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‘West Indian by conviction’: The Caribbean says farewell to poet and author Ian McDonald Global: Extreme heat exposes deadly collision of climate change, corporate greed and political failure as rights burn Ecuador: Guerreras por la Amazonía demand the elimination of gas flares five years after landmark ruling How Ethiopia can make COP32 the summit that actually delivers Antibiotic resistance is spreading through South Africa’s water systems: study explains how Pregnant and parenting teens in Nairobi’s informal settlements: the hidden mental toll of stigma How do teens living with disabilities in Ghana view their future? We asked them to show us Kidney disease is also a brain disease. Here’s why How heatwaves make life harder for homeless people Ten simple and proven ways to reduce your exposure to pollutants in your home Where have all the wasps gone this summer? Reading by ear: how audiobooks can help people with phonological dyslexia to enjoy books Ukraine’s drone strikes are having an impact on Russia — but Russian leaders remain committed to war Is Netanyahu’s star waning in Washington? His latest meeting with Trump suggests it may be Gianni Infantino wants to sell the World Cup – but it’s not his to sell Hundreds of people in England have died before doctors diagnosed their tuberculosis You have more ways to connect than ever, but deep friendship feels hard to find – here’s how to build better connections Can social care ever really be fixed? Experts react to the latest in a long line of promises Conflicts can spread infectious diseases while making outbreaks harder to detect Canada’s gender-based violence laws are improving. Frontline worker conditions are not A lifelike robot called ‘Sally’ was going to teach in a US school. It’s not as weird as it sounds Family feud over Chadwick Boseman’s estate highlights 3 lessons for grieving families What I found when I scanned the brains of kids creating tunes on the piano Cholera still kills thousands each year – in places without clean water, it’s far from history Nearly 100 years ago, Philadelphia’s Inez Patterson integrated pools and encouraged other Black girls to swim too As AI reshapes newsrooms, leading media outlets are charting different paths for its use Got money questions? How to get chatbots to give you accurate answers Better guacamole? How avocado import rules helped cut Mexico’s water pollution – it holds lessons for future US trade deals AI in healthcare is an evolving landscape of new technologies, productivity benefits and legal uncertainties The ten best short novels under 150 pages – chosen by experts How Latin America’s right use humour – and why it has deep historical roots From moral decay to pure escapism: how attitudes to reading have changed over three centuries Three ways boredom can actually be a benefit Should you wash your prewashed lettuce? An infectious disease expert explains how to eat your greens safely during the cyclospora outbreak Mali: Evidence of war crimes by armed groups in Gao region What really happens to your data when you click ‘delete’? The EU has fined Google a billion dollars for ignoring competition rules – but will it have any effect? Gironde wildfires: what the logistical challenges behind the mass evacuations tell us Why Spain needs to invest heavily in preventing fires, not just in fighting them Running from Russia, running from hate: A trans girl’s flight to survival Leaning into Uncle Vanya’s bleakness: a sumptuous play, with a deeply modern feel After a record-breaking night at the Commonwealth Games, Australia is primed to produce more world-class athletes ‘The fire has such power’: why the wildfires gripping France and Spain are off the charts A lifelike robot called ‘Sally’ was going to teach in a US school. It’s not a weird as it sounds Politics with Michelle Grattan: Bridie O'Donnell on the ‘precarious business’ of the Tour de France Labor only trailed narrowly in a Victorian Newspoll despite Allan’s dismal ratings Australia hasn’t built an oil refinery in decades. But that could change How can I check my offset account is collecting the savings it should? South Sudan: Abuse of Civilians in Western Equatoria New theory on how six-tonne Stonehenge rock was transported from Scotland thousands of years ago – by a glacier Nigeria: Shell documents expose ‘basket’ pipeline, ‘missing’ wells and US$10.9bn decommissioning costs as pollution scandal grows My kid’s becoming a junior football star – should they drop their other sports? Tiny crystals from a 17th-century shipwreck hold secrets of a global supply chain at the dawn of capitalism A fake ‘jelly diet’ has fooled at least one celebrity. You could be next Australian inflation has eased a little. An August interest rate rise now looks unlikely Indonesia: Environmentalists, Indigenous Leaders Unjustly Prosecuted Bangladesh: Fair Trial Concerns at Tribunal Are NZ journalists and PR practitioners really enemies? New research suggests otherwise A hijab inspection, a slap, a warning letter: Inside three months of Taliban rule The Commonwealth Games celebrate integrated para sport, but they also expose inequalities Mentally, are young people really worse off? Or are they better at admitting they’re struggling? What