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As climate change amplifies urban flooding, here’s how communities can become ‘sponge cities’ The National Aboriginal Hockey Championship celebrates the strength of Indigenous sporting communities An outsider on the inside: how Ans Westra created New Zealand’s ‘national photo album’ Controversial ‘Steal from Loblaws Day’ is not just illegal — it won’t foster meaningful change A ‘conservation conundrum’ – when rat control to conserve one species threatens another Yes, adults can develop food allergies. Here are 4 types you need to know about Martha isn’t Baby Reindeer’s biggest villain. So why is she painted as such? First Nations imprisonment is already at a record high. Unless government policy changes, it will only get worse War games risk stirring up troubled waters as Philippines − emboldened by US − squares up to Beijing at sea Guatemala: Amnesty International condemns yet another unjustified delay in trial of prisoner of conscience Virginia Laparra Gaza campus protests: why understanding 1960s student demonstrations and police reaction is relevant today Latin America: several countries look to combat gang violence by fighting fire with fire Novelist J.G. Ballard was experimenting with computer-generated poetry 50 years before ChatGPT was invented Most Gypsy and Traveller sites in Great Britain are located within 100 metres of major pollutants, shows research Assisted dying: why Scotland should be wary of changing the law Africa dramatically dried out 5,500 years ago – our new study may warn us of future climate tipping points How 2-Tone brought new ideas about race and culture to young people beyond the inner cities Progress in Philippines’ Media Murder Cases Just a Start Gaza: Israel Flouts World Court Orders Rights chief urges Russia to end crackdown as journalist detentions reach all-time high Bassirou Diomaye Faye: An overview of Senegal’s youngest ever leader If using LinkedIn makes you feel like an imposter at work, here’s how to cope Gaza war: as ceasefire talks break down the humanitarian crisis continues to escalate We’ve researched trans inclusion for nearly a decade – how we do our work has changed Rishi Sunak claims the UK is heading for a hung a parliament – let’s check his maths Reducing energy demand and improving efficiency will help prevent the next gas crisis Minimum wage for South African farm workers: study shows 2013 hike helped reduce poverty even though compliance was poor Albanese government to invest $566 million for ‘generational’ mapping to promote resource exploration Homeschooled kids face unique college challenges − here are 3 ways they can be overcome Artists created images of Christ that focused not on historical accuracy but on reflecting different communities − a scholar of religious history explains 3 reasons the UAW is having success in organizing Southern workers – with two Mercedes plants in Alabama the next face-off Voting in unconstitutional districts: US Supreme Court upended decades of precedent in 2022 by allowing voters to vote with gerrymandered maps instead of fixing the congressional districts first How to tell if a conspiracy theory is probably false Future pandemics will have the same human causes as ancient outbreaks − lessons from anthropology can help prevent them Lung cancer is the deadliest of all cancers, and screening could save many lives − if more people could access it War in Gaza has plunged Israel’s tourism industry into a crisis it will struggle to recover from Zimbabwe’s likely to abolish the death penalty: how it got here and what it means for the continent Walking in African cities can be a miserable experience: Accra study shows planners ignore needs of pedestrians South Africa elections: Zuma’s MK Party has hit the campaign trail with provocative rhetoric and few clear policies Our new vaccine could protect against coronaviruses that haven’t even emerged yet – new study Gaza campus protests: why understanding 1960s’ student demonstrations and police reaction is relevant today Israel/OPT: Israeli military must guarantee civilians’ safety as ground operation gets underway in eastern Rafah Tanzania’s new VPN policy leaves LGBTQ+ individuals exposed Why do metaphors of space help us understand time? Cycling: The untapped potential for improving our health (and the climate) We need to talk about Chinese and US influence in Europe’s energy industry What if companies rewarded employees for their failures? ‘Eye watering’ spending, growing debt make up surprisingly generous Victorian state budget If the RBA’s right, interest rates may not fall for another year. Here’s why – and what it means for next week’s