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From poverty and homelessness to addiction and crime, these are problems that affect many citizens within a society.
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Former JYP USA girl group member sues label, alleges abuse and exploitation

Formerly part of girl group VCHA, Kiera Grace Madder, now 17, is suing her previous label over alleged child labour law violations, abuse and exploitation. Photo: TNS

Former JYP USA girl group member sues label, alleges abuse and exploitation

A protester stokes a barricade fire in Ballymena, Northern Ireland on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Photo: AP Photo

Ballymena riots: Filipino families flee Northern Ireland homes as anti-migrant violence rages

Israel deports Greta Thunberg after detaining activists on seized Gaza-bound aid boat

Man refuses demolition notice, builds village bungalow higher and higher in China

The Lens: Trump’s ‘white genocide’ comments risk US-South Africa relations

Your Voice: Congee’s enduring legacy and global lack of access to clean water (long letters)

SOTY 2023/24: Performing Artist first runner-up uses music to inspire and build community

Gaza aid plan’s slow start as Israeli air strikes kill dozens of Palestinians

Nearly 80% of children in Hong Kong subdivided flats face poor nutrition

The Lens: Malaysia’s sugar tax loophole fuels obesity crisis

Your Voice: Pope of the poor, reading for pleasure and pocket money (short letters)

Nepal activists tackle pad pollution and challenge traditional menstruation views

Explainer: How much will Hong Kong’s new minimum wage help workers?

The hidden toll of Hong Kong’s food delivery riders

Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi released on bail, challenges deportation

Former JYP USA girl group member sues label, alleges abuse and exploitation

Ballymena riots: Filipino families flee Northern Ireland homes as anti-migrant violence rages

Israel deports Greta Thunberg after detaining activists on seized Gaza-bound aid boat

Man refuses demolition notice, builds village bungalow higher and higher in China

The Lens: Trump’s ‘white genocide’ comments risk US-South Africa relations

Your Voice: Congee’s enduring legacy and global lack of access to clean water (long letters)

SOTY 2023/24: Performing Artist first runner-up uses music to inspire and build community

Gaza aid plan’s slow start as Israeli air strikes kill dozens of Palestinians

Nearly 80% of children in Hong Kong subdivided flats face poor nutrition

The Lens: Malaysia’s sugar tax loophole fuels obesity crisis

Your Voice: Pope of the poor, reading for pleasure and pocket money (short letters)

Nepal activists tackle pad pollution and challenge traditional menstruation views

Explainer: How much will Hong Kong’s new minimum wage help workers?

The hidden toll of Hong Kong’s food delivery riders

Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi released on bail, challenges deportation

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