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America’s designs on annexing Canada have a long history − and record of political failures What is Tren de Aragua? How the Venezuelan gang started − and why US policies may only make it stronger From opposing robber barons to the New Deal to desegregation to DOGE, state attorneys general have long taken on Washington What is isolationism? The history and politics of an often-maligned foreign policy concept How are clouds’ shapes made? A scientist explains the different cloud types and how they help forecast weather GOP lawmakers commit to big spending cuts, putting Medicaid under a spotlight – but trimming the low-income health insurance program would be hard Who’s who at the Vatican? English schools provide free period products – but they’re still not easy for pupils to get hold of ‘All in your head’: when doctors misdiagnose autoimmune disease as psychosomatic Governments can keep raiding takeaways and nail bars, but businesses will still employ undocumented migrants Who’s my dad? In South Africa that’s a complex question – report tracks the rise of ‘social fathers’ How Holocaust films are changing as we lose the survivor generation How Jeff Bezos brought the Washington Post’s global reputation into question Trump and Zelensky: when face-to-face diplomacy goes wrong it can be disastrous – especially if the whole world is watching Schools agreement provides NSW $4.8 billion extra for public schools over a decade From the fashion to the speeches to the music, this was an Oscars of few surprises. 5 experts break it down Dutton says as PM he would ‘lobby’ Donald Trump to reconsider Ukraine stand Melting Antarctic ice will slow the world’s strongest ocean current – and the global consequences are profound Lack of justice in Indonesia’s climate plan may backfire, harming people and environment South Africa: Protect Civilians from Use of Explosive Weapons Chinese President Xi Jinping’s prediction of a rising East and a declining West is shared by odd believers amid Donald Trump’s isolationist policy How to save the Caspian Sea from turning into an environmental disaster Bridging the gap between Nepal's Indigenous Peoples and governments The Lost Tiger: first animated film by an Indigenous woman explores heritage and identity through a thylacine I’m a medical forensic examiner. Here’s what people can expect from a health response after a sexual assault Cyclone Alfred is expected to hit southeast Queensland – the first in 50 years to strike so far south Microsoft cuts data centre plans and hikes prices in push to make users carry AI costs The only ‘winner’ here is Putin: Ukraine unites in response to Trump-Zelenskyy spat and resigns itself to new reality False economies: the evidence shows higher speed limits don’t make financial sense How to prepare for a cyclone, according to an expert Australian poetry used to be popular. And it could be again How Trump’s compulsion to dominate sabotages dealmaking, undermines democracy and threatens global stability Labor gains in Redbridge poll of marginal seats and seizes lead in a Morgan poll Alcohol and gambling firms donate to political parties multiple times. And new rules won’t stop them The WA election campaign has been about big promises, but culture wars are inescapable in contemporary politics Submarine cables keep the world connected. They can also help us study climate change What can you do if you’ve started uni and you don’t like it? Belle Gibson, teenage lives and trying to find the traitors: what we’re streaming this March Uncertainties, mysteries, doubts: Madeleine Watts takes an elegiac road trip through the American southwest Leakage is a risk with carbon storage projects – NZ’s new framework must be clear on how to deal with this liability Soaring U.S. egg prices and millions of dead chickens signal the deep problems and risks in modern poultry production The Canada Carbon Rebate is still widely misunderstood — here’s why The urgent mental health needs of young people: Lessons for Canada from a global commission Why bike lanes should remain on Ontario’s roads Wildfire season is changing in Canada — posing even greater risks to the nation’s communities and ecosystems In siding with Russia over Ukraine, Trump is not putting America first. He is hastening its decline What are the origins of the Asante’s famous kente cloth? I traced its history to find out Africa’s elephants have been in dramatic decline for 50 years. What can be done to save them – new study On motherhood, mother tongues and taco-eating dragons Georgian food goes international Making English the official US