is a p-value? An expert explains the most misunderstood number in science Media coverage of environmental disasters doesn’t come with a content warning. It’s time for change In a time of backlash, this guide to queer writing is invaluable Strikes Endangering Civilians in Yemen and Saudi Arabia Donald Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke — but global warming is loading the wildfire dice AI is transforming health care, but not everyone will share the benefits The jury’s out on social media bans. Here’s a better idea NZ can borrow from Australia Saudi Arabia: New Executions of Ethiopian Migrants Iran: End escalating campaign of arbitrary executions and death sentences against protesters Algeria: Authorities must immediately rescind ruling to dissolve independent teachers’ union Pakistan: Authorities must lift communications blackout following reports of lethal force used against protesters amid elections When England crashes out of a football tournament, the stock market takes a dive Strictly Come Dancing: the hidden injury risks behind the sparkle and glamour Carbon capture explained: how EU member states are funding and rolling out the technology to clean up Europe’s fossil fuel industry Nairobi’s largest informal settlement is getting an upgrade. But who will actually benefit from new apartments? Canada backs the International Criminal Court — but U.S. threats require a delicate balancing act Air filters don’t stop you catching infectious respiratory diseases, landmark study indicates New theory on how six-tonne Stonehenge rock was transported from Scotland thousands of years ago – on a glacier A.I. at 25: the Spielberg film that feels more unsettling than ever Violent crime in your area could be affecting your mental health Donald Trump has launched another ‘Red Scare’ in the US – it’s a favourite tactic of the right Wildfires: why media coverage doesn’t always make the climate connection Mail-in voting: Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court to revive executive order setting limits, rejected by lower courts Andy Burnham’s No 10 North has a precedent – in medieval York Updating Darwin: biologists are returning to an older theory to explain anomalies in evolution Affordable housing often costs more to build than market-rate housing – Colorado is closing the gap Sargassum, the smelly nemesis of beach vacations, has become a self-sustaining disaster that will keep coming back French climate lawsuit offers a window into the next round of the global legal fight Why ‘democratic neutrality’ is an overlooked threat to American democracy Trump administration changes to ‘public charge’ rule could keep millions of immigrants – and their US citizen kids – from getting healthcare they need How the Trump administration’s rhetoric promotes anti-transgender views Cyclosporiasis sickens some people worse – why your diarrhea could be more explosive than others Play is essential for young children, including when it comes to their learning No, the Supreme Court didn’t declare unilingual Canadians ‘inferior’ Beatrix Potter was obsessed with fungi – and she was quite the naturalist As mayor, Andy Burnham’s climate record was strong – this city knowledge is key to decarbonising the UK Why women should strength train at every stage of life Impact of climate change may be equivalent to 3.3 million years of transformations in tropical vegetation After a decade leading the ACTU, what is the legacy of Sally McManus and Michele O'Neil? Falling birth rates mean schools are closing – affecting whole communities The unasked question in the Epstein case: Were any victims stateless? Ben Carroll is the new Victorian premier. He has a long and urgent to-do list – and 4 months until an election Over half of Australians surveyed don’t know how the RBA is fighting inflation – making it harder to beat The ban on telehealth in voluntary assisted dying doesn’t stack up. Here’s why it should be scrapped Batteries are getting cheaper while gas gets pricier. Here’s why Why does singing feel so good? And is it good for your health? How do we know what dinosaurs looked like? Lebanon: Israeli strikes ‘could amount to international crimes,’ warns Türk Taylor Swift’s wedding was a clear display of the musician’s huge power and influence Gaming helps mums recover from parenting stress – but guilt can still get in the way How the ‘Big Build’ corruption allegations brought down the Victorian premier Thinking of posting pictures of your child online? Ask these 4 questions first Trump is sowing fear over Cuba, terrorism and the ‘radical left’. This is what could come next UK: Supreme Court ruling on Bahrain spyware case sends a clear message against transnational repression NZ has a $2.5b building defect problem. Will self-certification make it better or worse? What two centuries of Perth storm records tell us about future climate risk The future is scrappy: Montréal’s Fantasia Film Festival hints at what’s next in media Crypto ATMs are here to stay despite their scam risks. How should NZ regulate them? US-Saudi nuclear deal invites proliferation risks … unless safeguards are written in Starting or running a business with AI? There are legal risks you can’t afford to ignore Does regular exercise stop you getting sick in winter? Want