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Selon le Dr Shiv Kumar Choudhry, cardiologue senior à l'hôpital Fortis Escorts de Delhi, la graisse du ventre est plus dangereuse que celle qui se trouve sur d'autres parties du corps.

When Singapore restricted data center growth to protect its own resources, the environmental cost shifted to Johor in neighboring Malaysia.

En RD Congo, dans le territoire de Fizi, à l’est du pays, les combats opposent l’armée congolaise et ses alliées aux rebelles du M23, soutenus par des milices locales et le Rwanda. Les civils sont pris en étau dans ces affrontements, alors que les groupes armés ne cessent de gonfler leurs rangs de nouvelles recrues. Reportage D’Aurélie Bazzara-Kibangula et Emmet Livingstone.

Hairdos, SAFE, Cyprus

A largely Hindi-belt party, the BJP is looking to break into the strongholds of regional parties in West Bengal, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Proposal for expanded EU "space services" agency also suggests doubling budget over seven years

La présidente de la Commission européenne suggère aux dirigeants européens de s'inspirer du calme des chevaux pour surmonter les multiples crises

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By integrating defense industries and geoeconomic statecraft, Europe and its Indo-Pacific partners are jointly building risk-diversifying mechanisms to navigate the U.S.-China-Russia great power competition.

Life expectancies at birth reveal significant disparities in death rates. Some of the lowest life expectancies at birth, around 55 years, are seen in sub-Saharan African countries, such as Nigeria, Chad, and South Sudan. Credit: Shutterstock

By Joseph Chamie
PORTLAND, USA, Apr 7 2026 (IPS)

As stated in Hamlet, “Thou know’st ’tis common; all that lives must die, Passing through nature to eternity.” Although death is inevitable for all living beings, human mortality, which is expected to reach approximately 64 million individual deaths worldwide in 2026, is not evenly distributed across populations.

While mortality is a common fate for all humans, the timing, causes, and circumstances of death vary greatly across and within countries. This discrepancy often leads to a gap in death rates between privileged and marginalized groups.

Inequalities in human mortality are evident worldwide. Premature death is particularly prevalent in low-income regions due to limited access to healthcare, poverty, and conflict. This results in a world where some individuals pass away at young ages while others enjoy a long life.

From the first year of life, significant differences in the likelihood of death among human populations become apparent. Countries such as Iceland, Japan, and Finland have some of the lowest infant mortality rates, with less than 2 infant deaths per 1,000 live births. In contrast, nations like Niger, Somalia, and Nigeria have some of the highest rates, with more than 62 infant deaths per 1,000 births, which is 30 times higher than the lowest rates (Figure 1).

Source: United Nations.

The disparities in infant mortality rates are also evident in maternal mortality rates. In 2023, some of the highest maternal mortality rates are found in sub-Saharan African countries, such as South Sudan, Chad, and Nigeria, with more than 1,000 maternal deaths per 100,000 births. In contrast, countries like Norway, Poland, and Iceland have rates of less than 3 maternal deaths per 100,000 births.

Similarly, life expectancies at birth in 2025 reveal significant disparities in death rates. Some of the lowest life expectancies at birth, around 55 years, are seen in sub-Saharan African countries, such as Nigeria, Chad, and South Sudan. Conversely, countries like Japan, South Korea, and Switzerland have relatively high life expectancies at birth, approximately 30 years greater at about 85 years (Figure 2).

Source: United Nations.

Disparities in death rates persist when comparing life expectancies at age 65. In 2025, life expectancy at age 65 is around 12 years in Nigeria, Chad, and Togo, while it is approximately 23 years in Japan, France, and Australia.

Mortality variations exist not only among countries but also within countries. For instance, in 2022, life expectancy at birth in the United States varied from highs of about 80 years in Hawaii, Massachusetts, and New Jersey to lows of approximately 73 years in Kentucky, Mississippi, and West Virgina (Figure 3).

Source: U.S. National Vital Statistics System.

Differences in life expectancy at birth exist among the major ethnic groups in the United States. In 2021, life expectancies at birth for these groups varied considerably, approximately 84 years for Asians, 78 for Latinos, 77 for Whites, 72 for Blacks, and 64 for Native Indians.

Furthermore, differences in life expectancy at birth also exist based on income and education. Generally, individuals from working-class backgrounds and those with lower levels of education can expect to live shorter lives compared to wealthier and more educated individuals.

For example, in the United States, working-class individuals can expect to die at least 7 years earlier than their wealthy counterparts. Higher education is also linked to higher income, lifestyle improvements, increased access to health-care, and longer life spans.

In addition to deaths caused by illness, disease, accidents, violence, conflict, and war, voluntary human death is becoming a significant global issue.

