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Women's rights are backsliding left and right in Latin America Preserving the Ch'ol language through theatre and digital media Global: States must negotiate a robust treaty on crimes against humanity after breakthrough resolution Children and amputees bear brunt of Myanmar’s deadly landmine epidemic A 4.45 billion-year-old crystal from Mars reveals the planet had water from the beginning Dogecoin is a joke − so what’s behind its rally? US House passes measure that could punish nonprofits Treasury Department decides are ‘terrorist’ Mandelbrot’s fractals are not only gorgeous – they taught mathematicians how to model the real world Manchester United: three ways Ruben Amorim can rebuild the club’s identity and get back to winning ways SADC: Denounce Security Force Violence in Mozambique A secondary school in rural Trinidad hopes that community-based acts can help combat the climate crisis To some ancient Romans, gladiators were the embodiment of tyranny Activism on foot: When Indigenous activists walk the land to honor their past and reshape their future Graduate students explore America’s polarized landscape via train in this course Americans agree politics is broken − here are 5 ideas for fixing key problems Vulnerability to financial scams in aging adults could be an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease, new research shows No need to overload your cranberry sauce with sugar this holiday season − a food scientist explains how to cook with fewer added sweeteners Awkwardness can hit in any social situation – here are a philosopher’s 5 strategies to navigate it with grace AI harm is often behind the scenes and builds over time – a legal scholar explains how the law can adapt to respond Denmark’s uprooting of settled residents from ‘ghettos’ forms part of aggressive plan to assimilate nonwhite inhabitants Presidents often claim mandates − especially when they want to expand their power or are on the defensive Mandelbrot’s fractals are not just gorgeous – they taught mathematicians how to model the real world Researchers claim Tutankhamun’s burial mask may have originally been made for a woman – but there is reason to doubt Why some countries are more likely to believe nuclear war won’t happen to them Water companies now have to release live sewage spill data – here’s why more transparency is the key to cleaner rivers Nations at Cop29 have emphasised the role culture can play in climate recovery – as a playwright, I’m sceptical Assisted dying: how to understand the increasingly angry debate between MPs over this controversial bill Donald Trump will put America first: what does that mean for Africa? Love him or loathe him, Elon Musk is a champion of efficiency and could save the US government a fortune COVID caused cancer tumours to shrink in mice – new study Cop29: Indigenous communities still being sold short as the world decides how to regulate carbon markets Tough news for protesting farmers: Labour doesn’t actually need their votes Gisèle Pelicot is a non-stereotypical rape survivor – her case could make a real difference to others Trump 2.0: Three tactics he may use to get his way in a second administration The peer review system no longer works to guarantee academic rigour - a different approach is needed Why you should never kiss a baby Low turnout in the 2024 election may have been due to undecided voters being overwhelmed by choice Somaliland’s new government is ready to drive change: these are its 3 big goals Bad Sisters season two is a darker, more serious look at sisterhood We have officially advised our university to ditch carbon offsets – and focus on cutting emissions The Prescott punch: what a 2001 brawl between a deputy prime minister and a voter tells us about the changing nature of British politics Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point is a tender family drama about the power of home The great Pakistan firewall and use of religion as a tool for digital authoritarianism The art of destruction and creation: Exploring identity and spirituality in the work of Alexis Peskine Grattan on Friday: Marles plays a defensive bat on nuclear as the government rushes to get through late work Was Jesus Palestinian? Women are less likely to receive CPR than men. Training on manikins with breasts could help Educating young people about social media would be far more effective than a ban - Finland can show us how Ant stings can be painful. Here’s how to avoid getting stung this summer (and what to do if you do) Is using the Future Fund for housing, energy and infrastructure really ‘raiding Australia’s nest egg’? Survivors of abuse in care know how redress should work – will the government finally listen? Trump’s RFK Jr. nomination raises the stakes for media reporting on health 5 common misconceptions about women and entrepreneurship Who were Caracalla and Geta, the cruel and unhinged Roman brother emperors depicted in Gladiator II? The unspoken rule of conversation that explains why AI chatbots feel so human UN Review of DR Congo Exposes Lack of Progress on Rights Global plastics treaty: UN experts