language can’t erase the fact that the US has millions of Spanish speakers and a long multilingual history Oscar contender The Last Ranger shows that the world still wants to see South African stories In a village of Azerbaijan, people's homes are destroyed, and trees are cut down en masse Q&A: Meet Rafiki and Rafif, Betawi language activists It was risky for Ontario Premier Doug Ford to call an early election — but it paid off ‘A litany of human suffering’ in Myanmar, warns UN rights chief US inflation has increased since Trump took office – why prices are unlikely to come down soon Elon Musk is firing thousands of workers – why this could be the biggest jobs cut in US history Foreign powers have long profited from Ukrainian resources – Trump’s minerals grab is no exception Homeless Britons say cost of addiction is forcing them into modern slavery – so why are they not being recognised as victims? Five essential strategies to master your habits Miss Austen: the TV show about the Georgian writer’s life embraces her love of fiction How does toothpaste affect the good bacteria in your mouth? Delhi: how weather patterns and faraway mountains made this the world’s most polluted megacity Are unions really shifting toward Conservatives? Here’s a closer look at their Ontario election endorsements US Registration Directive Further Criminalizes Undocumented Immigrants It was risky for Ontario Premier Doug Ford to call an early election — but it did pay off Keir Starmer at the White House: what ‘progressive realism’ now means in relation to Ukraine and Donald Trump Keir Starmer meets Donald Trump: assiduous planning results in deft diplomacy I studied the evidence behind theories of Oscar success – here’s what I found The Vegan Tigress: intimate play resurrects fierce forgotten Victorian writer Raised voices and angry scenes at the White House as Trump clashes with Zelensky over the ‘minerals deal’ US: Trump Administration Guts Foreign Aid Global Voices statement on the attacks on Serbian NGOs UK/Egypt: Mother’s hunger strike for imprisoned activist son Alaa Abd El-Fattah ‘could be a matter of life and death’ How to make a political Oscars speech that doesn’t flop – according to rhetorical theory White House spat with AP over ‘Gulf of America’ ignites fears for press freedom in second Trump era Emmanuel Macron used every diplomatic trick in the book at the White House – but Trump writes his own rules The UK’s food system is broken. A green new deal for agriculture could be revolutionary How evolution might explain impatience The science behind airplane deicing – a mechanical engineer explains how chemistry and physics make flying a more uplifting experience Maple seeds’ unique spinning motion allows them to travel far even in the rain, a new study shows What are conflicts of interest and what can be done about them? What’s a constitutional crisis? Here’s how Trump’s recent moves are challenging the Constitution’s separation of powers As the Kremlin eyes a thaw with the White House, Russia’s pro-war hawks aren’t too happy Just having a pet doesn’t help mental health – but pet-owners with secure relationships with their pets are less depressed As flu cases break records this year, vaccine rates are declining, particularly for children and 65+ adults Texas records first US measles death in 10 years – a medical epidemiologist explains how to protect yourself and your community from this deadly, preventable disease Coastal economies rely on NOAA, from Maine to Florida, Texas and Alaska – even if they don’t realize it Türkiye: Use Call to Halt Violence as Catalyst to End Rights Abuses Jamaican Diana McCaulay's latest novel discusses enduring issues of family, land and identity Release of civilian hostages held in Gaza and arbitrarily detained Palestinians must be immediate and not hinge on ceasefire negotiations Albanese’s pitch on beer – temporary freeze on excise indexation Africa’s newest book prize is named after Andreé Blouin: who was she? Diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace are under attack. Here’s why they matter more than ever How ‘muscular Christianity’ strove to bring men back to religion – and what it can teach us today No Clarity Over Chadian Opposition Member’s Death Emphasis on French and English accelerates decline of local language in Benin Global: Failure to consult Indigenous Peoples on future pandemics will further harm children’s education An interview with Chris Chapman Nangs are popular with young people. But are they aware of the serious harms of nitrous oxide? Australia’s retirement savings are too big to invest at home – here’s why super funds are