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Why the ‘language of loopholes’ should be avoided if Trump cracks down on the Canada-U.S. border How our public spaces can be safer and more welcoming for children Three ways the UK can get people working again – without punishing them How theatre, music and film are helping us unlock new solutions to the world’s plastics problem Why some people don’t lose weight with Wegovy I’m a historian whose daughter loves Horrible Histories – here’s why it deserves its special Bafta The UK wants to guarantee work or training for all young people – first it needs good jobs Will the fragile peace between Hezbollah and Israel hold? Moana 2: dazzling sequel redefines the Disney princess with strength, independence and leadership Four struggles men face during the transition to fatherhood Fossilized footprints reveal 2 extinct hominin species living side by side 1.5 million years ago A tax on new plastic would slash waste – if built into the global treaty on plastics What’s a trade war? ‘I am exhausted’: Australian teachers speak about how compassion fatigue is harming them and their work Long COVID appears to be driven by ‘long infection’. Here’s what the science says Friday essay: ‘murdered because he was a Jew’ – Robert Manne on his grandfather Chaim and the hell of Vienna’s 1938 pogrom Welcome to Babel: new documentary charts the creation of painter Jiawei Shen’s three-storey magnum opus How sharing stories about river restoration can inspire others to take care of waterways Russia/Ukraine: Latest massive missile strike on critical infrastructure is a war crime Black Friday: why our brains love a bargain Phonics screening check: why this test taken by six-year-olds in England just isn’t needed What the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire means for the region – expert Q&A Gaza’s cultural heritage has been devastated by the conflict with Israel – this is how we’re documenting the damage Lagos street hawkers are blamed for crimes in traffic – but gangs are the real problem HIV infections can be prevented – why some people act to protect themselves, and others don’t Jan Smuts was a white supremacist. Nelson Mandela a black liberation hero. New book explores what they have in common Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal promises a precarious peace in a region racked by conflict Zimbabwe Opposition Activists Freed After Five Months Saudi Arabia: Authorities must free people who are arbitrarily detained for online expression ahead of Internet Governance Forum Venezuela: Torture, arbitrary detention and abuse of dozens of children must stir international justice into action As Amazon workers prepare to strike on Black Friday, the story of one warehouse in the UK that pushed to unionise – podcast State surveillance: Kenyans have a right to privacy – does the government respect it? Grattan on Friday: Albanese gets down and dirty in deal making and breaking as Senate rushes to Christmas finish Australia’s social media ban for kids under 16 just became law. How it will work remains a mystery Five reasons your dog might really benefit from canine clothing How the UK’s austerity policies caused life expectancy to fall Why timekeeping is now on the verge of a giant leap forward in accuracy Elon Musk’s team-up with Donald Trump is different to how media barons operated in the past. Here’s why Nigeria: Police used excessive force to violently quash #Endbadgovernance protests Build to Rent will produce more homes for tenants, but not for those most in need Minerals in hot springs performed a key chemical reaction for early life on Earth, new study confirms A new report links being homeless in Australia to dying 40 years early Opposition Senate leader Simon Birmingham announces surprise retirement at election Kazakhstan: Ensure Journalist Gets Fair Appeal State of Mexico Congress Votes to Decriminalize Abortion Philippines: Coercion and abuse disguised as “rehabilitation” at drug detention centres Five steps agriculture in Wales should take to help reach net zero There are 2 main ways to stretch – the one you should choose depends on what you want your body to do ‘Unprecedented’ climate extremes are everywhere. Our baselines for what’s normal will need to change Can we end racism in Australia? Yes, according to the first-ever national plan This summer will likely be wetter and warmer for most Australians, bureau forecast says 20 people in a two-bedroom apartment: the growing health and safety risks of ‘hot bedding’ For the sake of our democracy, Australia urgently needs a whistleblower protection authority The pink elephant test: what your visual imagination predicts about your ability to control your thoughts Indonesian Domestic Workers’ Long Wait for Reform Embracing the feral in Kingston, Jamaica's concrete jungle Black Friday sales are on again. To score a genuine bargain, it helps to go in with a plan Australia’s electricity market is getting a big makeover – and these 3 changes will make it future-proof We’re quick to limit kids’ screen time. Parents can also