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Serbia elects student-backed parliament with more than 160 PhD holders on candidate list

A student-backed movement has won Serbia’s parliamentary election with a candidate list featuring academics, doctors and other professionals. More than 160 of its 250 candidates hold doctoral degrees, bringing an unusual concentration of academic experience into the country’s legislature.

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Nobel-winning economic theories offer UAE lessons for managing downturn, economist says

Damyana Bakardzhieva argues that predictable government policies, targeted support and long-term investment could help the UAE maintain consumer confidence and limit the economic impact of regional disruption.

Alfred Nobel’s will created one of the world’s most recognised prizes. Here’s how

The Swedish inventor left most of his fortune to fund annual awards for achievements in science, literature and peace. His decision, set out in a will signed in Paris in 1895, faced opposition before the first Nobel Prizes were awarded in 1901.

Housing costs, education and austerity fuel protests across Europe

Demonstrations in France, Italy, Belgium, Spain and Portugal have highlighted growing frustration over affordability and public services, while students in Albania have joined protests demanding action on corruption.

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Australia opens national youth survey to shape new government strategy

Young people aged 12 to 25 can share views on AI, mental health, education, housing and climate as feedback guides a new Youth Strategy set to begin in 2027.

Seven days to reopen Hormuz? Iran puts the ball in Trump's court as US standoff deepens

Iran has renewed its offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week, but its conditions on the US naval blockade and oil sanctions remain unresolved. A reported tanker incident has added to concerns over shipping security.

France protests escalate as Macron rejects minister’s resignation, students block Louvre

After a weekend of clashes and looting that led to thousands of arrests, President Emmanuel Macron has rejected Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez’s resignation as questions mount over the police response.