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The most realistic way to replace Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential nominee – allow him a graceful exit Kenya: Witnesses Describe Police Killing Protesters Supreme Court rules cities can ban homeless people from sleeping outdoors – Sotomayor dissent summarizes opinion as ‘stay awake or be arrested’ Supreme Court makes prosecution of Trump on obstruction charge more difficult, with ruling to narrowly define law used against him and Jan. 6 rioters How camping bans − like the one the Supreme Court just upheld − can fit into ‘hostile design’: Strategies to push out homeless people UN rights chief calls time on ‘economic violence’ against women and girls Nigeria battles cervical cancer as doctors raise awareness about screening and HPV vaccine Global interest in ayahuasca is leading to spiritual tourism and creating challenges for local communities Euro 2024: have England lost their nerve? A psychologist explains One in five 18- to 24-year-olds don’t wash their hands at festivals. Here’s what you need to know about hand hygiene Georgia at Euro 2024: sporting success amid political turmoil Kenya unrest: the deep economic roots that brought Gen-Z onto the streets Labour wants to ban tenant bidding wars - it’s easier said than done though We finally know why some people got COVID while others didn’t Malawi: Decision to uphold ban on consensual same-sex conduct is a bitter setback for human rights A brief history of AI: how we got here and where we are going ChatGPT and the movie ‘Her’ are just the latest example of the ‘sci-fi feedback loop’ Western interest in ayahuasca is creating challenges for local Indigenous communities and raising issues of cultural appropriation Federal funding for major science agencies is at a 25-year low Why Labour should worry this election will be more like 2001 than 1997 Grand Slam tennis: how economics shed light on champions’ performances Political gambling: a cautionary tale from the 2009 expenses scandal ICE detainees suffer preventable deaths − Q&A with a medical researcher about systemic failures Brats, dragons and supermodels – what to see and listen to this week Five ways to improve marine conservation around Britain Biden v Trump: what are the five things we learned from the presidential debate? Glastonbury is the envy of struggling music festivals and must continue to support upcoming artists Hotbed of corruption: Kenya’s elite have captured the state – unrest is inevitable LGBTI rights in Uganda: An interview with activist Jaqueline Kasha Concerns Over ‘Transnational Repression’ Raised at UN Rights Body Sierra Leone Acts to Ban Child Marriage Myanmar: Junta Evading International Sanctions Bretton Woods: bloodied, battered but still a huge international achievement 80 years on G7 plan to use Russia’s frozen financial assets to help Ukraine fund the war: an economist weighs up the risk and rewards Alzheimer’s risk higher if your mother had cognitive problems Naomi in Fashion: groundbreaking V&A show highlights the career of a trailblazing model and activist How divorce is boosting gender equality in Sweden – new study If Rachel Reeves hikes capital gains tax, she’ll be more in line with Nigel Lawson than Gordon Brown Feminist theatre on trial in Russia – the latest in Putin’s purge of contemporary culture Starmer is right, the Equality Act already protects single-sex spaces – but he and Sunak are both missing an important point ‘Make Europe Great Again’: far right Hungary takes over presidency of the Council of the European Union Why the west shouldn’t worry about Putin’s visit to Hanoi The 2024 battle bus map: where are Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer visiting and what does it tell us? Niger: Boubacar Touré analyzes the withdrawal of US troops Muddled answers and outright lies: what the Biden-Trump debate says about the dire state of US politics ANZ’s $4.9 billion Suncorp takeover will now go ahead. Is the government sending mixed messages on business competition? Ordinary white South Africans and apartheid – bound to a racist system they helped prop up Not quite medicine, not quite food: how a product like mushroom gummies can fall through the regulatory cracks Extreme psychological distress is a normal response to extreme events – here’s why it’s unhelpful to medicalise distress The UK election gambling scandal shows the dangers of inside information – but what exactly is it? ‘Things started to look dire’: our deep-dive into past climates sounds a warning for this unique corner of Australia If you’re pregnant, how accurate is your ‘due date’? Biden crashes, Trump lies: A campaign-defining presidential debate At this year’s Rising festival, I