benefit from setting boundaries for themselves Mosquito-borne diseases are on the rise. Here’s how collecting mozzies in your backyard can help science Royal gardens: how queen bees and wasps set our backyards abuzz in readiness for summer In her charming ‘nanna’s book about footy’, Helen Garner writes with candour, vigilance and insight Who really was Māui, the demigod portrayed in Moana? And did Disney get him right? Universities should not silence research and speech on Palestine Trump’s tariff threat could shake North American trade relations and upend agri-food trade NZ urgently needs more psychologists – changing an outmoded training model would help ChatGPT’s artificial empathy is a language trick. Here’s how it works Using the notwithstanding clause to evict the homeless shows the limits of municipal politics Calling the Shots: A Queer History of Photography is a vibrant look back in time How green innovation could be the key to growth for the UK’s rural businesses Captain Tom Foundation report is a welcome reminder that charity is supposed to be solely for the public good Naked singularities: how quantum black holes explain why we don’t see the end of space and time Supplements claiming to work like Ozempic and Wegovy are now being sold – here’s what the evidence actually says about these products Band Aid sang ‘feed the world’ 40 years ago – where is hunger still an issue today? Bitcoin’s price has surged since Trump’s election – here’s why Why UN climate change summits are ‘fundamentally flawed’ Healthspan versus lifespan: The vital role of muscle in successful aging Qatar: FIFA’s Qatar World Cup Legacy Fund ignores exploited workers Pakistan: Urgent and transparent investigation needed into deadly crackdown on opposition protesters Criminalized for seeking a better life: The story of Homayoun and Greece's troubling policies against migrants ‘Insurrection,’ ‘equity’ and more − these are the words that trigger Trump supporters To control your spending this holiday season, stick with cash On Bodhi Day, Buddhists commemorate Siddhartha Gautama’s enlightenment by lighting lamps to combat darkness Light exercise can yield significant cognitive benefits, new research shows Cinnamon, spice and ‘everything nice’ – why lead-tainted cinnamon products have turned up on shelves, and what questions consumers should ask Cycling can make seniors healthier and more independent − here’s how to design bikes and networks that meet their needs Is using AI tools innovation or exploitation? 3 ways to think about the ethics UN climate negotiations end on shaky geopolitical ground, but I see reasons for hope An upward spiral – how small acts of kindness and connection really can change the world, according to psychology research Why Israel and Hezbollah reached a ceasefire now − and what it means for Israel, Lebanon, Biden and Trump 208 million Americans are classified as obese or overweight, according to new study synthesizing 132 data sources Kenya’s churches have a powerful political voice – they fill a vacuum left by politicians Why did Louis de Broglie, Nobel laureate in physics, abandon his own pilot wave theory? Travelling by minibus taxi in South Africa: literature highlights the perils of Black life in a racially unequal society Nigerians migrate to the UK and US in search of the good life – but this isn’t what they find A blind beetle named Hitler? The case for changing offensive names of animals and plants, and how it can be done Plastic in the ocean and on our plates: What are the risks to human health? China State Bank Shouldn’t Back East African Crude Oil Pipeline Myanmar: ICC arrest warrant request for military leader must be decisive step in breaking cycle of impunity View from The Hill: An ugly fracas in the Senate leads to suspension of Lidia Thorpe Fossil fuel supply: the elephant in the room at climate change conferences Record renewables go into the grid in 2024, generating 45% of electricity in 2025 A banana duct-taped to a wall has sold for £4.9 million – part of the evolving relationship between art and finance Extent of prostate cancer treatment harms revealed in new study Five fairness flaws the UN’s new plastics treaty must change Anya Gallaccio: from chocolate walls to wilting flowers – the art of decline, decay and transformation Hyperbaric oxygen might be effective treatment for PTSD – here’s how it works ‘I couldn’t care less if I saw another sunrise’ – what older people who are ‘tired of life’ can tell us about the assisted dying debate Researchers of tobacco, alcohol and ultra-processed foods face threats and intimidation – new study Japanese scientists were pioneers of AI, yet they’re being written out of its history Car tyres shed a quarter of all microplastics in the environment – urgent action is needed Myanmar: ICC Prosecutor Requests Arrest Warrant Angola: No justice for years of police violence that left people dead, wounded and traumatized Sweden: Authorities must discontinue discriminatory AI systems used by welfare agency 56 Year 12 exams in Victoria have been compromised, including maths and