Inequalities in human mortality exist both among nations and within them, spanning various social and economic dimensions. While death is a natural part of life, the distribution of human deaths is unequal, with some individuals passing away at a young age while others enjoy a long life

Medically assisted death, also known as death with dignity, voluntary assisted dying, or medical aid in dying (MAID), is a topic of debate in many countries. This practice can involve assisted suicide, where the individual takes the lethal medication themselves, or euthanasia, where a doctor administers the medication.

While MAID is not legal in most countries, it is permitted in a growing number of countries under certain circumstances. Definitions and eligibility for medically assisted death vary across countries and states or provinces within countries.

Although laws vary in scope from place to place, jurisdictions that allow medically assisted death generally permit mentally competent, terminally ill, or suffering adults to end their lives with medical assistance. To qualify for voluntary assisted dying, individuals must meet certain criteria, which often include having a terminal or incurable illness with a short-term prognosis, being of sound judgment, voluntarily deciding to end their life, repeatedly expressing their desire to die, and self-administering the lethal dose.

Approximately twenty countries and various states or provinces within countries permit medically assisted death. These places include Austria, parts of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and parts of the United States. In a number of other countries, including France, Germany, Ireland, Portugal, and Great Britain, legislators are considering bills on laws or rules on medically assisted death.

Among those who choose to take a lethal dose of medication, some key concerns for many of them include the loss of autonomy, control, bodily functions, and dignity; minimizing severe pain and intense emotional distress; inability to engage in enjoyable or meaningful life activities; reduced quality of life; fear of becoming a burden on family and caregivers; anxiety over future suffering; and avoidance of financial implications of treatment.

Additionally, some of the most common medical conditions in euthanasia requests include cancer in a terminal phase, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, constant suffering, and advanced cardiovascular disorders.

Those opposed to medically assisted death offer several arguments against it. They believe it creates the potential for abuse; leads to a slippery slope towards involuntary euthanasia; normalizes death as a solution; and undermines medical ethics and the sanctity of life.

They also argue that assisted suicide poses risks to vulnerable populations by influencing societal attitudes and policies towards older adults, the seriously ill, and the disabled. They believe it could lead to placing pressure on those considered a societal burden, jeopardizing funding and provision of palliative care. Additionally, there are concerns about ensuring that individuals’ decisions to end their lives are genuinely voluntary.

In summary, inequalities in human mortality exist both among nations and within them, spanning various social and economic dimensions. While death is a natural part of life, the distribution of human deaths is unequal, with some individuals passing away at a young age while others enjoy a long life.

The unequal distribution of resources often leads to a mortality gap between privileged and marginalized groups. Premature death is particularly prevalent in low-income regions, primarily due to factors such as limited access to healthcare, poverty, and conflict. Additionally, the contentious issue of voluntary human death, also known as medically assisted death, is receiving global attention. There are strong arguments both in favor of and against this policy, with around twenty countries allowing it under specific circumstances.

Joseph Chamie is a consulting demographer, a former director of the United Nations Population Division, and author of many publications on population issues.

European leaders should channel the calmness of horses to survive multiple crises, Commission chief suggests

La situation reste préoccupante autour du remblai T17 de la concession de KCC à Kolwezi (Lualaba), où la présence de substances radioactives a été signalée le 27 mars dernier, au cours du conseil des ministres. Plusieurs jours après l’alerte sanitaire lancée par le gouvernement, aucun dispositif sécuritaire efficace n’a encore été déployé pour protéger les populations, selon des sources locales.

Les habitants n’ont d’autre choix que d’accumuler des ordures pour surélever leurs logements afin d’échapper à la montée des eaux de la saison des pluies. Une situation qui engendre la libération de gaz toxiques.

Die aktuelle Situation rund um die Energieversorgung und die Energiepreise schätzt Claudia Kemfert, Energieökonomin und Leiterin der Abteilung Energie, Verkehr, Umwelt im Deutschen Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung (DIW Berlin), wie folgt ein:

Die Aussage des Chefs der Internationalen Energieagentur, wonach die Welt noch nie eine Unterbrechung der Energieversorgung im derzeitigen Ausmaß erlebt habe, klingt drastisch, stimmt aber. Wir erleben gerade die schwerste fossile Energiekrise unserer Zeit. Es handelt sich um einen multiplen Schock aus steigenden Öl-, Gas- und Nahrungsmittelpreisen, der die Verwundbarkeit unseres Systems schonungslos offenlegt. Wenn zentrale Lieferwege ausfallen und Fördermengen einbrechen, gerät die Weltwirtschaft ins Wanken.

