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The Voice defeat set us all back. And since then, our leaders have given up Australia’s school funding system is broken. Here’s how to fix it How to look after your mental health right now if you have family in the Middle East or another conflict zone Electric car sales have slumped. Misinformation is one of the reasons 30 years ago, Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction shook Hollywood and redefined ‘cool’ cinema Ocean life, games and the digital revolution converge in Richard Powers’ Playground The science of happier dogs: 5 tips to help your canine friends live their best life Can listening to music make you more productive at work? Election anniversary: a year into 3-party coalition government, can the centre hold? Croatian band Nemeček won the Milan Mladenović Award for young musicians from former Yugoslavia Does parrot farming protect wild species? Wildlife trade researchers review the evidence 2024 US presidential election: can we believe the polls? Where are the leaders of Hong Kong’s 2014 Umbrella Movement now? Miya Muslims of Assam, India, face eviction, threats, and oppression Alex Salmond: Scotland’s first nationalist leader and a tireless campaigner for independence News blues: study reveals why 60% of Kiwis avoid the news at least some of the time Reporting from a psychiatric ward housing Russian soldiers who fought Ukrainians Caribbean environmental experts call for more collaboration to meet 30×30 goal Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is a Halloween visitor from the spooky Oort Cloud − the invisible bubble that’s home to countless space objects Atmospheric rivers are shifting poleward, reshaping global weather patterns Nobel Increases Pressure on States to Join Nuclear Weapons Ban A Chinese mining company relocated a whole Peruvian town. Now, they are struggling to survive World Mental Health Day: In Trinidad & Tobago, a call to deal with bullying after a student's suicide Tunisia’s young democracy flounders as its president wins a second term New technologies could help destroy persistent ‘forever chemicals’ Nobel peace prize awarded to Japanese atomic bomb survivors’ group for its efforts to free the world of nuclear weapons New rights for UK workers are unlikely to put enough money in the pockets of those who need it I was a beta tester for the Nobel prize-winning AlphaFold AI – it’s going to revolutionise health research Stem cell therapy reverses type 1 diabetes in world first Climate emergencies threaten our collective security, but governments are flying blind into the storm Venezuela: Decisive action by UN Human Rights Council supports victims and signals at perpetrators that the world is watching them Another Troubling Decision For Free Speech in Cameroon Venezuela: UN Rights Council Extends Probe as Crisis Deepens China: Free ‘Bridge Man’ Protester Israel is using surveillance technology to subjugate and target Palestinians Brazil's Supreme Court lifts suspension of X after Musk backs down Middle East crisis: UN human rights office condemns spiralling violence If you think grocery prices take a big bite out of your paycheck in the US, check out the rest of the world San Francisco is suing the EPA over how specific water pollution permits should be Millions of people across the US use well water, but very few test it often enough to make sure it’s safe Swing-state GOP leaders amplified election denial in 2020 − and may do so again Happiness class is helping clinically depressed school teachers become emotionally healthy − with a cheery assist from Aristotle Why the Labour government has run aground so quickly – and what it needs to do to get back on course Israel: what hardliners in Netanyahu’s government want from the war Slow Horses and popular culture’s long fascination with the quest for the ‘perfect assassin’ New virus uncovered in China – is this a sign tick-borne diseases are on the rise? Why the Cimarons are one of the greatest British bands of all time – as documentary Harder Than the Rock shows Ancient humans were so good at surviving the last ice age they didn’t have to migrate like other species – new study Ratan Tata: a compassionate industrialist who cared about employees and citizens as well as profit The rise and fall of Sue Gray Vatican synod is opening the door a bit wider for Catholic women − but they’ve been knocking for more than 100 years UN Extends DR Congo Experts’ Mandate Amid Increasing Abuses Post-flood recovery: lessons from Germany and Nigeria on how to help people cope with loss