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Labradors and humans share the same obesity genes – new study New research shows bigger animals get more cancer, defying decades-old belief Bridget Jones’s husband must die – how the women of our rom coms must lose love to find it again Can melatonin supplements really ‘reverse’ DNA damage caused by lack of sleep? Where Trump’s outbursts have left Ukraine and Europe ‘Pay to help’ is a new trend which could change the future of volunteering Money laundering plays a key role in every part of the illegal drugs industry – here’s how it works #BringBackOurGirls: Hashtags alone will not safeguard women’s lives and rights Why Ukraine still holds the winning hand Two polls predict a thumping victory for Labor in WA election, the first with a reformed upper house One in four countries report backlash against women’s rights in 2024 Sugary drinks are a killer: a 20% tax would save lives and rands in South Africa Modern workplaces were never designed for mothers, and it’s time for that to change Pressure to seem perfect can strain teen relationships, but kindness from peers can help What the f#$%? The surprising legal rules about brand trademarks of sweary phrases Butterflies declined by 22% in just 2 decades across the US – there are ways you can help save them We simulated the upcoming AFL season four different ways – here’s what was predicted When patients are harmed in hospital, issues aren’t always fixed to avoid it happening again AI doesn’t really ‘learn’ – and knowing why will help you use it more responsibly Meet Maria Clementina Sobieska, the defiant queen who pulled off a jailbreak to secure the Jacobite legacy ‘Orgasms are a marvellous happiness’. Shere Hite gave voice to female sexuality in a landmark book – but the backlash was fierce What does the Quran say about the rights and status of women? Underfunded? Overfunded? How school funding works in Australia Chinese International Women’s Day activist: ‘Feminism is a way of life’ Ghana needs more young farmers, but does climate change put them off? Study shows surprising results Vaping hits alarming levels among South African teens – new study of fee-paying schools Why does Ethiopia have earthquakes and volcanoes? A geologist explains What climate vulnerability actually looks like Paying attention to how multilingual children read can help foster reading for pleasure for all Mickey 17: this absurdist, dystopian clone drama is highly entertaining – despite its flaws Plants struggled for millions of years after Earth’s worst climate catastrophe – new study Why global firms are pushed to take sides in wars, and how they can avoid it The king has a tricky diplomatic role to play in inviting Trump for a state visit Russia launching ‘suicide missions’ across strategic Dnipro river as pause in US aid hampers defence Trudeau’s record may be spotty, but his biggest accomplishment was a national child-care program Europe-Nato ‘coalition of the willing’ scrambles for collective response to hostility from Trump and threat from Putin Senegal: Authorities must deliver justice to victims of violent repression of protests since 2021 Death by firing squad set to resume in the US – but no matter the method, all means of execution come with a troubling history Philly’s street fentanyl contains an industrial chemical called BTMPS that’s an ingredient in plastic What’s that microplastic? Advances in machine learning are making identifying plastics in the environment more reliable Why Muslim American nonprofits are taking steps to build trust with donors during Ramadan As tuberculosis cases rise in the US and worldwide, health officials puzzle over the resurgence of a disease once in decline Anger is a flow of emotion like water through a hose − at work, it helps to know when to turn it up or down and how to direct it DOGE threat: How government data would give an AI company extraordinary power How 18F transformed government technology − and why its elimination matters Nine women journalists will spend International Women's Day behind bars in Azerbaijan US trade wars with China – and how they play out in Africa Grattan on Friday: Anthony Albanese beset by disruptors, from Cyclone Alfred to Donald Trump Earth’s oldest impact crater was just found in Australia – exactly where geologists hoped it would be Taung child: the controversial story of the fossil discovery that proved humanity’s common origins in Africa – podcast Greece: Rail Crash Highlights Wider Rule of Law Failings Budget efficiency contrast in ASEAN: Tales from Indonesia and Vietnam Bell Shakespeare brings vitality and cracking pace to Henry 5 The morning after: here’s what to do once Cyclone Alfred has passed Can the UK prime minister make liberal democracies great again? USAID suspension has far-reaching impacts in South Asia