call for centrality of human rights ICC arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu and Hamas leader doesn’t mean those accused will face trial anytime soon World Update: Donald Trump is already reshaping the prospects of Ukraine and Palestinians AI could soon be making major scientific discoveries. A machine could even win a Nobel Prize one day ICC issues arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged war crimes Cricket balls can concuss and even kill batters – at all levels, helmet use must be taken seriously A man scouring Google Earth found a mysterious scar in the Australian outback – and now scientists know what caused it Humans are killing off the old and wise animals that hold nature together. Here’s what must change Yes, you still need to use sunscreen, despite what you’ve heard on TikTok RNA editing is the next frontier in gene therapy – here’s what you need to know Friday essay: artists, radicals, ratbags: Melbourne’s lost 1950s bohemian hub, the Swanston Family hotel Design as a movement: how First Nations people take ownership of their cultural stories through fashion New maps show high-risk zones for whale-ship collisions − vessel speed limits and rerouting can reduce the toll Ugandan Military Court to Try Opposition Leader Forty-five Hong Kong pro-democracy activists jailed up to 10 years in landmark national security case ‘Myanmar’s children cannot afford to wait,’ warns UNICEF COP29: Climate negotiation drafts are an affront to human rights Wicked’s Defying Gravity is a musical theatre anthem – and a battle cry for outsiders Wicked review: a stunning film adaptation that avoids all the usual pitfalls of moving musicals from the stage to the screen Russia needs a peace deal soon as it is running out of soldiers What’s fuelling the media’s enduring hate campaign against Meghan Markle? Knowing superstitions aren’t real doesn’t stop us behaving superstitiously – why? Time is running out for a treaty to end plastic pollution – here’s why it matters Companies won’t survive in a nature-depleted world – I’ve met the business owners who are taking action Court rules that patients have a right to disbelieve doctors Science fiction stories allow us to explore what we want, and what we reject with AI Palestine: ICC Warrants Revive Hope for Long-Delayed Justice Australia: Authorities must effectively regulate social media instead of banning children and young people Israel/OPT: Netanyahu, Gallant and Al-Masri must face justice at the ICC for charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers What would it mean if President-elect Trump dismantled the US Department of Education? Doctor’s bills often come with sticker shock for patients − but health insurance could be reinvented to provide costs upfront Grantland Rice, the Four Horsemen and the blowout that never was Public health surveillance, from social media to sewage, spots disease outbreaks early to stop them fast Red flag laws are still used in Colorado’s Second Amendment sanctuaries, just less frequently Americans agree more than they might think − not knowing this jeopardizes the nation’s shared values Why you should get to know Thomas Aquinas, even 800 years after he lived Crypto is soaring after Trump’s election − but is it a good ethical investment? Why is it so difficult to make a new antibiotic? John Prescott – the glue that held New Labour together in more ways than one Bestselling comic, World Without End, rips the fossil fuel economy apart – and controversially embraces nuclear power US decision to supply Kyiv with hated anti-personnel mines is both controversial and a depressing sign of the way the war is going Ghana’s economic diplomacy: how three presidents with different ideologies dealt with the IMF and World Bank Illegal mining clampdown in South Africa: treating desperate people like criminals is an injustice – legal scholar Sudan’s national treasures have been stolen – we spoke with the director of museums Can mobile medicine solve the health crisis in Morocco’s remote villages? A 50-year battle for truth: the Birmingham pub bombings and the price of injustice A common nasal decongestant lacks evidence but is still sold in the UK Grattan on Friday: Marles plays a defensive bat on nuclear as the government rushes to get though late work ‘Deep inside, something told me I had found the earliest human ancestor; I went numb’ – Yohannes Haile-Selassie on his lifetime quest to discover ancient humanity Fifty years after the discovery of Lucy, it’s time to ‘decolonise paleoanthropology’ says leading Ethiopian fossil expert – podcast Failed assassination attempt sparks speculations of power struggle in Uzbekistan Reflections on youth-led movements against state repression in Bangladesh and Indonesia Thailand: Dismissal of landmark case a critical and alarming setback in fight against unlawful use of spyware When an atmospheric river meets a bomb cyclone, it’s like a fire hose flailing out of control along the West Coast Phenergan for under 6s is now banned due to hallucination fears. Here’s what to use instead The government has introduced laws for its social media ban. But key details