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demographics
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Politics · ChinaChina marriage numbers hit 18-year low
China recorded 4.65 million marriages in the first nine months of 2026, the lowest figure in 18 years. This decline, nearly 10% down from the previous year, fuels worries about a further drop in the country's birth rate.
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Politics · United KingdomSmith Surname Falls in Popularity as Khan and Ahmed Rise Among UK Newborns
The surname Smith, long the most common for newborns in England and Wales, has seen a substantial decrease in registrations. Surnames such as Khan, Ahmed, and Ali have significantly increased in popularity, entering the top 10 over the past 30 years.
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