budget Coalition demands amendments to government’s deportation bill, as crucial High Court judgement set for Friday Expelling students for bad behaviour seems like the obvious solution, but is it really a good idea? A story of trauma, hope and regaining control, Nayika: A Dancing Girl is soul-stirring dance theatre Israel: US Arms Used in Strike that Killed Lebanon Aid Workers UN: Revise ‘Pact for the Future’ to Focus on Rights Trinidad and Tobago: Bring Home Children, Women Held in Iraq ‘Baby Reindeer’ highlights sexual violence against men – but feels indifferent to viewer safety How does the drug abemaciclib treat breast cancer? How a filmmaker, a pile of old shells and a bunch of amateurs are bringing our oyster reefs back Iran is gaining credibility in the Muslim world and feeling emboldened. This doesn’t bode well for the region Curious Kids: what stops meteors hitting Earth and hurting people? From pride rounds to rainbow guernseys, sports can be smarter when it comes to diversity and inclusion ‘Groundhog Day’: 40 years of Australian government responses to domestic violence reveal a bumpy road to change Grand designs? Why many Australian architects say their career makes them unhappy Pharmacare’s design could further fragment and politicize Canada’s health system ‘Baby Reindeer’ highlights sexual violence against men — but feels indifferent to viewer safety Guatemala: International organizations condemn judicial persecution of former prosecutor Virginia Laparra Somalia: Death of 23 civilians in military strikes with Turkish drones may amount to war crimes – new investigation Palestinian writers have long explored the horrors of amputation AI products for kids promising friendship and learning? 3 things to consider How the nursing shortage is affecting the health-care system, patients and nurses themselves This group rid one Australian river of its privet problem – and strengthened community along the way Making merry: how we brought Melbourne’s Merri Creek back from pollution, neglect and weeds Exploitation, brutality and misery: how the opium trade shaped the modern world Terminal lucidity: why do loved ones with dementia sometimes ‘come back’ before death? Australian artists only earn $23,200 a year from their art – and are key financial investors in keeping the industry afloat Crisis of faith: why Australian women have so little trust in religious institutions How the fast-track law could expose future NZ governments to expensive trade disputes Submission to the United Nations Secretary-General on Autonomous Weapons Systems Venus is losing water faster than previously thought – here’s what that could mean for the early planet’s habitability Paraguay: Well-being of millions depend on urgently needed improvements to public health system What are nanoplastics? An engineer explains concerns about particles too small to see ‘Hidden mother’ photos don’t erase moms − rather, they reveal the labor and love that support the child I analyzed 3,356 signs to see how language use is changing in three Latino neighborhoods in Philly How does the brain think? The number of religious ‘nones’ has soared, but not the number of atheists – and as social scientists, we wanted to know why Paying caregivers more could boost Nebraska’s economy − new research Unlicensed teachers now dominate new teacher hires in rural Texas schools Neediest areas are being shortchanged on government funds − even with programs designed to benefit poor communities Trump promises to deport all undocumented immigrants, resurrecting a 1950s strategy − but it didn’t work then and is less likely to do so now South African elections: research explores how disillusioned ANC supporters might use their vote Kenya’s public universities: financing model overhaul fails to address biggest challenge – funding US-Africa trade deal turns 25 next year: Agoa’s winners, losers and what should come next Caesarean births: South Africa’s rates are too high – they can be dangerous for mothers and babies Don't give me no jazz: what is happening with jazz festivals in Russia South Asia sizzles: Record heatwave and extreme weather blamed on climate crisis QANTAS has finally settled its ‘ghost flights’ lawsuit for $120 million. What’s next? South Africa: Toxic Rhetoric Endangers Migrants The steamiest movie of the year has almost no sex in it. How did Challengers do it? Can I take your order – and your data? The hidden reason retailers are replacing staff with AI bots Surgery is the default treatment for ACL injuries in Australia. But it’s not the only way Curious Kids: why do trees have bark? The Australian public service is letting Indigenous people down. How do we fix it? How