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OEWG: ICRC Statement on Threats OEWG: ICRC Statement on International Law The political eclipses the personal in Jasleen Kaur’s Turner Prize win Adults grow new brain cells – and these neurons are key to learning by listening What your finger length might predict about your drinking habits – new study Victorian Christmases were both thrifty and indulgent – try these DIY projects and yours could be too Quick climate dictionary: what actually is a carbon footprint? 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South Korea president’s attempt ended in failure − a notable exception in a growing global trend Atlantic salmon need saving, but current conservation measures could do more harm than good Successful caps on English letting agents’ fees disprove the idea that it’s unwise to meddle with free markets The end of Taylor Swift’s Era’s tour will be a loss for many – here’s how to handle it, according to experts and fellow fans Five things young women need to know about the menopause One in three domestic abuse victims is male – here’s why we need to talk about them Putin’s ‘yes men’: why some senior officials resort to flattery and others don’t Hunter Biden pardon: both sides are finding fault with the US president – here’s why they are right Tough talk on Nato from Putin and his proxies may hide a willingness to compromise Mozambique’s deadly protests: how the country got here Fossil tracks paint a picture of South Africa’s ancient coastal landscape: five essential reads What does it take to build a peaceful society? The 3 golden rules that make a difference Rwanda: Authorities must immediately release detained journalist and members of political opposition From grieving orcas to opposums playing dead: how animals respond to death – podcast The cost of heritage: Notre Dame rises from the ashes, but will it remain free for all? Ukraine: Flawed Legislation on Collaboration Why are boys outperforming girls in maths? Grattan on Friday: frustrated government can only bite its tongue as it waits on Michele Bullock The government wants to create a new class of financial adviser for super fund members. Here’s why – and how it might work Film Crew Stopped and Questioned in Autonomous Republic of Uzbekistan Killer Robots: UN Vote Should Spur Treaty Negotiations How artists in exile are becoming a focal point for the Russian diaspora abroad Amnesty International investigation concludes Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza What is hindering the complete eradication of polio in Africa? Arts Project Australia gives us a small revolution: art reflecting back at us what it is to live in contemporary Australia Trusted partner to the Pacific, or giant fossil fuel exporter? This week, Australia chose the latter Australians with disability are 4 times more likely to die early – often not due to their disability Reflecting on 20 years of the Aceh tsunami: From ‘megathrust’ threat to disaster mitigation AI weather models can now beat the best traditional forecasts 3 surprising vegan foods that can make you sick this summer Azerbaijan: Authorities must immediately release human rights defender Rufat Safarov Scientists counted 49 ways Australia is destroying the ecosystems we hold dear – but there is hope Many Australians do not like the way politics is reported. Here’s how it can improve France’s government has fallen and political chaos has returned. Here are 3 scenarios for what could happen next ‘It’s the worst feeling’ – young New Zealanders regret their vaping addictions but feel unsupported to quit Spotify Wrapped is about more than what songs you listen to – it’s about what makes you you NZ school science results improve – but international testing highlights a stubborn socioeconomic gap Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine As Light’ disrupts popular narratives of Mumbai How a director of national intelligence helps a president stay on top of threats from around the world Social media platforms are throttling access to news – with far-reaching implications for democracy Microsoft, TikTok and AI are ‘disrupting’ book publishing. But do we want their effortless art? Chatbots won’t help anyone make weapons of mass destruction. But other AI systems just might The genetic risk of depression is a stronger predictor of heart problems in women than men: new research Australia boasts some of the world’s most stunning beetles. Look out for these 5 beauties this summer NZ is consulting the public on regulations for puberty blockers – this should be a medical decision not a political one Syria: Civilians at Risk Amid Renewed Hostilities Prenatal supplements