was most excited by the new and unexpected audiences Some of us don’t have high-quality drinking water, and it’s putting public health at risk. How do we deliver universal access? Sisi Government's Repression Taints Egypt-EU Investment Conference War on citizens: How the junta’s VPN ban is strangling communication in Myanmar Paul Gauguin was a violent paedophile. Should the National Gallery of Australia be staging a major exhibition of his work? ‘I had failed to prepare my children for their future’: Alice Robinson’s dystopia raises unsettling ethical questions Supreme Court sidesteps case on whether federal law on medical emergencies overrides Idaho’s abortion ban This is what your donations enable us to do We analysed the entire web and found a cybersecurity threat lurking in plain sight The AFL’s illicit drug policy is under fire but the bigger issue is that not all sports have one Peru Walks Back Anti-Trans Guidance in Health System Labour v SNP: the general election is a closer race in Scotland Black-affirming campus spaces are vital for Black student academic success Gazans’ extreme hunger could leave its mark on subsequent generations Supreme Court rejects settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma over legal protections for the Sackler family that owned the company Want to help our precious nocturnal bugs during Matariki’s longer nights? Turn the lights down low Friday essay: ‘why is it always on public transport?’ – racist threats have shaped, but not defeated me What’s next for the Climate Change Authority under Matt Kean’s leadership? Young people hate making phone calls – could it be hurting their careers? A ‘trilobite Pompeii’: perfectly preserved fossils of ancient sea critters found buried in volcanic ash Explainer: What’s at stake in France’s election, and could it make Macron’s government even weaker? Most aged care homes are falling short of minimum care standards – new report Fast fashion is harming our planet — these 4 tips can help you build a more sustainable wardrobe Standing out to fit in: How new employees can set themselves up for success at a new workplace Homestays can help refugee women get to grips with life in a new country World News in Brief: Trafficking victims need more support, deadly risks of inactivity, executions in Iraq Kenya’s protests happened in every major urban centre – why these spaces are explosive Peter Randall: a pioneering publisher who established the radical Ravan Press in South Africa There was a telling difference between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer’s use of pronouns in the final election debate Did inbreeding cause the woolly mammoth’s extinction? Our research suggests it was more sudden than that South Africa’s political monopoly has been broken: could it help the economy? Kenyan police use excessive force because they’re serving political elites, not the public – policy analyst T20 World Cup: South Africa celebrates its first final – but staying at the top will take a rethink of junior cricket Mpox: what to watch out for, treatment and what to worry about How air pollution can affect athletes Have Labour or the Conservatives run the UK economy better in the past 50 years? New research Sell-offs and tax cuts stripped the UK of vital assets. A national wealth fund could turn the tide Stigma against benefits has made devastating poverty acceptable in Britain Nigel Farage’s populism distracts from what people in Clacton are really proud about Most marine protection measures are not working – a new, more flexible approach is needed Extreme wildfires have doubled in just 20 years – here’s the science Gaza update: Hamas can’t be destroyed says IDF as Netanyahu eyes war with Hezbollah Labour’s plan to tax private school fees has drawbacks – but it could be better for society Justin Trudeau’s bleak poll numbers are part of a global trend as young voters reject incumbents Childhood trauma linked to distrust of healthcare professionals – new research US military project aims to prevent hackers targeting satellites and recognises rising threat of cyberattacks in space Beyond ‘my dad was a toolmaker’: interviews with former politicians reveal what it’s really like to be working class in parliament Votes for kids: why we should be giving children a say in elections Election 2024: the view from the UK’s most marginal constituency Plaid Cymru wants broadcasting powers devolved to Wales – how the conversation is changing Gaza war: Israeli military admits it can’t win – but Benjamin Netanyahu isn’t listening Headed to Glasto? How to stay healthy in the festival heat How the surrealists used randomness as a catalyst for creative expression Pope Francis may have surprised many by inviting