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Australia floods: Three states issue evacuation orders after heavy rain

Australia floods: Three states issue evacuation orders after heavy rain

Australia - Parts of the country received four times more rain in just 24 hours than the October average. During the disaster, at least 500 houses were flooded, one person died and another went missing.

Floating holiday: what is it and why is it important

Floating holiday: what is it and why is it important

Global - Adding floating vacations to your vacation policy may seem like overkill, but it allows people from different walks of life and cultures to feel accepted and valued. This little token of recognition can

A woman is raped every two hours in Pakistan: Survey

A woman is raped every two hours in Pakistan: Survey

Pakistan - A woman is raped in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan every two hours, according to a recent survey conducted by Pakistani channel SAMAA TV's Investigation Unit (SIU) based on the data collected from

The workers leaving their dream jobs

The workers leaving their dream jobs

Global - For the most part, workers have always hoped for roles that matched their interests and hobbies; Switching from an office job to a coveted sourdough bakery or a fun role at a video

Nato countries to boost Ukraine’s missile defence after massive Russian strikes

Nato countries to boost Ukraine’s missile defence after massive Russian strikes

Ukraine - Ukraine's allies, led by NATO, announced the delivery of advanced air defense systems to Kyiv after a series of Russian missile strikes. Weapons promised by Britain, Canada, France and the Netherlands include missiles

Thousands wait in Colombian town on trek to reach Darien Gap

Thousands wait in Colombian town on trek to reach Darien Gap

Colombia - The group, described by Colombian government officials as a humanitarian crisis, gathered in Necocli, a mandatory stop on the way to the Darien Gorge between Colombia and Panama. Thousands of migrants and refugees

MEPs speak out against the ‘slave trade’ of Cuban doctors in Italy

MEPs speak out against the ‘slave trade’ of Cuban doctors in Italy

Italy - In order to address a medical staff shortage, a number of MEPs urged the governor of the Italian province of Calabria to reevaluate the potential labour exploitation that would result from hiring Cuban

Uber and Lyft shares slump on US ‘gig’ economy plan

Uber and Lyft shares slump on US ‘gig’ economy plan

US - Shares in some of the world's largest gig economy companies have plunged after the US government outlined a plan to change the way they treat workers. Under the US Department of Labor proposal,

At least 28 children killed in Iran Protests, rights groups say

At least 28 children killed in Iran Protests, rights groups say

Iran - At least 28 children have been killed in anti-hijab and anti-government protests that have swept the Islamic Republic of Iran since the death of a 22-year-old Iranian-Kurdish woman, Mahsa Amini.  Iran’s Children’s Rights

The toll of job insecurity in turbulent economic times

The toll of job insecurity in turbulent economic times

Global - While full-time work is generally protected by labor laws, freelance or free-time work is more vulnerable to sudden drops in demand. When a recession hits, employers can terminate short-term contracts or terminate temporary