and build resilience Climate change: care for humans, other species and the natural environment is the key to a just transition Strong Support for Ongoing Sudan Probe at UN Rights Council EU: Human Rights Should Be Priority at GCC Summit Israel is using surveillance technologically to subjugate and target Palestinians High skills, low protection: the legal hurdles for foreign workers in Indonesia The government’s social media ban for kids will exempt ‘low-risk’ platforms. What does that mean? Lebanon: UN Inquiry Needed on Israeli Attacks on Peacekeepers Gazing at your dog can connect your brain with theirs, research shows With Hezbollah now severely weakened, could a threatened Iran acquire a nuclear bomb? What is pelvic organ prolapse and how is it treated? R v. Kloubakov: Supreme Court of Canada ignores sex workers in case on sex work ‘My novels explore human suffering’: Nobel Prize winner Han Kang writes with empathy for vulnerable lives As the conflicts in the Middle East dramatically escalate, could Iran acquire a nuclear bomb? Hope returns to Kashmir after elections, but the ultimate power still belongs to Narendra Modi’s government Why hurricanes like Milton in the US and cyclones in Australia are becoming more intense and harder to predict New survey of IPCC authors reveals doubt, and hope, that world will achieve climate targets Israel-Gaza conflict: Home and away Top UN rights body extends mandates for Russia and Sudan Han Kang: innovative South Korean author wins the 2024 Nobel prize for literature Committed a workplace gaffe? You will survive it (and you may even get promoted) ‘It took all of my strength and courage to walk back through the doors’: the impact of Ofsted on teachers, in their own words Wildlife loss is taking ecosystems nearer to collapse – new report UN peacekeepers at risk as they deliver protection for civilians in southern Lebanon Gazing at your dog can connect your brains, research shows Too much lactate can harm our health – these microbes in our gut keep it in check Female Nazi concentration camp guards: the true horror lies in their similarities to ourselves World Update: will Trump’s hurricane disinformation counter Harris’s media blitz? US inflation rate fell to 2.4% in September − here’s what that means for interest rates and markets It’s time to talk about how the media talks about sexual harassment Use of AI in property valuation is on the rise – but we need greater transparency and trust AI affects everyone – including Indigenous people. It’s time we have a say in how it’s built A patchwork of spinifex: how we returned cultural burning to the Great Sandy Desert Friday essay: ‘I claimed our data’ – confronting the colonial archive is ‘intense Aboriginal love’ in action ‘Violence at all levels’: UN report into the abuse of women and girls in sport is a wake-up call for Australia The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and its harrowing, visceral impact has been rarely matched, 50 years on Are you over 75? Here’s what you need to know about vitamin D Evacuating in disasters like Hurricane Milton isn’t simple – there are reasons people stay in harm’s way, and it’s not just stubbornness Humanity’s future depends on our ability to live in harmony with nature French museums participate in Beijing’s erasure of Tibetan identity ‘Pivotal moment’ as violence against children reaches unprecedented levels worldwide Namibia’s art scene has been built by unsung heroes – like queer artist Jo Rogge Kenya is overhauling its national healthcare scheme after 58 years – what would make the transition less painful New discoveries: three tiny species added to South Africa’s spectacular marine life From Fela Kuti to Jimi Hendrix and The Grateful Dead – the story of music manager Rikki Stein Discovery of 5,000-year-old farming society in Morocco fills a major gap in history – north-west Africa was a central player in trade and culture Lebanon: Israel’s evacuation ‘warnings’ for civilians misleading and inadequate Haiti: children victims of gang violence amid impunity Iraq: Reject changes to Personal Status Law which would allow child marriage and further entrench discrimination UN Recognizes Need for Continued Scrutiny of Burundi’s Rights Crisis EU Should Up its Game in the Face of Sudan Atrocities UN Renews Human Rights Mandate on Russia Lebanon crisis: Health workers and facilities ‘targeted or hit’ What Israel and its neighbours want now as all-out war looms in the Middle East – podcast The vote in Pennsylvania could decide the US election – it’s a battle for the suburbs Slow-moving sloths