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ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law" Health authorities are racing to contain Ebola in the DRC and Uganda. Here’s what’s making it so challenging We analysed the TikTok history of 142 men. Here’s what it taught us about the manosphere Nearly everything we use online is owned by big tech. There’s a better way forward ‘Forever renting’ is common in New York, California and Europe. What lessons can we learn? Blood biomarkers could detect earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease – and slow its progression Rare 567-million-year-old fossils refine our understanding of early animal evolution Women experience extreme heat differently to men. And they’re adapting to it in creative ways Poet, playwright, spy: Stephen Greenblatt conjures the brilliant life of Christopher Marlowe The Michelin Guide is coming to South Australia. The rest of the country will be watching The Silence of the Lambs introduced the world to forensic entomology – but how much has the science changed since? Why managing expectations matters in chronic pain treatment Vitiligo affects around 1 in 100 people worldwide – yet the skin condition remains misunderstood When a president settles his own lawsuit to create a fund for allies, fundamental questions about justice arise More universities are disinviting commencement speakers who might challenge students’ ideas, unraveling an apolitical tradition El Salvador: After a year in detention and repeated rights violations, authorities must immediately release Ruth López Dominican Republic: Is protecting your environment a way to love your country? As corporations race for the stars, we need international collaboration on space governance Why brain health is an urgent priority for G7 member countries Lake Kariba’s rising waters bring hope to communities in Zambia and Zimbabwe Bleeding and sepsis at childbirth are a danger to mothers: Sierra Leone study shows a simple screening tool can detect risk in time Lesotho’s mountain life was harsh for early humans: fire made all the difference Africa’s capital must stay home to plug its financing gap: how it could be done Should you embrace your inner stonemason? Why our constant desire for change needs a rethink Swatch brawls: why are people fighting over pocket watches? How do we help intellectually gifted kids flourish? The answer isn’t just giving them more work Accentism for profit? What Telus is getting wrong about accents Having a strong social network can help students deal with racial microaggressions Xi and Putin tout ‘new type’ of world order in Beijing – but is their alliance really that strong? Why digital IDs are back on the UK government’s agenda European countries reach new agreement on human rights – here’s what it means for the UK’s immigration debate Taiwan Travelogue wins 2026 International Booker – a deftly translated tale of food, love and history How you map numbers in your mind isn’t universal, even among people who read the same language What AI taxis and robots can learn from bees Beyond regulation: Why committed leadership will decide Canada’s energy future For the first time in a decade, the next election could be less secure than the one preceding it Solar activity follows an 11-year cycle – here’s how it controls eruptions and solar flares Quantum sensors use atoms, electrons and light as ultra-steady rulers – detecting faint motion, magnetism and gravity for navigation, medicine and science Transgender youth and their families struggle to find gender-affirming care – even in states where it’s still legal EPA is sidelining its independent chemical referee – and that endangers public health As goes CBS Radio News, so goes the idea that news media should serve the public interest How employers can support workers when they take medical leave Liberia: School Fees Block Children’s Access to Education The illusion of online public opinion in Lebanon’s political conflicts Politics with Michelle Grattan: Margaret Thornton on the landmark Tickle v Giggle transgender case New ‘AI scientists’ are improving – but reveal their fundamental limits For decades, Australian institutions have displayed stolen human remains. But there’s a way forward How does street lighting impact wildlife and when should we turn off the lights? How switching to smarter lighting can cut energy bills and boost your health Why early medieval Ireland had laws for bees Cathedrals by Claudia Piñeiro is a gripping Argentinian crime story about gender violence and the weaponisation of religion Can supplements containing NMN, NAD+ and resveratrol really slow ageing? Here’s what the evidence says Is it safe to use cake decorating dusts