Introducing Nepali literature to global audiences: An interview with Mahesh Paudyal Egypt: Detainees punished for protesting their detention in cruel conditions International Women’s Day: The world must resist mounting attacks on gender justice Global: Electric shock equipment widely abused by law enforcement agencies due to alarming lack of regulation Cyclone Alfred is slowing – and that could make it more destructive. Here’s how climate change might have influenced it Woolly mice are cute and impressive – but they won’t bring back mammoths or save endangered species HILDA data shows income inequality is at a 20-year high Robert F. Kennedy Jr says vitamin A protects you from deadly measles. Here’s what the study he cites actually says Cyclone Alfred is slowing down – and that could make it more destructive. Here’s how climate change might have influenced it How Trump is weaponising the Department of Justice, and the ‘dark’ tactic he’s using to get away with it How are scientists tracking Cyclone Alfred? Australia’s major sports codes are considered not-for-profits – is it time for them to pay up? Creative Australia’s decisions should be peer reviewed and at arm’s length. Where did things go wrong? Politics with Michelle Grattan: James Curran on Trump, Ukraine, shifting tectonic plates, and a bigger Australian defence bill Black Inc has asked authors to sign AI agreements. But why should writers help AI learn how to do their job? Why rating your pain out of 10 is tricky North Korea: Escapees Describe Covid-Linked Repression Australians generate mountains of waste, and we need more help to recycle and reuse it Ending US birthright citizenship could have consequences for LGBTQ+ couples, lower-income parents and the surrogacy market Investors value green labels — but not always for the right reasons Elon Musk thinks the US should leave the UN – what if Trump does it? Weakening currents in the Atlantic may mean a wetter northern Australia and drier New Zealand Israel Again Blocks Gaza Aid, Further Risking Lives Top earners are increasingly isolated at work – here’s why it matters Mice with woolly mammoth traits could pave the way for the resurrection of an ice age giant Banning swearing in Formula One could be bad for drivers – a linguist explains How the EU is preparing to play hardball in the face of Donald Trump’s tariff threats Growing Trump-Putin detente could spell trouble for the Arctic Children’s perception of normal body shape is affected by who they see around them – new research How to negotiate with Trump: forget principles and learn to speak the language of business Why Trump’s plan to cut national debt by selling ‘gold card’ visas for US$5 million each won’t work Two great war leaders united by American isolationism: Charles de Gaulle and Volodymyr Zelensky I experienced the fall of Goma. I had to leave my Congolese colleagues in a critical situation The shortcut to less warming? It runs through a farm field What’s behind Erdoğan’s calculated shift on Kurds and its potential consequences Carolina wildfires followed months of weather whiplash, from drought to hurricane-fueled floods and back to drought Consumer resistance is rising in the age of Trump. History shows how boycotts can be effective ‘A miracle of Western tenacity’: how 10 million refugees found homes after World War II 50 new urgent care clinics are on the cards. But are the existing ones working? Here’s what we know so far Hot frogs and sizzling salamanders: climate change is pushing amphibians to their limits Are our thoughts ‘real’? Here’s what philosophy says The US energy market has its troubles, though it may not be a ‘national emergency’ Abusive Conspiracy Trial Opens in Tunis South Korea Should End Workplace Harassment for All Workers UN report reveals brutal attacks targeting Muslims, refugees in Central African Republic Syrians’ hopes for a better future depend on justice for the disappeared, Human Rights Council hears Nigeria reduces inflation rate, but the cost of living remains high – here’s why Madagascar’s lemurs live with the threat of cyclones – has this shaped their behaviour? Farm certification could make Canada’s farms fairer for migrant workers Bringing art into classrooms can benefit students who are learning to speak English Europe will need thousands more tanks and troops to mount a credible military defence without the US Academic freedom and democracy under siege: how a Nobel peace prize could help defend them French nuclear deterrence for Europe: how effective could it be against Russia? Methane emissions are turbocharging climate change – these quick fixes could slow it down Strengthening Rights Respecting Societies through Human Rights Education Convicting the innocent: how a rotten system ensures miscarriages of justice will continue Brian Thornton wins The Conversation