Here you can find a recap of some world news that you missed last week: Diplomats not paying fees in central London, protests about an “Eco-city” in Indonesia, a visa scandal in an anti-migration government, a study about breast milk to help cancer detection and more.
In London, international embassies with £145 million in outstanding traffic congestion fees
Vehicles entering central London have been required to pay a fee since 2003. But about a third of diplomatic missions in the United Kingdom’s capital don’t pay for them.
In Indonesia, residents protest against the construction of an “Eco-city” evicting them
Residents of the Rempang island in Indonesia have been protesting against the government’s decision to build an “Eco-city,” a massive industrial complex in renewable energies but also a luxury tourist resort, partly financed by China.
In Poland, an anti-immigration government engulfed in a “visa scandal”
While the government of Poland adopts strong anti-migration stances, the ministry of foreign affairs is engulfed in a “visa scandal” with corruption allegations for granting access to the Schengen area. An opposition member of Parliament describes Poland as a “migration hub.”
Breast milk: A potential screening method for breast cancer?
A Spanish study shows breast milk could potentially improve breast cancer identification in new and soon-to-be mothers, allowing for early detection and timely treatment.
In Chile, the Supreme Court orders blocking access to sports betting websites
In a country that doesn’t have a proper law regulating online gambling, the Supreme Court of Chile ordered blocking access to 23 sports betting websites. The decision will likely go against the financial interests of the Chilean football (soccer) professional league.
UK study calls out misconduct in healthcare: 1 in 3 female surgeons victim of sexual assault
A new study in the United Kingdom reveals every third female surgeon endures some form of sexual assault in the workplace, including rape.
In South Korea, the teachers’ evaluation system by students and parents put on hold
In South Korea, parents and sometimes students can evaluate teachers anonymously. But after a teacher died of suicide in July, the ministry of education aims to restore their authority.