will struggle to adapt quickly to climate change – new study Dark energy: could the mysterious force seen as constant actually vary over cosmic time? AI was central to two of 2024’s Nobel prize categories. It’s a sign of things to come A realistic statue of Mary giving birth was criticized, then vandalized − but saints and artists have often reimagined Christ’s birth LGBTQ rights: Where do Harris and Trump stand? Why Trump accuses people of wrongdoing he himself committed − an explanation of projection Caitlin Clark, Christine Brennan and how racial stereotypes persist in the media’s WNBA coverage Charging, not range, is becoming a top concern for electric car drivers Is childproofing the internet constitutional? A tech law expert draws out the issues Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: sales pitches are often from biased sources, the choices can be overwhelming and impartial help is not equally available to all Tory MPs have accidentally knocked out their own man – and reminded voters why they lost the last election Geneva: UN HRC resolution on Afghanistan fails to deliver an adequate response to the escalating human rights crisis Geneva: UN HRC resolution on Sri Lanka underscores continued need for international scrutiny COP29 Host Country Agreement Lacks Rights Protections UN Experts Spotlight Devastating Police Brutality in Brazil Indonesia lifts sea sand export ban, angering activists and coastal communities There’s a new school funding bill in parliament. Will this end the funding wars? Grattan on Friday: Oil prices could be where the Middle East crisis collides with Australia’s cost-of-living crisis Nigeria: Empower girl survivors of Boko Haram Nigeria: Empower girl survivors of Boko Haram Myanmar: Two activists at grave risk of torture after arrests Championing Support Over Coercion on World Mental Health Day Is TikTok right? Can adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your coffee help you burn fat? Australia’s child support system can put single mothers at risk of poverty and financial abuse China removes block on Australian lobster, in last big bilateral trade breakthrough Afghanistan: Policewomen Report Past Abuse, Taliban Threats Africa: Countries on the cusp of abolition must take a stand against the death penalty These 5 ‘post-truth’ claims are fuelling the water wars in Australia Israel has banned the UN secretary-general. Is this legal – or right? Peter Weir’s The Cars That Ate Paris – a driving force in Ozploitation filmmaking Huge waves in the atmosphere dump extreme rain on northern Australia International student caps are set to pass parliament, ushering in a new era of bureaucratic control Space isn’t all about the ‘race’ – rival superpowers must work together for a better future Clues left by the Alpine Fault’s last big quake reveal its direction – this will help NZ prepare for the inevitable next rupture No savings? No plans? No Great Australian Dream. How housing is reshaping young people’s lives Yes, nature is complex. But saving our precious environment means finding ways to measure it Being on TikTok is a modern political necessity. Look no further than Peter Dutton Nigerian Military Accused of Another Deadly Airstrike How the ‘social cost of carbon’ measurement can hide economic inequalities and mask climate suffering Fall is here: Why do some trees lose their leaves while others stay green? Landmark UN Debate on Crimes against Humanity Treaty Japan: Chinese Authorities Harass Critics Abroad Singapore Moves Further Out of Step on Death Penalty Sex machina: in the wild west world of human-AI relationships, the lonely and vulnerable are most at risk Despite progress on poverty, Mexico’s first female president inherits a shaky economy Google Deepmind founder shares Nobel prize in chemistry for AI that unlocks the shape of proteins The Terminator at 40: James Cameron’s dark vision is more relevant than ever Chagos Islands: how to ensure their coral reefs aren’t damaged as they return to Mauritius Maths schools top the A-level rankings – and their students only study Stem subjects Kamala Harris is suddenly embracing the media spotlight – but is it working? Ultra-processed foods: we have the technology to turn them from foe into friend Cambodia: journalist arrest signals false dawn for democracy as the country slides into authoritarianism Fix the climate or appease the fossil fuel industry – we can’t do both Machine learning cracked the protein-folding problem and won the 2024 Nobel Prize in chemistry Seasonal change can affect people’s moods — and their moral values