Access to nature and a strong welfare system are cited as factors as Nordic nations dominate the rankings.
Category: World
Carney to call snap election as Canada faces trade war with US – reports
The former two-time central banker is expected to pitch himself as the candidate best equipped for a trade battle with the US.
Fingerprints identify Paraguayan woman seven years after death
Ainoha Izaga Ibieta Lima, 33, was found dead in a poultry shed attached to a farmhouse in Spain’s Girona province in 2018.
Trump signs order to begin dismantling of US education department
The move, which he promised to do on the campaign trail, is already facing legal challenges.
Zelensky tells Russia to drop ‘unnecessary’ demands ahead of peace talks
Ukraine’s leader also says taking Nato membership off the table would be a “big gift to Russia”.
Anger as Indonesia law allows military bigger role in government
Critics warn the move could return Indonesia to the dark days of Suharto’s dictatorship.
Guatemala scraps compulsory car insurance plan after protests
Guatemalan motorists blockaded streets and clashed with police after the new rule was announced.
World’s oldest Michelin-starred restaurant loses a star
Georges Blanc’s restaurant first earned a Michelin star under his grandmother, back in 1929.
Thousands gather to mourn North Macedonia nightclub fire dead
Some 59 people died in the blaze at Pulse nightclub, which officials say had an illegal licence.
Turkey arrests dozens over online posts after Erdogan rival detained
Some 37 people have been arrested for “provocative” social media posts, the interior ministry says.