World News for Students of English

04-05-2026 15:00

People are having fewer babies today. In many countries, there are more old people than young people. This is a big change for the world.

This is happening in many parts of the world, not just in Europe. There are many reasons for this. Many people do not have enough money for a big house or for everything a baby needs. Also, people are starting families later in life. In the past, women have babies in their 20s. Now, many women wait until their 30s. Some people choose not to have any children at all. They want to do other things in life.

The world will change with fewer children. But a smaller population can be good for the planet. Fewer people need less food and water. The world is not the same as 50 years ago. We must think about how to live in this new world.

Difficult words: reason (why something happens), in their 20s (between 20 and 29 years old, population (people who live in a country or area).

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