Going off grid is a financial win for some, but it’s a threat for poorer families and the environment ‘Cajun Navy’ volunteers who participate in search-and-rescue operations after hurricanes are forming long-lasting organizations The dangers of voice cloning and how to combat it Our new study shows life expectancy is stagnating for Australians under 50 Rebates for buying e-bikes and e-scooters are good but unlikely to greatly boost sustainable transport on their own Do recent class actions against ‘flex commission’ car loans mean consumer voices are getting stronger? New Zealand’s BMI threshold for publicly funded fertility treatment is outdated and unethical. Here’s why it should go Clare Wright’s history of the Bark Petitions is a work of intimate storytelling, written with ‘charismatic authority’ In Vogue: the 90s was a boom time for Australian fashion and faces. What happened? How can you help your child learn to self-regulate? UN Rights Council Misses Chance to Advance Justice for Grave Abuses in Afghanistan Anglo-Boer War: how a bloody conflict 125 years ago still shapes South Africa How mainstream climate science endorsed the fantasy of a global warming time machine Pakistan Government Intensifies Crackdown on Political Dissent Humor and rock & roll against political harassment in Argentina ‘No end to hell’ in northern Gaza, warns UN aid agency chief Sex machina: inside the wild west world of human-AI relationships, where the lonely and vulnerable are most at risk Destruction of Gaza heritage sites aims to erase – and replace – Palestine’s history Is your child stressed, restless, hyperactive? They might be suffering from sensory processing issues Could the EU’s Green Deal provide security benefits? What France’s ‘McKinsey Gate’ scandal revealed about the four major types of consulting’s conflicts of interests How to recognise burnout – and what to do if you’re affected How 19th-century French novelist Balzac mastered the multiverse long before Marvel Telegram: why the app is allowed when other social media is censored in Russia Why isometric exercises are so good for you Though home to about 50 white extremist groups, Ohio’s social and political landscape is undergoing rapid racial change The woman who revolutionized the fantasy genre is finally getting her due 5 kinds of American evangelicals and their voting patterns DEA could reclassify marijuana to a less restrictive category – a drug policy expert weighs the pros and cons So you don’t like Trump or Harris – here’s why it’s still best to vote for one of them Misspoke: The long and winding road to becoming a political weasel word How a subfield of physics led to breakthroughs in AI – and from there to this year’s Nobel Prize Blitz of political attack ads in Pennsylvania and other swing states may be doing candidates and voters more harm than good Columbus who? Decolonizing the calendar in Latin America Buyer beware: Off-brand Ozempic, Zepbound and other weight loss products carry undisclosed risks for consumers Why did Japan’s new leader trigger snap elections only a week after taking office? And what happens next? Refugees in east Africa suffer from high levels of depression, making it harder to rebuild lives – new study Hong Kong police told a US tech firm to take down diaspora media site on national security grounds The Australian government has introduced new cyber security laws. Here’s what you need to know Haiti: Criminal Violence, Hunger Trapping Children Global: UN General Assembly must open formal negotiations on Crimes Against Humanity Convention Rushing or delaying decisions is linked to anxiety and depression in young people – study Republicans once championed immigration in the US. Why has the party’s rhetoric – and public opinion – changed so dramatically? What is special consideration for exams? How does it work? Building companies feel they must sacrifice quality for profits, but it doesn’t have to be this way How we partnered with local communities to halve skin sores among Aboriginal children in remote WA How do you stop elephant herds from trashing crops and trees? Target sensitive nostrils with a ‘scent fence’ Sydney Dance Company’s momenta – a breathtaking study in perpetual motion Fatima Payman’s new Australia’s Voice party to appeal to the ‘unheard’ Is sustainable development possible? Only if we take a unified approach Hysterectomy is more common, and occurs at younger ages, for women with less education How engineering can support more inclusive hockey leagues and bolster innovation Harris proposes that Medicare cover more in-home health