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Hundreds of iceberg earthquakes detected at the crumbling end of Antarctica’s Doomsday Glacier Why do we wake up shortly before our alarm goes off? It’s not by chance Jigsaw puzzles help make mathematics learning more active and fun As a former federal judge, I’m concerned by a year of challenges to the US justice system Fast-tracking without foresight: Canada’s risky approach to major projects Tulsa Ancestor’s Legacy Underscores Lasting Fight for Reparations How misinformation may be fuelling teen vaping America’s anti-European attitudes are centred on perceptions of military weakness and the decline of native populations What does international law tell us about the US seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela? Bread of Angels: Patti Smith’s eloquent memoir wrestles with ‘the beauty and sorrow of a lifetime’ Exotic animal cafes: cute trend or welfare crisis? Patients blocking A&E with minor ailments? Here’s what’s probably going on Growing a mix of plants in fields can save farmers money and help the environment – new research Unions have been in decline in the UK for 50 years. A new law could begin to reverse that trend Visible for diversity, invisible in research: the burdens Black female academics face in universities Why whole-life imprisonment is rising in England and Wales Why does Netflix want to buy Warner Bros? To copy, not kill, traditional TV Songbirds swap colorful plumage genes across species lines among their evolutionary neighbors The United States CDC has abandoned science in its new advice about vaccines and autism With Nvidia’s second-best AI chips headed for China, the US shifts priorities from security to trade Friday essay: experts are predicting a stock market crash – what does 1929 have to teach us? Big batteries are now outcompeting gas in the grid – and gas-rich Western Australia is at the forefront Myanmar: Deadly military air strike on hospital shows vicious disregard for right to life Angola: Authorities must provide urgent medical care to detained UNTRA leader What’s the safest way to walk home at night? We’ve created an AI-powered app that shows you Hanukkah celebrates both an ancient military victory and a miracle of light – modern Jews can pick from either tradition ‘Are you married?’ Why doctors ask invasive questions during treatment How one Florida program reduced preterm births – and how it could serve as a model for other communities Even with Trump’s support, coal power remains expensive – and dangerous The dystopian Pottersville in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is starting to feel less like fiction Tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now Time banks could ease the burden of elder care and promote connection The Ivies can weather the Trump administration’s research cuts – it’s the nation’s public universities that have the most to lose Polytechnic universities focus on practical, career-oriented skills, offering an alternative to traditional universities AI-generated political videos are more about memes and money than persuading and deceiving AI’s errors may be impossible to eliminate – what that means for its use in health care Bloemfontein, South Africa: how to turn clear skies, a planetarium and an observatory into a tourist attraction Kidnapping for ransom in the Sahel: analysis of 24 years of data shows a new trend Managing conflict between baboons and people: what’s worked – and what hasn’t Family time: how to survive – and even thrive – over the holidays Lahore’s toxic winters: how smog is reshaping daily life in urban Pakistan Why big shops are trying to sell you a glamorous Christmas Why teenagers won’t quit vaping, even when the risks are clear – a psychologist explains Donald Trump’s strikes against narcoterrorists are new but the logic behind them isn’t Paddington The Musical: why the little bear from Peru is a hero in a very classical sense Busting brain myths: The evolving story of menopause hormone therapy and cognitive health The surprising theology inside today’s Advent calendars Donald Trump’s national security strategy puts America first and leaves its allies to fend for themselves Dick Van Dyke credits his longevity to his positive outlook – and research says optimists live longer Nnena Kalu has won the 2025 Turner prize – working with her has inspired my work and academic research Asia’s scamming gangs target Timor-Leste as their next frontier – but they may have misjudged the small island nation Nigeria scraps mother tongue education policy Why global environmental negotiations keep failing – and what we can do about it Grattan on Friday: Albanese’s social media ban is bold reform, but it will take years