biology. What does this mean for students? What is Bluesky? Why tens of millions of people are heading for a ‘decentralised’ social media platform ‘A dose of nature’: each time you visit a national park, you save the health budget almost $100 Protecting the protest: An interview with Dr Anja Bienert Indonesia’s new government pushes transmigration plan, stirring protests in Papua ICRC urges states to uphold the prohibitions of the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention Joy: the story of IVF shows how women’s health and scientific contributions haven’t been taken seriously Ceasefires are not a panacea. Here are 4 reasons to be concerned about the Israel-Hezbollah deal ‘Learning language is part of rebuilding our nation’: singing the world alive, one First Nations word at a time People with brain injuries have a high risk of romance scams. ‘Scambassadors’ can help shed stigma Chad: No Justice for Post Election Celebratory Shooting Drought in Somalia is forcing thousands of climate refugees to Kenya's Dadaab Refugee Camp Unmasking hidden online hate: a new tool helps catch nasty comments – even when they’re disguised Trump’s proposed tariffs against Canada and Mexico may be illegal, but that’s not the real problem Without more investment and better leadership, the AFLW risks slipping back into the shadows What’s the difference between gelato and ice cream? One contains more air UN report reveals widespread restrictions on media freedom in Afghanistan How much for cash? Why the informal economy is bad for business, consumers and society Most NZ dairy farmers put profitability first – but some are planting native trees anyway COP29: Climate change could kill millions — and world leaders must work to limit fatalities Track your spending, use cash and DIY gifts: how to keep your costs down this Christmas Who can access abortion in Australia? Live in an apartment and want to charge an electric car at home? Here are 4 ways to help that happen Soviet socialist realist art is found in the Asia-Pacific region too. Here are ten classics to look out for Nusra Latif Qureshi’s art invites us to confront colonial histories – and the messy threads that led us to the present Iranian women’s bodies are becoming a battlefield Trump’s next HUD secretary would have a lot to do to address the history of racist housing policy – and Trump’s own comments and history suggest that’s unlikely Upholding human rights is key to ending AIDS by 2030 Côte d’Ivoire: Meet three farmers affected by forced evictions in Abidjan Ethiopia: Suspension of three human rights organizations highlights growing crackdown on civic space Paul Watson vs Japan: Disrupting the whaling industry’s logistics – and logic Canada’s housing crisis: Innovative tech must come with policy reform Joy: the story of IVF shows how women’s health and scientific contributions haven’t be taken seriously What ancient Greek and Roman philosophers thought about vegetarianism Alzheimer’s disease: toxic protein is turned bad by immune enzyme, mouse study shows Feud between Marcos and Duterte families distracts from suffering of typhoon-hit Philippines Fallen ancient civilizations show us why we must not ignore climate warnings UN climate talks face a credibility crisis as countries disengage How would the assisted dying bill work and what issues might it create? Their DNA survives in diverse populations across the world – but who were the Denisovans? Côte d’Ivoire: Suspension of evictions in Abidjan must be followed with adequate support for the tens of thousands of affected residents Madalitso’s story: The persecution of LGBTI people in Zambia Five ways you might already encounter AI in cities (and not realise it) Are seed oils really as harmful as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims? The Third Man at 75: how a bombed-out Vienna helped create a gripping post-war thriller Many plant-based brands are struggling – they should follow the marketing examples of big tech Irish election: why one single party is unlikely to win – and what it means for the next government Making bullying everyone’s concern reduces rates in English and Welsh primary schools – new research Tiny laboratories that fit in your hand can rapidly identify pathogens using electricity Polling in the age of Trump highlights flawed methods and filtered realities I wrote a book on the execution of the Rosenbergs for Cold War spying – and a recently declassified document has convinced me that Ethel was innocent Election reform was on the ballot – voters largely said ‘no’ Amid lull in tit-for-tat missile exchange, Iran and Israel seek to control the online narrative Students go to hell and back in this course that looks at depictions of the damned throughout the ages How the gladiators inspired evangelicals’ sense of persecution Taxpayers spend 22% more per patient to support Medicare Advantage – the private alternative to Medicare that promised to cost less China’s influence grows at COP29 climate talks as US leadership fades Dangerous pesticides are a problem in South Africa – pests and poor controls