Prize for writers for his story Convicting the Innocent DNA detectives in Antarctica: probing 6,000 years of penguin poo for clues to the past Australians generate mountains of waste, and we need more help to recycle and resuse it Stormzy said Central Cee should have won rap artist of the year at the Brits – he’s right How sand mining is eroding rivers, livelihoods and cultures How schools can improve gender equality in Latin America Why some animals defy the odds to thrive in urban areas Green energy doesn’t benefit everyone: ubuntu ideas can help include more people Royal Zulu divorce drama: South African traditions are having to change with the times USAID’s history shows decades of good work on behalf of America’s global interests, although not all its projects succeeded Influencers have trouble figuring out their tax obligations − and with good reason Supreme Court sides with San Francisco, requiring EPA to set specific targets in water pollution permits COVID-19 is the latest epidemic to show biomedical breakthroughs aren’t enough to eliminate a disease Learning ethics − one Marvel movie at a time The child boss in ‘Severance’ reveals a devastating truth about work and child-rearing in the 21st century Zambia: Mining in Toxic Lead Waste Poisons Children Pakistan struggles with governance and rampant corruption Rethinking global anti-hunger programs amid US funding changes Lebanon: Israeli attacks on health facilities, ambulances and paramedics must be investigated as war crimes Australia’s economy has turned the corner, and consumer spending was a big help What’s the difference between wholemeal and wholegrain bread? Not a whole lot AI deepfakes threaten democracy and people’s identities. ‘Personality rights’ could help Cyclone Alfred is bearing down. Here’s how it grew so fierce – and where it’s expected to hit ‘Don’t panic, do prepare’: why it’s not too late to plan for Cyclone Alfred Trump is the kinglike president many feared when arguing over the US Constitution in 1789 – and his address to Congress showed it Brisbane on alert: these maps show the suburbs most likely to flood during Cyclone Alfred Safe for autocracy: the world according to Putin and Trump A potential $110B economic hit: How Trump’s tariffs could mean rising costs for families, strain for states America or Europe? Why Trump’s Ukraine U-turn is a fork in the road for New Zealand Fires used to terrify city residents. New research suggests climate change could see this fear return Police are seizing 3D-printed guns across Australia, but our laws aren’t keeping up UAE: Unfair Mass Trial Convictions Upheld Canada is now in a trade war with the U.S. — here’s what you need to know to prepare for it A basic income can be a strong investment in mental health The strategies and risks European powers must consider when it comes to tackling Trump ‘High agency’: what the science says about the latest tech buzzword Why can’t I sleep? 4 ways climate change could be keeping you up at night and what you can do about it Bill Gates’ origin story describes a life of privilege, exposing the DNA of some of the tech industry’s problems ‘I can’t be friends with the machine’: what audio artists working in games think of AI It’s important to protect trans athletes on campuses, and this benefits all students Extreme heat silently accelerates aging on a molecular level − new research Beyond blame: The role of malfunctioning fat tissue in the disease of obesity Beyond the garage: How important are spaces to business creation? NZ governments enjoy an ‘executive paradise’ – a longer parliamentary term won’t change that Abducting women: early modern Europe’s solution to marital problems Solar farms can host up to three times as many birds as crop fields – new research Netflix’s Toxic Town offers a stark warning on environmental rollbacks Banning first cousin marriage would be eugenic and ineffective – expert view Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer – so why is breast screening attendance still a problem? Decolonising Ireland’s education system remains vital despite the country’s wealth and privilege How our bodies react when we use social media – and when we stop Police in Northern Ireland unlawfully spied on journalists – this is not how covert policing is meant to work UK arts sector is getting a £270 million funding boost – but there are winners and losers Two Years On, Honoring Judy Heumann’s Legacy Many more Denver teens have experienced homelessness than official counts show How the hidden epidemic of violence against nurses affects health care How Trump’s second term might affect the market and your finances Africa’s ‘sleeping’ language, |xam, has been written in stone at Oxford university Chairman of the Joint Chiefs advises the president on use of America’s military power Maps showing China’s growing