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UN rights chief: Legacy of slavery and colonialism is still fuelling racism Big political donations have hit $7.4m this election year. Are the rules tight enough? What a swordfish washing up on British Columbia’s coast says about our changing oceans A molecule’s ‘handedness’ can determine whether it’s an effective drug – 4 examples of pharmaceuticals where chirality matters The American mood is turning dark, and Republicans are likely to pay the price at the midterms Hoping for a ‘new normal’ climate is pointless. We must learn to adapt Friday essay: space was once a place of wonder – now it’s being bought and sold by powerful men Why do runners get so many injuries? And does strength training really make a difference? Astronomers pinpoint the origin of a 10 billion-year-old millisecond signal from space My son goes to the gym a lot. How can I tell if this is healthy or a sign something is wrong? Anne Carson’s Nobel Prize: Where the ancient world meets postmodern literature Alibaba sues Pentagon to denounce being classified as a Chinese military affiliate Afghanistan: Women face fresh dress code arrests amid record refugee returns ‘Age must never diminish rights,’ UN independent expert warns Are insects really ‘poor people’s food’? Wildlife populations have declined 73% since 1970 – but many of the world’s animals still aren’t being counted The Social Reckoning is a true American horror story Nobel laureate Karl Deisseroth on how light is changing what we know about the brain Three of the UK’s four nations are led by parties advocating a split. Which is most likely to go? What’s your apocalypse skill? Finding a future-proof hobby can bring fulfilment today Almost 300,000 people now live in flood-prone areas in the Nepalese Himalayas – new research Robert Ryman: The Real Thing at the Barbican – these mesmerising paintings must be seen in person Why ‘vertical farming’ is not a fix for our food system The Cornell 7 case proves we’re still trapped in a rape culture déjà vu Canada’s settlement services are going digital. AI should support workers, not replace them Niger’s Junta Tightens Its Grip on Free Expression Airstrike Damages Hospital in Central Ukraine A biologist queries whether AI ‘borrowed’ his work to make major discovery – an expert explains the rules Anne Carson wins Nobel prize in literature – how she discovered new possibilities within language Grief, anger and elections: Israel marks three years since October 7 attacks as nation prepares to vote Florence Buchanan: the pioneering physiologist whose face was lost to history ‘Airport malaria’ is rare, but can be deadly when doctors don’t expect it How Jim Bakker became the Johnny Carson of Christian TV Handling of rape allegations at Cornell shows why so many assaults go unreported – victims don’t trust the institutions that are supposed to help them AI is changing pilgrims’ journeys, but sacred journeys have always adapted to new technology Leap seconds have helped keep clocks synchronized with Earth’s rotation, but their time may be over – here’s why ‘Make this face look gay’: AI models alter faces to give people stereotypical ‘gay,’ ‘straight’ or ‘criminal’ features Meet the ‘independent voters’ who will likely decide which party triumphs in the 2026 midterm elections What the law says about armed officers at polling places Why the assault weapons debate is a culture debate Sol Plaatje at 150: why a pioneering South African change-maker still inspires today Zimbabwe’s dinosaurs were different from South Africa’s: new species offers clues School protests focus attention on the chequered history of public order policing in France Louisiana Activists Draw Links Between Petrochemical, Climate Harm to Maternal Health Andrew Garfield plays a ploughman in The Uprising – but the real medieval rebels weren’t all peasants Social media provides valued community spaces for autistic young people Hospital appointments can make greener travel harder Some small businesses are paying tax bills with credit cards. What will happen when they can’t? Many are shocked by the domestic violence charges against Sam Wood, but we shouldn’t be Grattan on Friday: Unless you’re Pauline Hanson, the migration debate can be a dangerous sinkhole Andrew Charlton flags requiring AI companies to run tough ‘risk management’ systems El Niño speeds climate crisis and tests Latin America’s food security Pacific people pay exorbitant prices for energy. Rich countries should back their renewable transition Blogger Jailed for Four Years in Uzbekistan Bahrain: Authorities Rearrest Pardoned