are still missing 7 things you can do if you think you sweat too much A new stage adaptation of Peter Carey’s Jack Maggs is a delightful homage to theatrical storytelling The Conversation subsidiary Universal Impact launches newsletter for researchers – and helps evidence reach new audiences Shorten declares himself ‘a proud moderate’, saying Australians ‘in the middle’ shouldn’t be hostage to intolerant fringes New ‘best practice’ principles for superannuation products are coming. We asked a panel of experts what should be included Indonesian social forestry often excludes women from decisions, risking greater inequality Turkmenistan Forcibly Hospitalizes Human Rights Defender Thailand: Insurgents Target Civilians in South Stories from the UN Archive: Beckham’s goals for children The second scramble for Africa: The EU’s Global Gateway Strategy Nature-based solutions are cheap and effective, and governments have the tools to make them a reality Clumsy children may avoid physical activity. Here’s how to help them become active COP29: ‘climate finance’ for the Pacific is mostly loans, saddling small island nations with more debt Myanmar: Surging Landmine Use Claims Lives, Livelihoods Uganda: Opposition politician’s abduction in Kenya continues “a growing and worrying trend of transnational repression” Cop29 so far: the good and bad news 2024 presidential election: U.S. equities surged, then retreated, after Trump’s victory Friendly fire: a nuclear push by allies at COP29 poses a sticky problem for Albanese Disinformation and deepfakes played a part in the US election. Australia should expect the same Overwhelmed by ever more clothing donations, charities are exporting the problem. Local governments must step up Is thunderstorm asthma becoming more common? Why is cricket so popular on the Indian sub-continent? Science continues to exclude Indigenous communities. Fixing this benefits everyone Flowers in the Attic at 45: the ‘awful and fabulous’ gothic megaseller that influenced Gillian Flynn and obsessed Roxane Gay Nugget Is Dead brings queer love, multiculturalism and Aussie flair to the Christmas movie formula Atmospheric river meets bomb cyclone: The result is like a fire hose flailing out of control When building Indigenous infrastructure, build relationally, like beavers Social media has complex effects on adolescent wellbeing, and policymakers must take note When the technical meets the political: Court of Justice rules that EU standards require more openness Concerns Grow for Health of Detained Chinese Lawyer Proposed US Landmine Transfers Gravely Threaten Civilians Children face unprecedented challenges by 2050, UNICEF report warns Is Cop29 a waste of time? Not if rich countries commit to paying for climate damage in developing world Many physicists argue the universe is fine-tuned for life – our findings question this idea Why Donald Trump’s election win fuelled a stock market surge Glasgow School of Art: wrangles, delays and challenges of a faithful reconstruction ten years on How women’s basic rights and freedoms are being eroded all over the world Life in the world’s deepest seas: The challenge of finding 1,000 new marine species by 2030 Sustainable peace in Sudan: how international investment and solidarity can help end a ‘forgotten war’ The UK is no longer offering COVID vaccines to pregnant women – here’s why that might be a bad idea ‘Will you buy fewer plastic bottles?’ A simple question can change our behaviour Gaza: outlook for Palestinians bleak under a Trump presidency that looks set to go ‘all the way’ with Netanyahu Cop29: How fast is Earth warming? Why asbestos is still being found in some cosmetics Study Finds Third of UK Children Living in Poverty Trans Day of Remembrance Marked with Grim Murder Data Singapore: Imminent unlawful execution for drug trafficking must be halted It’s 100 years since we learned the Milky Way is not the only galaxy Air pollution linked to eczema – new research Why people would rather clean the toilet than check their bank balance – and the spending problems this leads to Dedicated Roman gladiator superfans were the football hooligans of their day Australia’s $230 billion Future Fund encouraged to invest in housing, energy transition, infrastructure Entropy and information control: the key to understanding how to mount the fightback against Trump and other populists How Trump’s war on the media is expected to ramp up in his second term We studied drug-resistant bacteria on hospital surfaces in six countries. This is what we found Legal complications await if OpenAI tries to shake off control by the nonprofit that owns the rapidly growing tech company 75 years ago, Maria Tallchief made the ballet world reimagine itself and find a place for a Native American prima ballerina Blurry, morphing and surreal – a new AI aesthetic is emerging in film Companies are still committing to net-zero emissions, even if it’s a bumpy road – here’s what the data show 3 strategies to help Americans bridge the deepening partisan divide Transplanting insulin-making cells to treat Type 1 diabetes is challenging − but stem cells offer a potential improvement Should I worry about mold growing in my home? Young families are leaving many large US cities − here’s why that matters ‘For the very first time I really enjoyed sex!’ − how lesbian escort agencies became a form of self-care in Japan Military rule is on the rise in Africa – nothing good came from it in the past Why big oil and gas firms might want the Paris agreement to survive Madagascar’s huge ocean algae bloom was caused by dust from drought-stricken southern Africa Canada’s first moon rover will soon have a name as it prepares to explore a hostile lunar region Colombia Charges Former FARC Leaders with Child Recruitment UN: Approve Next Steps on Crimes Against Humanity Treaty China's impact on the Rogun Dam Project in Tajikistan Stop the hate before it’s too late: Thoughts on Transgender Day of Remembrance from Amnesty researcher Shreshtha Das Fibromyalgia: Why is this common, debilitating condition being ignored in male patients? Italy’s ban on international surrogacy is part of a drive towards an ultra-conservative idea of family What are the lessons from America’s great cannabis liberalisation experiment? Parents lie to children all the time – but they should think twice about it Politics with Michelle Grattan: Special Minister of State Don Farrell on getting ‘big money’ out of elections What is methanol? How does it get into drinks and cause harm? Saudi Arabia: Public Investment Fund Linked to Abuses Uzbekistan Targets 'Undesirable' Foreigners and Stateless Persons Syria Violating World Court Order Tajikistan: Tajik Activist Deported from Germany Jailed Iran: Flurry of New Death Sentences Stop the hate before its too late: Thoughts on Transgender Day of Remembrance from Amnesty researcher Shreshtha Das Hong Kong: 45 Democracy Advocates Harshly Sentenced Nigeria ranks lowest among Sub-Saharan African countries in women’s representation in parliament Mass killings leave dozens dead, rattling Chinese society Schoolies means more drink spiking warnings. Why is the burden still on women to stay safe? Budget update will revise down company tax receipts but treasurer Chalmers welcomes economy’s ‘soft landing’ The NT and ACT might have small populations but their economies are growing faster than the bigger states Landmines: New Casualties Show Need to Support Treaty Ban Financial forms of family violence affect 1 in 7 New Zealanders – but the law is lagging What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder? And how is it different to PMS? 10 years after the Lacrosse building cladding fire, the defects and disasters continue Casting a spotlight on the Black convicts of African descent who helped shape Australia When picking schools, don’t get stuck on single-sex vs. co-ed. Instead ask – are all students supported and included? ‘Burnt out, tired, frustrated’: how hospital pressures harm doctors’ mental health Women are still being paid almost $30,000 a year less than men and the gap widens with age Modern cars are surveillance devices on wheels with major privacy risks – new report Trump’s agenda will face hurdles in Congress, despite the Republican ‘trifecta’ of winning the House, Senate and White House COP29: Only by returning carbon to the ground is net zero truly possible Hong Kong: 45 activists sentenced under controversial National Security Law Russia: Shameful veto of Security Council resolution on Sudan leaves millions of civilians at continued risk AI and criminal justice: How AI can support — not undermine — justice Eating less sugar would be great for the planet as well as our health Stop-smoking pill varenicline to be offered on NHS – what you need to know Will politicians and terrorist leaders live forever in the age of AI? US election shows how podcasts are shaping politics – and what the risks are How The Cure went back to their gothic roots for their new number one album What delusions can tell us about the cognitive nature of belief How a dairy farm could help prevent prisoners from reoffending Why it’s important to take a week off from the gym every now and again – the science behind ‘deload weeks’ The UK government wants to shake up pensions – but it can’t guarantee that ‘megafunds’ will want to invest in Britain British farmers will face greater challenges than Labour’s inheritance tax reforms Bresignation: British people are ready to turn a page on the EU referendum vote Farm inheritance tax: farmers cannot go green if they are in the red Designing buildings helped Arthur Conan Doyle to cope with his wife’s ill health How a failure to support youth who were once in care may be fuelling unemployment In a global nursing shortage, NZ’s reliance on overseas-trained staff is not sustainable Michelle Visage is now hosting Drag Race Down Under. It’s a milestone for cis women in drag UN underlines solidarity with Ukraine 1,000 days into Russian invasion Georgia: Authorities must respect the right to peaceful assembly following dismantling of protesters’ camp Senegal’s elections were a triumph for democracy – what went right Blue health: How the sea benefits our physical and mental wellbeing Reading dark romance: The ambiguities of a fascinating genre Canadians are much