to break free from big tech? ‘Self-hosting’ could be the answer Fire can destroy peatlands. But in Australia, it can also help protect them One grain to rule them all: the history of rice as a global food This compelling novel follows five lives changed forever by Iran’s Islamic revolution Proposed DHS Work Authorization Rule Threatens Immigrant Domestic Violence Survivors Elon Musk says AI will make a ‘historically accurate’ Odyssey – here’s why that’s impossible Bird-safe glass must become the norm to prevent collisions with buildings Vaccine mis- and disinformation isn’t just a threat to public health, but also to our autonomy Berlin Pride: ISIS still inspires terrorism in Europe – but who carries out these attacks? How storytelling can help articulate emotions that evolve as the climate changes Since Gisèle Pelicot, more global networks of drug-facilitated rape have been revealed – here’s what that tells us Cracking the code: can AI help us decipher ancient languages? The case for having an imperfect memory – a psychologist explains Texas prosecutors are calling a teenage shooting spree ‘terrorism’ – the case could reshape American criminal law Air Force One is more than transportation – it has defined how presidents run the country and meet the world What makes muscles contract? A physiologist explains how muscles move Severe storms battered Pittsburgh twice as often as usual this spring – a meteorologist explains why Flocking together – how a birding hobby may boost your mental health and build community Bird droppings were a foundation of modern agriculture and American empire Small talk acts like social glue – here’s how to get better at it What is Falun Gong and why does the Chinese Communist Party want to suppress it? Al-Qaida and the Islamic State are both adopting AI – but differ in how they think about the technology It’s getting hotter in classrooms and on playgrounds – schools aren’t ready to handle extreme temperatures How vaccine skeptics use storytelling effectively to create powerful but medically inaccurate messaging My grandfather kept his rejected degree for 50 years. Decades later, Canada still deskills immigrants A photo of kindness on a Lesbos beach hid a deeper story Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua plans to scrap elections – what that says about today’s autocrats Some animals catch cancer from others in their species – here’s why humans aren’t one of them Harmful bugs can thrive in your kitchen sponge for weeks – and you won’t be able to tell Refugee camps explained: why South Africa has avoided them Taylor Swift’s wedding was a clear display of the musicians’ huge power and influence Can a newly discovered soil fungus stop the devastating African armyworm when chemicals have failed? Better parenting starts with knowing what works. We tested a project in 8 African countries Nigeria’s conflict zones: why people stay even when they can leave What vegan and vegetarian diets can and can’t tell us about eating disorders The historic German housewives who laid the groundwork for today’s tradwives Visible mending: why showing off repairs is better than hiding them An abandoned SpaceX rocket is about to crash into the Moon. The real problem comes next The Victorian premier could lose her job just 4 months before a state election. How did it come to this? The Victorian Labor government had many successes. But it has also had its failures – and these have lost the voters Why five-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar stands apart from other cycling greats Teens want more advice about navigating consent but teachers’ sex ed skills are falling short India’s cockroach movement brought down a minister. Bringing real reform will be much harder Governments have a financial vested interest not to reform gambling laws. Here’s why Has the government failed to protect Torres Strait culture from rising seas? The full Federal Court is about to decide DR Congo: Oil Company Operations Pose Grave Pollution Threat Vietnam Should Release Ailing Political Prisoners Support Global Voices’ Spotlight: Indigenous Rights Small businesses in Australia have a hard time getting finance. Other countries offer a different solution Older people’s media literacy can be boosted in just 60 minutes – new study Protecting pets in domestic violence cases will take more than a law change Special DemosAU poll has Labor well short of a parliamentary majority Lawyer, politician, dodgy character: Richard Meagher exemplified the dubious side of Australian society No Justice 20 Years Since Sri Lanka’s Muttur Massacre Even the government agrees Job-ready Graduates has failed. Here’s what should replace it Some disabled workers can legally be paid $3.31 an hour. Here’s how to reform a system built for a different era As China bans new cars with unsafe doors, Australia risks becoming a ‘dumping’ ground One Nation is worried about PBS drugs sold on the black market. But how big an issue is this? New research shows how vulnerable Australia would be to attacks on shipping in the Indian Ocean The dangerous climate driving California’s wildfires — and a warning for Australia Accepting free will doesn’t exist could make us less hateful and ashamed With contentious fisheries reforms on hold, should NZ rethink