Detainees US: Deportations to African Countries Not Their Own UN Child Rights Committee Calls for Free Pre-Primary Education in Uganda China’s crackdown on house churches: An interview with Su Ziming, wife of detained Chinese pastor Wang Lin French student protests: comparisons with 1968 will only serve the political extremes Catherine Chidgey’s The Starving Bride exposes the extremes of our always-performing world IceCube is built on decades of research into tiny ‘ghost particles’ – but it was the first to find neutrinos coming from deep space Politics with Michelle Grattan: why Victoria’s unpredictable election matters nationally Queensland is leading Australia’s fight against illicit tobacco. Should other states follow suit? Apple’s new age verification is a game-changer for kids’ safety online. We need the rest of big tech to follow Thinking of taking melatonin to help you sleep? Here’s what you need to know New comedy horror series Gnomes understands just how delightfully daggy good Aussie TV should be Australia’s top court puts fossil fuel developers on notice Many drugs have mirror chemical structures, one helpful and the other harmful – a Nobel-winning discovery allows chemists to make either on demand We need to stop asking if NZ can afford its superannuation scheme. It’s the wrong question Dominican Republic: Death of young man during migration operation must be promptly and independently investigated Eight ways to feed ourselves if rogue AI destroys modern agriculture Microdramas are booming. AI could make it even harder to stop binge-watching Can data centre company Firmus live up to its blockbuster $43 billion listing value? Why some investors doubt it Colonisation, not climate change, first primed these forests to burn The migration debate has a big blind spot: much of regional Australia is shrinking What happens to language when machines start talking back? Why most health apps are biased even before their first lines of code are written Our research found a new reason to keep teachers happy – it’s linked to how well students do Beige tones and knit throws? No, we’ve got Scandinavian design all wrong In a society desperate for distraction, a woman performing starvation overcommits Countries Demonstrate Record Support for UN Sudan Probe Renewal Africa’s governments already treat the internet as protest infrastructure. Its courts have not caught up France: Permanently ban the use of all stun grenades in policing of protests Saudi Arabia: Overturn death sentence against Sri Lankan migrant worker over social media post How Spain’s torrential rainstorms put sewage into its rivers and seas Energy price cap: the cost of your coffee could be about to go up Rising seas threaten the world’s migratory shorebirds Canada recruits internationally educated health professionals. Credential recognition is only part of the challenge Why the student protests in France and the government’s response are unprecedented and unpredictable Five ways to enjoy fashion as a hobby without indulging in overconsumption Russian plague scare: an expert explains what we know so far – and why there’s no need to panic From jargon to impact: Teaching undergraduates the art of public communication French student riots: comparisons with 1968 will only serve the political extremes We need stronger sexual health education — the ‘Cornell 7’ case shows why Kemi Badenoch is gearing up for a ‘battle of ideas’ with Labour Success for Andy Burnham’s national care service will depend on home essentials Prosecution of Kosovan leader Hashim Thaçi illustrates the challenges of bringing war criminals to justice Can picking up a book really improve your brain? The circumstances you grow up in are linked to how long you live Inside the industrial incinerators tasked with ‘respectful disposal’ of anatomical waste Tabis are so over – what the mainstreaming of the split-toe shoe says about how fashion loses meaning Your cells keep a record of every workout you’ve ever done – and those gains persist even after a break from exercise AI behaves more like a brain than a database – cognitive science’s role in its origin story helps explain why Missing ambassadors, inexperienced appointees – is Washington dropping the diplomatic ball? Armed poll watchers: New Jersey’s 1981 racist voter intimidation campaign is a cautionary tale ahead of 2026 midterms AI can help with academic research but doesn’t always get it right – here are some tips to check the information you receive Why your boss matters more than remote or hybrid work when it comes to burnout and job satisfaction Parasitic worms could hold the