largely lack the recommended amount of omega-3 fatty acids to help prevent preterm birth − new research Geneticists have finally solved the mystery of Garfield’s orange coat South Africa’s new research guidelines are not a green light for heritable human genome editing How mother’s diet affects baby’s health: What insights from different cultures can tell us Sexual identity is more fluid than previously thought, says twelve-year study Deep seabed mining: Bad for biodiversity and terrible for the economy Why your personality might be affecting your salary – and how it shapes the gender pay gap Conclave: tight thriller about Vatican power politics chimes with a year of elections How home fragrances can impact indoor air quality – and your health Delhi’s annual air pollution has become a human-made calamity The Russia-Iran-Assad ‘axis of the vulnerable’ is cracking in Syria Hello Kitty at 50: a Japanese success story of simplicity and cuteness Putin’s nuclear threats aim to scare the west – but Ukraine’s allies are now calling his bluff Live updates: UN humanitarians highlight global needs for 2025 SABC crisis: South Africa needs its public broadcaster – but who is going to fund it? Looking for work? Your mindset could be hampering your search Smart windows could be the next big thing in renewable heating Wales plans a tourism tax from 2027 – what it means for visitors and communities Why you shouldn’t lie to your children about Father Christmas, according to philosophers What happened to Sinn Féin? Ireland’s opposition fails to make electoral breakthrough Zoe Ball suffers from this jaw condition which affects 12% of people – here’s what you need to know about TMD Georgians are protesting their pro-Russian government’s withdrawal from EU accession talks – but Brussels is also at fault Recycling sewage is a sensible way to improve water security – but would you swallow it? Elon Musk wants to give Nigel Farage US$100 million – this is the funding loophole that makes it legal Is masculine anxiety spurring support for Trump among Gen Z? How right-wing media is like improv theater Notre Dame reopens in Paris 5 years after fire – its reconstruction preserves the past and illuminates France’s modern ambitions America’s counties are less purple than they used to be AI Jesus might ‘listen’ to your confession, but it can’t absolve your sins − a scholar of Catholicism explains One’s a Hugh Grant thriller, one’s a hot-mess reality show – and both center on stereotypes about Mormon women Supreme Court could narrow the scope of federal environmental reviews, with less consideration of how projects would contribute to climate change Water fluoridation helps prevent tooth decay – how growing opposition threatens a 70-year-old health practice Warming oceans are changing marine habitats – study explores the impact on thousands of species Saudi Arabia: ‘Giga-Projects’ Built on Widespread Labor Abuses Donna Nelson’s guilty verdict is not an aberration. Japan has a high criminal conviction rate for a reason Year 4 students just achieved their best ever result in a major maths and science test Is weightlifting safe for kids and teens? Here’s what parents need to know SABC crisis: South Africa needs its public broadcaster - but who is going to fund it? South Korea: defeat of president’s attempt to impose martial law shows a robust democracy at work Live updates: Global Humanitarian Overview launch What’s fair in the fight to keep bank branches open and access to cash alive? Australians still feeling pain in the hip-pocket but there are positive signs of growth ahead What should you do if your child’s school has not done well in NAPLAN this year? Greek Surveillance Lawsuit Aims to Silence Journalism India: Police Raid Rights Group in Delhi Abandoned in the Sahara: Is Algeria turning the desert into a migrant graveyard? ICRC Statement on Threats ICRC: Humanitarian aid remains an urgent necessity to alleviate the tide of suffering in Gaza What South Korea’s short-lived martial law says about nation’s democracy and the autocratic tendencies of President Yoon The dispute causing empty shelves at Woolies is a test case for companies using AI and automation on workers South Korea had martial law for 6 hours. Why did this happen and what can we expect now? What short-lived martial law says about South Korean democracy and the position of President Yoon Why does grass make my skin itch? Ginger, tortie, calico – the mystery gene responsible for orange colour in cat coats has been found Why do I get static shocks from everyday objects? Is it my shoes? ADHD medications affect children’s appetites. Here’s how to manage this Trademarks that will never be used can be ‘bad faith’ business – a UK case has lessons for NZ and Australia Brazil Fails to Launch Long-Awaited Pesticide Reduction Plan Belgian Ruling a Landmark Win for Reparations Movement Afghanistan’s Taliban Ban Medical Training for Women New modelling shows how Trump’s trade tariffs will hurt – and help – New Zealand In Malaysia, expressing support for Hamas has long been a means to secure political power – but that’s starting to change Why being close to a cycle network can boost house prices Gregg Wallace allegations again show how vulnerable TV industry is to abusive working practices Being admitted to hospital after taking hallucinogens increases the risk of schizophrenia more than threefold The best and worst meat replacements for your health, your wallet and the planet – new research What the Notre Dame restoration says about France’s past – and its future Better ways to recover metals needed for technology from electronic waste could benefit the environment and human health Best Books of 2024: our experts share their standout reads Global markets are likely to withstand a Trump-led US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement Too many Australian students don’t have the basic technology they need for school – here are 5 ways to fix this ‘Anonymous’ voting software used by some of Australia’s biggest companies is flawed, new investigation reveals A decade-long study reveals concerning trend of young women committing online sexual offences A new at-home test will soon be available for chlamydia and gonorrhoea. Here’s what to know Greed, Erich von Stroheim’s intense, monumental silent film, turns 100. Its legacy lives on Influencer marketing doesn’t need more metrics — it needs more trust and collaboration between brands and influencers White U.S. citizens once flooded into Indian Territory, prompting calls for mass deportations South Korea: Martial law must not be used to restrict human rights South Africa has taken over the G20 presidency from Brazil – what lessons can it learn? Russian rouble collapse exposes deep problems in the country’s economy Why Ireland’s government was one of the few worldwide to be re-elected this year Jet zero? Why net zero in aviation can’t get off the ground How we found a long-lost first world war vessel beneath Irish waters Boomeranging: why some adults stay closely tied to their parents’ home — and how to keep the peace Five ways to predict the future from around the world – from spider divination to bibliomancy From toasted skin syndrome to third degree burns – the dangers of hot water bottles Wildland firefighters face up to $20,000 pay cut if Congress doesn’t act − that’s taking a toll on a workforce already under stress We surveyed hundreds of vacationers to confirm this ancient wisdom: The journey matters as much as the destination New IRS funding boosted tax enforcement and improved taxpayer services during the Biden administration NEOWISE, the NASA mission that cataloged objects around Earth for over a decade, has come to an end Noam Chomsky at 96: The linguist, educator, philosopher and public thinker has had a massive intellectual and moral influence Are trans women ‘biologically male’? The answer is complicated Why you should talk to people you disagree with about politics Threatening texts targeting minorities after election were vile − but they might not be illegal Rape survivors like Gisèle Pelicot are choosing to speak out, refuting the idea that they should feel shame African migrants can drive growth in their home countries – but three barriers stand in the way Welfare payments are going digital in Africa – but this isn’t helping those without internet access or smartphones Leading the charge: how regenerative business leadership can improve social, environmental, and economic systems Do you know what populism is? Research suggests most don’t, but some view it with disdain anyway A ‘TV Garden?’ How video artist Nam June Paik anticipated pressing environmental questions ‘A healthy earth may be ugly’: How literary art can help us value insect conservation Opening the black box: how ‘explainable AI’ can help us understand how algorithms work Syria escalation: Deadly attacks continue, healthcare and access compromised Your personality changes when you speak another language, but that’s not always a bad thing Robert Sobukwe in his own words: new book shows the complexity of the formidable South African pan-Africanist leader’s views Canada: Abuse, Bias Against Immigration Detainees with Disabilities South Africa has taken over the G20 presidency from Brazil - what lessons can it learn? View from The Hill: Paul Fletcher’s rant against the teals risks insulting voters