looking to the US A quantum computing startup says it is already making millions of light-powered chips Political fighting over Chinese warships misses the point: Australia’s navy is no match for China’s built-up force Yes, paper straws suck. Rather than bring back plastic ones, let’s avoid single-use items El Salvador: Criminal law reforms exacerbate human rights violations against children and adolescents First Vegas, then the world? Why the NRL is eyeing international markets Farming cooperatives can get a bad environmental rap, but they can also be a force for good ‘He knows how to make sure that there is no evidence’: when your domestic violence abuser is a police officer ‘Brain vitrification’: new research shows how the Vesuvius eruption turned a man’s brain to glass Trump’s war on climate science is pushing us into a dystopian future Eating disorders don’t just affect teen girls. The risk may go up around pregnancy and menopause too Friday essay: ‘I was unseen, even to myself’ – as many as half of people with anorexia are autistic. Fiona Wright is one of them Oscars 2025: who will likely win, who should win, and who barely deserves to be there Shuttered car factories in Australia could be repurposed to make houses faster and cheaper What are the chances an asteroid will impact Earth in 2032? Trump mineral deal with Ukraine offers hope but little in the way of security UN agencies condemn Thailand’s deportation of Uyghurs to China Human Rights Council: Türk calls out ‘dehumanizing’ narratives on Gaza Water-based batteries could be key in helping Canada achieve its net zero goals by 2050 — here’s how How the UK’s rollback of banking regulations could risk another financial crisis Colombia wants to ban Pablo Escobar and other narco-themed merchandise – here’s why Domestic abuse: how it escalates and why that makes it so hard to leave A robot nearly headbutted a festival spectator in China – here are four urgent steps to make the tech safer Why Freetown’s celebrated tree planting scheme won’t work for other African cities, or the planet Workplace aggression causes real harm — leaders must take action against it NZ’s barriers to economic growth: short-term thinking, political concentration and policy flip-flops Inuit children in Nunavut face a preventable food security crisis South Sudan Army Attacks Displace Thousands in Nasir Thailand: 40 Uyghurs Forcibly Sent to China Türkiye: Acquittal of Taner Kılıç after eight-year ordeal comes amid new wave of repression of rights defenders Mozambique: Authorities must investigate reports of more than 300 unlawful killings during post-election protest crackdown Israel’s bombing of Gaza caused untold environmental damage − recovery will take effort and time Managers can help their Gen Z employees unlock the power of meaningful work − here’s how Identifying brands as Black-owned can pay off for businesses What is a charter school, really? Supreme Court ruling on whether Catholic charter is constitutional will hinge on whether they’re public or private Brutalism – the architectural style that dared to summon a new world from the ashes of World War II More Americans of all political stripes support government benefits for low-income people − and Black Lives Matter could be a big reason why Trump administration sets out to create an America its people have never experienced − one without a meaningful government Is a united European voice possible in the age of Trump, Putin and far-right politics? Germany’s new leader intends to find out How stigma, fear and the UK welfare system harm women in informal self-employment Why incest porn is more common and harmful than you think Can making the NHS cleaner slow the spread of disease? Trump, Putin and the authoritarian take on constitutionalism Botanic gardens are struggling to keep up with the biodiversity crisis – here’s what they can do Man wants to search dump for lost hard drive with bitcoin fortune – here are his odds of finding it Adapting to climate change is limited by people’s behaviour: how social innovation can help Mati Diop is a new star of African cinema – what her award-winning movies are about Pope Francis: why his papacy matters for Africa – and for the world’s poor and marginalised Ayo Adebanjo: Nigerian nationalist and social justice crusader A new study reveals the structure of violent winds 1,300 light years away How the Face magazine redefined culture, music and style Rex Lasalle, a leader of Trinidad & Tobago's 1970 army mutiny in support of the Black Power movement, has died Grattan on Friday: Albanese falls victim to a Chinese burn Gene Hackman will be remembered as the Hollywood