key to treating immune system diseases – here’s what we know Coolcations: tourism boom is taking a toll on chillier destinations These state supreme court races could decide abortion access and trans rights Nobel prize in chemistry awarded for work on mirror-image molecules Zack Polanski’s Urdu video: multilingual campaigning is good for politics Playful satire or weaponized play? Why White House video games are so problematic Super El Niño could hit southern Africa’s bean harvests hard: how to protect farmers Super El Niño – how it could affect South Africa’s maize prices Ocean, desert rainfall and a parasitic disease: researchers connect patterns Smokers have a lower risk of Parkinson’s – we may have found out why El Salvador: Mass Trials a Mockery of Justice Digital hopes, real power: From connection to collective action What the Australian government’s apology to LGBTQ+ Defence personnel and veterans means ‘I’m harmed and I don’t think the person who did it knows’: we looked at different responses to uni sexual assault Spain’s snap election: will Pedro Sánchez’s latest gamble pay off? Why a Greens’ plan for 624 public supermarkets to take on Woolies and Coles just doesn’t add up Yemen is spiralling into another civil war that could swiftly engulf in the entire region Electric long-haul trucks could become a reality sooner – if there’s no driver Eva Marie Saint has died at 102: the last star of Hollywood’s Golden Age Eliza, a theatrical thriller about the first chatbot, feels emotionally distant. That’s the point We analysed 30 years of debate on genetic modification. This is what’s been missing I’m a physicist who worked on the Nobel-winning neutrino search – here’s how a cubic kilometer of Antarctic ice became a telescope for ghost particles from space Republicans continue to slide in US polls, four weeks before midterm elections It’s true, Australia won’t ban ‘sock puppet’ accounts on social media. Here’s why Avant-garde abundance: the deeply infectious art of Australian artist Justene Williams Conservationists are discovering ‘bright spots’ around the globe. Here’s why they matter Malaysia: Press Myanmar Junta Leader to End Abuses Flu season is near – here’s a guide to available vaccines NZ election poll watch: Opportunity holds as potential kingmaker in tight race Remittances can help African countries adapt to climate change NZ’s next government could be a four-party coalition. Get used to the new normal Spain’s snap election: will Sánchez’s latest gamble pay off? Are you seeing new ‘service fees’ since the card surcharge ban? Here are the rules Counterfeit cash is at an 8-year high in Australia, new figures show. Here’s how to spot it Truth, evidence and controversy: Richard Dawkins’ The God Delusion at 20 Why are new wind farms stuck in the doldrums in Australia? Mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on Russia Extended for Another Year Venezuela: Renewal of UN scrutiny supports victim’s rights in the face of persisting impunity Sudan’s death toll in 2025 could be as high as 100,000: how we did the count The global panel on inequality needs African evidence: here’s how it could work Protest later or push for better planning now? 7 actions South African voters can take before local elections What Europe’s EU Inc. framework for boosting competitiveness can and should learn from startup fraud in the US What a Chinese pollution crackdown can teach Canada about carbon pricing Digger channels Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove for the climate crisis – until its twist How geopolitical tensions tainted the 2026 Asian Games HIV treatment has transformed lives in the UK, but stigma lingers From food to fuel, AI helps pinpoint how to grow ‘microalgae’ at scale How Canada could defend itself against an American invasion How AI could help predict and explain water levels in the Great Lakes Measles is spreading across the US – and officials can’t agree on the death toll October 7: a Palestinian-Israeli memoir seeks to break the cycle of violence Why older lawmakers may wait too long to step aside This year’s primary elections showcase some of the problems with US electoral system Nobel physics prize awarded for discovery of ‘ghostly messengers’ from the cosmos Does your sleep tracker get it right? A Pittsburgh neuroscientist weighs in Why people keep looking for Noah’s Ark in a natural rock formation in Turkey: A scholar of early Christianity explains What is a professional patient advocate, and why might you need one? Columbus’ own writings reveal how tightly religion and conquest were intertwined from the start Did the