are to blame Breyten Breytenbach: a masterful poet, jailed for his politics, who reimagined South Africa Dakar Biennale: Senegal’s big art show shines a light on a bruised planet Terrorism is spreading in west Africa – foreign and regional collaboration are needed to fight the threat UN Report Portrays Afghanistan’s Destroyed Media Lebanon: UN rights chief adds voice to immediate ceasefire call Côte d’Ivoire: Meet three farmers affected by forced evictions in Abidjan Hong Kong’s top court affirms same-sex married couples’ housing and inheritance rights in landmark decision Social media companies won’t be able to compel people to provide digital or government-issued ID to verify age Prototypes for Humanity showcases solutions-based projects from universities around the world – in Dubai COP29 is over, but climate action needs private funding too – here are 4 key ways to make that happen Why are female politicians more often targeted with violence? New findings confirm depressing suspicions Australia on track to meet 2030 43% emission’s reduction target, on latest figures Libya: Impunity and lack of adequate reparations for crimes against humanity in Tarhouna perpetuate agony After a disappointing COP29, here’s how to design global climate talks that might actually work Should France’s wine industry fear a new Trump tariff? Plastic pollution: Why doing nothing will cost us far more than taking action The Senate has passed the Help to Buy housing scheme. It will help, but not much EU Should Reaffirm Support for ICC Arrests Assisted dying bill would create the worst thought-out legal framework anywhere in the world – legal expert The Magic Mountain is a sweeping critique of totalitarian Europe. 100 years later, its warnings feel urgent The Debt-Education Nexus – Lessons from Zimbabwe, Eritrea, South Sudan, and South Africa In The City and Its Uncertain Walls, Haruki Murakami explores the transformative potential of storytelling Australia Post wants to charge more for stamps next year. Here’s why it has to keep letters alive The rise of ‘sober curiosity:’ Why Gen Zers are reducing their alcohol consumption Why are some babies born so hairy? Lanugo is more common in early babies but is nothing to worry about We know enough about brain development to know youth offending reforms probably won’t work Smaller brains? Fewer friends? An evolutionary biologist asks how AI will change humanity’s future Will Donald Trump renegotiate the AUKUS treaty or walk away? That’s the $368 billion question Sri Lanka: New President Should Reset Course on Rights Danielle Smith’s new policies make all Albertan youth unsafe Gen Z heads home: How to navigate the evolving parent-child relationship as kids become adults The rise of ‘sober curiosity’: Why Gen Zers are reducing their alcohol consumption Arts and health working together can change lives. Here’s how Australia can do it better Lack of Progress at COP29 Puts Rights at Risk This #16Days, Remember Afghan Women and Girls ‘No excuse’: A global call to end violence against women COP29: Finance target is a blueprint for inequalities and violations In a Nepali village, residents struggle to reconcile traditional artisanship with modernization Ukraine war: polls show most Ukrainians now support a negotiated peace as Russian advances continue Trump joins Putin, Xi and Modi as the ‘four horsemen’ of global authoritarianism The beach is an amazing place to teach kids about science. Here are 3 things to try this summer The Magic Mountain is a sweeping critique of totalitarian Europe. 100 years later, its warnings about extremism feel urgent The online world isn’t always safe. Here’s what to know before posting photos of your child STI rates are increasing among midlife and older adults. We need to talk about it Canada Post strike highlights labour struggle over gig economy and precarious work To really narrow digital divides, Canada should consistently fund adult education programs UN: Russia Vetoes Sudan Resolution Despite Global Support Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy system risks nuclear disaster: rights experts In a world where political polarization and disengagement are denting democracy, does Botswana’s ‘kgotla’ system hold the key? Six people have died in Laos from drinking tainted alcohol – what you need to know about methanol Cop29: five critical issues still left hanging after an underwhelming UN climate summit in Azerbaijan Graffiti was a powerful form of protest in ancient Rome – as Gladiator II shows Ukraine war: polls show most Ukrainians would support a negotiated peace as Russian advances continue Cop29 climate finance deal: why poor countries are so angry AI that mimics human problem solving is a big advance – but comes with new risks and problems Wicked’s depiction of disability is refreshing – thanks to authentic casting and an accessible set Why the EU’s stance on Israel is starting to change Confronting South Africa’s Crisis of Gender-Based Violence Meet Nargiz Absalamova, a journalist arrested for reporting on protests in Azerbaijan “I need international support