to judge its real success Humanitarians’ Baseless Trial in Greece Russia’s Systematic Torture of Ukrainian POWs ‘Tough on crime’ policies are causing Indigenous people to die in custody Sustainable peace requires international justice for all victims of all crimes in Israel and the OPT Sudan: Reaching people in dire need as crisis deepens More focus is needed on childhood sexual abuse to combat Australia’s suicide problem King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard quit Spotify in protest, only for an AI doppelgänger to step in Netflix is buying Warner Brothers. Is this the end of the cinema? The social media ban is just the start of Australia’s forthcoming restrictions – and teens have legitimate concerns How to handle teen ‘big feelings’ as the social media ban kicks in Higher speeds lower productivity: what the data shows crash delays really cost Auckland Why cybersafety matters in the African Union–European Union partnership Millions of hectares are still being cut down every year. How can we protect global forests? The Golden Spurtle dives into the world of competitive porridge making with heart and humour If social media for kids is so bad, should we be allowed to post kids’ photos online? Politicians bank on people not caring about democracy – but research shows we do Afghanistan’s crisis deepens as human rights recede and aid funding falls Global campaign reveals how human rights ‘are the basis of our existence’ From violence to sexism, the manosphere is doing real-world harm Year 12 results are being released. What if you don’t want to share your ATAR with friends and family? How charitable are Australians? 3 charts show how much we give Private hospitals are in trouble. Here’s what this means for public hospitals – and taxpayer dollars The year’s best meteor shower is about to start – here’s how to see it The toy aisle is still full of gender bias. Here’s how to navigate it these holidays ‘Artificial intelligence’ myths have existed for centuries – from the ancient Greeks to a pope’s chatbot Farmers and supermarkets worry that extreme weather will stop food getting to consumers – here’s what needs to change New cancer therapy brings remission for patients with deadly T-cell leukaemia What Labour’s migration reforms mean for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers Driverless taxis are heading to the UK, but it’s still not clear who to blame when something goes wrong ​From head to mistletoe: the curious biology of elves Europe must reject Trump’s nonsense accusations of ‘civilizational erasure’ – but it urgently needs a strategy of its own The race to mine the Moon is on – and it urgently needs some clear international rules ‘Buy now, pay later’ is everywhere this holiday season. Here’s how to avoid a debt hangover Novel ‘body-swap’ robot provides insights into how the brain keeps us upright Peace proves relative in Gaza with no let-up in deadly airstrikes Swe Win: “Photojournalist Sai Zaw should be able to report freely. He should not be in prison.” Why Mark Carney’s pipeline deal with Alberta puts the Canadian federation in jeopardy ‘Is my boss a narcissist?’ How researchers look and listen for clues Food waste in South Africa is dumped in landfills - study weighs up healthier and more sustainable options Nigeria’s economy has improved but ordinary people still feel the pinch: economist offers some solutions The history of the Zambezi River is a tale of culture, conquest and commerce Early shoppers: how African consumers set global trade trends in the 1800s Germany’s plan to deport Syrian refugees echoes 1980s effort to repatriate Turkish guest workers New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option Exposure to neighborhood violence leads some Denver teens to use tobacco and alcohol earlier, new study shows 2026’s abortion battles will be fought more in courthouses and FDA offices than at the voting booth Trump administration’s immigrant detention policy broadly rejected by federal judges Doulas play essential roles in reproductive health care – and more states are beginning to recognize it From early cars to generative AI, new technologies create demand for specialized materials From FIFA to the LA Clippers, carbon offset scandals are exposing the gap between sports teams’ green promises and reality What these Danish activists can teach the rest of the world about fighting climate crisis Donald Trump’s peace agreements are also business deals The science of human touch – and why it’s so hard to replicate in robots How building with Lego can help teens talk about life’s big questions Eternity: this clever film proves romance isn’t about choosing ‘the one’ – a philosopher of love explains Mini brains, big questions: science is racing ahead of ethics ‘Mindful gifting’ could be the kindest thing you do for yourself and others this Christmas The hidden health risks of bottled water How neuromuscular training helps growing teens to retain their motor skills ‘Rage bait’ is the Oxford Word of the Year, showing how social media is manufacturing anger Reptiles are neglected and mistreated. Here’s how we can take better care of them Why the rise of a new far-right party in Catalonia spells danger for the Spanish government Number of Indigenous deaths in custody at record high Iran: Weaponizing Justice System to Persecute Baha’is Georgia Hollows Out Right to Peaceful Assembly Armenia and Azerbaijan: dialogue or performance? Global: Amnesty International’s annual letter-writing campaign demonstrates how humanity can win Damisoa: we left our drought-stricken land and found new struggles Global: Amnesty International launches an Algorithmic Accountability toolkit to enable investigators, rights defenders’ and activists to hold powerful actors accountable for AI-facilitated harms What do singing and sport have to do with human rights? Cowbois reimagines Hollywood’s Wild West – with a wonderful queer twist Why is Trump so obsessed with Venezuela? His new security strategy provides some clues Can smart greenhouses bring back food production in cities? We watched these coral colonies succumb to black band disease. 6 months later, 75% were dead Parents find Health Star Ratings confusing and unhelpful. We need a better food labelling system ‘A resounding chorus’: an anthology of Autistic writers celebrates difference Australia’s social media ban won’t stop cyberbullying Artist Olafur Eliasson brings the outside world thrillingly to life inside the art gallery The 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial is a collage of an exhibition, and a work of wonder As the population ages, the RBA’s interest rate policy is no longer fit for purpose How boys get sucked into the manosphere Through the mill: Tokoroa’s tough year was about much more than job losses Gaza’s babies ‘scarred by war before first breath’ by malnutrition Hong Kong: UN rights chief voices concern over ‘draconian’ laws, in wake of deadly apartment fire Green dignity and public visibility: GIA’s intersectional approach to transgender rights and climate justice in Pakistan How Canada’s emergency communications still exclude Indigenous languages Banning kids from social media doesn’t make online platforms safer. Here’s what will do that Australia’s social media ban is now in force. Other countries are closely watching what happens Hustle, muscle and grift: how the manosphere has grown into a money-making machine On a typical school day, 11% of students are absent. How can Australia fix this? If parents designed the new ‘Thriving Kids’ program, it’d look like this Research finds Indigenous peoples face unique challenges at work – but also reveals what can help A 2,000-year-old building site reveals the raw ingredients for ancient Roman self-healing concrete Lady Gaga’s Mayhem tour marks a powerful return to the darkness that defined her Thrilling new versions of Greek myths pulse with queer desire and feminist fury Ecuador: A year without justice for the four children from Las Malvinas UAE: Emirati Dissident Faces Risk of Torture at Home Sabrina Carpenter’s and Chappell Roan’s sexy pop hits have roots in the bedroom ballads of Teddy Pendergrass and Philly soul Newly discovered link between traumatic brain injury in children and epigenetic changes could help personalize treatment for recovering kids Roger Lumbala is accused of horrific war crimes in DRC: can his trial in France bring justice? Thiaroye massacre: report on the French killing of Senegalese troops in 1944 exposes a painful history Coups in Africa: how democratic failings help shape military takeovers – study The price of belonging is inconvenience. Are we still willing to pay it? Online sharing can push us apart – but when it’s authentic it can bring us together How short-form videos could be harming young minds Will Scotland’s planned four-day week for teachers work? Rage bait: the psychology behind social media’s angriest posts Why Grand Designs-style eco-homes aren’t a good blueprint for sustainable living ‘If I must die’: poetry from Gaza creates an alternative archive of testimony Three things that might trigger massive ice sheet collapse 8 reasons the government should not introduce oral nicotine pouches to NZ Should the UK follow Australia’s under-16s social media ban? It could do more harm than good New Japanese Espionage Law Would Need to Respect Rights Armenia Court Undermines Disability Rights Ukraine civilians face escalating attacks and mounting hardship, UN