care, filling a large gap for older Americans and their caregivers Everybody wants this – what makes a great TV kiss? We shouldn’t lock up young offenders with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Here are the alternatives The renewable energy hidden in our wastewater ponds – here’s how it could work UN rights chief warns of ‘widespread and systematic’ torture of Ukrainian POWs Unprecedented peril: disaster lies ahead as we track towards 2.7°C of warming this century Republicans once championed immigration in the US. Now, under Trump, an ugly nativism has been normalised What are the limits of free speech? We may have arrived at them More workers are being forced back to the office – yet a new study shows flexibility is the best way to keep employees AI is a multi-billion dollar industry. It’s underpinned by an invisible and exploited workforce Oral vaccines could provide relief for people who suffer regular UTIs. Here’s how they work Bhutan’s king is set to visit Australia for the first time. Here’s why thousands will line the streets to see him Canadian urban mobility is woefully lacking, but building a better future is still possible Nobel Prize in physics spotlights key breakthroughs in AI revolution − making machines that learn Trad wives hearken back to an imagined past of white Christian womanhood Tackling the UK’s housing crisis means addressing one key problem: affordability As an ethical hacker, I can’t believe the risks people routinely take when they access the internet in public Opt-out laws designed to make organ donation easier may have actually made it harder, says research Will the Earth warm by 2°C or 5.5°C? Either way it’s bad, and trying to narrow it down may be a distraction Five years after the Estallido Social, the start of legal proceedings against police commanders could be a milestone in the fight for justice Fears grow that Lebanon may become another Gaza ‘No antidote for bad polls’: Recalling the New York Times’ 1956 election experiment in shoe-leather reporting Can Montana’s ‘last rural Democrat’ survive another election? Is it COVID-19? Flu? At-home rapid tests could help you and your doctor decide on a treatment plan How foreign operations are manipulating social media to influence your views Trump and Harris are sharply divided on science, but share common ground on US technology policy Six ways to holiday like an old-school travel journalist – without using the internet Mounjaro will soon be available as a weight loss treatment on the NHS – here’s what that means for patients UN extends Kenyan policing mission in Haiti in futile attempt to tackle gangs Turkey’s plan to recycle more has made life hard for its informal waste pickers How discovering the power of allusion enabled me to write better rap music Can visiting genocide memorials make you more empathic? Africa’s Great Green Wall will only combat desertification and poverty by harnessing local solutions Why it’s so hard to kick fossil fuels out of sport Devolving justice and policing to Wales would put it on par with Scotland and Northern Ireland – so what’s holding it back? Why a pilot scheme removing peak rail fares should have been allowed to go the distance Crucial topics are missing from teens’ education on sex and reproductive health in England Physics Nobel awarded to neural network pioneers who laid foundations for AI The political, social and psychological toll of family deaths in war Britain has neglected Africa and the Commonwealth for over a decade: 4 ways it can reset relations Rushing or delaying decisions is linked to anxiety and depression in young people – South African study Kenya’s laws make it a crime to attempt suicide – this hurts vulnerable people #FreeTheFive Blog: Pensador Between flames and smoke, Brazil tries to fight record breaking wildfires A geomagnetic storm has hit Earth – a space scientist explains what causes them From mass deportations to huge tariff hikes, here’s what Trump’s economic program would do to the US and Australia Government to put pressure on opposition with legislation to ensure NBN stays in public hands Why wildfires started by human activities can be more destructive and harder to contain European court ruling finds just cause to award soccer players greater freedom of movement Swing state voters along the Great Lakes love cleaner water and beaches − and candidates from both parties have long fished for support there Kamala Harris has spoken of her racial backgrounds − but a shared identity isn’t enough to attract supporters Pakistan: Authorities must immediately