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The United Kingdom has witnessed a staggering increase in the number of homeless youths on its streets over the past year, with a whopping 7,000 plus individuals added to the tally. According to a recent report by the British media, Charity Centre Point has revealed that this marks the third consecutive year of a significant increase in the number of young homeless individuals.
Data suggests that between April 2024 and March 2025, approximately 124,000 young people between the ages of 16 and 24 were recorded to be homeless, a marked increase from the previous 12 months. The previous record stood at around 117,000.
In a disturbing revelation, some small families in the UK have been forced to resort to sleeping in their cars after being refused accommodation by the council. One such mother, Michelle, who has three young children, revealed that the council showed her a red flag after which she was forced to sleep in her car, a terrifying and humiliating experience.
The trend of rising youth homelessness is not limited to the UK, with Northern Ireland also witnessing an increase in the number of young homeless individuals. In Wales, the figure has risen to 8%, while in England, it has increased by 6%. In Scotland, the number of young homeless individuals has risen to 7,604 from 7,434.
The issue has sparked a wave of concern on social media, with many calling for unity and action to address the growing problem.
Meanwhile, the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan remains tense, with the Chinese government expressing its concern over the escalating tensions. In a separate incident, the body of a 4-year-old girl was discovered on an expressway in India, six years after she went missing. The girl was allegedly killed and buried by her uncle and aunt.
In Bangladesh, a 5.4-magnitude earthquake was recorded, while US President Donald Trump has called for the deportation of Afghan refugees. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed that he is “personally indebted” to India.
In a separate development, a Delhi court has acquitted former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the Delhi Excise Policy case. The court ruled that there was no evidence of a major conspiracy or criminal intent in the excise policy.
In the US, a doctor of Indian descent in Florida has been accused of murdering her 4-year-old daughter and then calling the police to report the incident as an accident.
The Chinese government has expressed its concern over the escalating tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. In a separate incident, the British royal family’s former Prince Andrew has sparked controversy with his comments on the BBC, with the palace’s former staff expressing their outrage.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has called for an immediate end to the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Iran has initiated a new round of talks with the US in Geneva, with the focus on Iran’s missile stockpile.
A new report has warned that the rapid development of AI-powered software is exacerbating cybersecurity issues, with the rate of addressing security vulnerabilities lagging behind.
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton are set to testify before the Congress Committee on the Epstein documents, with the committee chairman announcing that their transcripts will be made public.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called for Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve their differences through dialogue. The issue of youth homelessness in the UK has sparked widespread concern, with many calling for unity and action to address the growing problem.
In a separate development, the opposition alliance in Pakistan has initiated talks with the government, with the first meeting taking place in Parliament House. The talks are focused on the country’s current political situation.
The Taliban government has confirmed that it has bombed Kabul, Paktia, and Kandahar, with the UK government imposing a ban on drone strikes in Pakistan.