and dyes? 2 experts explain 15 Australian companies switched to a four-day work week. It went surprisingly well Detainee’s Death in Armenia Raises Serious Questions South Africa: New Waves of Xenophobic Attacks Special courts helps veterans stay out of jail - but staffing losses at VA and cuts to government programs are threatening their work Why Trump and FIFA are perfect bedfellows as the World Cup heads to the US Philadelphia will celebrate Ona Judge Day to honor Martha Washington’s enslaved maid who made a daring escape to freedom Does the flu vaccine give you the flu? 5 questions about the vaccine answered Timmy the stranded whale is dead. Please, let’s put animal welfare first and human emotion second One year after their brief war, how close are India and Pakistan to another conflict? Further post-budget polls have Labor down, but retaining a clear lead Gaza: Israel Curbs Aid, Kills Civilians During Ceasefire From ancient kings to Trump and Xi: when did humans start shaking hands? And why? De-extinction company says it’s made an artificial egg – if true, it could help save living species What Jefferson and Madison would have thought about ‘rededicating’ the US to God Special courts helps veterans stay out of jail - but funding cuts to VA and government programs are threatening their work ‘Closing the Gaps’ on Needed Action to End Attacks on Health Wise leadership pays off. Here’s how to apply it in the workplace San Diego mosque shooting reflects how online rhetoric, media depictions and political discourse contribute to increased Islamophobia 5 reasons Stephen Colbert is one of the most important satirists in American history Are this budget’s tax changes really an ‘assault on aspiration’? Hantavirus quarantine has started. Two infection control experts explain what to expect ‘We need more staff!’: regional employers are hiring, but we are closing the door to skilled migrant workers 129,000 years of crocodiles: what we know about Australasia’s ancient apex predators From ancient kings to Trump and Xi Jinping: when did humans start shaking hands? And why? Famesick: Lena Dunham makes us laugh about a dream job turned brutal nightmare Stem cells have potent potential for diabetes treatment What Keir Starmer got wrong about Zionism and antisemitism Is the Gulf losing its grip on the oil world? Fears of helping the enemy are blocking international agreements on AI in weapons systems We reviewed 48 ‘low carbon’ projects and found they were becoming part of the fossil fuel problem After the flames, wildfires pollute drinking water for years Sudan: RSF commander ‘Abu Lulu’ must be removed from battlefield immediately amid war crimes allegations Mozambique: Authorities must promptly investigate killing of opposition figure and bring perpetrators to justice Self-censorship, more stress, tougher recruiting – we asked US researchers how the Trump administration’s science policies have affected them Texas Tech’s new limits on how faculty teach gender identity and sexual orientation challenge more than free speech AI interviewers can’t connect with people the way human researchers can – they can produce only data, not meaning How a shifting Nile landscape shaped the rise of the ancient empire of Kush in Sudan New SNAP rules requiring that benefits be used at stores selling healthier food could backfire Formula 1 racing shows the hard part of reaching net-zero carbon emissions isn’t the engineering After the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands more kindergarteners faced developmental challenges Who moves away when climate change hits? The hidden household politics of migration Indie sleaze: a brief fashion history, from messy rebellion to mainstream revival How a super El Niño could trigger global famine Lipoedema: the painful condition too often dismissed as obesity Andy Burnham: what has made the king of the north so popular? Rivals season 2: Jilly Cooper’s Rutshire drama shows good sex from a woman’s point of view Urban gardens may contain lead — here’s what the research says about the hidden health risk Does emotional intelligence stop us from being rude? Here’s what the science says Poor pay is holding back Africa’s biodiversity research and reducing its contribution to global science Higher interest rates: can I make them work for me? Why Washington’s Hilton hotel connects Reagan and Trump: when violence becomes a test of power Why wise leadership pays off. Here’s how to apply it in the workplace Six tech-free tips from history for designing your garden How traffic makes cities warmer Philippine Court Clears Group of Terrorism Financing Charges Gut health: why food alone won’t fix childhood stunting Why being called ‘detail-oriented’ can stall a woman’s career Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is associated with higher risk of suicide – here’s how we hope our new tool will help A pill helps you keep weight off after you come off weight-loss jabs – new study Indonesia: Military silences dissent with disinformation campaigns branding activists and journalists ‘foreign agents’ Norway: Court Blocks Activist’s Extradition to Greece UN Experts Sound Alarm Over Saudi Arabia’s Abusive Labor Governance System Two-and-a-half centuries of rainforest protection in Tobago Elon Musk sued OpenAI and lost. But the core question of the case remains unanswered Fish can pass Pfas safety limits one chemical at a time, but cocktail effects reveal a bigger unseen risk – new study What’s the risk of infection from manicures and pedicures? The effectiveness of private prisons is debatable – why does Australia have so many? Can you trademark identity? The new legal strategy celebrities are using against AI Geothermal 2.0: how superhot rocks underground could help power Australia The government has blocked funding to 13 research projects for security reasons. What happens now? Leah Purcell continues exploring The Drover’s Wife – and opera might be its perfect form Palestine: Killings, destruction and settler encroachment continues Community radio drives $153m into Australian music – new study The Making of One Nation: podcast out now Indigenous Australians were the world’s first astronomers. But their knowledge is now at risk Don’t throw it out! How to cook using ingredients too good to waste NZ is criminalising sexualised deepfakes – banning apps that make them should be next Why Bluey coins are worth big ‘dollarbucks’ – far more than the silver they’re made from Indonesia: Plan to Vet Human Rights Defenders The hantavirus outbreak is the warning the world needs to improve pandemic preparedness How to get more local sardines on Australian plates – a win for nutrition, local fishers and the environment Ebola strain spreading in Congo and Uganda has no approved vaccine Rwanda Genocide Suspect Dies without Facing Justice Myanmar: No Redress for Rohingya Muslims in Arakan Army Massacre Hurricane forecasts have improved dramatically, saving lives, but federal cuts threaten to stretch NOAA to the breaking point The tax changes in the budget only scratch the surface. Here are 4 reforms Australia needs next NATO would survive a US withdrawal. But what kind of alliance would it become? To improve children’s mental health, start by supporting their parents Most mainstream films already use AI. The new Oscars rules won’t stop that A key science publishing platform is cracking down on AI slop Getting the kids out the door for school drives me bananas. How can we make mornings calmer? Periodic Bitch: PMDD may be a ‘life curse’, but this memoir reveals its stigma as the real horror Compulsory voting has boosted turnout in Australia – is it time NZ tried it? Battleground state with few combatants – why Pennsylvania’s primaries lack competition Dominican Republic: Global leadership in health requires domestic consistency and an end to racial discrimination Court Judgment Raises Concerns About Civic Freedoms in Nigeria How Russians used to protest and managed to prevent some ecological disasters Even if the UK changes prime minister, voters now expect to hear the language of populism Drug shortages continue to be a problem in the UK – yet strengthening supply chains alone won’t solve this issue Ancient tooth proteins suggest ‘Homo erectus’ may have left a genetic legacy in people today Why indie sleaze feels nostalgic – even for people who never lived it Chelsea football club must find its feet after a very expensive Premier League season Why the Iran war is breaking the US-European strategic alliance Cricket nuggets? Caterpillar cookies? Canadians would consider eating insects if they can’t see them Companies are hyping AI the same way they talked up sustainability, but there are ways to fix that Not just a fun hobby: Board games can help build connections and reduce stress From PCOS to PMOS: What the name change to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome means for women’s health How teaching the history of science can help equip students to face polarized times Trump’s Cabinet dramatically changed American foreign policy while the president made noise – a scholar of presidential rhetoric explains Tradwives want to ‘make patriarchy great again.’ A sociologist explains what they’re all about A newly rediscovered moth species in Florida may already be at risk Flavored vapes led to a major shake-up at the FDA – 3 health policy analysts explain the science behind the controversial products Uncovering coded antisemitism online takes both human expertise and AI automation Dark patterns on the web are designed to manipulate you – why aren’t they all illegal? What are those orange balls on some power lines? Antonia Bembo fled Venice to escape her abusive husband – over three centuries later, her opera finally takes the stage Trump’s ‘cordial’ Beijing trip has not changed superpower rivalry Hantavirus in Africa: why climate change, rats and weak surveillance are worrying scientists Mali’s military leader is consolidating power. Why this is dangerous Labour in crisis: whoever is prime minister, voters expect politicians to use the language of populism Death penalty in 2025 – Facts and figures Raghu Rai: the trailblazing photographer who documented the vast diversity of a changing India Why European households throw away so much food – and how to curb the waste mountain The Pennine hills are full of holes – here’s how they’re helping fight climate change Ebola outbreak declared a global health emergency – what you need to know Xi warned Trump against the ‘Thucydides Trap’ – here’s what ancient Greece can tell us about US-China relations Human rights concerns abound over China’s ‘state secrets’ regulation in the Uyghur region What you need to know about the Ebola outbreak that has the WHO concerned Ebola survivors struggle to return to normal lives: what I found out in Sierra Leone and Liberia “For frontline Indigenous Peoples, the cost of fossil fuels is not theoretical” – Chief Dsta’hyl on land, climate change and our collective future. Hong Kong: Activists’ unjust trial for peaceful Tiananmen commemoration resumes Businesses need more than generic chatbots to benefit from AI. Will this budget help? El Salvador: Human Rights Lawyer Still in Jail One Year on Not homeless, not homeowners: what does the budget mean for Australia’s squeezed renters? Kathryn Heyman’s novel about dying and difficult families resists easy consolations Eurovision 2026: a win for Bulgaria, fourth for Australia, and continued controversy for broadcasters Meta’s new tools allow parents to better supervise their kids’ social media accounts. Will they work? When we took 37 strangers into the urban bush, their loneliness began to ease One Nation gains in polls as budget is poorly received in Newspoll Nature is good for business – and we now have numbers to show it Brain implants allow us to move and talk. But they could also be hacked GLOBAL: Executions surge to highest recorded figure in 44 years Australian teens impacted by the social media ban are getting less news: new research The government plans to tighten NDIS eligibility. Here’s what’s likely to change Australia has had ‘game-changer’ budgets before. How does Chalmers’ stack up? So your Year 12 student hasn’t decided what’s next. Here’s what to say – and what not to – about career planning How looking through static can help people with a common degenerative disease see better Indonesia says its giant sea wall will stop flooding. Is this climate adaptation or a costly folly? Foreign-trained doctors sustain NZ’s health system – we weren’t always so welcoming Your say: week beginning May 18 How nature-based solutions can help vulnerable and marginalized communities overcome climate injustice Water tank delivery in South Africa has stopped pipes getting fixed and opened the door to corruption – research DRC is sending in the military to guard mines and critical minerals. Will it be enough? The World Bank wants to change the way it manages complaints: the fixes that could make it better A football World Cup is a global cultural exchange. How will that work in Trump’s America? Turning silence into stories: Cambodian activist amplifies LGBTQI+ youth voices Starmer’s troubles may be self-inflicted. But voters everywhere are fed up with leaders lacking courage From beef ribs to a ‘heavenly’ walk: Xi-Trump summit symbolism underscored American power and Chinese tradition Across Latin America, May Day protests highlight workers’ struggles and solidarity Anatomy of a coverage: The making of Global Voices Spotlight The Mediterranean sea is capable of generating hurricanes and climate change will make them worse Afghan mothers and children face worsening hunger crisis, WFP warns World News in Brief: UN relief vehicle struck in Ukraine, emergency airdrops in South Sudan, backlash against LGBTIQ+ rights Sweeteners and the quest for the perfect alternative to sugar Mali: GSIM must observe international humanitarian law and ensure safety of civilians as Bamako is under siege Russia: Journalist Ivan Safronov jailed for 22 years on trumped-up treason charges is a prisoner of conscience Ukraine’s Proposed Legislation Threatens Rights One Year on