comedians to the Vatican, but the value of humor has deep roots in Catholic tradition The science behind splashdown − an aerospace engineer explains how NASA and SpaceX get spacecraft safely back on Earth Lucy, discovered 50 years ago in Ethiopia, stood just 3.5 feet tall − but she still towers over our understanding of human origins AI companies train language models on YouTube’s archive − making family-and-friends videos a privacy risk Fireworks sales have fallen back to Earth after years of explosive growth – here’s why 5 ways anti-diversity laws affect LGBTQ+ people and research in higher ed The Conservatives may regret campaigning to keep first past the post in 2011 How Chappell Roan and Reneé Rapp’s star power is making 2024 the year of lesbian pop What will Israel’s bombshell court ruling that Haredi Jews must serve in the military mean for Netanyahu? Expert Q&A Serbia: Activist Andrei Gnyot must not be extradited to Belarus Mali: ICC conviction of Al Hassan for war crimes and crimes against humanity provides a measure of justice for victims Kuwait: Authorities must end wave of repression against critics ‘Gun control is dead and we killed it’: unmasking the ‘lonely incel’ who designed the world’s most popular 3D-printed firearm Who designed the FGC-9? Unmasking the man behind the world’s most popular 3D-printed gun – podcast Grattan on Friday: the Assange light and sound show overshadows government problems Egypt: Three-year prison sentence for anti-torture protester a ‘travesty of justice’ West Africa: You take your life in your hands by joining a protest Other countries have struggled to control how kids access the internet. What can Australia learn? The MrBeast effect: an expert explains why we’re drawn to videos of random people winning big Iraq: Unlawful Deportations of Syrians US: An Outlier in Denying Voting Rights for Criminal Convictions Conflict in Northern Mozambique Puts Education at Risk Latest polling shows UK Labour likely to win landslide at next week’s election, while Biden gains on Trump across the pond What’s really inside vapes? We pulled them apart to find out Can I take antihistamines everyday? More than the recommended dose? What if I’m pregnant? Here’s what the research says Thailand: Rights Activist Shot Dead in Deep South Is drone delivery a modern miracle or a band-aid fix for poor urban planning? I went to Australia’s ‘drone zones’ to find out Achieving net zero with renewables or nuclear means rebuilding the hollowed-out public service after decades of cuts A funding boost for NZ’s drug-buying agency Pharmac to pay for cancer drugs is welcome – but it won’t solve underlying issues Science is just starting to understand the benefits of athletes putting their brains in ‘auto pilot’ Rights expert urges banks to stop financing Myanmar junta weapons trade Australians will soon only be able to buy vapes from pharmacies. Should New Zealand follow suit? A woman who blindly conformed or feisty creator of her own story? What we know about the real Lady Jane Grey Why won’t my kids listen to me? A psychologist explains Our ‘frog saunas’ could help save endangered species from the devastating chytrid fungus Åsne Seierstad’s The Afghans is a gripping depiction of life under Taliban rule Planning a country escape these school holidays? 4 ways to avoid clogging up the emergency department Negotiating a new salary or a pay rise? Here’s what you need to know to succeed Devastating coral bleaching will be more common, start earlier and last longer unless we cut emissions Electric vehicle tariffs: What’s next for the future of EVs in Canada? The St. Anne’s Church fire in Toronto serves as a cautionary tale to preserve our cultural heritage Just Stop Oil drew needed attention to climate-threatened Stonehenge Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak’s last election debate: their final pitch assessed by experts Landmark court ruling will have huge implications for new fossil fuel projects in UK Iran Court Hands Down New Sentence Against Nobel Laureate ‘The reality of women who need access to legal abortion in Brazil is one of banishment’ Foreign interference could affect municipal elections, too. Here are 2 ways to reduce it Canada needs a focused and flexible foreign policy after years of inconsistency Kenya protests: Ruto pulling the finance bill is unlikely to satisfy angry young protesters – here’s why Hail the size of golf balls and even grapefruit? The science of how tiny ice crystals grow dangerously large What people say today about the first televised presidential debate, between Nixon and JFK, doesn’t match first reactions in 1960 Sri Lanka Blocks Exam Results over Muslim Head Coverings Saulos Chilima: personal tribute to a Malawian leader