one Jamaican woman’s trauma inspired a ‘Circle of Care’ for survivors of sexual abuse Houston’s flood problems offer lessons for cities trying to adapt to a changing climate What cities everywhere can learn from the Houston area’s severe flooding as they try to adapt to climate change Hundreds of cities have achieved zero road deaths in a year. Here’s how they did it What does the new Commonwealth Prac Payment mean for students? Will it do enough to end ‘placement poverty’? UK Tories perform badly at local elections; Labor still narrowly ahead in Australian polls A Critical Week for Environmental Rights in Southeast Asia Cambodia: UN Review Should Assail Loss of Freedoms A tax on sugary drinks can make us healthier. It’s time for Australia to introduce one Australian churches collectively raise billions of dollars a year – why aren’t they taxed? What Australia can learn from Latin America when it comes to tackling violence against women Nuclear power makes no sense for Australia – but it’s a useful diversion from real climate action Real comedy, real trauma: how Baby Reindeer and Feel Good are forging a new television genre As New Zealand CBDs evolve post-pandemic, repurposing old or empty spaces should be on the drawing board Houston area’s flood problems offer lessons for cities trying to adapt to a changing climate Fractured futures: Upward mobility for immigrants is a myth as their health declines The scaling back of Saudi Arabia’s proposed urban mega-project sends a clear warning to other would-be utopias Setting the record straight on refugee claims by international students Since Tesla recalled its vehicles in 2023, there have been 20 accidents and investigators are asking why What is energy made of? The Conversation’s Curious Kids podcast Students on social work, nursing and teaching placements to get weekly $319.50 means tested Prac Payment from July next year Nigeria’s minimum wage has never protected workers from poverty: here’s why African countries can’t resolve their debt crisis under a system rigged against them Hong Kong ranks low on global press freedom index as watchdog cites ‘unprecedented’ setbacks Media coverage of campus protests tends to focus on the spectacle, rather than the substance The good news is the government plans to cancel $3 billion in student debt. The bad news is indexation will still be high Albanese government to wipe $3 billion in student debt, benefitting three million people The Indigenous Peoples Camp that calls for rights every April in Brazil Pillay: Israel is helped by ‘powerful States’ in violation of Palestinians’ rights Debates on campus safety in response to Palestine solidarity activism show we need strategies to navigate discomfort El Salvador: Constitution “à la carte” could deepen human rights crisis in coming years Arrest Warrant Issued for Former Central African Republic President With eyes on Gaza, violations against West Bank journalists multiply On World Press Freedom Day, the planet and Palestine are on the Caribbean's radar Collecting live snakes in remote Amazon regions for study is no easy task – here’s how we do it ‘Jeremy Hunt is probably right to oppose the finance watchdog’s plans to name and shame firms under investigation’ – expert Q&A The ancient Egyptian goddess of the sky and how I used modern astronomy to explore her link with the Milky Way Swapping payments for vouchers won’t fix disability benefits – here’s what’s needed instead A global plastic treaty will only work if it caps production, modelling shows Can an organ transplant really change someone’s personality? ‘Everywhere we looked we found evidence’: the godfather of microplastics on 20 years of pollution research and the fight for global action Decision to stick with single-word Ofsted judgments is all about control, not what is best for schools – former inspector Ancient scroll reveals new story of Plato’s death – here’s why you should be suspicious of it Blackpool South byelection: the size of the swing to Labour made this such an unpleasant night for Rishi Sunak What a second Trump presidency might mean for the rest of the world Starliner: Boeing prepares to launch its first crewed spacecraft as it chases after SpaceX Plastic is climate change in a bottle – so let’s put a cap on it History repeats itself as Columbia University cracks down on student protests Attacks Target Afghanistan’s Hazaras Nigerian Military Should Provide Details of Investigation into Deadly Airstrike The song Boom! Cayó commemorates Colombian protesters victimized by police repression Togo: Reaction to opponent Agbéyomé Kodjo’s death while in exile A look at South Africa’s media landscape ahead of the upcoming