Since Arrest of Opposition Leader in Chad More than just a critical blow to Keir Starmer and Labour, local votes signal a dis-United Kingdom America’s musical founding father: ‘Liberty songs’ by a self-taught singer and tanner helped fuel the Revolution Would a $1 rideshare fee affect wealthier or working-class Philadelphians more? 2 Chicago studies offer some perspective From medieval plague ships to hantavirus: How outbreaks at sea helped to shape the international public health system You can persuade AI models to accept falsehoods as truth, study shows Is baby talk bad? Why ‘parentese’ actually helps babies learn language A fungal disease, along with climate change, threatens Colorado’s prized peaches AI-generated fantasies of US intervention reveal how desperation has narrowed Cuba’s political horizons Trump-Xi summit: Cautious progress on trade, ties and some ‘win-wins’ Sweet: the quest for a sugar alternative Floods and finance: why climate change will become a more pressing economic problem for UK households The puppet shows bringing storytelling and solace to bomb shelters in Ukraine Donald Trump left Beijing empty-handed – but avoided something worse Why has PCOS been given a new name? Supreme Court preserves access to mifepristone via telehealth – at least for now Eaten, used as taxis and vomited up: how bees support other animals How studying friendship has changed the way I understand my own loneliness The blind spot in Europe’s energy strategy: almost all of its building data is based on approximations and averages From landslide to leadership crisis: where did it all go wrong for Keir Starmer? “Family, football and the World Cup should make space for everyone” Why were Russian disinformation, government propaganda and AI-generated campaigning ineffective in Hungarian elections 2026? Australians wait 12 months for aged care – and the latest budget funding is unlikely to change that A historic court victory has upheld transgender rights in Australia. A legal academic explains why After an opaque summit, China and the US want to work together again. That might not be good news for the world Xi-Trump summit: reset for US-Chinese relations but tension over Taiwan remains The conspiracy theorists who feel vindicated by the Epstein files Paula Rego’s Story Line – an exhibition that invites exploration of the ambiguous narratives the Portuguese artist drew Elizabeth I refused to go to bed before she died – a stubborn final act that reflected her reign How reindeer herds, nature and Sámi culture can thrive when forests are restored across northern Europe Energy gels: here’s what runners need to know My unsung hero of science: Carolyn Wood Sherif, pioneer of feminist psychology who foresaw the risks of scientific bias What is the ‘Thucydides trap’ Xi warned Trump about? Lessons from an ancient war between Athens and Sparta Should I take vitamin D now there’s less sun, or for bone or immune health? Theatre for young audiences should be seen as critical for children’s cultural agency How menstruation is being weaponised in war Hantavirus: A cruise ship, a deer mouse and the fictional line between human and animal health The power of Tim Winton’s The Shepherd’s Hut is gorgeously evoked in a new stage adaptation More and more websites want proof you’re human. Blame the bots Thailand and Cambodia are bickering over their borders again. Can diplomacy prevent a return to war? Patrick Radden Keefe investigates Russian money in London through a teenager’s suspicious death How public voting has turned Eurovision from a song contest into a political platform What the 2026 World Cup means for measles risk in Vancouver Game changers: how one team’s dominance transformed rugby league forever Future big droughts may be worse than we think – NZ’s past shows why Trump’s ratings slide further, but gerrymanders will help Republicans at midterm elections Who shops at farmers markets in the US? Why ‘greenhushing’ signals deeper issues with NZ’s climate risk reporting regime Who are the main contenders to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister? Struggling to find an electrician or builder? 