hot summer make more people worry about climate change? Here’s what the latest indications show Why antidepressants can stop working after initially helping The ick: the psychology of why a romantic partner can suddenly repulse you Rebel Rebel the Musical stages David Bowie’s dystopian vision A camera combined with AI could help further diagnosis of movement disorders like spinal muscular atrophy in newborns Missing Lao Critic in Thailand Feared ‘Disappeared’ Young people are bridging the climate divide for Oceania and the Caribbean “What we are standing for is a right to say no” Medicine and God: how medieval people faced the deadly pneumonic plague What helps children feel safe at school? The UK and Denmark: a dentist assesses the state of the nations’ teeth Taylor Swift’s new video marks her ghostly return to Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca Why old dogs might be able to teach Alzheimer’s researchers new tricks Yemen: Huthis Prosecute UN, Civil Society Staff The Coalition’s migration changes would slash international student enrolments The death of a Russian plague researcher, explained by a microbiologist Tunisia: Power, Water Shortages Endanger Rights Yemen: Houthis Prosecute UN, Civil Society Staff ‘The clock on AI regulation is ticking’, warns UN rights chief When radio finds a new digital voice: Bringing Romani language and culture online in Kosovo As the planet warms, cities like Bangkok could be increasingly inundated by deadly floods Taylor would hold net overseas migration at annual 100,000 for two years in plan hitting students, refugees Where are the best places for life in the cosmos? A universe in a supercomputer yields the answer How to build an expansion club: the challenges and opportunities for the new NRL and AFL teams The Coalition’s migration policy rests on a series of false premises Sri Lanka: Counterterrorism Bill Retains Abusive Powers Brazil election: Authoritarian right gain an edge, fueled by voter apathy and discontent Albertans disapprove of Donald Trump — and his brand is weakening separatism, too Optogenetics wins the Nobel – one neuroscience breakthrough in a line of technological innovations helping scientists map and control the brain You’ve probably never heard of synchronous condensers. But they’re essential in the push for renewables Cheap Chinese EVs could soon shake up NZ’s used car market. Are we ready? How much is the European trade deal at risk over NZ’s climate commitments? Three years after October 7, global attention on Gaza has receded. The real test will come after Israel’s election This chart tells you everything you need to know about the downturn in property prices ‘1.5°C to stay alive’: Pacific countries demand the world makes good on climate promises Slow down, reminisce if it feels right: practical tips for talking to people with dementia Psychedelic drugs were once considered ‘revolutionary rocket fuel’, but could they be life-changing medicines? Africa’s rhinos often get the spotlight – but Indonesia’s two rhino species are far closer to extinction ICC unseals four arrest warrants over Taliban persecution of women and girls France: Authorities must de-escalate tensions during student protests Unusual senses: the secret superpowers of amphibians and reptiles Rhinos and elephants can cause huge problems if reintroduced badly – here’s how to get it right Does increased childcare funding help mothers into work? Partita by Barbara Kingsolver: the touching story of a musician striving to bring the movements of her life together Why endometriosis pain can continue after treatment An iced coffee won’t predict job performance — but it might reveal hiring bias Free period products in schools help girls and young women, but only when they’re available Christa Pike’s Suffering Highlights Inhumanity of Death Penalty The many ways young care leavers are being failed by society – expert panel Florida’s limited ban on Flock cameras only scratches the surface of widespread surveillance concerns Why can’t people regenerate limbs like salamanders? Whether it’s banning books or preventing Macklemore from touring, silencing artists often backfires We’ve tracked $80M of spending on almost 170 AI-generated political ads this year – it’s weird 2026 midterms could be the end of Pennsylvania’s split legislature, with effects on affordability, election reform, marijuana and more What 1,000 years of golden roses tell us about popes’ authority and influence, from Leo IX to Leo XIV Why it’s more important than ever to jump-start entrepreneurial careers from the college classroom Fewer Americans are getting