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One big problem with how we rank countries by happiness

One big problem with how we rank countries by happiness

Methodological challenges in measuring and ranking happiness through the Cantril Ladder question may skew results and fail to capture true well-being.

Middle East conflict live updates: Israel raids Gaza hospitals; most Americans disapprove of Israeli campaign in Gaza, poll finds

Middle East conflict live updates: Israel raids Gaza hospitals; most Americans disapprove of Israeli campaign in Gaza, poll finds

Israeli forces conduct operations at hospitals in Gaza, US advises against ground offensive, criticisms raised over civilian endangerment and high casualties reported.

Human rights crisis in El Salvador 'deepening': Amnesty

Human rights crisis in El Salvador 'deepening': Amnesty

Human rights group cautions about human rights crisis in El Salvador due to President's crackdown on gangs.

Don't meddle with our tech access, China's Xi warns Dutch PM Rutte

Don't meddle with our tech access, China's Xi warns Dutch PM Rutte

Netherlands restrict exports of chip printing machines to China, causing tensions with China.

More than 1 billion meals were wasted per day in 2022, according to new UN report

More than 1 billion meals were wasted per day in 2022, according to new UN report

Global households waste 1 trillion dollars of food annually, contributing to significant environmental and economic impacts.

What the Red Sea ship attacks are really about

What the Red Sea ship attacks are really about

Houthis target ships in Red Sea to assert control and protest against Israel.