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The Norwegian National Ombudsman has reported inadequate health care for inmates, highlighting serious issues with mental health assessments and basic care needs.

Labour MP Jen Craft, who is also a parent of a child with special educational needs, expresses hope for positive reforms in the government’s special educational needs system, as concerns from parents are often politicized.

Greece is introducing significant changes to its military service model, aiming to improve training and align it with modern military needs.

Cuban citizens face increasing hardships due to fuel shortages and economic sanctions, as illustrated by a retired man juggling multiple jobs to sustain his living.

The cost of basic needs in Argentina has increased beyond inflation for the fourth month in a row, affecting the financial stability of families in Greater Buenos Aires.

A report highlights that the cost-of-living crisis is causing many young women to neglect their health and basic needs as they struggle to afford essentials.

Mexican officials are seeking ways to send fuel to Cuba to meet basic needs like electricity and transportation while avoiding retaliation from Washington, which has threatened tariffs on countries supplying oil to the Caribbean island.

Sudanese refugees in Ugandan and South Sudanese camps are facing severe humanitarian challenges as food subsidies decline and financial aid falls short of meeting their basic needs.

The concept of universal basic income (UBI) is being revisited in a grander fashion, suggesting that everyone should receive a basic income for their needs without conditions.

Millions of people worldwide lack official documents, leading to lives in shadows and significant insecurity, with stateless individuals facing severe barriers to basic needs.