the Liberals need to win Politics with Michelle Grattan: Simon Birmingham on Liberal moderates, regrets, and Donald Trump South Africa’s poverty relief grant should be increased rather than paid to be more people – economists explain why With the world distracted by conflicts elsewhere, the Syrian civil war flares up again Ugandan Disability Rights Mental Health Advocate Honored November 20th: A day to celebrate and discuss Afro-Brazilians heritage and history From inbox to front page: How the media fuels hate speech in North Macedonia Egypt: President al-Sisi must reject new asylum law which violates refugee rights ICRC: Humanitarian aid remains an urgent necessity to alleviate the tide of suffering in Gaza What is Visanne, the endometriosis drug just added to the PBS? New research shows how long, hard and often you need to stretch to improve your flexibility Disability rights: UN chief calls for amplified leadership roles to shape more inclusive future To map the vibration of the universe, astronomers built a detector the size of the galaxy Rights chief calls on Georgian authorities to protect basic freedoms Warmer winters are fuelling a growth in algal blooms across the Great Lakes AI without limits threatens public trust — here are some guidelines for preserving communications integrity What is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham? And how did the Islamist group evolve into a key player in Syria’s civil war? 97% of adult Australians have limited skills to verify information online – new report Georgia: Protesters face arrests, abuse, and denial of fair trial rights Midwives See Bigger Risks, and Bigger Role in Climate Crisis World Court Considers Climate Change Make President Biden’s Only Trip to Africa Count Prominent Human Rights Lawyer Beaten in Cameroon Myanmar: UN experts call for ‘course correction’ as civilian deaths reach 6,000 The anatomy of a hot flush – and whether it can really make your head steam Russia and the west are entering the ‘grey zone’ of warfare – and the oceans are a key battleground How a scandal over sanitary pads is shaping feminist activism in China COVID lockdowns affected adolescents’ brain structures, says research Introducing the Oreshnik missile: Vladimir Putin’s not-so-secret weapon Getting your child a smartphone or tablet for Christmas? Here’s what you need to know about security Global plastic pollution talks have stalled – but a treaty is possible if countries can agree on these three things Is ‘judicial activism’ skewing Treaty law – or are court critics the real radicals? New research: 77% of LGBTQ young people have faced workplace sexual harassment What does a human life cost – and is it ethical to price it? Jenny Kleeman asked a hitman, philanthropists and a life insurer ‘Ebullient leadership’ can lift your workers out of the doldrums and increase productivity ‘They’re my babies’: what our attitudes to backyard chickens reveals about Australians It’s possible to study teaching and have no real-time connections with lecturers or peers. But it can be ‘very lonely’ Belgium Adopts Historic Law Against Sexual Exploitation Ethiopia: Authorities Suspend Three Rights Groups In a sluggish Europe, Poland stands out and is aiming to become a key player Tiff Massey’s ‘7 Mile & Livernois’ exhibition isn’t just about a neighborhood – it’s a tribute to Black Detroit Why sending a belated gift is not as bad as you probably think − and late is better than never Tip pressure might work in the moment, but customers are less likely to return Dozens of cyclists and pedestrians are killed each year in Philly − an injury epidemiologist explains how to better protect bike lanes, slow drivers down and reduce collisions US attorney general’s professionalism can protect Americans’ privacy, former federal judge explains Do Mom and Dad really know what’s best? A psychologist explains why kids see their parents as bossier than they are Music can change how you feel about the past The apocalypse that wasn’t: AI was everywhere in 2024’s elections, but deepfakes and misinformation were only part of the picture Vaccines can put an end to HIV – African governments must take the lead in developing them ‘Forever chemicals’ are polluting African waters: Lake Victoria, South Africa’s Vaal and Kenya’s Nairobi rivers are hotspots Will al-Shabaab get stronger in Ethiopia? Two reasons why it’s unlikely – analyst A Trump cabinet full of alleged sexual predators? Here’s why it makes perfect sense Pardon who? Hunter Biden case renews ethical debate over use and limits of peculiar presidential power Alberta’s proposed Fairness and Safety in Sport Act is anything but fair “If society is to change, people with