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Australians are in more pain – and our new data shows it’s not just due to ageing Friday essay: I loved being a ‘90s rock journalist, but sometimes it was a boys’ club nightmare Who gets to do science? 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The timelines and tough decisions police will be weighing up in the Dezi Freeman hunt Haiti: Labodri massacre exposes state ineffectiveness in protecting the population Justice for Juan is justice for the environment Brazil Passes Landmark Law to Protect Children Online Heat, air quality, insurance costs: how climate change is affecting our homes – and our health A booming longevity industry wants to sell us ‘immortality’. There could be hidden costs Why the rise of ‘cartel parties’ in Australia threatens our democracy Magical alchemy: Arundhati Roy’s compelling memoir illuminates a ‘restless, unruly’ life Court rulings increasingly demand scientific certainty – but that’s not always possible Kate Woods’ new film Kangaroo is the heartwarming pick-me-up you didn’t know you needed Fed rate cut is attempt to prevent recession without sending prices soaring China is helping Uzbekistan save the Aral Sea Russian Strike Kills Dozens of Older People in Ukraine A UN finding of genocide in Gaza adds pressure on NZ to recognise a Palestinian state Right-wing extremist violence is more frequent and more deadly than left-wing violence − what the data shows Vaccine death and side effects database relies on unverified reports – and Trump officials and right-wing media are applying it out of context From Bandung to Disko Afrika: Establishing connections between Asia and Africa in Indonesia Taliban Deny Afghan Girls’ Their Education and Future Reviving South Africa’s grasslands: Eastern Cape villagers explain the challenges they face Paul Biya at 92: will defections weaken his grip on absolute power in Cameroon? 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SHIELD: A simple, memorable model to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and dementia Impostor syndrome: the cost of being ‘superwoman’ at work and beyond Psychogeography makes maps of our emotions – with huge potential for healthcare services ‘Fat but fit’: what the latest study reveals How a fly sees the world – and why understanding its vision can help prevent disease Calling deaths ‘preventable’ can obscure barriers to health care access and shift blame to individuals Why do big oil companies invest in green energy? Harvard, like all Americans, can’t be punished by the government for speaking freely – and a federal court decision upholds decades of precedents saying so Your immune system attacks drugs like it does viruses – paradoxically offering a way to improve cancer treatment Mars rovers serve as scientists’ eyes and ears from millions of miles away – here are the tools Perseverance used to spot a potential sign of ancient life Muslim men have often been portrayed as ‘terrorists’ or ‘fanatics’ on TV shows, but Muslim-led storytelling is trying to change that narrative Would you eat a grasshopper? In Oaxaca, it’s been a tasty tradition for thousands of years Federal judge overturns part of Florida’s book ban law, drawing on nearly 100 years of precedent protecting First Amendment access to ideas Can violent extremists be deradicalized? I spoke with 24 former terrorists in Indonesia to find out What NATO could learn from Ukraine as it navigates Russian threats to European security How Luxembourg detects microbes in its water supply before they pose a health risk Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, says UN commission. But will it make any difference? Why are state visits such powerful diplomatic tools? A constitutional expert explains Serious mental illness often brings rapid weight gain – but support is missing ‘To my happy surprise, it grew beyond my imagination’: Robert Redford’s Sundance legacy Albanese leaves PNG with major defence treaty still a work in progress Thinking of getting botox or filler? These are the laws for cosmetic injectables Politics with Michelle Grattan: Tony Wood on ‘politics trumping climate policy’ and the hard road ahead Syria: Israel Forcibly Displaces Villagers in Occupied South UN: World Leaders Should Commit to Human Rights, International Justice ICRC Vice-President: Maintaining and strengthening IHL is a collective responsibility of all states Government corruption fuels human rights crisis in South Sudan, independent panel finds Pacific leaders reach agreement on big issues – but unity remains elusive A big, convulsive twitch while dozing off? Sleep experts explain the ‘hypnic jerk’ The ‘anxiety economy’ is booming. But should companies be profiting from our fears? Trump accuses ABC journalist of ‘hurting Australia’ and says he’ll report him to Albanese 1% of people don’t have sex. New research shows it may be partly genetic Tiny crystals in Earth’s crust have captured the movement of the Milky Way’s spiral arms We studied over 160,000 pregnancies to show how your postcode affects you and your baby Battle for the bush? Ignore the noise – most farmers like renewables A pretty face helped make Robert Redford a star. Talent and