What’s right with the world

France's new streaming tax has successfully funded music productions and tours, boosting underrepresented genres like jazz and chanson, despite some price hikes on platforms like Spotify.

Thailand celebrates a historic milestone as same-sex unions become legal, with mass weddings, parties, and gifts—marking a new era for LGBTQ rights in Asia.

The UK introduces laws criminalizing explicit deepfakes, targeting AI misuse and protecting victims, as global efforts ramp up against online abuse and cyberviolence.

Thailand bans plastic waste imports, tackling toxic pollution, but global treaty delays and enforcement gaps risk continued harm from microplastics and burning waste, experts warn.

Indonesia's ambitious free meal program tackles malnutrition, aiding millions with locally sourced meals, but faces scrutiny over costs, sustainability, and quality, sparking nationwide debate.

Lady Gaga makes history as the third artist with multiple No. 1 hits across three decades, solidifying her legacy in music.

Brazil’s Bolsa Familia cuts tuberculosis cases by over 50%, showing how cash aid can fight poverty and improve global public health.

New York City’s congestion charge, the first in the U.S., targets traffic and funds transit, sparking debate over its impact on gridlock and air quality.

A 166-million-year-old dinosaur track way in Oxfordshire reveals the UK’s largest fossil footprints, offering a rare glimpse into Jurassic life.

Belgium bans disposable vapes, tackling teen nicotine addiction and environmental waste, while urging the EU to adopt tougher tobacco regulations.

Pakistani women are breaking barriers with motorcycles, embracing independence through free training programs like Women on Wheels, while innovative solutions like safety Abayas redefine mobility and empowerment.

Discoveries of new species, from pirate spiders to a crocodile-like newt, reveal nature’s wonders - yet highlight the urgent need to protect fragile habitats.

Belgrade will offer free public transport from January, aiming to ease congestion, but can its ageing system handle the surge in passengers?

Brazil’s bold fight against poverty lifts 8.7 million people in a year, thanks to innovative policies like Bolsa Família and economic recovery efforts.

Miss Netherlands ends its run, paving the way for a bold new platform redefining beauty, inclusivity, and empowerment in modern society.

A pioneering AI camera is being tested to catch motorists driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, helping police stop dangerous drivers before accidents happen.

From a vanished sea to a desert reborn—discover how bold restoration efforts are bringing hope to the Aral Sea region.

Luxembourg updates its blood donation rules, allowing gay men to donate, marking a major step toward equality and modernized health practices.

The UK bans junk food ads on TV before 9 pm and online anytime from 2025, aiming to tackle childhood obesity. Get all the details on today’s “What’s right with the world”.

A new injection could revolutionize asthma and COPD treatment, significantly reducing flare-ups, improving symptoms and quality of life. The results of the study were recently published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.