more pessimistic about money than Americans, new survey shows Why can’t we die at home? Expanding home care could reduce the financial and environmental cost of dying in hospital EU Adopts New Regulation to Curtail Forced Labor Chalmers targets reforms to superannuation products and transparency in the retirement phase What Ukraine can now do with longer-range US missiles − and how that could affect the course of the war Tobacco isn’t a good investment – study shows a decline in stock prices since 2016 Climate entropy: reflections on the ground from COP29 Why Ghanaian farmers have been unable to capitalise on record cocoa prices Young people were becoming more anxious long before social media – here’s the evidence I’ve studied organisational failure for decades – the Church of England needs more than a new leader US politics has long shaped global climate action and science – how much will Trump’s opposition matter? Four ways in which history and religion are being transformed by the metaverse and AI Bob Dylan just finished what could be his last tour – but remains a defiant artist forging new ideas Climate change is encouraging unsanitary toilet practices among vulnerable communities Rethinking screen time: A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-being The ‘Death Mother’: Horror’s most unnerving villain An 83-year-old short story by Borges portends a bleak future for the internet Carbon offsets can help bring energy efficiency to low-income Americans − our Nashville data shows it could be a win for everyone Workplace diversity training programs are everywhere, but their effectiveness varies widely Black entrepreneurs are often shut out from capital, but here’s how some are removing barriers Why does the Senate confirm Trump’s picks for key posts — and how? A legal scholar explains the confirmation process and the ‘constitutional loophole’ of recess appointments A Thousand Days of War in Ukraine Authorities Fail to Address Ethnic Violence in India’s Manipur State The NBA Risks ‘Sportswashing’ UAE Violations Hong Kong: Mass sentencing of opposition figures highlights dire state of justice system The first 1,000 days of a child’s life are crucial – there’s growing evidence that the next 1,000 are just as important Political finance law reforms will reduce big money in politics, but will rich donors be the ultimate winners? Men abused by women don’t all fight back. Some believe a strong man is non-violent – South African study We rated the urban forests of 8 global cities – only Singapore passed the 30% canopy test Why did the US change its mind on Ukraine firing missiles into Russia? And will it impact the war? Bunnings breached privacy law by scanning customers’ faces – but this loophole lets other shops keep doing it Could keeping native species as pets save them from extinction? Here’s why it’s not that simple Iraq: Surging Unlawful Executions How do authorities use firewalls and other tools of internet control? Alan Jones once seemed unassailable. What ended it was a peculiarly Sydney story of media, politics and power The government wants to keep cash alive for buying essentials. Here’s why it’s such a challenge for businesses Albanese government gives firm ‘no’ to joining UK-US agreement to advance nuclear technology It’s clear footy has an Indigenous participation problem, and the AFL draft is only part of the solution Public humiliation is still a common teaching tool in medical education. Here’s how it leaves patients worse off I’m a children’s writer – and celebrity children’s books undervalue my craft China's investment in agriculture in Tajikistan: A focus on growth and ​​pesticide use Scores of Nepalis tricked into joining the Russian army What was the deal with Julius Caesar and Cleopatra’s ‘situationship’? AI for life: how sovereign Wiradyuri ways of knowing can transform technology for good Elon Musk’s new job will bring tech ‘disruption’ to the US government – and history says it won’t be pretty We pay less for houses in one-in-100 year flood zones – but overlook risks of more devastating floods Australians are reading less than other countries, a new report shows. Why? Australia’s new anti-vaping program in schools is a good step – but education is only part of the puzzle To build support, it might be time for the Greens to hang up their movement-style approach to politics Adios amigos? What Trump 2.0 means for Canada and Mexico Extremism, interest rates and tariffs: the political and economic challenges the Trump administration will impose on Brazil Trump’s criminal conviction won’t stop him from getting security clearance as president What is resistance? From a second Trump presidency to the carnage in Gaza, it takes various forms Basic rules for screen time at a young age can help reduce childhood obesity – new research How a solar Minecraft server is changing the way we play video games What Davina McCall’s colloid cyst removal can tell us about brain tumours The Moana effect: how small island developing states are bringing their struggle against climate change to the world Allyship efforts can face pushback in the workplace. Here’s why it happens