elections A look inside the cyberwar between Israel and Hamas reveals the civilian toll Animal behavior research is getting better at keeping observer bias from sneaking in – but there’s still room to improve What’s in a VIN? How to decode the vehicle identification number, your car’s unique fingerprint South Africa’s national student financial aid scheme has helped millions but is in trouble: here’s why These local council results suggest Tory decimation at the general election ahead Boris Johnson: if even the prime minister who introduced voter ID can forget his, do we need a rethink? Bahrain: Human rights activist faces trial in further prosecution for protesting travel ban Exploring New Zealand’s unique wildlife and learning about conservation efforts Uzbekistan’s new vehicle import regulations risk strengthening its most notorious monopoly Reporters Without Borders releases 10 facts about media repression in Hong Kong What’s the job of a company chair? South Africa’s rules aren’t clear and need fixing Four major threats to press freedom in the UK Five tales of violent, ambitious, brilliant women – what you should watch and read this week How one 18th-century sermon triggered England’s first celebrity crush – with merchandise The EU’s new ecocide law may still let environmental criminals get away with it Supermarket Iceland is producing a manifesto on behalf of customers – but should retailers meddle in politics? Gut microbiome: meet E coli – the infamous bacteria with an unfair reputation As humans, we all want self-respect – and keeping that in mind might be the missing ingredient when you try to change someone’s mind What Shakespeare can teach us about racism Many immigrants to the US are fleeing violence and persecution − here’s how the federal government can help cities absorb them Supporting ‘democracy’ is hard for many who feel government and the economy are failing them On its 125th anniversary, W.E.B. Du Bois’ ‘The Philadelphia Negro’ offers lasting lessons on gentrification in Philly’s historically Black neighborhoods Getting to know Juan Pablo Martínez: A Q&A with an Aragonese language activist Universal’s music is returning to TikTok, ending a spat that hurt fans more than anyone Hadeda ibises’ ‘sixth sense’ works best in wet soil: new research is a wake-up call for survival of wading birds with this superpower An American writer with a European sensibility, Paul Auster viewed his society from an oblique angle Figures like Andrew Tate may help spread misogyny. But they’re amplifying – not causing – the problem Lebanon: End use of defamation laws to target journalists and critics Niger: Press freedom in jeopardy as journalists working on conflict intimidated and arrested Chad: Military government’s leading opponent Yaya Dillo Djérou dies To tackle gendered violence, we also need to look at drugs, trauma and mental health Human Rights Watch Launches Podcast France: Macron Should Stand Firm on Rights in China East and Southern Africa: Journalists targeted amid ongoing crackdown on media China’s new Moon mission is about to launch, and it’s a rare example of countries working together Taiwan is experiencing millions of cyberattacks every day. The world should be paying attention How effective are domestic violence advertising campaigns for preventing violence against women? Access to documents about Australia’s political history is fraught and inadequate. It needs to change Holy moly! Scott Morrison has plans for your (and his) own good Asia: 2024 Human Rights Press Awards Recognizing Journalists Living in Exile What students protesting Israel’s Gaza siege want — and how their demands on divestment fit into the BDS movement Nepal's Opportunity to Protect Children in New Budget Tajikistan: Forcibly Disappeared Opponent Allegedly Tortured UN rights chief urges Georgia to scrap ‘foreign influence’ bill Despite a tenfold increase in ADHD prescriptions, too many New Zealanders are still going without Meaningful engagement is the key to achieving Bill C-226’s goal of ending environmental racism in Canada Season two of Heartbreak High makes diversity feel ‘banal’. This is its strength Kate Millett pioneered the term ‘sexual politics’ and explained the links between sex and power. Her book changed my life AI can now generate entire songs on demand. What does this mean for music as we know it? Why is cancer called cancer? We need to go back to Greco-Roman times for the answer Clearing the elective surgery backlog will take more than one budget. It’ll need major reform Electric vehicles will start to cut emissions and improve air quality in our cities – but only once they’re common 4 things our schools should do now to help