actor’s actor South Africa’s malnutrition crisis: why a cheaper basket of healthy food is the answer The secret lives of polar bear families Lebanon: New government must prioritize critical need for human rights protections Thailand: ‘Deportation’ of Uyghurs to China ‘unimaginably cruel’ Indonesia: Flogging of gay men a horrifying act of discrimination Politics and property – how our leaders are among the privileged using legal loopholes to build their wealth Revealed: the profound economic impact on women who experience domestic violence Virgin Australia’s deal with Qatar has been given the green light. Travellers should be the winners Will Australia’s media do better at cracking down on lies this election? The signs aren’t good From promises of change to total capture — Turkey's political forecast Israel/OPT: Masafer Yatta community in occupied West Bank under imminent threat of forcible transfer Türkiye: Acquittal of Taner Kılıç after eight-year ordeal comes amid new wave of repression of rights defenders Israel escalates strikes in Syria amid post-Assad transition: A pattern of regional expansion Togo: US aid suspension will negatively impact public health and education From Messi to Mika Häkkinen, how top athletes can ‘slow down time’ Writers and artists are often politically outspoken – but when should we view an opinion or artwork as genuinely harmful? Why does music make us feel things? New report slaps an official price tag on Australia’s precious natural assets Only 6% of gen Z actually favour dictatorship – not half, as some reports would have you believe Dutton hints he’ll sack 36,000 public servants. Voters deserve to know what services will be affected Whales sing when they’ve had a good meal – new research Legal aid is a lifeline for vulnerable Australians, but consistent underfunding puts the system at risk Head lice are getting harder to kill. Here’s how to break the nit cycle What’s the difference between burnout and depression? Quantum navigation could transform how we travel. So what is it, and how does it work? A middle power with ‘great and powerful friends’: Australia’s changing role in the region Argentina: Milei Undermines Judicial Independence Bibas Family Funeral in Israel Highlights Illegality of Hostage Taking Human Rights Council: Gaza ceasefire must hold, Türk insists EU: Catastrophic changes proposed to key sustainability laws would erode human rights and environmental protections From Messi to Mika Häkkinen, how top athletes can slow down time We should care more about emerging infectious diseases, and the tools we need to fight them Alberta’s oil and gas wells threaten people’s health, but there are disparities in who is most at risk Big corporations are getting away with catastrophic air pollution – putting Canadians at risk ‘Buying Canadian’ is an opportunity to reflect on the ethics of consumerism Canada is one step closer to high-speed rail, but many hurdles remain Politicians are podcasting their way onto phone screens, but the impact may be fleeting Australia could make it easier for consumers to fight back against anti-competitive behaviour. Here’s how There’s a new ‘rapid review’ into school bullying. Research shows we need to involve the whole school to stop it Australians can wait at least 258 days for their first psychiatry appointment, our new study shows We analysed almost 1,000 social media posts about 5 popular medical tests. Most were utterly misleading DeepSeek is now a global force. But it’s just one player in China’s booming AI industry Intense heat changes our biology and can make us age significantly faster: study The atmosphere is getting better at cleaning itself – but that’s not all good news ‘One of the best films I’ve seen’: new Australian prison film Inside is an astonishing debut Amazon’s Goodreads builds community, but breeds division. Indie rival StoryGraph is playing it safe – and gaining ground Anti-DEI guidance from Trump administration misinterprets the law and guts educators’ free speech rights We need to switch to heat pumps fast – but can they can overcome this problem? World’s largest insect faces extinction: how to save two species of Africa’s giant Goliath beetle African Union’s new chair has a long list of tough tasks – what it will take to get them done From sunscreen to essential oils, why some personal care products could be harmful to your health From Messi to Mika Häkkinen: how top athletes can slow down time Theatre’s thriving horror revival reflects a cultural moment of collective anxiety How Trump the ‘master deal-maker’ failed when it came to negotiating with the Taliban in Afghanistan Will