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More families in Southeast Asia sinking into debt Across Southeast Asia, households are taking on debt just to cover basic needs. Analysts warn that the region's growing dependence on borrowing risks triggering wider financial stress and long term economic harm. UK–Nigeria relations in focus as London hosts Tinubu Britain has rolled out the red carpet for Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, marking the first state visit by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. Amid severe geopolitical quakes, what do both countries aim to achieve? Social media makes people unhappy — World Happiness Report The 2026 World Happiness Report found that life satisfaction among those under 25 in some English-speaking countries has fallen sharply over the past decade. Finland was once again the happiest country. UK's King Charles praises UK‑Nigeria 'partnership of equals' on Tinubu state visit Bola Tinubu became the first Nigerian president to deliver remarks at Windsor Castle, attending a state banquet held in his honor by King Charles. Tinubu is on a two-day state ​visit to the UK. Skeleton in Magdeburg Cathedral is almost certainly Otto I When the sarcophagus of the former Holy Roman Emperor Otto the Great sustained damage and had to be opened, researchers decided to analyze the contents. They're convinced that the remains inside are the real deal. Trump delays China trip during US-Israel war on Iran Donald Trump's visit to Beijing was meant to stabilize a fragile ceasefire in the trade and tech conflict with China. Now the war with Iran is reshaping his agenda — and the leverage wielded by Beijing. EU weighs options as Israel threatens Lebanon offensive EU officials are warning Israel against a ground offensive in Lebanon. But can they compel Hezbollah to disarm or prevent Israeli military action? Russian Orthodox Church makes inroads in Africa The Russian Orthodox Church is slowly but surely gaining a foothold in Africa. Experts say Russia is using its expansion as a form of ideological soft power. Backlash against sex ed threatens Poland's health curriculum The government's decision to introduce voluntary health education at schools caused uproar last year. Supporters say the subject prepares young people for life, but conservatives fear that it will lead children astray. US-Israel war with Iran shows fault lines in BRICS alliance As the fallout from the US-Israeli war on Iran widens, BRICS countries face mounting pressure to respond — but internal rifts and competing interests have put the bloc's limitations on full display. North Korea watches and learns as US attacks Iran Kim Jong Un has for years said nuclear weapons were critical to the survival of his regime. Experts say the war in Iran is a lesson for North Korea that nuclear deterrence works. Iran war triggers helium shortage, hits semiconductor supply Rising tension in the Middle East is rattling high-end chipmakers. Among the latest geopolitical uncertainties for the industry is a shortage of helium that could slow global production.