dedication kept him one A brief history of Bella Ciao, the anti-fascist Italian song cited in the Charlie Kirk shooting Top sports teams are bought and sold for billions worldwide. The risky trend is coming to Australia LIVE: Middle East updates; Gaza war ‘morally, politically, and legally intolerable,’ says Guterres Could making tobacco cheaper actually cut down smoking rates? We asked 5 experts Australia’s 2035 climate target is coming. Here’s how we’ll know if it’s good enough Since WWII, it’s been taboo to force nations to cede land after war. Russia wants to normalise conquest again Viral violent videos on social media are skewing young people’s sense of the world Our new study found AI is wreaking havoc on uni assessments. Here’s how we should respond A ‘thoroughly white’ novel of national mythmaking: Peter Carey’s True History of the Kelly Gang at 25 Richard Burbage: the Elizabethan De Niro to Shakespeare’s Scorsese Middle Eastern countries are among the most exposed to climate change – so why is media coverage so low there? Israeli doctors reveal their conflicted stories of treating Palestinian prisoners held in notorious ‘black site’ Sde Teiman Enhanced Games athletes can dope to compete for US$1 million prizes. But at what cost to sport? Canada’s tariff wall on Chinese electric vehicles is deepening dependence on the U.S. Deinfluencing shapes how we think about shopping, and our economy Emmy-winning ER drama ‘The Pitt’ shines a light on compassionate teaching From batteries to EV chargers, Australia and NZ need these 3 fixes to hit net-zero at less cost Power struggle: why fixing NZ’s ‘broken’ electricity market is such a formidable challenge Cameroon could be turning waste to energy: study uncovers why it’s not, and sets out solutions African cities aren’t doing enough to adapt to climate change: lessons from Durban and Harare Who’s got the power? Studies of male and female primates show it’s not simple Refugee protection in Egypt: what’s behind the return train to Sudan Beta blockers: why are celebrities name-checking this drug? For medieval people, the Moon was both a riddle and a blessing Council tax is an unfair mess – here’s a system that could work better The world on the brink: Why governments must invest in peace, not just arms Canadian cities can prepare for climate change by building with nature Gaza: Top independent rights probe alleges Israel committed genocide LIVE: Middle East updates; independent UN investigators say Israel has committed genocide in Gaza Israel/OPT: UN report concluding Israel is committing genocide in Gaza must spur international action Riva Jalipa: we must fight to finance our rights Qatar: Quash Baseless Conviction against Baha’i Dignitary What babies’ cries really tell us – and why maternal instinct is a myth Starmer’s Downing Street reshuffle: why he’s brought in Darren Jones for ‘phase two’ of his government Thailand’s politically influential Shinawatra family is fading from centre stage – for now Weight loss drug semaglutide shown to be safe and potentialy more effective at higher dose – new findings Three ways your mental and physical health will benefit from being kinder to yourself When insulation goes wrong – the science behind why botched retrofits can be so damaging Emergency alerts may not reach those who need them most in Colorado After Charlie Kirk’s murder, the US might seem hopelessly divided – is there any way forward? Molecular ‘fossils’ offer microscopic clues to the origins of life – but they take care to interpret Identifying as a ‘STEM person’ makes you more likely to pursue a STEM job – and caregivers may unknowingly shape kids’ self-identity How a corpse plant makes its terrible smell − it has a strategy, and its female flowers do most of the work 5 ways students can think about learning so that they can learn more − and how their teachers can help US women narrowed the pay gap with men by having fewer kids Does anyone go to prison for federal mortgage fraud? Not many, the numbers suggest Fed, under pressure to cut rates, tries to balance labor market and inflation – while avoiding dreaded stagflation Ukraine is starting to think about memorials – a tricky task during an ongoing war Opposition leader Sussan Ley commits to more targeted welfare, saying it shouldn’t go to high income households View from The Hill: Hastie refuses to accept that politics, like military service, requires some discipline Can Charlie Kirk really be considered a ‘martyr’? A Christianity historian explains Charlie Kirk shooting suspect had ties to gaming culture and the ‘dark internet’. Here’s how they radicalise Death Cap Murders portrays Erin Patterson as a woman who craved community – and would ‘stop at nothing’ Lebanon: Ensure draft media law upholds free expression GV Insight: Bridging Asia’s climate divide Lebanon: Ensure Draft Media Law Upholds Free Expression Australia needs more workers. These are the policy changes that would help get them Older Australians collect an average of 31 PBS scripts a year – new research Global: Amnesty’s Secretary General calls for robust response to urgent human rights challenges at UN General Assembly Global: Confronting the global political economy enabling Israel’s