the UK’s proposed long-term emissions strategy get us to net zero? An expert review The world needs a circular economy. But workers in developing countries shouldn’t pay the price Israel Imports Gaza Abuses into the West Bank Serbia: Cellebrite halts product use in Serbia following Amnesty surveillance report Climate talks: global south must seize the moment and take the lead No world order: Europe needs more radical thinking for the Trump era How palaeontologists are uncovering dinosaur behaviour Show Don’t Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld is moving, witty and achingly real How tourism and fish farming can thrive together How poetry can help us understand mass extinction events Starmer announces aid cuts to fund defence – but Britain’s days as an aid superpower are already long over Ukraine war: why negotiations depend on trust Trump and Europe: US ‘transactionalism on steroids’ is the challenge facing leaders now States that impose severe prison sentences accomplish the opposite of what they say they want How ticket-splitting voters could shape the 2026 midterms Cutting Medicaid and federal programs are among 4 key Trump administration policy changes that could make life harder for disabled people Philadelphia continues long history of Black-led protest meetings aimed at fighting racial inequity and prejudice Parrotfish support healthy coral reefs, but they’re not a cure-all, and sometimes cause harm Why people rebuild in Appalachia’s flood-ravaged areas despite the risks What’s the shape of the universe? Mathematicians use topology to study the shape of the world and everything in it AIs flunk language test that takes grammar out of the equation Olympics: Presidential Candidates Need to Step Up on Rights Renewable energy: rural areas can be the EU’s green powerhouse New report skewers Coalition’s contentious nuclear plan – and reignites Australia’s energy debate View from The Hill: the mud flies, but will the voters take much notice? 15 million South Africans don’t get enough to eat every day: 4 solutions Politics with Michelle Grattan: Tom Rogers calls for national digital literacy campaign and more civics teaching Church hymns and social beers: how Australia is reviving the magic of singing together Victory for Kenyans Denied Citizenship EU Should Address Modi’s Rights Crackdown During India Visit Your super fund is invested in private markets. What are they and why has ASIC raised concerns? Tibet is one of the most linguistically diverse places in the world. This is in danger of extinction The UK must make big changes to its diets, farming and land use to hit net zero – official climate advisers Nose-to-tail mining: how making sand from ore could solve a looming crisis Chinese dating simulator Love and Deepspace now has a period tracker – it signals a shift in mobile gaming Why do we fall for wellness scams? Our cultural biases and myths are often to blame Ignore the ‘ivory tower’ clichés – universities are the innovation partners more Kiwi businesses need Vietnam Targets Independent Journalist England subsidises drugs like Ozempic for weight loss. Could Australia follow? USAID’s apparent demise and the US withdrawal from WHO put millions of lives worldwide at risk and imperil US national security Giant glaciers pulverised Earth’s ancient rocks, setting the stage for complex life AI-detection software isn’t the solution to classroom cheating — assessment has to shift Presumed extinct, this desert rat-kangaroo may still be alive in hiding. New analysis reveals its delicate diet ‘They’re meant to help and did the complete opposite’: many children feel silenced by family courts How the Victorians started the modern health obsession with collagen Trump’s claim that US debt calculation may be fraudulent could put the economy in danger The UK farmer protests you probably haven’t heard about Mexico’s drug corruption has more to do with US demand than crooked politicians Why Trump really wants Ukraine’s minerals – China has put theirs off limits Labour’s Mike Amesbury has been jailed for punching a man – here’s why he’s still an MP ‘I thought about escaping every day’: how survivors get out of Southeast Asia’s cybercrime compounds – Scam Factories podcast, Ep 3 5 years on, COVID remains NZ’s most important infectious disease – it still demands a strong response How Nutriset, a French company, has helped alleviate hunger and create jobs in some of the world’s poorest places Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: a cult self-help book encourages detachment – but is that what we need? I spy with my little eye: 3 unusual Australian plant ecosystems