warns Gaza's babies ‘scarred by war before first breath’ by malnutrition You care about fairness at work – so why do you feel like a fake? Lower-cost space missions like NASA’s ESCAPADE are starting to deliver exciting science – but at a price in risk and trade‑offs Outside the West, the Kundalini tradition presents a model of the ‘divine feminine’ beyond binary gender Pope Leo XIV’s visits to Turkey and Lebanon were about religious diplomacy Fossil science owes a debt to indigenous knowledge: Lesotho missionary’s notes tell the story How crime in Brazil drags down the economy and heaps economic pain on the nation’s poor Sabrina Carpenter’s and Chapelle Roan’s sexy pop hits have roots in the bedroom ballads of Teddy Pendergrass and Philly soul 6 myths about rural America: How conventional wisdom gets it wrong Young, undocumented immigrants are finding it increasingly hard to attend college as South Carolina and other states restrict in-state tuition or ban them altogether US oil industry doesn’t see profit in Trump’s ‘pro-petroleum’ moves How ‘everyday AI’ encourages overconsumption Toxic air in the home is a global health emergency Why you feel pressure to adhere to Christmas traditions – and how to reject the ones you don’t like Eyes Wide Shut is the ultimate Christmas film The metaverse is ushering in a new era of behind-the-scenes exploitation Everything from air fryers to TVs suck up our personal data – here’s how to give gadgets that respect privacy this Xmas RT India: how the Kremlin is spreading its ‘west v the rest’ narrative to a global audience As online GP use overtakes phone calls, who’s being left behind? New US national security strategy adds to Ukraine’s woes and exacerbates Europe’s dilemmas War of words between China and Japan is fuelling real tension in the Asia-Pacific region ‘We need to rethink how we approach biodiversity’: an interview with IPCC ecologist and ‘refugee scientist’ Camille Parmesan Internationally experienced teachers: An overlooked resource to address teaching shortages Mhamed Hali:“Despite the dangers, bringing smiles to the faces of forgotten victims makes it worth continuing” Australia: Social media ban for children and young people an “ineffective quick fix” that will not prevent online harms South Africa declared gender-based violence a national disaster. But how will frontline workers be kept safe? Jane Austen’s happiness was complicated – her last heroine in Persuasion knew why Indonesia: Police beat protesters and unlawfully used tear gas to crush protests – new investigation Global: Amnesty International launches an Algorithmic Accountability toolkit to enable investigators, rights defenders’ and activists to hold powerful actors accountable for AI-facilitated harms Brazilians take to the streets calling attention to a crisis of violence against women Benin’s failed coup: three factors behind the takeover attempt Guinea-Bissau coup: election uncertainty has triggered military takeovers before Anika Wells refers herself to independent watchdog over expenses affair Tunisia: Prominent Activists Held in ‘Conspiracy Case’ US: Other Countries Should Push Back on Lawless Executions at Sea Ecuador: Government Freezes Groups’ Bank Accounts The RBA is stuck in a tug-of-war, as it holds rates steady Algorithmic Accountability Toolkit Sudan: UN chief condemns deadly strikes on children’s nursery, hospital Burkina Faso Junta Restores Death Penalty How eating oysters could help restore South Australia’s algal-bloom ravaged coast With a deadline looming, Lebanon is under pressure to disarm Hezbollah or risk another war Primed to burn: what’s behind the intense, sudden fires burning across New South Wales and Tasmania Turkmen Activists Remain Unjustly Imprisoned Labor gains in Resolve poll as DemosAU poll has One Nation winning 12 House seats Caregiver smartphone use can affect a baby’s development. New parents should get more guidance How to get through the festive season when you’re estranged from your parents Healing through music: Defying silence in Myanmar Australia’s supercomputers are falling behind – and it’s hurting our ability to adapt to climate change What do stingrays actually eat? New study reveals some only prefer a single type of prawn Gen Z is burning out at work more than any other generation — here’s why and what can be done What can trees teach us about resilience and loss? A grieving daughter reflects NZ needs more entrepreneurs. Will its new tertiary strategy reward real risk takers? Putting away your winter clothes? Science explains how to keep them safe over summer Illegal tobacco is messing up economic data. That won’t stop until it’s managed like alcohol How important is the ATAR? 30% of Year 12s who go to uni don’t