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People in Stockholm attempt to stay cool as the country is hit by a midsummer heatwave, which is impacting large swathes of Europe. IMAGES
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From a Lebanese student decrying government failures through art to a Palestinian street artist in Jerusalem determined to make his way in the city, young people across the Middle East are creatively giving voice to complex situations. In a series exploring youth aspirations in the volatile region -- where more than half of the population is under 30 -- AFP speaks to artists in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Iraq and Jerusalem about the hardships, uncertainties and challenges they face.
Around 20% of small businesses fail in their first year. Here are guidelines for staying afloat, from how to secure funding to investment pitfalls to avoid
Rising inflation worldwide has made nearly everything more expensive - from energy to essential consumer goods. One country hit the hardest by rising prices is Argentina - inflation hit 51% at the end of 2021 and is expected to top 70% by the end of this year. Our correspondents Eléonore Vanel and Nicolas Flon took a look at the different avenues - both legal and illegal - Argentinians are taking to deal with the skyrocketing cost of living.