Shoko Kawata, the mayor of Ikaruga, Nara prefecture, has been named to the TIME100 Next list, following his decision to take paternity leave earlier this year. His action sparked considerable debate within Japan, a nation grappling with declining birth rates and entrenched gender norms.
The Conservative party has outlined a policy to introduce new work obligations for young people receiving Universal Credit benefits, aiming to reduce welfare reliance and encourage employment among under-25s.
A French court has sentenced six individuals to between two and 27 years in prison for their roles in the November 2021 capsizing of a migrant boat in the English Channel, which resulted in the deaths of 31 people.
Science Minister Kanishka Narayan confirms that developing a national strategy for potential large-scale job losses due to artificial intelligence is a top priority for the UK government, acknowledging some forecasts predict significant economic disruption.