prevent gender-based violence Domestic violence disclosure schemes may not improve safety for victim-survivors of intimate partner violence Becoming a landlord while still renting? ‘Rentvesting’ promises a foot on the property ladder, but watch your step Lessons from COVID-19: Preparing for future pandemics means looking beyond the health data To make AI safe, governments must regulate data collection Global auditions are changing the ‘K’ in K-pop Thailand’s Upcoming Senate Election Fundamentally Flawed Computer science culture often means anybody’s data is fair game to feed the AI algorithm – but artists are fighting back If Rishi Sunak is ousted, should Tory MPs or members pick his replacement? The answer isn’t that simple Gaza war: success of Egypt’s peace deal would set blueprint for future of Middle East – expert Q&A Why women would prefer to be alone in the woods with a bear than a man Beautifully crafted Roman dodecahedron discovered in Lincoln – but what were they for? Can this thumb test tell if you are at increased risk of a hidden aortic aneurysm? A Spy Like Me: Kim Sherwood’s evocative and thrilling addition to the James Bond canon Personalised mRNA vaccines: a revolutionary new approach in melanoma treatment Unravelling life’s origin: five key breakthroughs from the past five years How to spot fake online reviews (with a little help from AI) Why students harmed by addictive social media need more than cellphone bans and surveillance What students protesting Israel’s Gaza siege want − and how their demands on divestment fit into the BDS movement Paul Auster: a great American writer of sophistication, innovation and intellect Holding a placard outside court isn’t illegal, judge rules – is that the best British democracy has to offer? Maths degrees are becoming less accessible – and this is a problem for business, government and innovation Gaza update: US students protest while leaders talk and Palestinians continue to die Russia: arrest of deputy defence minister on corruption charges reveals bitter factional infighting among the elite Azerbaijan: Free Jailed Human Rights Defender Healthy teeth are wondrous and priceless – a dentist explains why and how best to protect them Boeing’s Starliner is about to launch − if successful, the test represents an important milestone for commercial spaceflight Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony at 200: Revolutionary work of art has spawned two centuries of joy, goodwill and propaganda How ‘apocalypse’ became a secular as well as religious idea Columbia University protests look increasingly like those in 1968 as police storm campuses nationwide South Africans are abandoning smallholder farming – history and policy can help explain why The challenges African election bodies face go beyond ‘democratic backsliding’ – analysis Marijeta Mojasevic's journey from stroke survivor to disability rights activist Grattan on Friday: O'Neil and Giles dodge the spotlight shining on blunders over ex-detainees US student Gaza protests: five things that have been missed Public backs move to green home heating but more government support is needed, research shows What to expect from the next generation of chatbots: OpenAI’s GPT-5 and Meta’s Llama-3 Where is the legal line between celebrity worship and stalking? The UK has become the world’s fourth largest exporter, but can it maintain this momentum? Radical Optimism is Dua Lipa’s philosophy for dealing with life’s chaos – but radical openness is a better approach Alexis Wright becomes the first to win the Stella Prize twice, with her ‘hyper real’ novel of Aboriginal sovereignty and survival Israel/OPT: Global Day of Action to demand states #StopSendingArms fuelling violations of international law Iraq: Authorities in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq must immediately end their assault on press freedom Australia will trial ‘age assurance’ tech to bar children from online porn. What is it and will it work? How much time should you spend sitting versus standing? New research reveals the perfect mix for optimal health Great white sharks off South Africa’s coast are protected by law, but not in practice. Why this needs to change Will Solomon Islands’ new leader stay close to China? Ukraine: Russian Forces Executed Surrendering Ukraine Soldiers Kenya: Floods Threaten Marginalized People Resounding Support for a ‘Killer Robots’ Treaty Global: A Web of Surveillance – Unravelling a murky network of spyware exports to Indonesia A clock in the rocks: what cosmic rays tell us about Earth’s changing surface and climate Aggressive? Homophobic? Stoic? Here’s what thousands of Australian men told us about modern masculinity