economic troubles.
Zimbabwe's lithium industry is being reshaped by large-scale mining projects, mostly backed by Chinese investment, making the country one of Africa's top producers. However, analysts and community leaders warn that local populations are seeing few benefits, with concerns about infrastructure, jobs, and uneven distribution of gains.
Fifty years after the Soweto uprising, where Black students faced live bullets to protest racist education policies, free South Africa remains mired in crises of poverty, unemployment, and anti-immigrant violence. The legacy of the 1976 protests, which forced the end of Afrikaans-only schooling, is marred by deep inequality and youth despair.
SpaceX's record-breaking IPO is expected to make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire, with a fortune that could surpass the wealth of Gilded Age titans like Rockefeller and Carnegie. The massive IPO values the rocket-and-AI company at $1.77 trillion, and Musk's 42% stake could be worth up to $866.5 billion. The milestone comes amid growing global inequality and renewed debate over concentrated wealth.
An extreme heatwave in India, with temperatures surpassing 46°C, has caused multiple deaths and threatens food security. Critics say the government is neglecting the poor and using relief efforts for self-promotion.
Protests in Bolivia have intensified, with thousands demanding economic and political reforms to address inflation and inequality. President Paz calls for dialogue but offers no concessions, as opposition threatens to expand demonstrations.