genocide, occupation and apartheid Georgia's political turmoil remains on full display Iran: Impunity Reigns 3 Years After Crackdown on Protests Investigate Death of Mexican National During ICE Stop Greece’s Latest Assault on Civil Society North Korea: ‘Lost Decade’ of Rights Abuses South Sudan: Ensure Due Process, Fair Trials of Opposition Understanding the grisly group dynamics of people who hide bodies after a murder New climate report warns property prices face a $611 billion hit. What does that mean? Details on how Australia’s social media ban for under-16s will work are finally becoming clear AI companies want copyright exemptions – for NZ creatives, the market is their best protection 2 shootings, 2 states, minutes apart − a trauma psychiatrist explains how exposure to shootings changes all of us Tom Phillips’ children will carry complex trauma from their abduction – expert care will be crucial Housing stress takes a toll on mental health. Here’s what we can do about it 12,000-year-old smoked mummies reveal world’s earliest evidence of human mummification Volcanoes can help us untangle the evolution of humans – here’s how Trading goods, not feelings: an academic goes on 100 dates to find a rich spouse ‘Bitch’ has a 1,000-year history. Its use has always been about power Muslim ritual meets Swahili culture at Kenya’s unique annual maulidi festival Inequality in Africa: what drives it, how to end it and what some countries are getting right Ansaru terror leaders’ arrest is a strategic change for Nigeria: what could happen next Businesses have a moral responsibility to stand up to autocrats What correctional officers think about harm-reduction services for incarcerated people with drug addictions The 17th-century woman who wrote about surviving domestic abuse Donald Trump’s second state visit to the UK: the pageantry, politics and pitfalls Why have cancer survival rates stopped improving in the UK? Israel’s strike on Qatar was a serious blow against diplomacy in the Middle East Racism isn’t innate – here are five psychological stages that may lead to it Climate change is fast shrinking the world’s largest inland sea Big-spending Premier League needs to spread more of its wealth to poorer clubs or everyone loses Belarus: Released prisoner Mikalai Statkevich forcibly disappeared after refusing to be exiled Smell triggers the same brain response as taste does – even if you haven’t eaten anything What Native-held lands in California can teach about resilience and the future of wildfire Solving the world’s microplastics problem: 4 solutions cities and states are trying after global treaty talks collapsed Transgender policies struggle to balance fairness with inclusion in women’s college sports Xi’s show of unity with Putin and Kim could complicate China’s delicate diplomatic balance Even professional economists can’t escape political bias Harm-reduction vending machines offer free naloxone, pregnancy tests and hygiene kits The Moon is getting slightly farther away from the Earth each year − a physicist explains why Autism is not a scare story: What parents need to know about medications in pregnancy, genetic risk and misleading headlines Information collected by the world’s largest radio telescope will be stored and processed by global data centres Meduza: Berlin exhibition highlights the publication speaking truth to Putin while in exile Meet the women who turned beach cleanups into a global movement – and what was forgotten along the way Smell triggers the same brain response as taste does – even if you haven’t actually eaten anything Child dies from complications of measles years after infection – SSPE explained Is Milei’s electoral blow the beginning of the end for his radical economic vision? Is your child in a classroom with other year groups? Here’s how it could help them Americans expect inflation to be far higher than it really is, polling shows Côte d’Ivoire: Next president must tackle urgent human rights issues Cluster Munitions: States Should Uphold Ban Treaty How a Japanese girl group is redefining feminism for a new generation DR Congo: Militias, Army Threaten South Kivu Civilians Israeli Forces’ Attack on Sanaa Kills Journalists With new PNG defence treaty, Australia is delivering on its rhetoric about trust at a critical time Is this Australia’s climate wake-up call? Official report reveals a hotter, harder future if we don’t act now Climate change is causing ever more disruption. Can Australia’s new adaptation plan help? ANZ has been hit with a record $240 million fine. These lessons should have been learned years ago This report measures our national wellbeing across five key areas. Health trends are not improving Libya: Investigate Cases of Two Missing Lawmakers Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Groups Massacre Civilians Drones with thermal cameras are revealing the secrets of elusive Australian forest wildlife Can you ‘microdose’ exercise? Coalition’s primary vote hits record low in Newspoll, while One Nation support surges When the kids of teen mums go to school, both mum and child can cop stigma NZ First wants a compulsory KiwiSaver. Boosting the Super Fund is a better bet Hollow Knight Silksong: how 3 people