who stood against hunger and poverty but courted controversy Nigeria’s cholera outbreaks: why they happen and are so hard to control Election 2024: which party’s proposal to shorten NHS waiting times looks most credible? The Great Transformation by Karl Polanyi is a classic critique of capitalism – but it wasn’t an overnight success Echoism: the flip side of narcissism explained Nato’s Washington summit will need to tackle Russian sabotage and myriad security threats Why go to Glastonbury? Research suggests it could change your life Donald Sutherland’s off-beat, counter-cultural roles reflected his leftwing politics Fancy Dance film review: heartbreaking but beautiful tale draws attention to the struggles of reservation life Only Iran can benefit from the coming war between Israel and Hezbollah Why is Nigel Farage taking on the Daily Mail? Election gambling scandal: bad culture will kill your organisation – you can bet on it Why Britain’s politicians are obssessed with potholes – and why they still can’t seem to fix them Votes at 16 and decent citizenship education could create a politically aware generation EU/Egypt: €7.4 billion of EU funds to Egypt must depend on human rights reforms UK/USA: Fight for media freedom continues as Assange reaches plea deal with US authorities New ICC Warrants Issued for Ukraine Crimes Australia's northern hairy-nosed wombat is back from brink of extinction Central African Republic: Renewed relations with France despite Russian military presence China’s legal warfare on Taiwan separatists: The death penalty and absentia trials Guinea's toxic media landscape threatens press freedom Shell didn’t consult communities properly about mining the Wild Coast – but how much legal protection do South Africans have? Afghanistan’s cricket miracle – from refugee camps to world cup semi-final, but marred by gender apartheid After 14 years in opposition, Labour’s cabinet will be inexperienced – is that a problem? How to decide how to vote – a psychologist’s advice The best way to cool down quickly and safely in a heatwave Brat by Charli XCX is a work of contemporary imagist poetry – and a reclamation of ‘bratty’ women’s art Journalism’s trust problem is about money, not politics Populism can degrade democracy but is on the rise − here’s what causes this political movement and how it can be weakened As debate approaches, presidents are blamed for events over which they have little control Extreme heat waves aren’t ‘just summer’: How climate change is heating up the weather, and what we can do about it The world’s fourth mass coral bleaching is underway, but well-connected reefs may have a better chance to recover More women in venture capital doesn’t mean more funding for female-led businesses, new research suggests − here’s why Is Macron pushing France toward a ‘strange defeat’? Service dogs can reduce the severity of PTSD for veterans – new research Diplomacy, sanctions and soft power have failed to deter Iran’s anti-West agenda − could a new Iranian president change that? College may not be the ‘great equalizer’ − luck and hiring practices also play a role, a sociologist explains For many Olympic medalists, silver stings more than bronze Julian Assange told Anthony Albanese he ‘saved his life’ after landing in Australia The horrifying human cost of big sporting events Digital multi-tasking is ruining our work, school grades and sleep – here are 7 ways we can reclaim our attention spans Climate crisis sees rise in illegal water markets in the Middle East Thailand: Killing of Malay Muslim human rights defender must be investigated US: Border Deterrence Leads to Deaths, Disappearances Tensions at Colombia’s largest gold mine highlight climate justice quagmire Julian Assange is free, but curly legal questions about his case remain Five ways to improve the global voluntary carbon credit markets South Africa’s coalition government – making the case for hope Kenyan police and protests: researchers on a violent, corrupt security force that’s beyond reform Politics with Michelle Grattan: Chris Bowen on ‘calling out’ claims about the energy transition’s cost Social media platforms are blocked in Iran. Candidates in this week’s presidential election are embracing them anyway Nuclear energy creates the most dangerous form of radioactive waste. Where does Peter Dutton plan to put it? Feminists can’t agree whether porn is harmful or liberating – and in this vacuum, image-based abuse continues Julian Assange was isolated for more than a decade. Here’s what that does to the body and mind Australia’s inflation rate jumps to 4%, putting an RBA rate rise back on the agenda Yemen: Houthis Disappear Dozens of UN, Civil Society Staff Mali: ICC Unseals Arrest Warrant for