and what leaders can do about it With 14 community newspapers due to close, too many parts of NZ are becoming ‘news deserts’ Ukraine: after 1,000 days of war, Europe must prepare for a Trump-brokered peace deal by asserting its own interests Prominent Russian Rights Defender Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison The transformative potential of AI and digital tools in securing the integrity of elections in Africa Why tech giants must do more for African language inclusion How ethical are South Africa’s news media? We studied public complaints to the press council to find out Does immigration really drive up crime? Not according to the evidence Kate Bush’s Hounds of Love album was revolutionary – and exploded the myth of the tortured artist AI feels like an unstoppable force. But it is not a panacea for businesses or society The climate and biodiversity crises are entwined, but we risk pitting one against the other The Serviceberry: this Indigenous understanding of nature can help us rethink economics Younger men are turning to testosterone therapy in hopes of boosting mood and muscles – but there are risks of harm How game theory predicts Trump might not do all that he threatens over Ukraine, Taiwan and Nato What is net zero? What is blue carbon? Experts explain key climate terms Why do I feel better when I wake myself up instead of relying on an alarm? A neurologist explains the science of a restful night’s sleep Dorothy Allison was an authentic voice for the poor, capturing the beauty, humor and pain of working-class life in America Why school police officers may not be the most effective way to prevent violence Philadelphia students have a new reading and writing curriculum − a literacy expert explains what’s changing Donor-advised funds are drawing a lot of assets besides cash – taking a bigger bite out of tax revenue than other kinds of charitable giving Robo price-fixing: Why the Justice Department is suing a software company to stop landlords colluding on rents From using plant rinds to high-tech materials, bike helmets have improved significantly over the past 2 centuries Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage Zimbabwe’s street children: how to get them home and back in school Ghana elections: swing voting is on the rise, shaping outcomes – a look at what’s driving this Fossil finds: footprints on South Africa’s coast offer a glimpse into our ancestors’ lives Brazil: Pesticide Bill Threatens Health, Livelihoods Global: Africans and people of African descent call on Europe to reckon with their colonial legacies Hong Kong: Prisoner of conscience Jimmy Lai must be released as national security trial resumes Meltwater from Greenland and the Arctic is weakening ocean circulation, speeding up warming down south Antibiotic resistance threatens to “undo a century of medical progress”: 5 essential reads Africans and People of African Descent Call on Europe to Reckon with Their Colonial Legacies We all need toilets – expert insights into what happens when there aren’t enough of them The Coalition will block the student caps bill. Brace yourself for more uncertainty over international students Ukraine: Russian strikes amounting to war crimes continue to kill and injure children Stinky feet, angry mermaids and a toilet ghost: Round The Twist musical captures the magic and madness of an Aussie TV classic My Brilliant Career: musical based on Miles Franklin’s novel takes us on a sassy, spirited journey of self-discovery Iraq: Sinjaris Finally Compensated Air is an overlooked source of nutrients – evidence shows we can inhale some vitamins Senate censures Lidia Thorpe for disupting King’s reception and Ralph Babet for posting hate speech Is inequality a natural phenomenon? Thomas Piketty argues it isn’t – and proposes a way forward Financial stress and cultural differences make migrants particularly vulnerable to gambling harms. Here’s why Dozens of refugees are still stranded in precarious situations in PNG – and support from Australia is dwindling As Australia privatises nature repair, the cheapest approach won’t save our threatened species What is ‘doll therapy’ for people with dementia? And is it backed by science? Treaties, truth and equality: how NZ, Australia and Canada are all struggling with colonial politics As AI and megaplatforms take over, the hyperlinks that built the web may face extinction Waiting for exam results can be awful. Our research shows how best to manage the stress The latest COVID booster will soon be available. Should I get one? Am I eligible? Traditional owners and scientists worked together on ‘coral IVF’ projects. Here’s what we found Would a mandatory five-day working week solve construction’s work-life balance woes? Another rushed migration bill would give the government sweeping powers to deport potentially thousands of people Beyond bias: Equity, diversity and inclusion must drive AI implementation in the workplace Looking to prior encounters with the police can help prevent domestic violence Prioritizing pain: 5 ways to move beyond managing chronic pain If TikTok poses a grave threat to national security, why are Canadians