5 reasons for Australia’s tradie shortage Iran is threatening undersea cables. The world’s ‘digital chokepoints’ have never been more vulnerable We proved these ‘forever chemicals’ can last longer than three decades New DNA evidence shows dingoes are almost 90% pure – and fall into eight distinct groups A man’s been convicted for spreading genital herpes. Here’s why that might backfire Museums have always been entangled with European imperialism. Will the world’s first ‘AI art’ museum be any different? Guide to the classics: ‘all for one, and one for all’ – the enduring appeal of The Three Musketeers Hantavirus: A cruise ship, a deer mouse, and the fictional line between human and animal health Depressed mice successfully treated with smart contact lenses that zap their brains – new study A new voting system meant the Welsh election couldn’t have been further from a two-horse race – so why was it portrayed as one? How not to say you’re sorry: Why governments keep getting apologies wrong The Music Is Black: A British Story – it’s little wonder this emotional exhibition took over four years to complete Why Putin will have been watching the Trump-Xi summit nervously Summers are getting longer each year, and it isn’t all fun and games Eurovision Song Contest: what the science of statistics reveals about an infamous voting scandal Heatwaves are now everyday disasters – governments need to do more to protect people This year’s Venice Biennale marks a major shift in European cultural politics Philippines: Authorities must arrest former police chief amid alarming obstruction of justice How climate stress is reshaping the fishing sector in Barbados Women’s experiences are forgotten in research on childbirth and breastfeeding Why a new Plaid Cymru government in Cardiff may pose a fresh challenge for Westminster Trump-XI summit: in a high-stakes meeting the two leaders can’t afford to misread each other The Humber region and its cities are a hub for carbon removal – here’s why How Trump plans to keep tariffs at the center of his economic policy despite stinging court losses John Adams and Thomas Jefferson disagreed about the American Revolution’s meaning even as they lay dying Why a growing number of Trump supporters are experiencing voter’s remorse Astrophysicists use ‘space archaeology’ to trace the history of a spiral galaxy Will future missions to the Moon be sustainable? It may depend on whom you ask TikTok’s popular microdramas shrink TV into bite-sized chunks Is AI really ‘writing’? From a priestess to philosophers, ancient authors would have said ‘no’ How much is a bat worth? Protecting these tiny insect-eaters isn’t just good for farms – their deaths cost taxpayers and the wider economy Victims can’t access their court transcripts because they’re too expensive – the government says AI might be the answer A ‘super El Niño?’ Why it’s too early to forecast one with certainty, but not too soon to prepare Kenya’s war on traditional alcohol: a colonial hangover about what it means to be ‘civilised’ Julius Malema: South Africa’s performative revolutionary is facing his biggest battle Informal workers in Lagos are left to cope with devastating floods alone: why things must change In Sudan, a migrant community reveals a resistance to malaria: the genetic study helping shape medicine New York Considers Measures to Rein in ICE Angus Taylor promises to index income tax to inflation in big tax gamble Grattan on Friday: Taylor’s bold budget reply is a mix of sound and dubious policy commitments How the world can avoid millions going hungry when supply chains collapse Westlife at 25: how the boyband emerged during Ireland’s economic boom Pregnancy is a chance to reshape family eating habits before the baby arrives How severe has the economic impact of the Iran war been for the Gulf states? Sleep and diet may matter more than exercise for buffering the health toll of chronic stress How one Kenyan community is building a new future on reclaimed ground US Foreign Aid Cuts Harm Human Rights Globally The government wants to save $463m by tightening disability support to school students. What’s going on? DR Congo: M23 Rebels Commit Atrocities in Eastern City UN rights chief warns abuses in DPR Korea remain a ‘human rights crisis’ The yips: when ‘choking’ in sport can go next level What is ‘cycle syncing’, and how might it affect menstruation? Coles’ discounts misled shoppers, court rules. It could face hundreds of millions in fines Crossbench senator Tammy Tyrrell joins government ranks, declaring she’s ‘proud to be a Labor girl’ Changing climate law to prevent civil cases removes a key protection for NZ citizens Syria: Israel’s deliberate destruction of civilian homes in Quneitra must be investigated as war crimes If AI can translate instantly, why learn another language? Paramedics are facing more danger on the job. Here’s how to protect them The federal budget will keep scientific research alive. But it’s unlikely to expand it Love, quest, adventure: the storytelling behind Xi Jinping’s speeches and China’s grand strategy Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jim Chalmers says ‘we’re in the cart’ for more tax relief A Coalition government would restrict access to welfare payments to Australian citizens The high-tech shipbuilding