Australia: Rights Vetting Crucial for Defence Cooperation Do we really need to burp babies? Here’s what the research says You’ve been ‘volun-told’ to coach junior sport – here’s how to best handle the parents involved Thailand: Last-Ditch Effort for Tak Bai Massacre Justice Trump-proofing Nato: why Europe’s current nuclear deterrents may not be enough to face biggest threats since WWII Why universities turn to the police to end student protests − and why that can spiral out of control Traditional corporate leadership structures are failing women in the C-suite High interest rates aren’t going away anytime soon – a business economist explains why Ensuring victims’ rights: The federal ombudsperson’s office is necessary but insufficient Indonesia Court Ruling a Boon for Free Expression Alarming decline in children’s health and wellbeing predated pandemic, research reveals Cyberflashing is now a criminal offence – but the normalisation of this behaviour among young people needs to change What being a teenage girl in 1960s Britain was really like Are young people smarter than older adults? My research shows cognitive differences between generations are diminishing Millions of young people will head to the polls over the next year – but many are disillusioned about mainstream politics Power outages linked to heat and storms are rising, and low-income communities are most at risk, as a new NYC study shows The COVID-19 pandemic changed our patterns and behaviours, which in turn affected wildlife Climate models can run for months on supercomputers – but my new algorithm can make them ten times faster Luxon’s leadership test: what would it take to win back unimpressed NZ voters? May Day 2024: Workers on a warming planet deserve stronger labour protections We think we control our health – but corporations selling forever chemicals, fossil fuels and ultra-processed foods have a much greater role What junior doctors’ unpaid overtime tells us about the toxic side of medicine Why are adults without kids hooked on Bluey? And should we still be calling it a ‘kids’ show’? Unruliness, activism and emotional intensity: your guide to the 2024 Stella Prize shortlist Here’s how you can talk to your kids about gendered violence, and 7 ways to model good behaviour More price rises and empty shelves on the cards as UK brings in Brexit border checks James by Percival Everett: an enthralling reimagining of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of formerly enslaved Jim London’s runaway horses remind us that animals are workers too After struggling with its past, is the Labour party looking to the future? Brain cancer in children is notoriously hard to treat – a new mRNA cancer vaccine triggers an attack from within What the Supreme Court is doing right in considering Trump’s immunity case US election: why it’s not the protesters’ votes that the Democrats should worry about Mexico emerges as a destination for Americans seeking reproductive health services – not for the first time Love Lies Bleeding: this vengeful queer romance is a visceral cinematic experience China set to blast off to the far side of the Moon – here’s what it could discover Why demonising people as ‘workless’ won’t solve rising economic inactivity Four ways to cultivate a unique taste in music in the age of streaming algorithms How extreme dieting can affect bone health Hemp is more sustainable than timber – here’s how it could transform low-carbon construction New EPA regulations target air, water, land and climate pollution from power plants, especially those that burn coal Electric air taxis are on the way – quiet eVTOLs may be flying passengers as early as 2025 The power of touch is vital for both reading and writing Climbers have turned Mount Everest into a high-altitude garbage dump, but sustainable solutions are within reach Cassava: The perilous past and promising future of a toxic but nourishing crop For the ancient Maya, cracked mirrors were a path to the world beyond Hate crimes laws passed in Washington have been remarkably ineffective in protecting LGBTQ people for decades To reduce Black-on-Black crime, two criminal justice experts explain why offering monthly stipends to people at risk makes sense The biblical character who goes ‘down the rabbit hole’ into an alternate reality − just like Alice in Wonderland Electricity from farm waste: how biogas could help Malawians with no power South Africa’s media have done good work with 30 years of freedom but need more diversity US: Digital Metering System Exposes Migrants to Harm Draft NGO Bill Threatens Civil Society in Rwanda String music performer Tsendsuren Enkhtur bridges Mongolian and Chinese repertoires