to save my father’s life”: Azerbaijani academic Gubad Ibadoghlu’s child speaks about their father’s treatment in detention Deloitte predicts December budget update will show bottom line has worsened since May, in fiscal ‘thud’ Is it possible to dig all the way through the Earth to the other side? How the first Pilgrims and the Puritans differed in their views on religion and respect for Native Americans AI has been a boon for marketing, but the dark side of using algorithms to sell products and brands is little studied Meat has a distinct taste, texture and aroma − a biochemist explains how plant-based alternatives mimic the real thing Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ case raises questions about the many observers who might have ignored his alleged crimes As Trump touts plans for immigrant roundup, militias are standing back, but standing by Opioid-free surgery treats pain at every physical and emotional level Gangs, guns and bibles in Cape Town: what it takes to quit a life of violence and stay alive Ghana’s outgoing president Nana Akufo-Addo failed to live up to expectations – a look at his time in office Brics+ countries are determined to trade in their own currencies – but can it work? Maths and English GCSEs are required for A-levels, college and university – so what happens to teenagers who don’t pass? Dune: Prophecy – the prequel series takes liberties with the Herberts’ vision, but not for the worse The whole story of human evolution – from ancient apes via Lucy to us – in one long read How to talk about finances with your partner (especially if one of you makes more money) Irish indigenous identity is being invoked to stir up antagonism towards immigrants UK’s assisted dying bill would create the worst thought-out legal framework anywhere in the world – legal expert Global heating is a social issue. The EU has a duty to mitigate it, and our data shows it is failing Many of Israel’s Western supporters indicate they would arrest Netanyahu. Will Australia and NZ follow suit? Rising antisemitism looms large over the lives of Jewish Australians. Here’s what can be done After nearly 10 years of debate, COP29’s carbon trading deal is seriously flawed Greens capitulate, announcing they will ‘wave through’ Labor’s Help to Buy and Build to Rent housing bills Lebanon: US Arms Used in Israeli Strike on Journalists The Australia-Pacific bid to host UN climate talks in 2026 is in limbo. What now? Kenya: Justice Overdue for 2023 Protest Abuses Haiti: Scarce Protection as Sexual Violence Escalates Somaliland and Somalia: Competing narratives in the Horn of Africa A milestone legal case from 35 years ago holds important lessons for how courts deal with scientific evidence today The government has withdrawn its misinformation bill. A philosopher explains why regulating speech is an ethical minefield Banning under-16s from social media may be unconstitutional – and ripe for High Court challenge Is TikTok right? Are there health benefits to eating sea moss? Mozambique: Security Force Crackdown Kills, Injures Children Warm and friendly or competent and straightforward? What students want from AI chatbots in the classroom NZ’s new cultural policy will be called Amplify. It is timely and needed, but not ambitious enough Character references tell a court you’re a good person. Why are convicted rapists allowed to use them? Human exclamations of pain are similar across the world, new study reveals Marles staffer launches court action against the government, deputy prime minister and Albanese’s chief of staff Haiti: Child recruitment by armed groups surges 70 per cent Why parents need to be like Big Ted and ‘talk aloud’ while they use screens with their kids Green hydrogen could decarbonise entire industries in NZ – but there’s a long way to go ‘Divorce’ in songbirds: extreme weather pushes couples past breaking point Australia in a baby bust? It’s not that simple – and a panic won’t help Why Monday is the most dangerous day on a building site Major cybercrime crackdowns signal shift in global cybersecurity strategies Migration experts scrutinize Justin Trudeau’s explanation for immigration cuts How repressive regimes are using international sporting events for nation-building The future looks bright: Study shows optimistic youth lead healthier lives Gamified investing apps are becoming more popular — but can be risky for young investors Remaining members of ‘Bali nine’ set for repatriation, with conditions View from The Hill: Albanese government crumples on misinformation bill and gambling advertising Protecting victims of conflict: how African value systems could strengthen humanitarian law Russian mercenaries have a bad reputation but some African regimes still employ them: study explores why In Cameroon, ‘Solomon Grundy’ turns to TikTok to challenge stereotypes about albinism From a US$300 billion climate finance deal to global carbon trading, here’s what was – and wasn’t – achieved at the COP29 climate talks 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. 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