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Deep learning four decades of human migration

Abstract Human migration is a fundamental driver of global demographic change, shaping population structure, labour markets and social policy across countries1,2,3. Although long-term migration patterns are often linked to economic development4, they can shift rapidly in response to shocks such as conflict, environmental crises and political change5. Despite its importance, migration remains difficult to measure consistently: existing data are sparse, concentrated in high-income settings and...

Nature 18h ago

New pensioner '£2,100' alert as 'you may need to put more aside'

New pensioner '£2,100' alert as 'you may need to put more aside' The retirement living standards are produced by academics at Loughborough University Brits aiming for a secure retirement now face even steeper costs, according to fresh data. Analysis highlighted by Which? Money revealed that a 'comfortable' retirement for a couple now requires £62,700 annually – up £2,100 from last year's £60,600 – as escalating food, household and transport expenses continue to strain pension pots.

Daily Mirror 6d ago

People born before 1976 told 'make crucial check before it's too late'

People born before 1976 told 'make crucial check before it's too late' It could make all the difference in the years to come People in their 50s have been told it's time to make a crucial check. Financial advisers and money experts have responded to Pension UK's updated Retirement Living Standards (RLS) report, which shows that under a quarter of people are predicted to have a moderate standard of living in retirement. They say that, for anyone in their 50s who has not saved enough for their...

Daily Mirror 6d ago

Nobel laureate James Heckman on the value of risk-taking, and China’s ‘common goal’

Open QuestionsNobel laureate James Heckman on the value of risk-taking, and China’s ‘common goal’ He also discusses the economic outlook, youth unemployment and whether the country can overtake the US in science and tech James Heckman is the Henry Schultz distinguished service professor of economics and public policy and director of the Centre for the Economics of Human Development at the University of Chicago. Heckman has devoted his professional life to understanding the origins of major...

South China Morning Post 2d ago

Student loans crisis ‘comparable to PPI scandal’, education tsar suggests

Student loans crisis ‘comparable to PPI scandal’, education tsar suggests This year has seen rising criticism of the student loans system after the chancellor announced at the autumn 2025 budget the repayment threshold would be frozen for three years - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments The situation facing graduates with student loans is comparable to the Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) scandal, the previous chair of a government review into Post-18 education has suggested. Giving...

The Independent UK 8d ago

A turning point: Why Germany’s military capabilities are underestimated

Many people believe that Germans are not prepared for defence. In a guest article for Euronews, military sociologist Dr Timo Graf uses recent survey data to show why this view underestimates German society’s capacity for defence. Russia is waging a war of aggression against Ukraine and a hybrid war against Europe as a whole.

Euronews 5h ago

We were happier during the COVID-19 pandemic. The reason is money

Australians less satisfied with life than during pandemic as financial pressures mount Tue 9 Jun 2026 at 4:40am In short: Australians felt a greater sense of satisfaction during the pandemic than when restrictions were fully lifted, ABS data has shown. The nation's "cost-of-living crunch" and falling real wages are behind falling life satisfaction, according to a leading urban economist. With a growing number of jobs predicted to be replaced by AI, Australians' sense of wellbeing could be...

ABC Australia 1d ago

How smartphone use is linked to falling birth rates

Birth rates across Europe have been falling for years. A new study highlights a possible cause. According to Germany's Federal Statistical Office, the fertility rate in Germany in 2024 was 1.35 children per woman, two percent fewer than in the previous year.

Euronews 7d ago

How India’s CBSE exam scandal set off student outrage against PM Modi

How India’s CBSE exam scandal set off student outrage against PM Modi India’s largest school board has been mired in controversies, prompting calls for Modi’s education minister to step down. Some students are leading the fight. New Delhi, India – Nandini Singh had been waiting for weeks for her high school examination results, her scores in different subjects being the pathway to the colleges of her choice.

Al Jazeera 6d ago

Human migration has surged since 2000 — these maps reveal where people are going

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Nature 18h ago