in Australia made the world’s hottest game There’s a new outbreak of Ebola in Africa. Here’s what you need to know Your say: week beginning September 15 Around 900,000 Kiwis experience food insecurity: it’s a quiet crisis that needs urgent attention How much money do you need to be happy? Here’s what the research says Despite improvements to early education, more children are starting school developmentally behind. What’s going on? Eradicating mould would save millions in health-care costs: how our homes affect our health Graphic warnings on tobacco products are losing their impact – here are 5 ways to improve them 50 years without coups or dictators: how PNG built a durable democracy based on dignity and fairness Papua New Guinea has played an important role in Australian history – it’s time we acknowledged that 6 ways to talk to your teens about sex without the cringe Politicians are pushing AI as a quick fix to Australia’s housing crisis. They’re risking another Robodebt Evacuations of Indigenous communities during wildfires must prioritize keeping families together Influencers of a bygone era: How late Victorian women artists mastered the art of networking Turning houses into homes: Community land trusts offer a fix to Canada’s housing crisis To close its productivity gap, Canada needs to rethink its higher education system How Charlie Kirk became a pioneering MAGA political organizer on campuses Exploring the informal plastic waste recycling industry in Yaounde, Cameroon Charlie Kirk talked with young people at universities for a reason – he wanted American education to return to traditional values Hunger among South African students: study shows those studying remotely need financial aid for food We created a support programme for schools in Nairobi’s informal settlements: what we learned Malawi can end hunger after the 2025 elections if bold steps are taken to transform food systems Angolans are fed up with broken promises: why the ruling MPLA keeps stalling local elections How hardships and hashtags combined to fuel Nepal’s violent response to social media ban Culture or Cruelty: Can the international community put an end to female genital mutilation? For the first time in its history, Brazil sentences military officers and a former president for attempting a coup d’état Belarus: Release of 52 prisoners “welcome” but without accountability repression persists How to avoid seeing disturbing content on social media and protect your peace of mind Ethiopian Health Professionals to Resume Striking DPR Korea: UN report finds human rights situation still dire, a decade on Yes, this is who we are: America’s 250-year history of political violence Scientists detected a potential biosignature on Mars – an astrobiologist explains what these traces of life are, and how researchers figure out their source Peter Mandelson was always a high-risk appointment – his departure will not end the matter for Keir Starmer Why OpenAI’s solution to AI hallucinations would kill ChatGPT tomorrow Ten ways diabetes and dementia are linked New exhibition explores history of decorative borders: from medieval manuscripts to William Morris Regulating AI use could stop its runaway energy expansion Bolsonaro’s conviction marks a historic moment in Brazil’s political history Belarus: Release of 52 prisoners “welcome” but without accountability repression persists How fossil fuel dependency keeps Nigerians in darkness Turkiye: Social Media, Messaging Platform Disruptions I’ve researched the politics of flags in Northern Ireland for decades – here’s what England needs to understand After the Epping Forest case, the government needs to be bold and build asylum housing that works Similarities between recharging and refuelling make the switch to electric cars an easier choice Donald Trump’s vision for Gaza’s future: what a leaked plan tells us about US regional strategy The ‘Gaza Riviera’ is a fantasy plan that relies on urbicide and expulsion What owning a cat does to your brain (and theirs) On Swift Horses: a film that fails to go deep enough on the complex queer lives of people in the 50s What the media gets wrong about death – and how to fix it Social scientists have long found women tend to be more religious than men – but Gen Z may show a shift Fewer international students are coming to the US, costing universities and communities that benefit from these visitors Beauty sleep isn’t a myth – a sleep medicine expert explains how rest keeps your skin healthy and youthful Proposed cuts to NIH funding would have ripple effects on research that could hamper the US for decades Parasitic worms bury themselves in the brains of moose and elk – a new test can help diagnose these animals to prevent disease spread ‘Publish or perish’ evolutionary pressures shape scientific publishing, for better and worse Peter Mandelson was always a high risk appointment – his departure will not end the matter for Keir Starmer After Angela Rayner’s exit from government, what’s the future for employment rights in the UK? India: Free Umar Khalid – Stop Invoking Counter-Terrorism Law to Silence Dissent India: Umar Khalid’s five-year imprisonment without trial exemplifies derailment of justice 3D printed