Politics with Michelle Grattan: Anne Summers says we need much more information on male perpetrators of violence against women Kenya’s devastating floods expose decades of poor urban planning and bad land management Azerbaijan, COP29 host, shows disregard for climate action and human rights The State Library of Victoria is in crisis. Is it time to rethink how libraries are governed? Why did the Voice referendum fail? We crunched the data and found 6 reasons Is bioenergy ever truly green? It depends on 5 key questions National Cabinet has committed to a range of strategies to stop violence against women, but has it done enough? Who were the real courtesans at the heart of Netflix’s Heeramandi? In Portugal, crowds in the streets celebrate democracy at the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution Bangladesh: Garment workers must receive rights-based compensation and justice immediately Our research shows a strong link between unemployment and domestic violence: what does this mean for income support? ‘A major shakeup’: the Optus outage has been investigated. What’s going to change now? Curious Kids: how do sugar rushes work? Job scams are on the rise. What are they, and how can you protect yourself? Albanese government flags measures to tackle online misogyny in the battle against violence towards women Rough seas or smooth sailing? The cruise industry is booming despite environmental concerns Wondering what Australia might look like in a hotter world? Take a glimpse into the distant past Psychological drama, wilderness reality and everyone’s favourite dog: the best of streaming this May GP clinics are going to pay more payroll tax, which could reduce bulk billing Australians are more likely to have partners who don’t share their political views than 25 years ago. Are we becoming more tolerant? The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is about to peak and could be the best this century – here’s how to catch it Australians lose $5,200 a minute to scammers. There’s a simple thing the government could do to reduce this. Why won’t they? Violence against women is both a legal and cultural problem. What can we do to address it? ‘Make me a sandwich’: our survey’s disturbing picture of how some boys treat their teachers Meta’s Canadian news ban could put people at risk during public emergencies GDP is not enough to measure a country’s development. What if we used the Sustainable Development Goals instead? What just happened to Bonza? Why new budget airlines always struggle in Australia US sanctions on Iranian hackers highlight growing concern about the Islamic Republic’s cyberwarriors Defence policy update focuses on quantum technology’s role in making Canada safe Solving teacher shortages depends on coming together around shared aspirations for children Will New Zealand’s school phone ban work? Let’s see what it does for students’ curiosity CAR: Former President François Bozizé must face trial for crimes against humanity Saudi Arabia: Woman jailed for 11 years for online expression supporting women’s rights Azerbaijan: Human rights and climate justice advocate arrested ahead of COP29 Gaza protests: UN rights chief flags ‘disproportionate’ police action on US campuses The Law against Fascism that perpetuates authoritarianism in Venezuela Scotland’s government fell apart in a week – here’s what happened South West Bank: Venice Biennale exhibition explores how Palestinians have become ‘foreigners everywhere’ Time for Scotland to follow the rest of the UK and punish violent partners who cause pregnancy loss Togo has adopted major constitutional changes to give parliament more power: how it will work Business and management graduates can become climate change and sustainability champions – lessons from Uganda and Tanzania on how universities can support this Why diversity in nature could be the key to mental wellbeing Too many journalists and aid workers are being killed in Gaza despite rules that should keep them safe ‘Britain could soon lose control of its defence industry’ – expert Q&A Jobs for young Africans: new data tool reveals trends and red flags Euclid telescope: A scientist tells us of his quest to understand the nature of dark matter and dark energy Global: G7’s coal power phase out must come faster to protect people on the frontline of the climate crisis Nasa’s planned mission to retrieve rocks from Mars is in trouble – but it’s a vital step to sending humans to the red planet The genius of Cowboy Carter is Beyoncé’s accent – a musicologist explains Scotland’s ‘not proven’ verdict does affect jurors decisions – but removing it may not improve rape conviction rates Measuring your food waste