Armed Group Leader Bangladesh: End impunity for torture and uphold victims’ right to reparation NZ’s government wants to kick-start a mining boom – but they’re unlikely to hit paydirt I’ve been diagnosed with cancer. How do I tell my children? How fear of missing out can lead to you paying more when buying a home New drone imagery reveals 97% of coral dead at a Lizard Island reef after last summer’s mass bleaching FDA authorized the sale of menthol-flavored e-cigarettes – a health policy expert explains how the benefits may outweigh the risks Why are people on TikTok talking about going for a ‘fart walk’? A gastroenterologist weighs in Why Trump’s best chance of winning the US election might be tapping a once-bitter rival as his vice president Russia: Authorities punishing imprisoned anti-war critics and dissenters by denying family contact What are family trusts? 1 in 7 babies born in Ireland’s baby homes died. Clair Wills uncovers the hidden history of her cousin, who survived the worst one Australia’s music artists are in dire straits – yet taxpayer-funded Triple J won’t shake its commercial flavour Hearing voices is common and can be distressing. Virtual reality might help us meet and ‘treat’ them Why are private school teachers paid more than their public colleagues? Coal-free in 14 years as renewables rush in: new blueprint shows how to green the grid – without nuclear Julian Assange has been in the headlines for almost two decades. Here’s why he’s such a significant public figure The more medals Canadian athletes win, the fewer Canadians participate in organized sport How ‘One Health’ clinics support unhoused people and their pets How forest fires also have an impact on lakes Rachel Reeves wants to end the UK’s gender pay gap for good – here’s how she could do it Even if they fell short, the Edmonton Oilers defied regionalism to unite Canadians in the Stanley Cup final Success in treating persistent pain now offers hope for those with Long COVID Kenya: Joint Statement on Nationwide Demonstrations World News in Brief: UN expert welcomes Assange release, more ICC warrants issued over Ukraine, Human Rights Council updates Byelection shocker: Is this the end of the road for Justin Trudeau’s political career? Technology makes it possible to diagnose diseases on the spot – but South Africa’s public healthcare system faces several obstacles Lake Victoria: why so many fishers are dying and what can be done about it Terror attacks and kidnappings spread in Nigeria: why Lagos could be a target Shirley Jackson: celebrating 75 years of taut, ambiguous, disturbing stories How ‘critical karaoke’ is helping researchers to explore the music of Taylor Swift A ban on plastic wet wipes may lead to more river pollution, not less Hot weather can be hard on the body – and may even worsen some health conditions Election 2024: these are the races to watch Maths makes finding bat roosts much easier, our research shows Myanmar: Promised investigation into senior monk’s shooting must actually take place UK/USA: ‘Positive news’ as Julian Assange released from UK prison Russia/Ukraine: ICC arrest warrants for senior Russian officials ‘a crucial step towards justice’ Joint Statement on Nationwide Demonstrations Deaths During Annual Hajj in Saudi Arabia Underscore Extreme Heat Dangers What Participating in the UN Disabilities Conference Taught me Philippine Court Clears Leading ‘Drug War’ Critic Mining needs more regulation, according to South Africans – survey US charitable giving dipped to $557B in 2023, but outlook is getting brighter The good news is the Australian economy is about to turn up. Here’s why The lawsuit that could bring reggaetón to its knees Espionage trial of US reporter Evan Gershkovich signals a dangerous new era for journalism in Russia How blockchain technology could help to prevent child labour in global supply chains Birds, barley, cheese and wine – it’s not just smoke and dust that can cause lung disease Young people are less likely to vote – here’s how to help get your friends to the ballot box The fascinating sex lives of insects Some people never listen to politicians, no matter what they say – we wanted to find out why PFAS ‘forever’ chemical laws need an overhaul – recent court rulings highlight the loopholes University funding is in crisis – and none of the political parties have a clear plan to fix it Genetic testing cannot reveal the gender of your baby − two genetic counselors explain the complexities of sex and gender Lead water pipes created a health disaster in Flint, but replacing them with cheaper plastic − as some cities are doing − carries hidden costs When people are under economic stress, their pets suffer too – we found parts of Detroit that are animal