revoke ban on Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement Angola: US President Biden must demand immediate release of five arbitrarily detained government critics Partisanship dominates as federal parliament fights over Middle East war Politics with Michelle Grattan: Danielle Wood on the keys to growing Australia’s weak productivity When medicines don’t work: eliminating neglected tropical diseases will reduce drug resistance – a win for all AI revolution: The next frontier for African business What is amortisation, and what does it have to do with Peter Dutton’s nuclear proposal? Australia will protect a vast swathe of the Southern Ocean, but squanders the chance to show global leadership 700 million plastic bottles: we worked out how much microplastic is in Queensland’s Moreton Bay Azerbaijan: Vicious Assault on Government Critics COP29: States must press Azerbaijani authorities to end assault on civil society Productivity is often mistaken for wages. What does it really mean? How does it work? Manawanui sinking: an expert explains why a speedy cleanup will be crucial – and the main challenges ahead An unbroken night’s sleep is a myth. Here’s what good sleep looks like Grave cleaning videos are going viral on TikTok. Are they honouring the dead, or exploiting them? I have a stuffy nose, how can I tell if it’s hay fever, COVID or something else? Hurricane Milton explodes into a powerful Category 5 storm as it heads for Florida − here’s how rapid intensification works Should you need a permit to protest? Here’s why that’s a bad idea (and might be unlawful) Proposed mandatory halal certification for restaurants leads to criticism and a police probe in Malaysia The youth-led research giving voice to teen mothers in Uganda One of science’s greatest achievements: how the rapid development of COVID vaccines prepares us for future pandemics Many stable atoms have ‘magic numbers’ of protons and neutrons − 75 years ago, 2 physicists discovered their special properties Failure to launch: why the Albanese government is in trouble People believe lab animals have less mental capacity than other animals, research shows Ocean protection accounts for 10% of fish in the world’s coral reefs – but we could save so much more Still with the Tony Soprano memes? Young audiences are watching the series with fresh eyes I think my child might need a tutor. What do I need to consider first? ‘Primal and indifferent’: a puma prowls Tasmania’s forests in Robbie Arnott’s wild eco-Western South Africa’s unity government is being tested – the toppling of a mayor in a key city exposes faultlines Kamala Harris is being held to the same old double standard ‘Ecocide’ is being used as a weapon of war in Ukraine. It should be one of the crimes tried in the International Criminal Court Wealthier Canadians live longer and are less likely to be dependent as they age, new research finds X overtakes WeChat in spreading Chinese disinformation about the 2024 US presidential elections We’ve worked out a way of understanding how microbial communities shape life on Earth Chagos islands: what the UK-Mauritius agreement means for displaced Chagossians Football acts like referees are the issue but they are just following the rules Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda – what you need to know No time for a holiday? A ‘workation’ could be the answer Can Kemi Badenoch claim to have ‘become working class’ while working in McDonald’s – and why would she want to? Whale sharks on collision course as warming seas may force them into shipping lanes – new study Too good to be true? New study shows people reject freebies and cheap deals for fear of hidden costs A venue debacle at cricket's Caribbean Premier League shines a spotlight on how ‘the biggest party in sport’ is run Who is Freeman Mbowe? Why Tanzania’s ruling party is targeting the opposition leader Colleges could benefit from taking a data-driven look at hostility toward Jews on campus Why would people vote for Kamala Harris? 