help buying groceries from SNAP benefits as states grapple with the program’s cascade of changes Daily doses of ‘digital ibuprofen’: how burnt-out Chinese youth soothe their anxieties US migrant flights to Liberia evoke troubling history of sending people deemed unwanted to the West African nation Military coups promise change – 4 ways they can leave African countries worse off Listen, understand, repeat: the circular approach to good communication in a health crisis How ‘technoference’ can disrupt parent-child connections Russia is using Ukraine’s children to win its occupation – and the wider war How will humans of the future be augmented? Six striking ideas from science fiction Andy Burnham wants beer back in the stands – but football’s traditional fans have larger concerns Why some Indigenous communities don’t resist oil extraction in their territories How pond algae led to a Nobel prize and a new way to study the brain The curious case of the bear in the Bayeux tapestry – what it tells us about baiting in medieval England Canadian writers find different routes to the international stage, including, potentially, the Nobel Bangladeshi Police Round Up Opposition Supporters Medetomidine: the dangerous animal sedative turning up in Scotland’s street drugs Eat well to age better at a biological level – new research Too young to run, old enough to protest: West Africa’s unfinished democratic bargain Brazil elections 2026: First-round victories demand a commitment to democracy by the far-right that has not yet been made Brazil’s “New Republic” is dead, and what comes next has not yet been born Iraq: Dire Prospects for Alleged ISIS-Linked Men, Boys An Australian novelist’s ‘masterful’ memoir taught me more about my crippling hormonal mood disorder Anger, remorse, conspiracy theories: how sports fans cope when their club does wrong Before the budget: how Governor Phillip managed without cash in the colony A magnitude 4.8 earthquake just shook southeast Victoria. Here’s why we may expect more Albanese’s ratings slump in Redbridge poll after interest rate hike Kauri dieback threatens more than trees: it could change how much carbon forests store Afghans Await Justice 25 Years After War Began The disability royal commission laid bare violence, abuse and neglect. Three years on, what’s changed? BYD is reshaping Australia’s car market. How did it get here? New research looks at how screens are actually being used in Australian classrooms – the results may surprise you A new study finds that to counter misinformation online, we need to copy its style Friendships are important. Could (or should) they be legally recognised? Aboriginal historian Barry Corr vividly investigates colonisation – but is less convincing on politics The same satellite can have military and civilian functions. This creates a dilemma for NZ Breaking up NZ’s power gentailers sounds appealing. The consequences may not be Your say: week beginning October 5 Here’s how scientists aim to speed up drug development for treating new viruses The ‘dream job’ myth: Why a fulfilling career does not have to define your life Protecting endangered species must include supporting habitats and nearby human settlements Making the most of city life for older people: 3 debunked mobility myths Pre-COP31: World leaders must show up for the Pacific through action, not just speeches Africa’s new credit agency: why it’s needed Africa’s new credit agency: why it’s about a lot more than just ratings Misophonia: when everyday sounds become unbearable How a farmers’ protest in Bucharest was inflated online, then hijacked Hunter-gatherer societies are often put on a pedestal as paragons of equality – but the reality is more complicated Greece: Rights Defenders on Trial Ukraine war ‘a human rights catastrophe’ that must end, says Türk Attention can’t be bought, so brands turn to memes Beyond hacking: How foreign governments can exploit vulnerabilities to manipulate elections Faith, rhetoric and the ballot box: How religion has shaped Brazil’s current presidential election Brazil’s future depends on science Hong Kong Silences Remembrance of Police Abuses Cornell 7 case puts a spotlight on fraternity misconduct – and the limits of universities’ power to stop it Egypt: Authorities Arrest Entire Investigative Newsroom Iraq: Authorities must guarantee fair trials for 5,700 detainees and protect child rights in mass trials India: Authorities trampling on human rights in crackdown on electoral roll protests The mental health of politicians is a critical issue – we should all care Seaweed strandings cause a stink – here’s why they