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Aboriginal Australian children are too often removed from their families

In the state of New South Wales, they account for just 4.5% of the child population, but represented 47% of young people put into care in 2023. The authorities have pledged to reform a child protection system that is now outdated.

China formally bans 'Glory to Hong Kong' protest anthem

This song, created during the 2019 pro-democracy movement, has often been mistakenly played in international sporting competitions in place of the Chinese national anthem. This confusion is seen as an insult by the regime.

Ukraine Parliament adopts a law to enlist certain prisoners

The country is trying to respond to the shortage of volunteers after over two years of war, which has claimed a heavy death toll and exhausted troops. Only prisoners with up to 3 years left to serve will be accepted.

North Macedonia's nationalist opposition sweeps elections

The Balkan country is set for rocky ties with EU neighbors as the country's right-wing VMRO-DPMNE party earned an easy victory in both presidential and parliamentary elections.

Debate over fish aggregating devices in the Indian Ocean intensifies

As the next meeting of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission gets underway, the NGO BLOOM Association published a comparative analysis between this industrial technique and traditional pole-and-line fishing in the Maldives.

Video. How billionaire Taylor Swift built her empire

Video - In 2023, the 34-year-old became the first singer in the world to achieve billionaire status solely through her music and concerts. Her career is shaking up an entire industry.

Climate: Why France and Europe are warming faster than average

Countries experience climate change differently; the proximity of the Arctic zone and atmospheric circulation explain why France and Europe are already experiencing warming one degree higher than average.

Video. Why are we so behind on male contraception?

Video - Birth control was one of the greatest medical advancements of the 20th century, yet the vast majority of contraceptives are still intended for women only.

Video. Abortion rights: A history of France's legal battle

Video - As France officially inscribed the guaranteed access to abortion in its constitution on Friday, Le Monde takes a look at how abortion rights have evolved since the landmark Veil Law in 1975.

Video. After Alexei Navalny's death, what's left of Putin's opposition?

Video - The top Kremlin critic died on February 16 in an Arctic prison colony and many are now wondering what's left of the opposition to Vladimir Putin in Russia.