methods that helped Vikings dominate the seas The Philippines’ brutal history informs Glenn Diaz’s powerful political novel Indonesia Inches Towards Protections for Domestic Workers The Hanau far-right extremist shooting exposed how racism costs lives — and how institutions let it Canada’s 2026 World Cup team reflects the country’s multicultural identity — in a way hockey never has Baloch insurgency: Suicide bombs and uptick in violence threaten Pakistan, regional security Climate risk is changing where investors put their money – even as NZ relaxes disclosure rules Canada to host new NATO-linked defence bank as Mark Carney pushes security overhaul When words look like their meaning, we process them faster, new research reveals Despite some wins, this budget won’t transform regional Australia As the definition of autism expands, are we losing sight of those with the greatest needs? Why the Caspian Sea has become so important in both the Ukraine and Iran wars Nasa bets big on nuclear engines to cut journey times to Mars From ‘French leave’ to ‘Irish goodbyes’: why you may be right to exit a party without saying goodbye Bottom trawling is scraping oceans of wildlife State opening of parliament 2026: experts on plans for cost of living, EU ties, tourist tax and more Trump-XI summit: US president says he will discuss arms sales to Taiwan – breaking decades of US policy Illegal gold mining causes surges in malaria in the Amazon, and the association is far worse than we suspected Who is defending Cuba’s threatened species? Eric Morecambe at 100: the beloved British comedian with an anarchic northern spirit Cannabis: it’s medicine if you’re rich enough – a crime if you’re not Other countries can learn from the UK’s successful shift to fortnightly bin collections The Christophers explores the world of art fakes, but leaves its hardest questions unresolved After a complete collapse, where does Welsh Labour go from here? What a list of Black Death survivors reveals about the way people recovered from plague Angus Taylor’s budget reply to tie Net Overseas Migration to new housing Why Pennsylvania’s low-income residents are feeling the squeeze as gas prices rise Immigrant patients often choose doctors with a shared cultural background – what they are seeking isn’t sameness but connection Why Trump’s call to pull 5,000 US troops from Germany will hurt America Falling space debris poses an escalating risk as spacecraft get stronger and more heat resistant We tested the new World Cup ball – this is what you need to know about how it will fly, dip and swerve Detroit’s water affordability crisis is tied to the uneven distribution of stormwater management costs – a fraught history explains why How tarot readers are using AI – and what it says about our growing reliance on chatbots for emotional support and advice Most people don’t know what they don’t know, but think they do – correcting your metaknowledge can make you a better teacher and learner 100 million African children are not in school. What’s driving the trend and how to reverse it Better-designed homes could cut three major child diseases by up to 44% – Tanzania trial Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa: how they stack up on reusing waste Agriculture in Africa: science and research can’t make an impact without investment and good policies King’s speech: much-needed water industry reforms do not go far enough The hidden role of export credit in the energy transition Europe is rearming itself without addressing the political consequences From AirTags to AI nudification: the growing toolkit of technology-facilitated abuse Lee Lai’s Cannon is the first graphic novel to win the Stella Prize Stardust trapped in Antarctic ice reveals tens of thousands of years of Solar System’s past Poland: Stop cooperating with ICE on unlawful returns of Ukrainians Algeria: Authorities must release arbitrarily detained journalists and uphold press freedom Can the Great Nicobar Islands survive India’s development aspirations? Politics with Michelle Grattan: Tim Wilson on the budget’s hidden hits on young Australians Trump-Xi summit: 3 ways the US and China can compete without going to war Electric transport is no longer niche. This year’s budget shows it’s the future Dental funding in this week’s budget is just tinkering around the edges. We need so much more New UFO files offer no answers – but something is happening in the skies Venezuela: Exclusions, Procedures Mar Amnesty Law ILO Labor Treaty Should Protect All Gig Workers ICC: Landmark First Hearing in Libya Atrocity Case Haiti: Drone attacks raise serious human rights concerns and threaten children World News in Brief: Conflict drives hunger in DR Congo, mass