Gen Z

‘Mogging’ tops ‘firewave’ as Collins’ word of the year

Every year, Collins lexicographers create a list of words that “reflect our ever-evolving language and the preoccupations of those who use it”.

Violence after Germany’s Gen Z demos slammed by politicians

The demonstrations in Germany were inspired by similar movements in France and Italy.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 1, 2026

Police officers detaining a demonstrator in Berlin, Germany, on Oct 31.

German rioters loot shops as ‘Gen Z’ demonstrations turn ugly

Police officers detaining a demonstrator in Berlin, Germany, on Oct 31.

Mass detentions stoke anger among young protesters in India

Indian police personnel detain activists during a protest to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar near Jantar Mantar protest site in New Delhi, on Oct 23.

Gen Z protests reach Germany as over 160,000 expected at Halloween rallies

The German protests, organised by campaign group Gen Z regelt (Gen Z takes charge), are planned in 34 cities including Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich.

Europe is aflame in protests and it’s not going to stop

Despair is the dominant mood in which Western commentators approach the protests, as younger citizens take to the streets across Europe.

Gen Z is ready to mingle, but wary of AI playing Cupid

A woman looks at her match from the "Missed Connections Booth" by Meet Cutes NYC in Union Square neighborhood in New York City, New York, U.S., August 4, 2026. REUTERS/Jordan Tovin

‘Nobody heard us’ – why Gen Zs are leading protests across Europe

A students’ protest in Brussels on Oct 24.

Why 1 in 8 young people in UK is not studying or working

These youth, aged 16 to 24, are known as the bedroom generation, for staying at home and living off parents.

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