bottom trawling? Your say: week beginning July 27 Public health advice tells us to buy local. Can Canada’s food system keep up? The homelessness scourge in cities like London, Ont., exposes the evils of wealth inequality Most breastfeeding mothers take medication, but many are making decisions without good information Extreme heat increases the risk of workplace injuries across Canada How next-generation photovoltaics could contribute to electricity storage South Sudan’s first elections won’t be perfect – but another delay could be even riskier Nigeria’s federal police force has failed, but what does history say about local forces? Lessons from South Africa on how parks and community gardens can help cities adapt to climate change End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists in Yemen How much will it take to rebuild Venezuela after the earthquakes? View from The Hill: Labor’s ‘managed democracy’ reaches high point as blanket thrown over Israel-Gaza dissent Haiti: The Women Sustaining What the State Has Abandoned West Bank: Surge in Settler Violence Threatens Mass Atrocities International Criminal Court Prosecutor Removed US, Iran Threaten Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure Iranians Face Double Peril of Gallows and Bombs When You Watch the Tour de France, Think Sudan War Middle East: UN warns against wider escalation after Houthi attacks in the Red Sea Syria: Suspend use of Assad-era cybercrime law pending reform Transforming shame into solidarity: What the racist riots in Belfast taught me about community Tickets to nowhere: Haitian refugees fall prey to travel scams The Piano: how the viral appeal of pianists in public spaces is not so different from 19th-century music salons A sweary boss might make you work harder (or want to quit) Force of Nature shows how extreme weather pushes wildlife to its limits What repeated blows to the head in sport may mean for dementia risk A 1952 Pan Am plane crash transformed passenger safety procedures – a former airline pilot explains how What we’ve learned from Andy Burnham’s first week as prime minister Nepal: Government Actions Threaten Judicial Independence Charli XCX has entered a new era. Here’s why pop’s biggest transformations are no longer just about the music NHS waiting lists are finally getting shorter, but not fairer everywhere Andy Burnham’s purge of the Starmerites may store up problems for the future Seven climate-friendly ways to transform your home Differences in human and great ape laughter reveal clues to the origin of speech Wildfires: what can the UK and other nations learn from Australia’s world-leading fire response systems? As Israel prepares for October election the government is accelerating its land grab in the West Bank and Gaza The dog who waited for Odysseus: Argos reflects the deep human-animal bonds of ancient Greece Millions of family caregivers manage complex diets for older relatives – often with little nutritional guidance South Dakota’s abortion pill advertising ban runs into free speech roadblock The Benadryl Challenge isn’t going away – here’s how public health officials are trying to stop this deadly viral trend Pennsylvania roads are being coated in radioactive wastewater − here’s why How do scientists know if climate change made a heat wave, extreme storm or wildfire worse? Colorado prepares for screwworms, as the pest that was eradicated in 1966 returns to the US Is withholding federal counterterrorism funds from states – as FEMA has threatened – legal? Should paper checks be abolished like the penny? India: Invoking of extraordinary police powers amid Delhi protests an “affront to human rights” Japanese-Filipino children’s painful quests for filial recognition and citizenship Ukraine: bad week on the home front for Volodymyr Zelensky Labor national conference backs use of telehealth in voluntary assisted dying care The Gambia’s hidden history: how a tiny river basin influenced colonial trade and slavery UK: Manchester Mayoral Candidates Should Condemn UAE Abuses Bennelong in London is an inquisitive play that will make you rethink the past as you know it The World Cup was meant to be carbon-neutral. FIFA hasn’t released the figures, so we built a computer model to check Not just cigarettes and alcohol: why the ‘Oasis index’ and others like it offer real economic insights How does parent-child interaction therapy work? And who can use it? “Activism is the way we learned to see the world” ‘Jimothy’ the raccoon has short spine syndrome – but this condition can affect dogs, too Teachers and doctors are losing the ability to self-regulate. What are the risks? A time-travelling king and visit from Nessie: inside the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony Rejection hurts. How to help kids and teens bounce back when they’ve missed out The ‘unsexy’, low-tech fix that will reduce brain injuries in sport The Origin Energy breach has been unusual – but there are ways to better protect your data Is it worse to eat unhealthy food in the morning, or later in the day? And what if you skip breakfast? Does using a reusable cup make you less likely to protest climate change? We tracked 2,800 Australians to find out Without a Royal Commission, we won’t know the scale of the corruption in Victoria’s Big Build Jimothy the raccoon survived against the odds, a testament to sophisticated brains and devoted mothers Why you should think twice before rescuing a wild animal Victoria paid for Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games. It’s not the state’s only recent sporting debacle Who was Homer, author of the Odyssey? China’s Police Harass Animal Protection Supporters Iran urged to stop protest-related executions Syria ‘not alone’ in locating missing persons, tackling displacement Georgia: Journalist jailed and comedian attacked for political satire Moral distress: for primary care doctors, ‘doing the right thing’ can feel impossible Why clearer rules on using AI in hiring would be a win for bosses too AI companies are trying to escape the screen. Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI shows how hard it will be Can we alter ocean chemistry to absorb carbon? Here are the pros and cons Friday essay: can rewilding offer us a brighter, greener future? Why a face full of poo can be your baby’s best start in life How can Year 7 and 8 students make the most of their electives? Uganda’s Military Forcibly Disappears Opposition Politician World News in Brief: New ECOSOC chief, Secretary-General candidates’ debate, torture in Mali, drowning prevention Shere Hite: the woman who changed the narrative on the female orgasm in the 1970s Access to cycling is unfair across Canadian cities Meet Likweli – the newly named monkey that hints at Congo’s hidden secrets Scuba divers underestimate how much damage they do to coral reefs – we’ve watched hundreds to find out why Why air travel can be so hard on the body ‘I get caught up in the numbers game’: why useful social media content gets lost online Thinking about life inside: how performance is creating space for a discussion of crime and punishment Fewer cheap flights, more international suitcases – South Florida’s tourism outlook for 2027 There’s a business case for companies to embrace sustainability – if it’s pitched the right way Replacing gas stoves with electric stoves greatly reduces asthma symptoms What is open-source AI? A software engineering researcher explains Starbucks’ big marketing blunder in South Korea shows how cultural blind spots can put global brands in a bind Public opinion on abortion has shifted 4 years after Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade Mail ballot mirages aren’t fraud, but mail ballot fraud isn’t a complete myth The US has acknowledged Bears Ears and Grand Staircase as sacred for over a century, but keeps stripping away protections Detroit wants to elevate youth voices in leadership – that means giving them real power College professors face an emerging challenge: We know students are no longer reading entire books New Trump administration rules on federal science funding could make American research slower, costlier and harder to share How babywearing helps establish parent-child bonds As ICE’s tech-enabled dragnet and surveillance expand, activists are fighting back with data of their own How the BJP finally won in West Bengal after years of trying The sex life of treefrogs: how females build better nests by mating with multiple partners Do tourists stress out safari animals? We tested their dung to find out How can rural communities benefit from South Africa’s green energy transition? A solar farm in Limpopo offers clues Healthcare in Africa involves families and communities: training of professionals should reflect this Harvey Nichols may be for sale, but it will always be an important part of UK fashion history Nasa’s new space telescope will tackle some of the universe’s biggest mysteries Cerebral small vessel disease: new treatment possibilities for the little-known condition affecting millions of people Ancient Egyptian princesses weren’t just figureheads – their weapons reveal lives of skill and strength Alberta’s proposed West Coast pipeline faces a high-stakes economic test Melts in your mouth, but not in your car: the ongoing scientific quest to create heat-resistant chocolate Why the Commonwealth Games are such an important platform for para sport A new ‘golden age’ of mathematics may be dawning — thanks to AI and human ingenuity US Officials Sound Alarm on Haiti While Preparing to Deport Haitians There Ukraine war: inside the longstanding conflict between politicians and military commanders Drought, water shortages and crop failures: how does the medieval warm period compare with today? Britain’s quarter century: Blair, populism and the battle over human rights Putin under pressure but history tells us most Russian leaders die with their boots on South Korea: Appeal decision for abortion case exposes legal vacuum Ghana: Still no law criminalizing witchcraft accusations six years after Akua Denteh’s fatal lynching Zambia: Authorities must free journalist arrested over social media posts Grattan on Friday: One Nation’s spectre hangs over Labor national conference Cuba: Exile of Afro-Cuban artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara underscores years of injustice ‘Like someone whacking a piñata’: orcas explode sunfish by ramming them at high speed Employment surges in June, leaving the door open to further interest rate rises How retirees, beachcombers and communities help scientists