harm your health Burnham has said the unsayable on Brexit. What happens now? Plans to tamper with the pension triple lock might not be as dangerous for Labour as some believe Secret chambers in Tutankhamun’s tomb could hold the burial of a lost Egyptian queen – we may get answers soon Ethiopia: African Union must convene emergency session on Ethiopia as new conflict expands National Year of Reading: linguistic diversity should be central to reading for pleasure intiatives Women in architecture: the damaging workplace culture pushing talented professionals out Marie Antoinette at 20: Sofia Coppola’s playfully postmodern period drama is finally getting the praise it deserves Substance-use disorders linked to sixfold higher risk of suicidal behaviour – new study Physicists who uncovered the first particle accelerator were honored with a Nobel Prize 75 years ago – their work shaped physics, medicine and even art research Want to use AI to improve your work? Have it disagree with you How Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is helping kids start reading when they’re very young More than 50 years after a North Dakota school district burned copies of Kurt Vonnegut’s ‘Slaughterhouse-Five,’ the anti-war novel is still being censored Mangrove restoration is becoming big business, but benefits don’t always reach local people White nationalism’s appeal runs deeper than partisan politics US regulators want to make corporate earnings reports less frequent, but investors have doubts 79 deaths a day: South Africa’s diabetes crisis needs a new strategy Renoir and Love is a wonderful celebration of the fleeting joys of life US ICE Detains Son of Slain Philippine Journalist How Cambodia’s law on ‘freedom parks’ curtailed people’s right to protest As Write for Rights turns 25, here are 7 times it helped to deliver justice After botched execution attempt, Tennessee must commute Christa Pike’s death sentence as a first step The little-known story of Saint Dié-des-Vosges’ humanist scholars who gave America its name What your eyes could reveal about your heart health Lab-grown ‘mini-bladder’ helps explain why urinary tract infections keep coming back What Denmark and Britain have in common: football, beer and betting What space travel teaches us about sleep and circadian rhythms The mental health of politicians is a critical issue - we should all care US: Rights Concerns for Maritime Operations Near Ecuador Why a decade of AI safety promises keep failing to bite Christa Pike’s botched execution exposes the deep contradictions of a ‘painless’ state-imposed death Evidence of the very real trauma of war in Ukraine US: Victims of Nicaraguan Government Risk Deportation As Brazil prepares to vote for a new leader, can Latin American democracies withstand US pressure? Australia’s Medicare breach reveals a new kind of cyber threat. How must NZ respond? The ‘Cornell 7’ reported rape shows why we need to rethink sexual violence prevention In a year of record-breaking heat, Australia and Pacific leaders meet to sharpen climate goals Are Australia’s native bees thriving or declining? We don’t know but can find out Birdsong tells only part of a forest’s story: Evolutionary trees reveals the rest What should parents consider when tracking their child’s location? Money for something: why public funding for NZ’s live music scene needs retuning From rock bottom to a grand final: what’s behind the Newcastle Knights’ incredible rise? Literary pioneer Hilary McPhee launched Helen Garner, published Cloudstreet – and inspired me No more execution attempts on Christa Pike: UN rights chief The sound of resistance Would a 50mph motorway speed limit really save much fuel? Dozens of men failed to stop an alleged gang rape at Cornell – here’s the misperception that keeps bystanders from intervening and how to short-circuit it Christa Pike survived a lethal injection attempt – the latest person to endure a failed execution Algeria: Upper house of parliament must reject regressive legislation expanding the death penalty after 30 years without executions Attacks on cultural heritage are unfolding with authoritarian politics in the U.S. and beyond One in three Ukrainian civilians estimated to meet the criteria for PTSD or complex PTSD – new study How deep do AI relationships really go? An expert in attachment theory explains Social media hasn’t killed personal style, it’s killed how we communicate it The UK’s pension triple lock has done its job and needs to be retired Does Jordan’s Principle need reform, or just reliable funding? Prediction markets are going mainstream. What does that mean for