welfare deserts Kidneys from Black donors are more likely to be thrown away − a bioethicist explains why Debate offers opportunity for errors, partisan spin − and maybe an opening for change How Jefferson and Madison’s partnership – a friendship told in letters – shaped America’s separation of church and state Journalism has become ground zero for the vocation crisis Kenya: abductions of citizens suspected of involvement in protests violate human rights Global: SHEIN’s flotation on the London Stock Exchange would set a worrying human rights precedent In Russia, a Trial in Name Only Namibia Court Decriminalizes Consensual Same-Sex Conduct Victoria will begin pill testing this summer. Evidence shows it reduces harm (and won’t increase drug use) Senator Fatima Payman defies Labor solidarity rule to cross floor on pro-Palestine Greens motion Mali’s Junta Renews Assault on Political Opposition Beyond Life Without Parole in the US: 2nd Chances Make Communities Stronger In Mauritania, a mesmerising musical world blends tradition and innovation A timeline of Julian Assange’s legal journey My own prison ordeal gave me a taste of what Assange may be feeling. He’s out – but the chilling effect on press freedom remains With pressure mounting on the Biden administration, its pursuit of Assange was becoming both damaging and untenable Adelaide Cabaret Festival understands how its audiences long for connection and community How quickly does groundwater recharge? The answer is found deep underground View from The Hill: Hero or villain, Julian Assange’s cause crossed the political divide Censorship and isolation as China bans thousands of mobile apps Dollars and scents: how the right smells can encourage shoppers to buy healthier foods Julian Assange will be freed after striking plea deal with US authorities Julian Assange plea deal: what does it mean for the WikiLeaks founder, and what happens now? What is ‘breathwork’? And do I need to do it? Is social media making you unhappy? The answer is not so simple UN Meeting Blocks Afghan Women from Agenda, Participation Here’s how to create jobs for First Nations Australians in the clean energy transition Respecting Rights in the Response to Militant Attacks in Dagestan World News in Brief: Guterres condemns terror attacks in Dagestan, call to end ‘war on drugs’, women Heads of State First Person: Moving from fear to hope after war on drugs in the Philippines Controversy surrounds Kenya government's planned deployment of police forces to Haiti ‘Jewish Matchmaking’ offers a nuanced portrayal of some of the diversity of Jewish life Canada at a crossroads: Understanding the shifting sands of immigration attitudes Finding joy in caregiving: Baby boomers find purpose in shopping for those they look after 40 years after his death Michel Foucault’s philosophy still speaks to a world saturated with social media Across Southeast Asia, people paying respect to Spirits living on their Land is a normal part of life Australia plans to hire more overseas doctors. Is it ethical to recruit from countries with doctor shortages? Extreme wildfires are on the rise globally, powered by the climate crisis No nuclear veto: if the Coalition isn’t seeking community consent, is that really consultation? An influencer’s AI clone started offering fans ‘mind-blowing sexual experiences’ without her knowledge Deepfake, AI or real? It’s getting harder for police to protect children from sexual exploitation online Big tech companies were open to online safety regulation – why did NZ’s government scrap the idea? We know social media bans are unlikely to work. So how can we keep young people safe online? Escalating Israel-Hezbollah clashes threaten to spark regional war and force US into conflict with Iran Supreme Court’s slow roll on deciding Trump’s immunity is the opposite of politics How drones form part of Hezbollah’s deterrence strategy against Israel China and Botswana: ‘fong kong’ products have helped drive local manufacturing – study Kenyan protesters have taken to the streets in their thousands – what the law says about their rights Rwanda’s military support to other countries is part of a strategy to boost its reputation Making visible the invisible: Supporting long COVID patients and the people caring for them Morocco/Spain: Reveal fate of migrants who remain missing two years after deadly Melilla border incident Lion King at 30: the global hit that Disney didn’t believe in Nato’s next secretary general is outgoing Netherlands prime minister, ‘Teflon’ Mark Rutte How Romani Gypsy and Traveller people have shaped Britain’s musical heritage There’s nothing undemocratic about a large Labour majority – in fact, managed properly, it could provide the space for serious debate