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Canada to Recognize Palestinian Statehood in September

Canada plans to recognize a Palestinian state in September, a decision driven by concern for the ongoing humanitarian crisis but potentially limited in its impact on the broader conflict, with critics pointing to the lack of more forceful action against Israel.

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Lowering Canada's Voting Age to 16: An Evidence-Based Solution to Youth Apathy

Canada faces a youth voting crisis, with significantly lower turnout among young adults compared to older generations; lowering the voting age to 16, supported by evidence from Austria and Scotland, could increase youth participation and strengthen democracy by fostering civic engagement and address...

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UK to Lower Voting Age to 16 for Next General Election

The UK government plans to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in the next general election, a move praised by some parties but criticized by others, potentially marking the biggest electoral change since 1969.

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Australia's Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.3%

Australia's unemployment rate has risen to 4.3 percent, its highest level in nearly four years, prompting Treasurer Jim Chalmers to reiterate the strength of the labor market despite the increase.

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Labour's Voting Reforms Spark Fraud Concerns

Labour's plans to lower the voting age to 16 and allow bank cards as voter ID have raised concerns about voter fraud and election security, prompting warnings from the Electoral Commission and opposition parties.

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UK Lowers Voting Age to 16

The UK government will lower the voting age to 16 before the next general election, impacting 1.5 million young people and representing the biggest change to the electorate since 1969; wider reforms include expanding voter ID options and moving towards automatic voter registration to address the est...

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Lowering UK Voting Age to 16 Sparks Debate on Political Education

The UK government has lowered the voting age to 16 and 17, prompting mixed reactions from Greater Manchester teenagers. While some welcome the change, emphasizing the right to participate in decisions about tax spending, many highlight the need for unbiased political education in schools to ensure i...

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Australia's Voting Age Debate: Civic Education Before Enfranchisement

Australia's proposal to lower the voting age to 16 faces challenges due to low civic literacy among youth (ANU study shows only 3.5% support lowering compulsory voting), fragmented social media news consumption, and a lack of confidence in effecting change. A two-pronged approach of mandatory civics...

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U.K. Lowers Voting Age to 16

The United Kingdom will lower the voting age to 16 before the next general election, following a global trend of countries including Austria, Malta, and several in South and Central America.

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U.K. to Lower Voting Age to 16

The U.K. plans to lower its voting age to 16, impacting 1.6 million teenagers, becoming one of a small minority of countries to do so, with the policy facing debate over the maturity and political knowledge of 16-year-olds.

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UK Lowers Voting Age to 16, Sparking Political Debate

The UK government proposed lowering the voting age to 16 for all UK elections, aiming to boost participation and align with devolved parliaments; this sparked controversy, with concerns raised about potential political manipulation and youth political understanding.

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U.K. Lowers Voting Age to 16

The U.K. government will lower the voting age to 16 for the next general election, expanding the franchise alongside changes to voter ID and campaign finance rules; this is expected to marginally benefit center-left parties, though the precise impact remains unclear.

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