use it Hospitals in crisis: why state and federal governments are fighting about funding PFAS in pregnant women’s drinking water puts their babies at higher risk, study finds Social media, not gaming, tied to rising attention problems in teens, new study finds Immigrant women care workers keep Ontario’s home care afloat under exploitative conditions Struggling to find a job? Three reasons why the UK labour market is stuck right now Health insurance premiums rose nearly 3x the rate of worker earnings over the past 25 years What the US national security strategy tells us about how Trump views the world Ovid’s Metamorphoses is all about mothers Parental child abduction: why extending criminalisation is not the answer Warm oceans seem to be turning even ‘weak’ cyclones into deadly rainmakers Nigel Farage accused of breaking election spending laws – the situation explained Aging bridges are crumbling. Here’s how new technologies can help detect danger earlier Concrete with a human touch: Can we make infrastructure that repairs itself? From concrete walls to living edges, here’s how riverside habitats are being restored along the Thames Sudan: UN chief condemns deadly strikes on children's nursery, hospital EU: Ministers propose unprecedented detention, sanctions, and stripping of rights based on migration status Tanzania: Right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression must be protected as more protests planned Cambodia/Thailand: Both sides must prevent further risk to civilians from renewed hostilities Healing the past to strengthen the future: Why the Caribbean needs to talk about ancestral trauma In Kyiv, I saw how art can help hold a city together in the shadow of war From evil to upheaval and beyond: How the ‘axis’ metaphor shaped modern geopolitics Why can’t I wiggle my toes one at a time, like my fingers? Putting pig organs in people is OK in the US, but growing human organs in pigs is not – why is that? The law meets its limits – what ‘Nuremberg’ reveals about guilt, evil and the quest for global justice What does it mean to be a new national park? Ocmulgee Mounds in Georgia may soon find out What 38 million obituaries reveal about how Americans define a ‘life well lived’ Florida’s new reporting system is shining a light on human trafficking in the Sunshine State Are sanctuary policing policies no more than a public relations facade? How keeping down borrowing costs for mortgages and other loans is built into the Fed’s ‘dual mandate’ Netflix-Warner deal would drive streaming market further down the road of ‘Big 3’ domination Merry Jewish Christmas: How Chinese food and the movies became a time-honored tradition for American Jews From stress to stroke: what can cause ‘holes’ and low-activity regions in the brain Can you wear the same pair of socks more than once? King Mwamisyo: Four years on, DRC’s state of siege continues to be a tool to crush dissent Syria: A year after Assad’s fall, the rights of survivors and families must guide transition The crisis of unsafe abortion in Malawi: When human rights are denied, women and girls die US: Close Fort Bliss Immigration Detention Site View from The Hill: in awkward timing, government ends energy rebate as it defends Wells’ spendathon Premier League football matches can be crime hotspots – but community sports centres have the opposite effect Terror threat in Nigeria: what the killing of a general tells us about the fight against ISWAP Telling people to use antibiotics responsibly isn’t enough. What will work instead South Africa and Pakistan: countries brought to their knees by elite capture and economic paralysis Africa’s power grabs are rising – the AU’s mixed response is making things worse The ‘hobbits’ mysteriously disappeared 50,000 years ago. Our new study reveals what happened to their home Why OpenAI is a prime example of the ethical limits of capitalism It’s so hard to resist overspending at Christmas – here’s how to reinforce your willpower Life after stroke: the hidden struggle for recovery Tanzania: Crackdown Ahead of Planned Protests Syria: One Year Since Assad’s Fall South Africa’s water, energy and food crisis: why fixing one means fixing them all Politics with Michelle Grattan: Sarah Hanson-Young on the social media ban as a risky ‘fake silver bullet’ A 6-hour lesson from Korea Bulgaria: Delayed Coal Phaseout Fuels Health Harm Nepal: Government must ensure accountability for unlawful killings and use of force during Gen-Z protests Australia wants to be a critical minerals superpower – but processing is messy and dangerous Australia wants to be a critical minerals superpower - but processing is messy and dangerous How self-taught, self-made mavericks Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo redefined punk Australia has new laws to protect nature. Do they signal an end to native forest logging? ‘The system has failed’: Giles Duley’s mission to reframe disability in war One year after Assad’s fall, Syria’s future must be ‘free, sovereign and united’ Empowerment and joy: NZ’s Special Olympics Summer Games remind us what sport is about What’s the difference between a tumour and cancer? Merlinda Bobis explores four generations of colonialism and violence in the Phillipines More women are using steroids – and many don’t know the risks Australia’s $2.3 billion green energy program is funding oversized batteries and blowing out in cost Barnaby Joyce joins One Nation to run as NSW Senate candidate in 2028 Your say: week beginning December 8 Possible ancient artifacts are found in a B.C. thrift shop — and archeology scholars are on the case The under-16s social media ban will damage young people’s political education. Teachers need better support If you’re pregnant, do you have to tell your boss? And what are the rules for employers? Most people with disabling mental health conditions can’t access the NDIS. Here’s a better way to provide support Active zones and mini retreats – how to build preschools suitable for neurodivergent kids Can you be the change you’d like to see? Three US philosophers aim to offer hope The Ladykillers at 70: how one film turned British whimsy into a darkly comic masterpiece Donald Trump’s Ukraine peace deal would leave the country vulnerable to future Russian attacks Ontario’s Bill 5 erodes good governance in the province AI is perpetuating unrealistic body ideals, objectification and a lack of diversity — especially for athletes Apparent ancient artifacts are found in a B.C. thrift shop — and archeology faculty are on the case Australians see AI as leading threat to people and businesses: survey South Africa’s G20 presidency is over – what did it achieve for climate and clean energy in Africa? Nigeria has jailed Biafra separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu: why it risks backfiring Djibouti’s democracy takes another knock as ageing president engineers yet another term Georgia marks a year of protests Justice, trust and Sharia: why Malaysia must reform its Islamic home financing What our missing ocean float revealed about Antarctica’s melting glaciers Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship will depend on its interpretation of one key phrase Frank Gehry, the architect of the unconventional, the accidental, and the inspiring, has died at 96 Hong Kong’s Sham Elections Expose Beijing’s Tightening Grip What our missing ocean float revealed about Antartica’s melting glaciers Sweden’s mining industry is threatening the Indigenous Sami people’s way of life The world is facing a cancer crisis that’s hitting the most vulnerable hardest The Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship will depend on its interpretation of one phrase Syria: Effort to buttress human rights since Assad’s fall, ‘only the beginning of what needs to be done’ Burkina Faso: Plans to reinstate death penalty must be stopped Russia: Authorities step up criminal reprisals against anti-war Yabloko party Georgia: Government’s alleged use of toxic chemicals against protestors calls for international investigation and complete embargo on all policing equipment Why Vladimir Putin’s in no hurry for peace Jurors aren’t impartial – that’s exactly why they are so important to justice Reform’s £9m gift and the rise of the political mega-donor Low-tax or high-welfare? The UK must decide what type of country it wants to be Your Party: if the name sounds terrible, there’s a good reason for it Vaccine committee votes to scrap universal hepatitis B shots for newborns despite outcry from children’s health experts Why we created a phone-sized device to take blood diagnostics out of the lab into the real world A brief history of mulled wine – from health tonic to festive treat Nasa robot rover shows that sparks fly in dust storms on Mars Why China is watching Trump’s Venezuela campaign closely Wood-burning stoves face new restrictions – but a loophole from Britain’s smog years is fuelling the problem Why we need weird stories for a warming world Can entrepreneurship be taught? Here’s the neuroscience Chancellor Merz in Israel: Germany Should Stand for Justice Formula milk prices are not being cut as some claim – here’s what’s really happening ‘Yes’ to God, but ‘no’ to church – what religious change looks like for many Latin Americans Far-right extremists have been organizing online since before the internet – and AI is their next frontier Buying a gift for a loved one with cancer? Here’s why you should skip the fuzzy socks and give them meals