Can election success draw a line under Welsh Labour’s crisis? Will Labour’s Great British Energy company lower household bills? Anti-cellulite products are big business – but here’s what the science says The science of beauty: how aesthetics can boost your mood and cognition Loaded: one of the biggest lads’ mags returns – these are the challenges it will face Americas: Urgent OAS action needed to reverse trend of shrinking civic space A highly invasive South American catfish has slipped into Nepal’s waters No more recreational vaping for Australians. From October, vapes will be sold over the counter at pharmacies Five environmental issues that should be higher on the election agenda Repeated political soundbites can influence how people think – even if they disagree with the message Keir Starmer rejects ‘tax and spend’, so do Labour’s plans for economic growth add up? Four ways the Conservatives have promised to fix housing since 2019 and what they’ve actually done The UK population has lost trust in its police forces – Labour’s plan to improve crime investigation is critical ‘I love this work, but it’s killing me’: The unique toll of being a spiritual leader today Why do some planets have moons? A physics expert explains why Earth has only one moon while other planets have hundreds Most Philly public school students have college ambitions − but their level of preparation depends on which high school they attend Do hormonal contraceptives increase depression risk? A neuroscientist explains how they affect your mood, for better or worse 2024’s violent tornado season has been one of the most active on record − a meteorologist explains the weather behind the outbreaks China’s crackdown on ‘wealth-flaunting’ social media puts pressure on influencers − both on the mainland and in Taiwan − to echo the party line Even the Supreme Court’s conservative justices are polarized about the state of American politics Global: UN report must signal end to manifestly failed ‘war on drugs’ Philippines: Vindication for Leila de Lima as last bogus charge dismissed Two Years of Outrage: US Abortion Restrictions since Dobbs With ‘Flower strikes,’ citizens call for the release of Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi Koryo-saram: The long and tragic story of Koreans in Russia Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome: should I be worried if I’m travelling to Japan? DRC: President Tshisekedi must use second term to tackle human rights crisis Worried about PFAS in your drinking water? Here’s what the evidence says about home filters Fines of $10 million will force supermarkets to think carefully before exploiting suppliers, but more could have been done Cold snap, low on gas: the possible gas shortage in Victoria is a warning Future of cash secured for now as banks and retailers bail out Armaguard Global: Amnesty International launches new campaign on abortion rights Abortion rights in the USA: An interview with Tarah Demant Living with traumatic brain injury: Proposed legislation supports nationwide strategy for care Can the courts measure mana? How Māori tikanga is challenging the justice system Culturally diverse teens greatly benefit from social media – banning it would cause harm A wealthy housewife longs to go wild, in a brilliant riff on Virginia Woolf There should be a place for Australian art – and artists – in China-Australia diplomacy Formula One is moving towards hybrid engines and renewable fuel. Major environmental progress or just ‘greenwashing’? Albanese appoints former NSW Liberal energy minister Matt Kean to chair Climate Change Authority Violence towards refugee and migrant women often goes undetected. We’ve found a way to help fix that Education Still Vulnerable to Attack in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Most plastics are made from fossil fuels and end up in the ocean, but marine microbes can’t degrade them – new research An eerie ‘digital afterlife’ is no longer science fiction. So how do we navigate the risks? A tragic television star, the brain of a genius, and a prize-winning pig – 3 new books are brilliant examples of contemporary Australian poetry ‘Sleep tourism’ promises the trip of your dreams. Beyond the hype plus 5 tips for a holiday at home Climate and energy have emerged as a federal election flashpoint. But unless the economy improves, will voters be listening? ‘Spectacularly disobedient’: Pride parades in the Balkans Living with traumatic brain injury: New legislation supports nationwide strategy for care More Canadians are paying for news this year, but it’s still too early to celebrate Are governments using proceeds from crime to raise public funds? New language guidelines for anatomy aim to improve clarity, but