corporal punishment in Afghanistan, Earth’s sand is running out Yesteryear: is this viral novel’s time travelling tradwife really ‘perfect at being alive’? All sides of politics backed ambitious gambling reforms. The government’s response is half-hearted at best A real ‘intergenerational equity’ budget would address our unceasing environmental decline Will this budget really make housing fairer for more Australians? It’s a good start Urgent care clinics, medicines and vaccines: what the budget means for Australians’ health 370 billion crickets are farmed for food every year. Scientists have discovered they may feel pain Patient consent is a barrier to training junior doctors on the job – a rule change is needed Support the Global Voices Spotlight: Gender diversity Should emissions from coal burned overseas be considered in Australian mine approvals? For the first time, the High Court will decide ‘This is where she comes alive’: for ageing migrants, community choirs are more than music Why are there so many lizards in Australia? The ancient climate holds a clue Violence, loss and bright threads of kindness: your guide to the 2026 Stella shortlist Bilingualism and sex hormones may provide a new link to brain resilience and dementia risk Why the race to save these cherished penguins just became more urgent Kiwi or not to be: can a citizenship test really measure what it means to be a New Zealander? USA: Boom in lithium mining across Nevada is violating the rights of Indigenous Peoples Fermina Stevens: “We want to protect our Indigenous land in Nevada from the dangerous impact of lithium mining” Africa has the world’s greatest genetic diversity, yet it’s missing from research: we’re filling the gap Millions of farmers in Africa’s Great Lakes region face rising temperatures. Study predicts how crop disease and pests could spread Is your AI chatbot manipulating you? Subtly reshaping your opinions? How structural inequality fuels Black youth recruitment into cycles of violence The mental toll of quarantine on board a cruise ship – explained by a psychologist Suspending federal gas tax wouldn’t save drivers as much as they might hope – here’s what goes into the price of a gallon of gas Hacking the bomb? What Claude Mythos AI reveals about the gamble of nuclear deterrence Why was an Egyptian mummy stuffed with a fragment of Homer’s Iliad? Beatles museum to open on seven-storey site (and rooftop) of band’s last gig Fearful, diminished and isolated: what this year’s Victory Day parade in Moscow tells us about Russia’s war against Ukraine International Booker Prize 2026: heartbreak, brutality, shapeshifting – six experts review the nominees Are you exercising at the wrong time? How your body clock can affect your workouts AI doesn’t create bias, it inherits it – how do we ensure fairness when it comes to automated decisions? Vitamin B12: the essential nutrient with a complicated cancer link New Ontario water and sanitation law could pave the way for the financialization of public water How the U.S.‑Israel war against Iran is exposing the limits of the petrodollar system Conserving 30% of the planet will only succeed if people are part of the plan Andy Burnham’s big challenge: the route to succeeding Starmer is littered with obstacles Amazon is making drone deliveries in the UK – here’s why nimbyism could hamper a wider rollout The Welsh Conservatives survived the Senedd election – now they must decide what they stand for How big oil companies can slow the green transition by suing governments that ban fossil fuels Who gets credit for research? How the hidden rules of academic authorship can leave women at a disadvantage Ousting Keir Starmer is harder than it looks – party rules mean he can choose to keep fighting A deep-ocean climate plan wins rare EPA approval, but is sinking plants in the sea the answer? The Cherokee Bible, one of the language’s first books, is a window between worldviews Genome sequencing is rewriting the history of disease outbreaks – but without social context, it can tell only part of the story Button-pushing explorers: How to grasp that AI agents can do amazing things while knowing nothing You can change your emotions – but it’s a 2-step process that takes some effort How America’s independence from England revolutionized US philanthropy Why Kevin Warsh might still prove to be an independent Federal Reserve chair Many of the Caribbean’s most important reefs are going unprotected Children shot, stabbed and pepper-sprayed in occupied West Bank Climate change: What Africa must demand at COP31 in Antalya What is driving Europe’s pro-Russian supporters and their stance on the Russo-Ukrainian conflict? 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