or help with laundry instead Girls and boys solve math problems differently – with similar short-term results but different long-term outcomes 2025’s words of the year reflect a year of digital disillusionment A culinary educator and local dining expert breaks down Michelin’s debut Philly list − and gives zero stars to the inspectors How the ‘hypnagogic state’ of drowsiness could enhance your creativity Is the dominance of the US dollar unravelling under Trump? Train Dreams on Netflix is a beautiful film – but it misses the magic of the original novella 3 states are challenging precedent against posting the Ten Commandments in public schools – cases that could land back at the Supreme Court ’I don't see Palestine as an isolated story‘: An interview with Vivien Sansour, founder of the Palestine Heirloom Seed Library Hope and hardship have driven Syrian refugee returns – but many head back to destroyed homes, land disputes Colombia: Armed Groups Strangle Southern Communities Should lynx and wolves be reintroduced to Britain and Ireland? Young people have mixed feelings When the judge meets the algorithm: AI tools entering India’s courts Pops Mohamed mixed old and new to reinvent South African music It’s important for criminal sentences, but how do we know if someone’s remorseful? Fairness for whom? The impact of Alberta’s trans-exclusionary sports law Storms in the Southern Ocean are producing more rain – and the consequences could be global How we created new Noongar song and dance for kworlak – the bull sharks of Perth Worried after sunscreen recalls? Here’s how to choose a safe one US: Processing Freeze Scapegoats Immigrants, Asylum Seekers Exploring China’s growing role in Central Asia Pete Hegseth could be investigated for illegal orders by 5 different bodies – but none are likely to lead to charges NZ’s rejection of emission targets fuels risk of international law breach Faroe Islands: Vote to amend outdated law “an important step towards safe and legal abortion” DR Congo Accord Offers Promises, but Little More Managing food allergies and dietary restrictions during the holidays No more call to cancel: the government wants to crack down on ‘subscription traps’ What is Taiwan and why is it important? A new study shows Australians struggle to answer these questions It’s end-of-year concert season. Why do some kids struggle with performance anxiety? ‘We gotta act white’: how voice recognition tech fails for Aboriginal English speakers Impossible translations: why we struggle to translate words when we don’t experience the concept Meet the weird, wonderful creatures that live in Australia’s desert water holes. They might not be there much longer How to host a meal if one of your guests has an eating disorder or is anxious around food Friday essay: I was enthralled by Crime and Punishment at 14. Rereading it after 60 years, I’m still awed Sudan: Kordofan cannot become ‘another El Fasher,’ Türk warns Amid Sudan’s unimaginable crisis, its people endure with hope God in Nigeria: the country’s novelists help us understand the complexity of Christianity Women’s voices at the G20: action urged on economic empowerment, care work, health, climate justice and forced labour Who was Albert Luthuli? The murdered South African leader who put his people above himself The American fixation on white Afrikaners in South Africa stretches back nearly a century Why art is a prime target for organised crime Climate change is affecting your food – and not in your favour Aluminium in vaccines: separating RFK Jr’s claims from scientific evidence Ukraine peace talks reveal a world slipping back into an acceptance of war More detail on what clothes feel like could make life easier for shoppers – and save retailers money Santa Claus: The Movie at 40 – how a box office flop became a ‘pure panto’ British Christmas staple Space debris: will it take a catastrophe for nations to take the issue seriously? From the Miller’s Tale to King Lear’s roaring sea, a history of flooding in literature Women are still absent from how history is taught and assessed in England Impasse at the Kremlin: here’s what we know after the latest US-Russia talks Endurance athletes have a four times higher risk of irregular heartbeat – and this may be why Why Canada needs to recognize the crime of femicide — on Dec. 6 and beyond Preventing gender-based violence in trades is both a labour issue and an education one Iran’s record drought and cheap fuel have sparked an air pollution crisis – but the real causes run much deeper Fairness for whom? The human toll of Alberta’s trans-exclusionary sports law Why our physical bodies may be a core part of conscious experience – new research How the UK’s dependency on cars slows down the