5 things to understand about why her supporters back her How a newspaper revolution sparked protesters and influencers, disinformation and the Civil War A year ago, the hostages were a rallying point for solidarity in Israel – now, their families are symbols of the country’s sharp divides Air pollution inside Philly’s subway is much worse than on the streets When and why do girls start forming cliques? NASA wants to send humans to Mars in the 2030s − a crewed mission could unlock some of the red planet’s geologic mysteries How Hurricane Helene became a deadly disaster across six states Nobel prize in medicine awarded for discovery of microRNAs, the molecules that control our genes Senegal’s female rappers aren’t letting obstacles get in their way – who the rising voices are Gas isn’t a good alternative to coal – South Africa should focus on solar, wind and green hydrogen MicroRNA is the Nobel-winning master regulator of the genome – researchers are learning to treat disease by harnessing how it controls genes October 7 marks 12 months of escalation into the ‘forever war’ now engulfing the Middle East When did class stop predicting who people vote for in Britain? Know Your Place podcast October 7 one year on: the horror of the Hamas terror attack haunts Israel and still guides its security policy Durga Puja festival: where it originated and how it’s celebrated Books that shook the business world: Talking About Machines by Julian E. Orr Meet the microbes that transform toxic carbon monoxide into valuable biofuel The extraordinary life of Alfred Nobel View From The Hill: Fatima Payman promises PM ‘a full body contact competition’ Israel/OPT: One year on from 7 October need to ensure a ceasefire and release of hostages more pressing than ever Lebanon: Israeli Strikes Impede Fleeing Civilians, Aid SBS’s Four Years Later is an immigrant love story that pushes the boundaries of onscreen representation UN Human Rights Council Should Renew Expert Monitor on Russia NASA is launching a major mission to look for habitable spots on Jupiter’s moon Europa Sound and abundance shape the poetic vision of Judith Beveridge Is owning a dog good for your health? Why a portrait of a former NRL great could spark greater concussion awareness in Australia Kamala Harris maintains narrow lead in key states in US presidential race People don’t like a ‘white saviour’, but does it affect how they donate to charity? Is there anything good about menopause? Yep, here are 4 things to look forward to The chemistry behind beer brewing is still shrouded in mystery, but tiny microfluidic chips could change that Could NZ foreign policy be Trumped? Why the government will be hoping Kamala Harris wins the US election Gen Z knowledge about the Holocaust matters for ongoing reconciliation with a troubled history Australia has an extraordinary 13 million spare bedrooms. Here’s how to use at least some of them to ease the housing crisis Getting antivirals for COVID too often depends on where you live and how wealthy you are Australia is hosting the world’s first ‘nature positive’ summit. What is it, and why does it matter? A year of devastation: with hope and trust shattered, what can bring an end to the violence in Israel-Palestine? ‘Dark tourism’ is attracting visitors to war zones and sites of atrocities in Israel and Ukraine. Why? Canada has always had a ‘tap on, tap off’ immigration policy aimed primarily at filling jobs Why heart patients have trouble sticking to a healthy diet, and 3 things that help them eat better Inside the wardrobe: Women’s clothing increasingly policed in Tajikistan Justice for the emblematic Ayotzinapa crime in Mexico in a race against time Smokers have a higher level of harmful bacteria in the mouth – new study Children in west Africa are often sent to live with other families to help them get ahead – but fostering may be doing the opposite Palestinians want to choose their own leaders – a year of war has distanced them further from this democratic goal The ongoing destruction of Cairo's historic cemeteries: A 1000-year legacy under threat Latin America: Uncovering the hidden human workforce behind AI UN rights council examines nuclear legacy consequences in the Marshall Islands Dockworkers pause strike after Biden administration’s appeal to patriotism hits the mark A year of escalating conflict in the Middle East has ushered in a new era of regional displacement Malaysia Deports Cambodian Worker for Critical Comments ‘Orphanage city’ helps children in Gaza as the war grinds on UN rights council examines nuclear legacy consequences in Marshall Islands Rights expert urges universities to respect pro-Palestinian protests UK hands Chagos Islands to Mauritius, marking the end of a longstanding sovereignty dispute Joker: Folie à Deux is relentlessly claustrophobic – and castigates its fans at every turn AI has a stupid secret: we’re still not sure how to test for human levels of intelligence Bird flu patient had no apparent contact with animals – and there’s still no evidence of sustained human-to-human spread Can China’s stimulus blitz fix its flagging economy? The UK’s £22 billion bet on carbon capture will