to spot on your next roadtrip Which type of note-taking is better for learning: laptop or pen and paper? Outstanding craftsmanship and international voices: the 5 films up for best documentary at the 2025 Oscars Why Trump’s Gaza reconstruction proposal is unlikely to work Multiple warnings and huge fines are not stopping super funds, insurers and banks overcharging customers More than just a game: How sports are reflecting Canada-U.S. tensions Labor likely to win WA election, but the campaign is exposing faultlines in the state’s politics England subsidises drugs like Ozepmic for weight loss. Could Australia follow? Why Donald Trump is a relentless bullshitter How hockey’s politics played out at the 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament Nigeria’s killer fuel tankers: accidents and explosions are common – how to stop them Land reform in South Africa doesn’t need a new law: the state should release property it owns – economists What do I do with expired medicine? Don’t use it, for a start… Kenya’s goal to plant 15 billion trees should include farmers – study shows they are keen Alcohol ingestion by animals is surprisingly widespread – and we’re starting to understand its impact Child given detention for getting less than 90% on a test – psychology shows there are far better ways to motivate students Demi Moore: the Oscar nominee with a career defined by defiance Understanding the cultural experience of keeping warm can help us embrace clean energy Ukraine war: game theory reveals the complexities (and fragility) of a nuclear deterrent Five tips to find what really brings you joy outside of work Indonesian Catholic Group Wields Blasphemy Law in Land Dispute UN rights chief decries substantial rise in death penalty executions The ‘lab-leak origin’ of Covid-19. Fact or fiction? Carbon capture and storage: how to remove all CO₂ emissions everywhere all at once If US attempts World Bank retreat, the China-led AIIB could be poised to step in – and provide a model of global cooperation Selenium is an essential nutrient named after the Greek goddess of the Moon − crucial to health, it may help prevent and treat cancer Colorado is tackling air pollution in vulnerable neighborhoods by regulating 5 air toxics Generative AI is most useful for the things we care about the least How early voting on campuses can boost election turnout – not only for students but for residents, too Trump’s claims of vast presidential powers run up against Article 2 of the Constitution and exceed previous presidents’ power grabs 500 years ago, German peasants revolted – but their faith that the Protestant Reformation stood for freedom was dashed by Martin Luther and the nobility Butchers, bakers, candlestick-makers − and prostitutes: The women working behind the scenes in papal Avignon A hazy legal landscape means people can get high on hemp products, even where pot is prohibited Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting prioritizes ‘real’ independence from the US − but what does that mean and is it achievable? The EU’s ‘twin’ green and digital transitions: a policy revolution, or just Euro-jargon? Smart is sexy – new study on fish doing puzzles hints intelligence partly evolved via sexual selection Cybercrime schools in Nigeria: The proliferation of internet fraud In a post-COP29 Azerbaijan, the country's environmental issues remain Some of Australia’s largest companies are failing to ‘know and show’ their respect for human rights EU: Restore Humanity at Sea Sudan: Armed Group Allied to the Military Attacks Village ‘I don't want to folklorize Quechua,’ says Bolivian TikToker who seeks to normalize its use online Fossil footprints reveal what may be the oldest known handcarts – new research Want a side of CO₂ with that? Better food labels help us choose more climate-friendly foods Calculating the economic cost of climate change is tricky, even futile – it’s also a distraction What do young people want to see in politics? More than 20,000 pieces of their writing hold some answers Calling 000 for help in an emergency doesn’t work in parts of Australia – but a new plan could change that The major parties want 9 in 10 GP visits bulk billed by 2030. Here’s why we shouldn’t aim for 100% Remembering Roberta Flack, a spellbinding virtuoso of musical interpretation The gold price has surged to record highs. What’s behind the move? Francis − a pope who has cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church Moving beyond Black history month towards inclusive histories in Québec secondary schools U.S. cuts to HIV/AIDS funding will be detrimental for vulnerable groups in Kenya