public health and democracy? Are Australians really overtaxed? It depends what you think government should do Australia’s proposed laws could help regulate privacy risks from chatbots – if we get the details right Birds are building nests with our rubbish. Can we offer them something better? Friday essay: The Catcher in the Rye is 75 – and every time I meet Holden Caulfield, I see him anew Are right-brained people really more creative? Here’s what the science really tells us Ahead of the global climate summit, Pacific leaders call on nations to keep 1.5°C within reach A Long Road to Justice in the Central African Republic South Korea Should Center Rights in North Korea Policy Greece: Human rights defenders Tommy Olsen and Panayote Dimitras on trial for their work supporting refugees and migrants From suicide bombers to positions of authority – the changing role of women in jihadi groups Reading, socialising and doing puzzles can help preserve cognitive health – large study shows North Sea, Nature Untamed puts personal wonder back into nature documentaries Made in China AI: new tech, same old story? The Traitors: the psychology works differently for celebrity players like Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan Kenya’s large class sizes make it harder for teachers to help children learn Ecowas Court and women’s rights in west Africa: what’s working – and what isn’t Rising CO₂ is making African savanna grasses grow more – what this means for grazing, fire and carbon storage As Baltic states face Russian hybrid aggression, our research shows what Europe can do Serbia’s president has resigned – but intends to remain in control How the new Great British Grid could help households benefit from abundant and cheap renewable power Dan Rather has followed the news wherever he goes, in a career that highlights 75 years of evolving journalism Could a former IDF chief break Benjamin Netanyahu’s grip on power in Israel? Bike-sharing programs can help cities reduce emissions and congestion Mauritius Rights Body Calls for Marriage Equality Women are turning to testosterone, but what does the science actually say? Would a 50 mph motorway speed limit really save much fuel? The great Romanian contribution – research reveals just how Britain benefits Manchester City supporters have been gaslit. What happens now? Wildfires are now an escalating risk: here’s how the UK needs to prepare ahead of next summer Global health research makes America richer and healthier Can development happen without displacement? Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood neighborhood is a test case Up-and-down progress of voting rights in America has been shaped by these 10 key moments The trouble with Flock cameras is the surveillance system’s architecture, not just some of its users As private equity, politics and prediction markets reshape sports, is the press box up to the task? Nina Simone, Langston Hughes and their forgotten creative collaboration 100 years ago, Schrödinger’s equation shed light on quantum physics – scientists use it today to fine-tune chemical reactions Too many males to choose from can overwhelm female frogs – and change who gets to mate 3 iconic animals show the value of the US Endangered Species Act – and the harm in stripping it away A Colorado preschool case will be the Supreme Court’s latest to test boundaries of LGBTQ rights and religious freedom US: Nebraskans Losing Coverage as Medicaid Changes West-to-east energy, east-to-west computing: The Uyghur costs of China’s digital order With a tragedy averted, the Flydubai incident has put cockpit security under new scrutiny Flydubai attack feeds into Netanyahu’s ‘protector’ narrative with crucial elections approaching View from The Hill: how far will the opposition go on industrial relations reform? Probably not too far Grattan on Friday: Albanese leaves grim domestic scene as he flies to the blue Pacific Spain’s housing crisis is a warning for all of Europe – rights mean nothing if they’re not enforced UK Trial Challenges Gold Industry’s ‘Responsible Gold’ Certification With a former Wallaby’s ‘cruel’ diagnosis, is there a link between contact sports and MND? Uzbekistan: Guarantee Karakalpak Lawyer’s Safety Morocco: Whistleblower reveals how authorities used a web of surveillance to silence journalists and activists A sapphic sitcom answer to Heated Rivalry, British spies and premium Aussie drama: what to stream in October NSW’s largest coal mine project is set to expand. Here’s what authorities got wrong about the trade-offs Meta wants people to use ‘AI agents’ to do daily tasks for them. Here’s