In 2024, femicide in Israel persisted at a rate comparable to the previous year, with 20 cases reported, averaging 1.81 per month. Half of the victims were Israeli Arabs, highlighting a disproportionate representation given their 21% share of the population. Most victims knew their perpetrators, often a husband or family member, and the murderers typically shared the same ethnic background. Stabbings were the most common method of killing. Alarmingly, only 20% of victims had sought police assistance for prior domestic violence. A significant data gap exists between police records and the findings of the Israel Observatory on Femicide (IOF), which documented 37 murders compared to the police’s 29, emphasizing disparities in case investigations and indictments, particularly within the Arab community.

In a polarized nation, there is one thing that nearly all Americans agree on, according to a recent study: Sports are good for us. Researchers found that more than 9 out of 10 Americans agreed that sports build character and improved one’s health, while 84% agreed playing sports makes one popular in school and 85% said it makes one more well-known in the community.

LMU study shows that a majority of Germans would be willing to accept carbon pricing in return for a direct climate premium. There is no majority support for revenues from carbon pricing being used for the general government budget. The effect of carbon tax on consumer decisions is underestimated.

People with poorer mental health are more prone to browsing negative content online, which further exacerbates their symptoms, finds a study led by UCL researchers.

In her doctoral dissertation, Outi Niemensivu from the University of the Arts Helsinki delves into the intersection of internationalisation and social sustainability within arts universities. Her research sheds light on how these institutions can foster social well-being, diversity, inclusion, justice, and social cohesion through higher music education. Outi Niemensivu will defend her doctoral dissertation on Saturday, 30 November, at the University of the Arts Helsinki.