What’s right with the world

Denmark is banning mobile phones in schools to curb digital overexposure, following a report urging stricter tech regulations and delaying smart devices for children under 13.

Two undocumented Senegalese migrants risked everything to defend a gay man from a homophobic mob—now, A Coruña honors their bravery as "sons of the city."

Wales plans to tackle political dishonesty by holding MPs criminally liable for false campaign statements. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".

Researchers at the University of Hamburg discovered that watching videos of people sneezing or coughing can boost the immune system. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".

For the first time in Hollywood history, women led as many top-grossing films as men last year. Get all the details on today's "WHat's right with the world".

Life satisfaction among people over 50 in England is higher than before than covi-19 pandemic. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".

New York City's congestion charge has reduced traffic and boosted public transport, despite criticism.

New allergy-friendly apples are coming. German breeders developed two varieties with reduced allergens, offering relief for people with allergies.

Within one day after the release of the tool Wahl-O-Mat in Germany, a record 9 million people have used it to compare their political views with those of the parties running in the upcoming general election. This figure is a promising outlook for voter turnout next week.

By 2029, the high-speed train connection between Luxembourg and Brussels will finally be reality. After numerous delays, the Mobility Ministers of both countries have confirmed the date.

A Brazilian surgeon transforms surgery into a superhero adventure, helping young patients enter the operating room with confidence, joy, and a sense of power.

In the US-state of New York, the juvenile crime rate dropped by 86% following the closure of doyens of youth prisons. Fostering alternative sentences such as community service, the system lowers the chances of reoffending.

Three countries—Niger, Georgia, and Guinea—have eliminated river blindness, malaria, and sleeping sickness, marking major victories in global health and disease eradication.

Taranaki Mountain gains legal personhood, honoring Māori traditions, protecting its sacred status, and joining other natural landmarks in reshaping New Zealand’s approach to environmental guardianship.

India's tiger population has doubled in a decade, thanks to effective conservation measures, anti-poaching efforts, and strong environmental laws, benefiting both wildlife and local communities.

Nice will ban large cruise ships this summer to fight overtourism and pollution, sparking debate between environmentalists, local businesses, and the cruise industry.

200 UK companies now offer a four-day workweek with full pay, boosting productivity, well-being, and retention—could this be the future of work?

In rural India, girls are breaking barriers and transforming their futures through Kabaddi, a sport empowering them with confidence, independence, and new opportunities.

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.