Scientists have discovered a 3 billion-year-old beach buried on Mars Germany’s Coalition Talks Should Focus on Rights ‘Your life becomes a nightmare’: how scam operations exploit those trapped inside – Scam Factories podcast, Ep 2 Canada’s productivity strategy needs to centre workers Trump, Putin and Musk all share a leadership style – we’ve figured out what it is Farmers, investors, miners and parents: how unconventional climate advocates can reach new audiences Do you speak other languages at home? This will not hold your child back at school What’s the difference between medical abortion and surgical abortion? Studies of Parkinson’s disease have long overlooked Pacific populations – our work shows why that must change In We Do Not Part, Han Kang faces unbearable historical traumas with sorrow and compassion We need meaningful, not less, EDI and climate action in turbulent times UN report urges Colombia to protect civilians amid ongoing violence Can animals have mental disabilities? How Roman society integrated people who altered their bodies and defied gender norms The quest to extend human life is both fascinating and fraught with moral peril Why including people with disabilities in the workforce and higher education benefits everyone As Pennsylvania inches toward legalizing recreational cannabis, lawmakers propose selling it in state-owned dispensaries similar to state liquor stores 3 ways Trump is acting like a king and bypassing the Constitution’s checks and balances on presidential authority The murder rate in Venezuela has fallen − but both Trump and Maduro are wrong about why How Elon Musk’s deep ties to – and admiration for – China could complicate Trump’s Beijing policy Rising house prices don’t just make it harder to become a homeowner – they also widen the racial wealth gap The anatomy of fight-ending blows and chokes in combat sports Africa relies too heavily on foreign aid for health – 4 ways to fix this Entrepreneurship as a way out of poverty? Study in rural Kenya shows why it doesn’t always work German election: the results explained as Friedrich Merz comes out swinging for Europe Why justice for Ukraine must be at the forefront of peace negotiations Fossil footprints reveal what may be the oldest known handcarts - new research Sanctions rarely achieve their goals – here’s why they failed in Russia and Myanmar Wales wants to punish lying politicians – how would it work? Donald Trump wants to bring back plastic straws, but the world is going in another direction Why Charles Dickens would have made Great Expectations a videogame if he were writing today Kim Jong-un is launching a crackdown on North Korea’s drinking culture How virtual reality could help revive endangered language and culture UN Chief Should Propose Transforming Kenyan-led Haiti Mission into UN Operation Asteroid has a very small chance of hitting Earth in 2032, but a collision could devastate a city South Africa’s famous fynbos must be preserved – but burning invasive plants on site isn’t the best strategy Why religion is fundamental to addressing climate change Sustainability ideals are often crushed by corporate demands. Here’s how businesses can let them flourish El Salvador: Children to Be Moved to Adult Prisons Empowering Tzeltal people through language, flavors and income World’s ‘warmongers’ must end disdain for global order, UN chief insists South Africa’s ‘working for water’ programme is meant to lead to skills and jobs: why it’s failing Ukraine war: Trump is not trying to appease Putin – he has a vision of a new US-China-Russia order Ramadan is almost here. 5 tips to boost your wellbeing and energy levels if you’re fasting Who is Friedrich Merz, the man now most likely to lead Germany? Eight things to know Saudi Arabia: Egyptian at Risk of Forced Return Mass Protests in Greece Over State Response to Fatal Train Crash EU: No ‘Business as Usual’ at Association Council with Israel Despite regulatory challenges, hotels in the Dominican Republic drive sustainable tourism with solar energy ‘My family lived on the second floor – where the missile hit and exploded’ Ukraine/Russia: Three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion, justice for victims must be a global priority Overdue Accountability in Democratic Republic of Congo There’s an outbreak of melioidosis in north Queensland. Here’s what to know about this deadly ‘mud bug’ A 380-million-year-old fossil ‘fish’ from Scotland has been discovered in Australia In A Nighttime Travesty, First Nations women embrace Indigenous futurism – and push the boundaries of theatre A Chinese own goal? How war games in the Tasman Sea could push