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AI summit: Four key takeaways from Paris meeting

World leaders commit to cut AI regulation and pledge significant investment, but divisions between Europe and U.S. remain.

Adam Smith

Published February 13, 2025

Socioeconomic Inclusion

What is driving the war in Congo and what is the human cost?

The mineral-rich east of Congo is again in turmoil as M23 rebels advance; how have decades of conflict affected the people?

Bukola Adebayo

Published February 12, 2025

Climate Risks

What are the environmental costs of AI?

As the AI Action summit begins in Paris, the environmental cost of artificial intelligence is under scrutiny

Adam Smith

Updated February 10, 2025

Climate Risks

How, and where climate change will lower U.S. home values

U.S. homeowners face higher home insurance costs and decreasing property values in climate-risky areas

David Sherfinski

Published February 10, 2025

Money, Power and People

What’s Mexico doing to stop migration to the US?

Under pressure from the U.S. government, Mexico steps up enforcement policies to prevent migrants from reaching the U.S.-Mexico border

Diana Baptista

Updated February 05, 2025

Socioeconomic Inclusion

India budget 2025: What’s in it for gig workers?

From ID cards to healthcare, India's government proposes new measures for millions of gig workers, but critics say they are not enough

Annie Banerji

Published February 05, 2025

Socioeconomic Inclusion

Long COVID costs countries billions of dollars

An estimated 400 million people have suffered long COVID since the start of the pandemic

Emma Batha

Published February 05, 2025

Socioeconomic Inclusion

Trump halts U.S. refugee programme: Who is affected?

Trump's decision to pause the U.S. refugee admissions programme has affected people from Somalia to Afghanistan

Nita Bhalla

Published February 04, 2025

Socioeconomic Inclusion

Why LGBTQ+ refugees are stuck in limbo in Kenya

Long delays in processing LGBTQ+ asylum claims in Kenya mean Western countries are unable to resettle refugees

Jade Wilson

Published February 04, 2025

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Will Britain’s AI revolution affect its net zero aims?

Britain's AI expansion plans may strain the electricity grid and challenge net zero goals

Adam Smith

Published February 03, 2025