told they can keep using it? Businesses will have to accept cash for essentials under government plan Flies carry bacteria – and some of those are resistant to antibiotics. What we found in three South African hospices Nigeria’s terror group Lakurawa is nothing new – it exists because of government’s failure: analysts South Australian Labor gains Black at byelection with big swing Torture, abuse, and degredation are rampant in Azerbaijani prisons Montenegrin civil society condemns initiative for Russia-style ‘Foreign Agents’ Law Exploring Mexican identity and the human soul through Marlene Pasini's poetry NACC head Paul Brereton says resigning in the face of bad publicity would ‘undermine’ the commission Will Trump renew ‘maximum pressure’ against Iran – or could there be an opening for dialogue? Rights experts call for immediate end to post-election violence in Mozambique Rights expert demands release of Russian doctor jailed for anti-war views People can’t tell the difference between human and AI-generated poetry – new study Trump represents a specific type of masculinity – and it’s dangerous for women How a second Trump presidency is likely to threaten abortion rights and women’s healthcare globally Wolf Hall: Princess Mary was not so alone in her fight against her father, Henry VIII, as the TV series would like you to believe Peru in Paddington: a colonial backdrop for a British adventure Cop29 bingo: a beginner’s guide to climate acronyms Church of England: why the archbishop’s resignation isn’t justice for abuse survivors Everyone has a role in press freedom, insists Narcos star Diego Luna Meet Somali families who have been forced to shelter in Kenya’s Dadaab refugee camps due to drought and floods. Islamic scholar’s ‘fatwa’ criticising October 7 attack echoes growing unhappiness in Gaza towards Hamas Is it ever OK for scientists to experiment on themselves? Mouth cancer cases hit new record in England and Scotland – what you need to know Smart homes for assisted living have huge potential, but here’s why they’re still mostly a pipe dream Why cinemas should open their doors as ‘warm spaces’ this winter Smog chokes Pakistan's Punjab province as AQI soars to 1,900 in Lahore and 2,000 in Multan Dadaab Refugee Camp: From a shelter from conflict to a sanctuary for people displaced by climate change Mauritius elections landslide – why voters were determined to get Jugnauth’s government out Gladiator II: a wavering thumbs up for a rehashed sequel that can’t escape the ghost of Russell Crowe The return of Trump means Britain must rethink its defence strategy – and role in the world Rachid Mekhloufi was more than a football star, he was a symbol of Algerian resistance Gladiator II: historians on the fate of the real Roman royalty featured in the film Paddington III, Gladiator II, and the end of the world – what to watch, read and do this week As the Taurid meteor shower passes by Earth, pseudoscience rains down – and obscures a potential real threat from space Get chronic UTIs? Future treatments may add more bacteria to your bladder to beat back harmful microbes Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries Knee problems tend to flare up as you age – an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options Campus diversity is becoming difficult to measure as students keep their race and ethnicity hidden on college applications Better but not stellar: Pollsters faced familiar complaints, difficulties in assessing Trump-Harris race Populist podcasters love RFK, Jr., and he took the same left-right turn toward Trump as they did Brazilian presidency of the G20 is likely to end with limited results NACC head Paul Brereton says resigning in the face of bad publicly would ‘undermine’ the commission World Update: where Trump’s election leaves Ukraine Five ways that climate change threatens human health Are professional footballers overworked? Their performance and wellbeing are definitely at risk Shell’s legal victory is disappointing – but this is not the end for corporate climate litigation North Korea: Act on Abuses Cited at UN Statement to the Convention on Conventional Weapons Annual Meeting of High Contracting Parties It’s ‘the intelligence age’, say tech titans – but information will not save us ‘The intellectual dark web just won the election!’: meet the coalition of Joe Rogan, RFK Jr, Tulsi Gabbard and Elon Musk New research shows people can’t tell the difference between human and AI poetry – and even prefer the latter. What gives? Here’s what we’ll be telling COP29 about how climate change is harming young people’s mental health Many elite women athletes don’t eat enough carbs, which can affect their performance and health Is it OK to use the term ‘neurospicy’ when talking about autism and other neurodivergences? Australian police are trialling AI to analyse body-worn camera footage, despite overseas failures and expert criticism Developing nations are least responsible for climate change but cop it worst. Will the COP29 climate talks tackle this injustice? Gladiator II features a naval battle held in the Colosseum. 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