disabilities must be included in the fight” Proposed changes to laws on primary and secondary education in North Macedonia leave space for discrimination, experts warn The government’s response to the royal commission into veteran suicide gets a lot right – but makes a couple of missteps Assisted Dying: how MPs voted and what it tells us about ‘cross-party consensus’ Why do the UK’s net migration numbers keep being revised – and can we trust the data? Trump may cancel Nasa’s powerful SLS Moon rocket – here’s what that would mean for Elon Musk and the future of space travel Peatlands urgently need to be restored for UK to meet emissions targets CrossFit: popular workout regime may decrease need for prescription drugs – new research How big tobacco firms are using e-cigarettes to try to improve their image Five speculative novels that can help to understand our relationship with soil Ukraine war: 10% of Chinese people are willing to boycott Russian goods over invasion – new study Nigeria: Amnesty International petitions ICC judges to end Prosecutor’s delaying of justice for atrocity crimes Volkswagen’s China Joint Venture to Exit Xinjiang Climate shocks and the economy: we asked South Africa’s central bank what role it plays in bringing stability Bhopal Gas Tragedy: 40 years of Injustice The Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art brings us the most exciting and original art of our region Booking a summer holiday deal? Beware ‘drip pricing’ and other tactics to make you pay more than you planned Guinea: Rights at Risk as Promised Transition Derails ICC: Member States Should Act to Protect Justice Egypt: Education Restricted for Refugees Indigenous women are dying violent, preventable deaths. Endless inquiries won’t help unless we act ‘The social engineering of shame’: Rick Morton’s Mean Streak exposes the populism behind the unlawful robodebt scheme Privatisation by stealth: changes to education in NZ opening the door to private interests Astronomers have pinpointed the origin of mysterious repeating radio bursts from space Cheaper housing and better transport? What you need to know about Australia’s new National Urban Policy How can Australia actually keep young people off social media and porn sites? A new trial will test 3 options Many people don’t measure their blood pressure properly at home – here’s how to get accurate readings The Journey of the Esperanto Movement in Nepal over the past eight decades Under-16 social media ban supported by 77% as economic sentiment lifts A $13 billion, 30-year flop: landmark study reveals stark failure to halt Murray-Darling River decline Australia has long aligned with the US on sanctions. With Trump’s return, this is an increasingly dangerous approach For richer, but not for poorer: how Australia’s mental health system fails those most in need ‘I felt lost’: immigrant parents want more support to help their children go to uni NZ’s gas shortage was not caused by the offshore exploration ban – but it was still a flawed policy ‘Girl’ thrillers have been eclipsed by the antiheroines of sad-girl lit. But character-driven, nail-biting crime is here to stay Aussie drag, career vampires and a bloody game of hide and seek: what we’re watching in December ‘Everything is Country’: these 4 projects blend First Nations knowledge and science to rewrite our understanding of the past India: Environmental racism enabled forty years of injustice for survivors of Bhopal gas tragedy How Canada can lead the way on human security in the Indo-Pacific and beyond How Lee Miller’s photos remind us of war’s destructive brutality Canada must turn its impressive biodiversity protection goals into real actions Scroll less, connect more: A new study shows how to make social media work for you Canadian news media are suing OpenAI for copyright infringement, but will they win? 960 million dirty diapers are a big waste problem – what can be done with them Child support in South Africa: mothers speak about the struggle to get fathers to pay in a system rigged against women Five things you should know about the HIV epidemic Bringing ‘Pateh’ to the world: Sara Qashghai’s artistic reinterpretation of Iranian needlework HIV: there’s hope for a cure – where we stand now Mental health and HIV in teens: Strategies to end stigma and discrimination HIV: there’s hope for a cure - where we stand now Global: FIFA produces whitewash of Saudi Arabia World Cup bid and ignores own report to provide compensation for migrant workers in Qatar Georgian police crack down on pro-EU demonstrators after halting EU membership bid ‘until 2028’ Australian printmaker Ruth Faerber has died aged 102. She never stopped making art Kin