lock in fossil fuels for decades Freedom for Chagos islands: UK’s deal with Mauritius will be a win for all Odyssey by Stephen Fry – the tales of return from the Trojan war are charmingly retold but at an uncomfortable cost The Tories who are fit to serve have no wish to do so – why party conference should have been a moment to reflect on that Biden’s two-pronged plan to protect Ukraine’s future in his last days in office A year after Hamas attack, more continuity than change for the Palestinians and Israel Song titled ‘Give birth to 1000 children for me’ was banned in Russia Five reasons why Brazil struggles to attract international tourists Reporting on Gaza war is a challenge for journalists – here’s how the BBC and other broadcasters have handled the past year Torsten Bell is Labour’s rising star. He could now be on a collision course over its economic policy Megalopolis: in defence of Francis Ford Coppola’s sprawling, self-financed artwork How to reverse Britain’s chronic underinvestment in energy – and who needs to pay Nasa’s Europa Clipper spacecraft will investigate whether an icy moon of Jupiter can support alien life Kamala Harris illustrates how complex identity is − and the pressure many multiracial people feel to put themselves in one ‘box’ Trees’ own beneficial microbiome could lead to discovery of new treatments to fight citrus greening disease Nuclear rockets could travel to Mars in half the time − but designing the reactors that would power them isn’t easy Low pay, high staff turnover and employee burnout took a toll on social service nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic − new research As Yelp turns 20, online reviews continue to confound and confuse shoppers Some online conspiracy-spreaders don’t even believe the lies they’re spewing Singapore: Unlawful execution despite ongoing legal appeal raises fears of more to come Photo essay: The spirit of Navratri comes alive at Chittaranjan Park, Delhi There’s a renewed push to scrap junior rates of pay for young adults. Do we need to rethink what’s fair? New video shows sharks making an easy meal of spiky sea urchins, shedding light on an undersea mystery Iran’s strike on Israel was retaliatory – but it was also about saving face and restoring deterrence Joint Statement: Tunisia is Not a Place of Safety for People Rescued at Sea Chad: Discussion on Justice for Past Crimes Blocked Ukraine/Russia: Teachers in Russian-occupied territories coerced to teach Russian curriculum through threats and violence Are wars and violence inevitable, or is there another way to live? The hidden costs of building a home: what every family should know NSW will remove 65,000 years of Aboriginal history from its syllabus. It’s a step backwards for education Curious Kids: What does the edge of the universe look like? ADHD prescribing has changed over the years – a new guide aims to bring doctors up to speed Down and under pressure: US and UK artists are taking over Australian charts, leaving local talent behind Little kids, too little movement: Global study finds most children don’t meet guidelines for physical activity, screen time and sleep Daylight saving is about to start. But why do the days get longer? Philippines: Hearings Expose Duterte-Era Killings Drop in drug poisoning deaths does not necessarily indicate Alberta Recovery Model is working ‘Carbon contracts for difference’ are not a silver bullet for climate action Is big tech harming society? To find out, we need research – but it’s being manipulated by big tech itself Friday essay: Are wars and violence inevitable, or is there another way to live? 71% of Australian uni staff are using AI. What are they using it for? What about those who aren’t? XEC is now in Australia. Here’s what we know about this hybrid COVID variant What are the greatest upsets in NRL grand final history? What is bankruptcy? How we created a beautiful native wildflower meadow in the heart of the city using threatened grassland species From cheeky thrill to grande dame – the Moulin Rouge celebrates 135 years of scandal and success Oasis reunion: How to stop your sibling feud from becoming a lifelong estrangement Up against Hank Greenberg, baseball’s first Jewish superstar, antisemitism struck out How the Middle East conflict could influence the US election – and why Arab Americans in swing states might vote for Trump Why women are still being underdiagnosed with heart disease The earliest galaxies formed amazingly fast after the Big Bang. Do they break the universe or change its age? 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