Social welfare
How Mexico lifted 13.4 million out of poverty in six years
Rather than poverty reduction stemming from economic growth, it has been achieved through a redistribution of resources.
Protests continue in Italy against government’s decision to end Citizens’ Income scheme
The right-wing government led by Giorgia Meloni has inflicted heavy cuts in social security spending but continues to provide financial and military support to the war in Ukraine
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