mini-placentas offer a new way to study pregnancy complications Lesbian Space Princess is a cheeky, intergalactic romp that turns the sci-fi genre on its head AI hype has just shaken up the world’s rich list. What if the boom is really a bubble? The Science of Beautiful Buildings The deep sea scientist who didn’t see the ocean until he was 27 Belvoir’s Orlando is a love letter to the contemporary queer community that doesn’t quite come together Fossil fuel expansion or Pacific security? Albanese is learning Australia can’t have both Life inside the Kutupalong Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh Charlie Kirk and the politics of rhetoric and division Australia’s long history of ‘sovereign citizens’ can be traced to outback WA Bolsonaro joins a rogues’ gallery of coup plotters held to account for their failed power grab Medicinal cannabis concerns include psychosis and child poisonings. We’re not the only ones worried Landmark report makes 54 recommendations to combat Islamophobia in Australia. Now government must act ‘Liberal’ has become a term of derision in US politics – the historical reasons are complicated ‘This will not end here’: A scholar explains why Charlie Kirk’s killing could embolden political violence Tesla’s self-driving mode is coming to Australia amid controversy – but it won’t create true driverless cars Private toll roads are supposed to save taxpayers’ money, but can have these hidden costs For too long, colonial language has dominated space exploration. There is a better way For migrants, dementia can mean losing a language – and a whole world Friday essay: Gertrude Stein got famous lampooning celebrity culture – but not everyone got the joke Lakeshore shallows can be biodiversity hotspots – but warming is changing their complex ecology NSW has a new fashion sector strategy – but a sustainable industry needs a federally legislated response Charlie Kirk shooting: another grim milestone in America’s long and increasingly dangerous story of political violence Charlie Kirk: why the battle over his legacy will divide even his most ardent admirers How ‘sovereign citizens’ around the world draw on similar pseudo-law arguments – podcast Charlie Kirk was emblematic of a country polarised and imploding Beyond lavender marriages: What queer unions and relationships can teach us about love and safety Working with local communities is a vital part of wildfire response Indigestion is commonplace but sometimes concerning. Here’s what you need to know From the Great Stink to the modern sewage scandal: why 19th-century sewers are failing 21st-century England Curious kids: do owls have bogies? Deaf: a powerful film about the real struggles of deaf families navigating medical institutions and parenthood The French economy has a boomer problem and is spending way too much on pensions How adding sprints to your usual jogs can boost the health benefits of running When robots are integrated into household spaces and rituals, they acquire emotional value Detroit is the most challenging place in the country for people with asthma − here’s how to help kids in the Motor City breathe easier Social media nutrition misinformation fuels food-based attachments Chalk and talk vs. active learning: what’s holding South African teachers back from using proven methods? What is ableism? Words can hurt people but African culture offers an alternative Nigerian photographer Michael Oyinbokure challenges stereotypes about migrants Satanic panic: 5 ‘occult’ crimes that gripped South Africa’s imagination Russian drones over Poland is a serious escalation – here’s why the west’s response won’t worry Putin WHO Guidance Win for People with Albinism, Diabetes Alien: Earth – how realistic are the extraterrestrials? Three experts rank them Why Moldova’s election is important for the whole of Europe Introducing War on Climate, a new series that explores how conflict interacts with environmental issues around the globe The digital movement that is enabling Indigenous people to show for themselves how the Amazon region is changing National anxieties and personal fear – what psychoanalysis tells us about the comfort we find in flags When ‘sustainable’ fashion backfires on the environment Drugged driving – including under the influence of cannabis and prescription drugs – is quietly becoming one of the most dangerous road hazards How ‘South Park’ could help Democrats win back the young voters the party lost to Trump How Giorgio Armani mastered the art of outfitting Hollywood stars to sell clothes to the masses A massive eruption 74,000 years ago affected the whole planet – archaeologists use volcanic glass to figure out how people survived A new world order isn’t coming, it’s already here − and this is what it looks like A federal program helps older people get jobs, but the Trump administration wants to get rid of it Federal subpoenas for transgender care records raise medical privacy concerns and put providers in a legal bind – a health law expert explains what’s at stake Who was Charlie Kirk? The activist who turned campus politics into national influence The ANU was set up to be a ‘national asset’. Here are 3 ways it can return to its original mission Grattan