they could reduce understanding instead Indigenous data sovereignty can help save British Columbia’s wild salmon Albanese government will impose mandatory code and big penalties to stop supermarkets treating suppliers badly View from The Hill: Paul Keating labels Dutton a ‘charlatan’ as nuclear debate gets down and dirty Your wig could be poisoning you: study finds pesticides and other toxic chemicals in synthetic hair in Nigeria New Mass Media Law Threatens Freedom of Speech, Information in Kazakhstan Kenya protests: Gen Z shows the power of digital activism - driving change from screens to the streets Can ‘blue bonds’ be the solution to Belize’s debt? Vladimir Putin’s Asia-Pacific trip was intended to send a message. Here’s why we should be taking notice First Person: Philippines ‘cyber cops’ tackle explosion of online child abuse Americas: Proposed laws would severely restrict civil society’s work in region Rocks on Rapa Nui tell the story of a small, resilient population − countering the notion of a doomed overpopulated island How Employers Can Help End Domestic Violence British public more fatalistic about home ownership than climate change – new survey Bipolar disorder: we’ve pinpointed the brain areas which drive mood bias Finally, the time to tackle ticket touts may have come US military launched a secret anti-vax campaign in the Philippines – here’s why I’m not surprised Why people are spending their own money on healthcare rather than wait for the NHS What would a Reform surge do to Labour and the Liberal Democrats? Two scenarios mapped Aphrodite signified more than beauty – five other realms in which the Greek goddess also reigned What the election date betting scandal really tells us about the state of British politics The dangers of sneezing – from ejected bowels to torn windpipes What does the law say about gambling on election dates with inside information? Global: UN-hosted Doha meeting on Afghanistan faces a credibility test Pakistan: Authorities must end escalating attacks on minority Ahmadiyya community Increased Attacks on Education During War Unearthing Nepal's Past: An Interview with Journalist and Author Mohan Mainali Khat in Kenya: why efforts to ban this popular stimulant are unlikely to work Nigeria’s national anthem change was a tactic to distract attention from the country’s real problems – political analyst The first chemist in history may have been a female perfumer - here’s how the science of scents has changed since Kim-Putin deal: why this is a coded message aimed at China and how it worries Beijing Stonehenge protest: if you worry about damage to British heritage you should listen to Just Stop Oil Brotherless Night by V.V. Ganeshananthan wins the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2024 Labelling is a popular choice as a way to control fossil fuel advertising – new study Surgeon general’s call for warning labels on social media underscores concerns for teen mental health Traffic engineers build roads that invite crashes because they rely on outdated research and faulty data Space radiation can damage satellites − my team discovered that a next-generation material could self-heal when exposed to cosmic rays What the 3.2 million-year-old Lucy fossil reveals about nudity and shame The Exorcism: Russell Crowe film-set meta horror has promise but doesn’t quite convince Namibia: Decision to overturn “sodomy” laws is a victory for human rights A big change is coming for higher education funding. What would a ‘hard cap’ on domestic places mean for students and unis? An Homage to a Beloved Indigenous Visionary The mystery of the massive sporting comeback: what’s the psychology of momentum in sports? Azithromycin: how to manage while this antibiotic is in short supply for children Vladimir Putin’s Asia-Pacific trip was intended to send a message. Australia should be taking notice Bell Shakespeare’s new King Lear understands the joy of a good tragedy Kangaroo teeth grow forever – and keep a record of their owner’s age and sex Why can’t I sleep? It could be your sheets or doona Does One NZ’s new ad campaign connect? Many adopted people might not think so Peter Dutton’s nuclear energy policy will do nothing to ease Australians’ hip-pocket pain, now or in the future Hollywood didn’t know exactly what to do with Donald Sutherland – so they did everything with him How would a switch to nuclear affect electricity prices for households and industry? Party leaders grilled by public in election Question Time – experts dissect the key issues Social media warning labels and school cell phone bans: Do they unlock better youth mental health? Australia’s first civilian jury was entirely female. 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