economy The UK’s food supply is more fragile than you might think – here’s why it should be a national priority Good sleep starts in the gut Outdoor swimming is becoming a sanctuary for female swimmers in the UK The housing crisis is forcing Americans to choose between affordability and safety Declaration of Independence’s promises ring out today as loudly as they did for Lincoln, FDR and through 249 years of US history Everything everywhere all at once: How Zohran Mamdani campaigned both online and with a ground game Facing myriad global pressures, Iran intensifies outreach to African partners for critical needs People who talk with their hands seem more clear and persuasive – new research Down-ranking polarizing content lowers emotional temperature on social media – new research Most normal matter in the universe isn’t found in planets, stars or galaxies – an astronomer explains where it’s distributed Measuring Colorado’s mountains one hike at a time Tired of the same old Christmas songs? So were these countercultural carolers Meditating on the connectedness of life could help reunite a divided country – here’s how ‘interbeing’ works Global: “Intellexa Leaks” investigation provides further evidence of spyware threats to human rights Becoming human in southern Africa: what ancient hunter-gatherer genomes reveal Sumatra’s flood crisis: How deforestation turned a cyclonic storm into a likely recurring tragedy Grattan on Friday: Could the Liberals make a fight of industrial relations without courting disaster? Flu season has started early this year – a new variant might be to blame DRC: Peace deals fail to end human rights abuses “We are setting an example”: Meet five activists advancing women’s and girls’ rights in West Africa Queer cinema in Azerbaijan tells stories of visibility and survival USA: New Findings Reveal Human Rights Violations at Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” and Krome Detention Centers Georgia: Repressive Laws Effectively Criminalize Peaceful Protests Participatory monitoring breathes life into Cameroon’s Marine Protected Area Cassette tapes are making a comeback. Yes, really Will the government’s new gas reservation plan bring down prices? Yes, if it works properly Andrew Pippos’ The Transformations: a touching story of love, loss and newspapers K'gari’s unique ancient lakes once dried out. Could this happen again? Women told they have dense breasts don’t know what to do next, new study shows Why Tasmania’s politicians couldn’t say no to a once-in-a-century AFL opportunity Why tech platforms endanger democracy Why are some people extremely competitive while others are so chill? UN sounds alarm as landmine deaths rise amid funding cuts World News in Brief: Food insecurity triples, Mozambique aid boost, Uganda elections alert Participatory monitoring breathes life into Cameroon’s Marine Protected Areas Wicked: For Good – what lies beneath correcting the way people speak? Spotify Wrapped ghosted NZ music again. Local artists and audiences deserve more At Donald Trump’s prompting, Benjamin Netanyahu seeks a pardon – but insists he has done nothing wrong FDA claims on COVID-19 vaccine safety are unsupported by reliable data – and could severely hinder vaccine access Governments need to prepare for more frequent large floods The sentence demanded in the case of jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu is 2,430 years Disability rights are shaped by the narratives embedded in policies like the Accessible Canada Act and MAID Our food has too many toxins and not enough nutrients – but we already have the tools to fix it AI promises efficiency, but it’s also amplifying labour inequality ‘A united left? It’s been tanked’ – what I heard when I went to Your Party’s first conference Could electric vehicle battery waste fix concrete’s carbon problem? Why the future of psychedelic medicine might not be psychedelic at all Sri Lanka’s latest climate-driven floods expose flaws in disaster preparations – here’s what needs to change Kimchi may boost immune function, recent study shows How European colonisation has created more animal hybrids Wicked: what lies beneath correcting the way people speak? Inside the Regency ballroom: what you’d experience on a night out with Jane Austen Limiting jury trials will harm minority ethnic victims and defendants, research shows Maga explained: how personality and context shape radical movements Myanmar’s military will no doubt win this month’s sham elections. But could a shake-up follow? As music festival season ramps up, artists can help shine a light on an ‘invisible’ workforce Are mozzie repellents safe to use? And do I really need them in Australia? 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