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Russia bans child adoption from countries that allow gender transition

The adoption ban would apply to at least 15 countries, most of them in Europe, and Australia, Argentina and Canada.

Commonwealth nations adopt their first ocean declaration

Commonwealth countries have adopted their first ocean declaration during their summit held for the first time in the Pacific island nation of Samoa

World - ABC News - October 26

Adopted children to have closer contact with birth families

"Letterbox" contact is outdated, a report says, and face-to-face contact should be encouraged, if safe.

Moscow bans adoptions to countries that allow gender transition

The new law follow a series of laws that have suppressed sexual minorities.

World - ABC News - 6 hours ago

Child benefit reform plans scrapped

A planned move to a system where claims are based on household income, rather than an individual's, will not go ahead.

Child killed by falling tree branch

Emergency services were called to Banstead, Surrey, just after 16:00 BST on Saturday.

ServiceNow advocates for ‘invisible’ AI agents to ease worker adoption

ServiceNow vice president of AI Dorit Zilbershot believes employees will be more accepting of AI agents when they don't even know they're using AI agents.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 25

Generative AI isn’t coming for you — your reluctance to adopt it is

Adaptability and willingness to embrace change are keys to staying relevant. Don't be afraid of generative AI; make it work for you.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 27

China halts foreign adoptions, leaving children and U.S. families in limbo

Last month, China announced that it would end foreign adoptions of Chinese children to foreign families other than to blood relatives. Parent Aimee Welch joins CBS News to discuss her ongoing ...

COP16 Talks in Colombia Adopt a Novel Way to Pay for Conservation

Delegates at the U.N. talks created a system that would compensate countries for the use of genetic information but failed to make headway on a broader funding commitment.

World - The New York Times - November 2

Indonesian Tribe Adopts Korean Hangul to Preserve Ancient Cia-Cia Language

The Cia-Cia language has been passed down orally for centuries. Now the tribe’s children are learning to write it in Hangul, the Korean script.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

Russian parliament advances bill to ban adoptions by gender-transition countries

Russia’s lower house of parliament has passed final reading of a bill to ban adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal

World - ABC News - November 12

Russian lawmakers endorse bill to ban adoptions by gender-transition countries

Russia’s upper house of parliament has endorsed a bill banning adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Mothers challenge government over child benefit cap

A charity supporting the women say the Universal Credit policy is "discriminatory and irrational".

Michael McMonagle jailed for child sex offences

Michael McMonagle has been sentenced to nine months in custody and a further nine months on licence.

I lost my six year old son when flash floods inundated Nova Scotia - This is climate breakdown

Before the floods, I was always with my boys. Always. This is Tera’s story. Location Martock, Canada. Disaster Nova Scotia floods, 2023. Tera works with people who have physical and mental ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

The missing puzzle piece in India’s child stunting crisis

World - Yahoo News - November 15

The missing puzzle piece in India’s child stunting crisis

A new study finds that caste plays a vital role in high rates of stunting in children in India.

Asim Chaudhry: ‘Being ignored as a child was a weird blessing’

The actor, 37, talks about his parents’ divorce, couples therapy and speaking with Richard Curtis on WhatsApp. I was a class clown at school and very creative. My parents saw my creativity as me ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Crackdown launched on child social care profiteering in England

Companies will be forced to disclose finances in bid to curb ‘excessive profits’ bankrupting councils

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Can I avoid disruption to my child’s education?

My ex-husband claims he can’t afford the VAT added to our children’s school fees

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

These countries have the most at stake as the U.S. heads to the polls

The world is watching the presidential election as voters go to the polls Tuesday, but the vote is more consequential for some countries than for others.

Business - CNBC - November 5

British regulator says $19.5 billion Vodafone-Three merger could go ahead if remedies are adopted

Telecom firms Vodafone and Three's multibillion-pound merger could go ahead if the companies adopt proposed remedies from the U.K. competition regulator.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Bitcoin surges 10% to a record above $76,000 as Trump victory heralds wider crypto adoption and weaker regulation

Crypto assets rose as investors bet that a second Trump administration will widen fiscal deficits and boost bitcoin as a hedge against higher inflation.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Spiraling violence and airline shutdowns in Haiti cut families off from adoptive kids

The last words Michelle Reed heard from her 6-year-old adopted son in early November were: “Mom, come get me.”

World - ABC News - November 13

PGA Tour adopts sweeping changes, including smaller fields and fewer full-time members, starting in 2026

The PGA Tour Policy Board affirmed a number of significant proposals ahead of the RSM Classic

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

NBA All-Star Game to reportedly adopt pickup-style format for 4-team tournament

This season's NBA All-Star Game will reportedly have a much different look to increase competitiveness.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Key UN committee adopts resolution paving the way for a first-ever treaty on crimes against humanity

World - Yahoo News - 21 hours ago

How Gamefam’s Founder Taps His ‘Inner Child’ to Bring Brands to the Metaverse

Gamefam has carved out a unique niche in the gaming space: Creating high-quality experiences, like Sonic Speed Simulator, on Roblox.

Business - Inc. - October 25

Catfish killer who abused thousands brought down by phone calls and seized devices

How does a Northern Ireland teenager end up as one of the UK's most prolific online child sex abusers?

'My £250 Child Trust Fund is now worth only £12'

Max Prince was shocked to discover that surprise fees had left him with just £12.39 in his trust fund.

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Russia bans child adoption from countries that allow gender transition

Commonwealth nations adopt their first ocean declaration

Adopted children to have closer contact with birth families

Moscow bans adoptions to countries that allow gender transition

Child benefit reform plans scrapped

Child killed by falling tree branch

ServiceNow advocates for ‘invisible’ AI agents to ease worker adoption

Generative AI isn’t coming for you — your reluctance to adopt it is

China halts foreign adoptions, leaving children and U.S. families in limbo

COP16 Talks in Colombia Adopt a Novel Way to Pay for Conservation

Indonesian Tribe Adopts Korean Hangul to Preserve Ancient Cia-Cia Language

Russian parliament advances bill to ban adoptions by gender-transition countries

Russian lawmakers endorse bill to ban adoptions by gender-transition countries

Mothers challenge government over child benefit cap

Michael McMonagle jailed for child sex offences

I lost my six year old son when flash floods inundated Nova Scotia - This is climate breakdown

The missing puzzle piece in India’s child stunting crisis

The missing puzzle piece in India’s child stunting crisis

Asim Chaudhry: ‘Being ignored as a child was a weird blessing’

Crackdown launched on child social care profiteering in England

Can I avoid disruption to my child’s education?

These countries have the most at stake as the U.S. heads to the polls

British regulator says $19.5 billion Vodafone-Three merger could go ahead if remedies are adopted

Bitcoin surges 10% to a record above $76,000 as Trump victory heralds wider crypto adoption and weaker regulation

Spiraling violence and airline shutdowns in Haiti cut families off from adoptive kids

PGA Tour adopts sweeping changes, including smaller fields and fewer full-time members, starting in 2026

NBA All-Star Game to reportedly adopt pickup-style format for 4-team tournament

Key UN committee adopts resolution paving the way for a first-ever treaty on crimes against humanity

How Gamefam’s Founder Taps His ‘Inner Child’ to Bring Brands to the Metaverse

Catfish killer who abused thousands brought down by phone calls and seized devices

'My £250 Child Trust Fund is now worth only £12'

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