Das ist kein einmaliger Ausnahmefall, sondern typisch für ein fossiles Energiesystem, das auf geopolitischen Abhängigkeiten basiert. Diese Krisen sind systemimmanent – ein energiepolitischer Kurzschluss, bei dem immer wieder versucht wird, das fossile System zu stabilisieren, statt es zu überwinden. Strategische Reserven können den Druck kurzfristig etwas lindern, lösen aber nicht das Problem. Solange wir an Öl und Gas festhalten, bleiben wir erpressbar und anfällig für massive Preisschocks.

Gerade bei steigenden Spritpreisen zeigt sich: Pauschale Tankrabatte sind eine teure Scheinlösung. Sie verpuffen oft und entlasten nicht gezielt. Besser sind direkte Entlastungen wie ein Klimageld, mehr Markttransparenz und eine stärkere Kontrolle überhöht­er Preise. Kurzfristig helfen Tempolimit, mehr Homeoffice und ein günstiger öffentlicher Verkehr, um die Nachfrage zu senken und Preise zu stabilisieren.

Die einzige nachhaltige Antwort auf diese Krise ist klar: Raus aus fossilen Abhängigkeiten. Erneuerbare Energien sind der beste Schutzschild – sie müssen nicht importiert werden, sind ausreichend vorhanden und taugen nicht als Erpressungsmittel. Wer jetzt weiter auf fossile Lösungen setzt, verschärft die Krise und verspielt die Zukunft.

MEPs' written question asks the Commission about dependence on Nvidia chips for AI gigafactories project

Including: Green budget, EIB interview, David Miliband on aid, railways and research

La Police nationale a démantelé un réseau spécialisé dans l'usurpation d'identité et l'escroquerie en ligne, le mardi 18 mars 2026 à Ouagadougou, à l'issue d'une opération menée par le Commissariat de Police de l'arrondissement n°9.

Selon les services de sécurité, les mis en cause utilisaient des procédés bien rodés pour piéger leurs victimes. Ils acquéraient frauduleusement des numéros de téléphone, créaient de faux profils sur les réseaux sociaux, puis appâtaient leurs cibles à travers de fausses promesses d'aides financières, d'investissements à gains rapides ou de prêts bancaires fictifs. Une fois la confiance établie, les échanges étaient transférés sur Whatsapp où les présumés escrocs exigeaient divers frais, notamment des frais de dossier ou de décaissement.

Les investigations ont révélé que les fonds soutirés étaient immédiatement transférés vers des numéros situés hors du territoire national, rendant leur traçabilité plus complexe. Le réseau utilisait également d'autres stratagèmes pour renforcer sa crédibilité et multiplier les victimes.

Grâce à une collaboration étroite avec la Brigade centrale de lutte contre la cybercriminalité (BCLCC), les opérateurs de téléphonie mobile et les populations, trois membres actifs du groupe, tous de nationalité étrangère, ont été interpellés. Du matériel comprenant des téléphones portables, des cartes SIM et divers objets, a été saisi.

Lefaso.net

Source : Police nationale du Burkina

Chaque mardi, Pascal Boniface reçoit un membre de l’équipe de recherche de l’IRIS pour décrypter un fait d’actualité internationale. Aujourd’hui, échange avec Didier Billion, directeur adjoint de l’IRIS, autour des conséquences de la guerre en Iran sur les pays du Golfe.

L’article Les pays du Golfe face à la guerre d’Iran | Les mardis de l’IRIS est apparu en premier sur IRIS.

Treize enfants ont été enlevés lors d’une violente incursion attribuée aux rebelles de l’Armée de résistance du Seigneur (LRA) qui a frappé le village Bale, situé dans le groupement Ebale, en chefferie Sasa, à environ 125 kilomètres au nord-ouest du territoire d’Ango, dans le Bas-Uele. Survenue dans la nuit du 3 au 4 avril, cette attaque a également occasionné d’importants dégâts matériels, selon plusieurs sources locales et humanitaires.

Retenu par l’US Air Force au titre du programme CCA [Combat Collaborative Aircraft], General Atomics Aeronautical Systems [GA-ASI] vient de connaître un coup dur après qu’un prototype du drone YFQ-42A «Dark Merlin» s’est écrasé dans le désert de Californie, le 6 avril. Cet accident l’a contraint à suspendre temporairement son programme d’essais en vol par...

Cet article Un prototype du drone de combat collaboratif YFQ-42A «Dark Merlin» s’est écrasé en Californie est apparu en premier sur Zone Militaire.

Magnus Brunner avertit que le conflit au Moyen-Orient « soulève des inquiétudes dans le domaine de la sécurité »

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