t'anik in na'tsil t'aan yéetel ka'anal óolil. The roots of my Mayan language ‘The Sky Above Zenica’: A symbol of the fight against pollution in Bosnia and Herzegovina How tech companies enable censorship in Vietnam Cool water from the deep could protect pockets of the Great Barrier Reef into the 2080s How education in the US has been weaponised against Native Americans UN rights office urges Russia to cease attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid as winter sets in Getting Britain to work without blaming ‘scroungers’ – can Starmer change the narrative? Ungrateful electorates: Trump’s win shows why voters don’t always reward success Assisted dying: why this parliamentary process is the worst way to consider such an important issue Changes to farmers’ inheritance tax are fair and could even help them in the long run – expert view You are my Kindred Spirit: how growing up black in ‘the quiet racism of Scotland’ shaped the art and politics of Maud Sulter Corals can adapt to warming oceans, but not fast enough – new research A feminist fertility film, sci-fi nuns and a sonic gothic masterpiece – what you should watch and listen to this week Jet lag: your metabolism recovers quicker than your brain – new study Why organisational sex abuse scandals keep happening Notre-Dame’s bells have been blessed as the cathedral reopens – a tradition that dates back to the middle ages Georgia: Police actions in Tbilisi amount to yet another punitive assault on freedom of peaceful assembly Iranian Authorities Allegedly Sexually Assaulted Journalist How a little-known far-right candidate manipulated TikTok to rise to the top in the Romanian election Electric vehicle fires: How worried should we really be? How to avoid eye infections – and what to do if you get one ‘Keep nine litres of water in storage’: how Baltic and Nordic countries are preparing for a crisis or war Your Monster is a fairytale of rage about the horrors of musical theatre Five easy ways to make your online shopping more sustainable this festive season A rising tide of e-waste, made worse by AI, threatens our health, the environment and the economy First new treatment for asthma and COPD in half a century – new study New English school improvement teams could complicate an already complex system Why the Dungeness landscape is so inspirational for writers and artists Middle East crisis: Live updates for 29 November Liberals argue Labor’s electoral reform package should stand or fall as a whole in any court challenge Gabon’s coup leaders have changed the constitution to entrench their power – it’s a growing trend in west Africa How a little-known far-right candidate manipulated TikTok to rise to the top in Romanian election Presidential term limits help protect democracy – long ones can be dangerous Africa’s making progress against HIV, but donor funds are drying up – what must change My brother is at risk of imminent execution, but I won’t stop campaigning until his conviction is quashed Russia: Anti-war activist Aleksei Gorinov sentenced to three additional years behind bars Thailand: Cambodian Refugees Forcibly Returned World: States must step up protection for abortion care providers At ACMI’s The Future & Other Fictions, artists challenge us to imagine a more optimistic world You’re hot? I’m cold! Why our office temperature preferences can be vastly different to our colleagues’ The government agrees Australia’s secrecy laws need to change. Now comes the hard part – taking action Giller Prize controversy spotlights tensions between politics and literary prizes The Reserve Bank will now have a separate board just to set interest rates. Here’s why that’s significant Drawing lines in the South China Sea: what Beijing’s new claims over a disputed coral reef mean Politics with Michelle Grattan: Climate Change Authority head Matt Kean says ‘put more solar panels on commercial rooftops’ The COVID inquiry report is an excellent guide to preparing for the next pandemic – health cuts put that at risk 3 reasons why kids stick Lego up their nose Australia Passes Harsh New Anti-Migration Laws From shadows to sunlight: Why access to information matters in Jamaica B.C. youth H5N1 diagnosis: Anti-whistleblower “ag-gag” laws help global pandemics grow and spread Trans youth are already among Australia’s most marginalised people. The social media ban could make this worse After the hīkoi, the challenge: the Treaty principles debate and an honest reckoning with history A new model accurately predicts the migration of humpback whales – and may help them survive climate change 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? 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