NZ closer to AUKUS China didn’t violate any rules with its live-fire naval exercises. So, why are Australia and NZ so worried? How Whyalla can be upgraded to green steel and why we need to keep steel production in Australia Erotica, gore and racism: how America’s war on ‘ideological bias’ is letting AI off the leash Friedrich Merz has won Germany’s election. But as the far right soars, forming a government may be difficult Labor crashes to a 55–45 deficit in Resolve despite interest rate cut Trump is reviving a tariff strategy from America’s ‘Gilded Age’. It didn’t end well last time A publishing insider’s debut novel includes a fiery author affair and a mystery manuscript. Is any of it real? Tiger Woods and Serena Williams were sporting prodigies but children shouldn’t train like them ‘It’s disgusting that they can get away with this’: here’s how eviction can affect tenants’ lives Overdue Accountability in Democratic Republic of Congo Taiwan: Amnesty calls for robust protection of human rights in the digital age at RightsCon2025 Scam Factories: the inside story of Southeast Asia’s brutal fraud compounds ‘It seemed like a good job at first’: how people are trafficked, trapped and forced to scam in Southeast Asia – Scam Factories podcast, Ep 1 After 3 years of war, Ukrainian business leaders share their lessons on survival Falling vaccination rates put children at risk of preventable diseases. Governments need a new strategy to boost uptake A powerful force is stopping the Indian Ocean from cooling itself – spelling more danger for Ningaloo Is reality TV ‘harmful’? We asked 5 experts – including an ex-reality TV participant Joan Lindsay published Picnic at Hanging Rock at 71. Her writing life presents its own mysteries NASA’s new telescope will create the ‘most colourful’ map of the cosmos ever made Come, let me tell you about my mother tongue: Tamazight Measles: A resurgent threat in Canada How to teach hope when democracy is retreating Trump’s tariff and land grab threats signal U.S. expansionist ambitions Black on the ballot: New research sheds light on the experiences of Black Canadians in politics While the U.S. threatens tariffs and builds walls around its economy, China opens up DRC vs Rwanda at the African Court: why it could be a decisive moment for human rights and justice on the continent Mining Mali: how policy changes are reshaping the sector Ancient stone walls and power: what data science tools can reveal in African archaeology Sea-level rise: a new method to estimate the probability of different outcomes – including a worst case Come, let me tell you about my mother tongue: Amazigh View from The Hill: Dutton tries to neutralise health issue by saying, ‘we’ll do just what Labor does’ View from The Hill: Dutton tries to naturalise health issue by saying, ‘we’ll do just what Labor does’ Labor and the Coalition have pledged to raise GP bulk billing. Here’s what the Medicare boost means for patients Development and its impact on shorebirds in Anguilla ‘I dream of seeing children no longer afraid to speak their own language,’ says Mayan language activist Nehemias Chablé Eastern DRC: Civilian victims of renewed tensions between government and rebels Albanese pledge: nine in ten GP visits bulk billed by 2030, in $8.5 billion Medicare injection ‘I dream of seeing children no longer afraid to speak their own language’: Mayan language activist Nehemias Chablé I went to CPAC as an anthropologist to see how Trump supporters are feeling − for them, a ‘golden age’ has begun Kyrgyzstan: Address Death Threats Against Imprisoned Journalist A Bleak Future for Democracy in Niger South Africa’s fight over VAT raises a key question: who should bear the burden of taxes? James Bond is now controlled by Amazon – the franchise’s history holds clues to the future of 007 Gout used to be an affliction of royalty but is now a disease of the masses Ukraine war three years on: the bloodiest battles may be still to come Fast furniture is terrible for the environment – here are five ways to spot it Nepali student's death in an Indian University raises questions about harassment and accountability Crystals can’t bend – or can they? New research sheds light on elusive ‘flexible crystals’ I’m Still Here: a vibrant testament to female resilience that mourns Brazil’s dark past From ancient emperors to modern presidents, leaders have used libraries to cement their legacies YouTube was born from a failed dating site – 20 years on, the world’s biggest video platform faces new challenges Why Germany’s far right hates the Bauhaus movement What is the AfD? 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