for six weeks can change your habits – new study South Africa’s Lemba people: how they view their Jewishness challenges Zionist ideas that identity is linked to one homeland Reality TV in the UK is almost dead – why The Traitors offers a last glimmer of hope ‘Lazy’, ‘messy’, ‘smart’: how labels affect a child’s personality development How famines are formed: In Gaza and elsewhere, an underlying pattern that can lead to hunger and death US long-term care costs are sky-high, but Washington state’s new way to help pay for them could be nixed Sourdough under the microscope reveals microbes cultivated over generations Electric vehicles are usually safer for their occupants – but not necessarily for everyone else ‘What is a fact?’ A humanities class prepares STEM students to be better scientists Chalmers outlines a more ‘risk-based’ foreign investment policy and guardrails around Future Made in Australia Third parties will affect the 2024 campaigns, but election laws written by Democrats and Republicans will prevent them from winning ‘It’s a deep emotional ride’ – 12 young people in Philly’s toughest neighborhoods explain how violence disrupts their physical and mental health Gen Zers and millennials are still big fans of books – even if they don’t call themselves ‘readers’ Slovakia: Anti-NGO law a ‘full-frontal assault on civil society’ 38 years after Chernobyl disaster, 12% of Belarus's territory is still contaminated The French identify as Europeans – and yet are also notoriously Eurosceptic For Europe to emulate Silicon Valley’s tech success, it should change its startup funding model Does obesity really increase your risk of dementia? Türkiye: Unlawful ban on May Day celebrations in Istanbul must be lifted Australia just made a billion-dollar bet on building the world’s first ‘useful’ quantum computer in Brisbane. Will it pay off? What are heart rate zones, and how can you incorporate them into your exercise routine? Germany Falling Short in Curbing Anti-Muslim Racism Does the AFL ban on skinfold testing avoid fat shaming – or has footy ‘gone soft’? Long before politicians called to ‘stop the boats’, First Nations people welcomed arrivals from Indonesia U.S. has found H5N1 flu virus in milk — here’s why the risk to humans is likely low 364,000 New Zealanders rely on an accommodation supplement – but these 3 flaws need fixing We found pesticides in a third of Australian frogs we tested. Did these cause mass deaths? ‘Abject failure’: why Australia’s scheme to curb foreign influence doesn’t work and can’t be fixed India/Global: New technologies in automated social protection systems can threaten human rights Use of Entity Resolution in India: Shining a light on how new forms of automation can deny people access to welfare Humza Yousaf, Scotland’s departing first minister, and the art of the resignation speech How a digital archive is preserving Canada’s history of LGBTQ+ activism NZ started discussing AUKUS ‘Tier 2’ involvement in 2021, newly released details reveal U.S. has found H5N1 flu virus in milk. Here’s why the risk to humans is likely low. Tech-based sexual harassment at work is common, male-dominated and often intended to cause harm ‘Stop talking and start doing.’ Rosie Batty on trolls, accidental advocacy and treating domestic violence for what it is: terrorism When supplies resume, should governments subsidise drugs like Ozempic for weight loss? We asked 5 experts Think all chemicals are bad? From our food to your phone, modern life relies on them Vietnam, brutalist architecture, fees and Gaza: how student protests shaped Australian universities It’s time to strike an environmental grand bargain between businesses, governments and conservationists – and stop doing things the hard way Cops on campus: Why police crackdowns on student protesters are so dangerous Mad Max’s ‘Furiosa’ and other car movies are starting to change who gets behind the wheel International prosecution of Israeli or Hamas leaders wouldn’t bring quick justice − and even bringing them to court will be difficult Andy and the Odd Socks: how a rock concert for kids sends a powerful message about social identity Four myths about vertical farming debunked by an expert Queen Macbeth by Val McDermid: an invigorating romp that cleaves to the real history of Macbeth’s wife What your feet can tell you about your health Many old books contain toxic chemicals – here’s how to spot them Russia has tightened its hold over the Sahel region – and now it’s looking to Africa’s west coast Electric cars pile up at European ports as Chinese firms struggle to find buyers Is the Rwanda plan acting as a deterrent? 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