why that’s a problem FlyDubai incident: Airline safety expert explains how cockpits have become more secure – but only from outside threats GPs can now prescribe ADHD medication – but big barriers to treatment remain Haiti: Attack in Artibonite underscores the urgent need to turn international commitments into effective protection Thriving Kids launches today. Here’s what will and won’t change Why do so many of us sign up to loyalty programs and then never use them? We love TV reno shows. Could they help us build more sustainable homes? How do I know my child is ready to leave the house on their own? DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island is a joyous, painful love letter to the Filipino diaspora Written as a single sentence, Adam Ouston’s Mine is a novel under the influence Standardized tests needed to boost student achievement? Saskatchewan begs to differ Question of whether taxpayers or fossil fuel companies pay for climate change damage heads to Supreme Court Digger tries to mock powerful older men – but can’t escape 64-year-old millionaire Tom Cruise This year’s Labour conference was the party that delegates should have had in 2024 Confronting demons: how acoustic and AI technology brought ancient Etruscan tombs back to life Covid fatigue linked to reduced brain blood flow Why some Ukrainian refugees struggle to rebuild their careers after arriving in Canada Scientists predicted Friday 13 November 2026 will be ‘Doomsday.’ Should you be worried? Canada promised a new citizenship guide that better addresses reconciliation a decade ago. It still hasn’t arrived In Brazil’s capital, residents grow their own heat-fighting solutions Stoicism isn’t just for men – despite what the manosphere would tell you What the Eiffel Tower controversy reveals about a Hindu monastic practice – known as ‘brahmacharya’ As Jewish college students look South, some discover a long but overlooked history Using an AI chatbot to practice new languages can be helpful, but it doesn’t replace speaking with an actual person Pennsylvania’s skill games are officially gambling – so should they be at every gas station? 1 in 2 Florida residents live in HOAs – how these private governments are reshaping the American Dream Ron DeSantis’ 2 terms in office fundamentally altered Florida’s political landscape, cementing conservative policies through strategic control of state institutions Criminal conspiracy to steal used cooking oil shows how trash can become treasure Why the nor'easter’s storm surge was so high, and what it says about the El Niño winter ahead As AI political deepfakes go viral, lawmakers struggle to keep up – 2 states’ laws show limits of what they can do Antarctica’s ice loss is locked in, and extra snowfall won’t save it – that’s bad news for low-lying coastal areas elsewhere Biokineticists fight disease using exercise science: how to bring their skills to rural patients Nigeria’s school kidnapping threat is changing: 4 lessons from the 56-day Oyo attack South Africa’s public service: new laws aim to put competent people in charge and hold them to account Pope Leo XIV’s Europe Almost everyone naturally turns left when walking – and we still have no idea why Long-acting medicines could make daily tablets a thing of the past for some patients RAF Fairford: the power (and risks) of making the public the ‘eyes and ears’ of counter-terrorism The end of endless summer: why cheap winter veg is under threat Our research measures the real cost of coal mines to people and planet From equations to Instagram feeds: how ‘algorithm’ changed its meaning Cities across the world are sinking because of groundwater depletion. But the process can be reversed Politics with Michelle Grattan: Tim Wilson says government is borrowing from the future to spend today The dawn of the age of the exoskeleton How should England pay for social care? Germany, Norway and Sweden take very different routes Soheila Sokhanvari’s painstaking miniatures memorialise the stolen lives of Iranian cultural icons Dark kitchens are popping up everywhere, but what are they and why does it matter? Celebrity Traitors: research suggests that the likes of Bella Ramsey and James Blunt will find the game tougher than it looks Who can speak on behalf of the people? The new frontiers of protest in the Sahel New Greens leader David Shoebridge declares Greens ‘here to replace’ Labor Can I still get a COVID vaccine? What you need to know about the latest updates Amid rising support for right-wing minor parties, can David Shoebridge reinvigorate The Greens? 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