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Is there really a global loneliness epidemic? Research reveals a more complex picture

July 21, 2026 (Conversation) Few human experiences are as universal – or as poorly understood – as loneliness. More than just a blue feeling and the inspiration for countless songs, it’s linked to poorer wellbeing, worse mental and physical health and a higher risk of early death. Even in the age of social media, we hear of loneliness being on the rise everywhere – to the extent that some have labelled it an epidemic. To build a better picture, we analysed responses to the Gallup World Poll from more than 218,000 people, across nearly 150 countries. We found around one

New British PM Andy Burnham vows to end years of instability

LONDON, July 20 (Reuters) – Andy Burnham became Britain’s seventh prime minister in ​a decade on Monday, pledging to break with the politics of the past to deliver a new economic model to benefit a nation “fed up” ‌with a revolving door of leaders. In front of dozens of supporters outside his new office and residence at 10 Downing Street, Burnham said politicians had failed to bring the stability needed to raise living standards, something he said he would change with immediate policies and a longer-term plan to be drawn up later this year. “I know people at home are

Modi ‘most anti-youth’ PM in India’s history: Rahul slams lathi charge against CJP protesters

New Delh, Jul 20 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday dubbed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the “most anti-youth” PM in the country’s history as he accused the government of not just failing the youth but also pouncing on them. Gandhi’s remarks came after security forces resorted to a baton-charge near Parliament Street after thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters, protesting against the paper leaks, allegedly tried to breach barricades while marching towards Parliament on the first day of the Monsoon session. As CJP supporters, including students, marched towards Parliament, the police tried to stop them and used

Gold rebounds Rs 1,400 to near Rs 1.47 lakh/10g; silver declines Rs 1,000

New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) Gold prices rebounded by Rs 1,400 to hover around Rs 1.47 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday amid firm global trends. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity climbed Rs 1,400 to Rs 1,46,900 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Friday’s closing level of Rs 1,45,500 per 10 grams, according to the All India Sarafa Association. However, silver depreciated by Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,21,500 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes) , extending losses for the sixth consecutive session. It had settled at Rs 2,22,500 per kg in

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