on Friday: Sussan Ley hasn’t solved her Jacinta Price problem – it may just become bigger Charlie Kirk’s assassination is the latest act of political violence in a febrile United States Morocco: Exonerate, Release Activist Sentenced for Blasphemy Zambia: Acid Spill Jeopardizes Residents’ Health Autism is lifelong. Here’s what support looks like in adulthood Art and music therapies can be ‘life changing’ for people with disability Tougher knife laws aren’t the only solution to Victoria’s violent crime problem Hong Kong’s Legislative Council votes down same-sex partnership bill Yemen: Journalists Under Assault Flotillas Highlight Urgency to Lift Israel’s Blockade of Gaza Sussan Ley sacks Jacinta Price after she refuses to declare leadership loyalty Want more protein for less money? Don’t be fooled by the slick black packaging The Long Walk proves yet again why Stephen King’s stories are perfect for the big screen Deadly Nepal protests reflect a wider pattern of Gen Z political activism across Asia Cheap power to the people could shift the dial for renewables in the regions As the world order shifts, NZ should ‘spread its diplomatic wings’ and look at joining BRICS Blue, green, brown, or something in between – the science of eye colour explained How Israel’s attack on Qatar erodes peace — and American influence — in the Middle East Victoria is on the cusp of signing a Treaty with Indigenous people. It could change lives Social connections, service access, language: how disability can make things even harder for refugees Climate action can feel slow – but the fastest energy leap in history has begun New horror film Went Up The Hill is a chilling exploration of trauma and memory NZ’s small music venues are struggling – but there are ways to help them thrive Poland responds to Russian drones incursion by invoking Article 4 of the NATO treaty − what happens next? How America helped create the Palestinian Authority – only to undermine it ever since Our study analysed pesticide use and residues across Europe. Here’s what we found The discovery of a gravitational wave 10 years ago shook astrophysics – these ripples in spacetime continue to reveal dark objects in the cosmos Israeli strike in Doha crosses a new line from which relations with Gulf may not recover Türkiye: Crackdown on freedom of expression and assembly exposes troubling pattern of police violence Social media is teaching children how to use AI. How can teachers keep up? Two portraits, two destinies: How Otto Dix’s works ended up in Canadian museums Curious Kids: why do we need to do homework? Recipes from the middle ages have much in common with how our grandparents used to cook Putting your CV together? Complete honesty might not be the best policy The War of the Bucket: What one medieval battle tells us about history and myth South Africa’s student debt trap: two options that could help resolve the problem 2027 Nigerian poll could trigger unrest unless electoral commission is fixed Ebony and ivory: why elephants and forests rise and fall together in the Congo Basin Focusing on children’s first 1,001 days can build neighbourhood support for migrant families Decision-making on national interest projects demands openness and rigour Crashing black holes validate Stephen Hawking – new research Signs of ancient life may have been found in Martian rock – new study Nepal’s social media ban sparks deadly protests, but deeper grievances fuel the fire Trading human remains: why bones should not become a commodity Seven health conditions that show why using your phone on the toilet is a bad idea 10 years ago, gravitational waves changed astronomy. A new discovery shows there’s more to come A prominent US family has been cashing in on DRC carbon credits while local communities decry unmet promises Pakistan Floods Highlight Urgent Need for Reforms Two seventh-century people found with west African ancestry – a story of diversity and integration in early Anglo-Saxon society Environmental pressures need not always spark conflict – lessons from history show how crisis can be avoided Sussan Ley sacks Jacinta Price after she refuses to declare leadership loyality Why journalists are reluctant to call Trump an authoritarian – and why that matters for democracy Bail reforms across the US have shown that releasing people pretrial doesn’t harm public safety How does AI affect how we learn? A cognitive psychologist explains why you learn when the work is hard Doctors are joining unions in a bid to improve working conditions and raise wages in a stressful health care system 40 years ago, the first AIDS movies forced Americans to confront a disease they didn’t want to see Where does your glass come from? Sacred texts and ‘little bells’: The building blocks of Arvo Pärt’s musical masterpieces Israel/OPT: Israel’s mass displacement order for the entirety of Gaza City is unlawful and inhumane Hong Kong: Rejection of same-sex partnerships bill shows disdain for LGBTI rights Türkiye: Drop Case Against Bar Association International law isn’t dead. But the impunity seen in Gaza urgently needs to be addressed NSW daycares face whopping $500k fines. Will this ensure safety? 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