AFP – A baby born somewhere on Tuesday is the world’s eight billionth person, according to a projection by the United Nations (UN).
“The milestone is an occasion to celebrate diversity and advancements while considering humanity’s shared responsibility for the planet,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a statement. The UN attributes the growth to human development, with people living longer thanks to improvements in public health, nutrition, personal hygiene and medicine.
More details in Wednesday’s Borneo Bulletin.