influence in Africa distort reality – but some risks are real Gaza ceasefire deal looks doomed as Israel blockades Strip and bars entry of humanitarian aid The People’s Joker remixes familiar characters to create a new kind of comic book movie ‘I’ve never paid myself’: why the reality for female entrepreneurs doesn’t always match the rhetoric PKK leader’s call to disarm fuels hope for end to Kurdish conflict – but peace is not imminent How the risk of AI weapons could spiral out of control Gifts from top 50 US philanthropists rebounded to $16B in 2024 − Mike Bloomberg; Reed Hastings and Patty Quillin; and Michael and Susan Dell lead the list of biggest givers Almost 80,000 flee DR Congo amid fighting, sexual violence: UNHCR Pepfar funding to fight HIV/Aids has saved 26 million lives since 2003: how cutting it will hurt Africa Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has been taken to court over 11 threatened species. Here’s why Life after school for young South Africans: six insights into what lies ahead Russia/Ukraine: Ill-treatment of Ukrainians in Russian captivity amounts to war crimes and crimes against humanity How did Northeastern Mandarin become the official tongue of Chinese stand-up comedy? Tech companies’ proposed new safety codes won’t protect all kids online Who is Sean Baker, the indie filmmaker behind Oscar sweeper Anora? NZ hopes to store carbon in marine ecosystems – but some are so degraded they’re already a source of emissions Spotify Wrapped success story unpacked: What are the takeaways? Another US funding cut threatens human rights in North Korea - and hands more power to a dictator NSW has finally struck a school funding deal. What does this mean for schools and students? Retailers will soon need a licence to sell cigarettes. But more is needed to control the illegal trade Billionaire entrepreneurs can make for bold businesses but often with fewer checks and balances The US and UK have decimated their aid spending. Australia has a unique opportunity to help fill the vacuum Sick of pie charts for your uni, school or work projects? Here are 5 other options Without change, half of Australian kids and adolescents will be overweight or obese by 2050 How to sustain international order in an ‘America First’ world Why are so many people obsessed with fantasy sports? Australia's summer weather extremes bring wide-ranging natural emergencies A website is not enough: businesses that use digital tools without a strategic plan will struggle in a tough economy Women’s annual salaries are narrowing the gap. But men still out-earn women by an average $547 a week Donald Trump is picking fights with leaders around the world. What exactly is his foreign policy approach? We looked at what supermarkets in 97 countries are doing to our waistlines. Here’s what we found Misinformation on refugees and migrants is rife during elections. We found 6 ways it spreads – and how to stop it Democracy’s bad eggs: corruption, pork-barrelling and abuses of power ‘Ghosts of the radio universe’: astronomers have discovered a slew of faint circular objects Why you should revisit the classics, even if you were turned off them at school Digital Luddites are rising. They want to democratise tech, not destroy it Out-of-balance bacteria is linked to multiple sclerosis − the ratio can predict severity of disease Why has bisexual identity doubled in one European city – and what does it tell us about global trends? ‘Naked struggle for power and resources’ leaves civilians paying unbearable price: UN human rights chief Nigeria’s 2025 budget has major flaws and won’t ease economic burden When did our ancestors start to eat meat regularly? Fossilised teeth get us closer to the answer The overlooked bond: Why mental health professionals should ask questions about pets How businesses and consumers can protect themselves against digital supply chain disruptions Trump tariffs have sparked a ‘Buy Canadian’ surge, but keeping the trend alive faces hurdles How rebellion against moralizing has become a surprising rallying point for the political right Why you should check for ‘Irish pinky toe’ – and what to do if you have one AI could supercharge human collective intelligence in everything from disaster relief to medical research One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest: 50 years on Jack Nicholson’s greatest performance is as fresh as ever How Trump’s spat with Zelensky threatens the security of the world – including the US The female explorers who braved the wilderness but were overlooked by the history books How gas keeps the UK’s electricity bills so high – despite lots of cheap wind power At a time of war, nations must stop global order from crumbling: UN rights chief 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. 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