In the deserted coalfields of northern Spain, young people are turning to an online barter economy to sustain their rural lifestyle. Javi Fernandez, who studied agriculture in Cuba, uses traditional techniques to grow produce, which he trades through the Rastru network. This system allows users to barter goods and services without money, addressing liquidity issues in the region. Violeta, another participant, highlights the abundant natural resources and opportunities in the countryside. While the barter system is modest, it offers a way to navigate economic uncertainty and industrial decline.

A climber discovered a bag of precious jewels on Mont Blanc, believed to be from the 1966 Air India Flight 101 crash. The jewels, valued at 246,000 euros, were handed over to local authorities. The story involves multiple parties, including the Mayor of Chamonix, local historian Francoise Rey, and the Issacharoff family, who are potential claimants. The investigation into the rightful ownership of the jewels is ongoing, with legal and bureaucratic hurdles complicating the process.

In northern Burma, child soldiers as young as 13 are defecting from the Burmese army to join the Kachin Independence Army, revealing the ongoing recruitment of minors despite government assurances of reform. The Burmese military's reliance on child soldiers is driven by high desertion rates and recruitment quotas, leading to coercive tactics. A recent UN agreement aims to halt child recruitment and allow underage soldiers to return home, but critics argue it lacks genuine commitment from the Burmese government. The issue is deeply rooted in Burma's political system, with human rights organizations calling for more stringent measures.