track everything from threatened species to algal blooms At a time of harder borders and ‘ruthless’ rhetoric, the Refugee Convention is more important than ever Will cough lozenges, syrups or medicated hot drinks make my cough go away? Domestic violence isn’t a ‘two-way street’. The evidence shows it’s gendered and often deadly UAE: International Cycling’s Top Team Risks ‘Sportswashing’ Niger: 3 Years of Military Rule Deepens Human Rights Crisis India: Excessive Force Used Against Student Protesters Philippines: Rights Advocates in Mining Areas Face Prosecution Global Mechanism on ICTs: Statement on international law Across Borders and Prison Walls: Keeping Families Connected During the Libya–Chad Conflict The Commonwealth Games are here, with fewer sports, more nations and an uncertain future More than half of Earth’s migratory bird species are declining – here’s how we can still save them New ferry names: Winston calls it woke, but debating Cook’s legacy is nothing new Politics with Michelle Grattan: Paul Kelly on why Albanese is ‘misunderstood’ and Taylor needs to stay ‘White Australia’ has always been a myth. Hanson lamenting its end is wrong – and dangerous The US is issuing billions in tariff refunds. That won’t unwind the damage to the global trading system China has cracked down on AI companions. What can we learn from this? OpenAI’s models autonomously hacked a tech startup. It signals a seismic shift in cybersecurity Peru: Another step towards entrenching impunity Albanese will announce extension of ‘Paid Prac’ at Labor national conference Nicaragua continues to weaken political freedoms, UN warns The brain rewires itself for motherhood. We now know more about how As the games begin, what does the Commonwealth mean and what purpose does it serve? How telehealth is fuelling a surge in ADHD scripts in a business model that benefits the rich Victorian teachers are striking again. Money alone won’t get them back to school The way Australia taxes gas production is stuck in the past – this is why companies aren’t paying their fair share How do I get my book published? 5 experts share their top tips 80-million-year-old snake fossil sheds light on why lizards lost their limbs and started slithering As missiles fly, Iranians are turning to art, culture and memes to find community ‘A river is our life force’: why Indigenous cultural values must be visible in conservation Canada’s aerial firefighting system is too slow, and front-line communities are paying the price Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey reveals a darker, less triumphant heroism Strange Health wins best health and wellbeing podcast award Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s removal of two top defence officials highlights the role of morale in long wars “Women should take the lead in the fight against FGM”: Meet Tala, Gambian survivor and activist France: Protecting children online starts with platform design, not bans How an AI research tool helped challenge support for police violence in Brazil Burnham and Trump – what the new prime minister should remember about UK-US ties Why Odysseus couldn’t just say: ‘I’m home’ What the sudden demise of the UK’s department of science means for the future of research Storms that built a graveyard: ancient monsoons created a spectacular dinosaur fossil site One in ten medicines worldwide could be fake or substandard – here’s how to protect yourself Do infrared saunas improve workout recovery? The evidence is still lukewarm The National Climate Assessment is broken – appointing Matthew Wielicki to lead it won’t help Czech nonprofits applied lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic to the Ukrainian refugee crisis – but had little say in key decisions Philadelphia’s criminal justice fines and fees fall hardest on poorest neighborhoods The antifa terrorism threat the Trump administration describes does not exist New genetic approaches raise hopes for restoring the American chestnut to its former glory Rescuing satellites is harder than it looks – a growing space junk problem will make doing so more important Why are some animals considered ‘pests’? It comes down to culture and convenience Why Americans seeking affordable doctor visits and medicines abroad may misjudge healthcare quality Albanese will announce extension of “Paid Prac” at Labor national conference COVID PPE failures left healthcare workers and patients at risk – what lessons the government needs to learn for the future Why 78 degrees isn’t the right thermostat setting for everyone during a heat wave Dating apps like Tinder affect relationships and the economics of desire Soft plastic recycling laws have been delayed – an expert explains why How young people make their politics heard in Manchester The violence link: Animal maltreatment and family violence often happen together How music cues helped actors harness emotion in ‘Monoceros,’ a new Canadian musical Shooters for hire: What’s fuelling the Canadian increase in outsourced violence? What the lotus flower reveals about veteran PTSD in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Why safe water is still lacking in the Marajó Archipelago, one of the world’s most water-abundant regions Jobs abroad or jobs in Africa? Why a focus on work in other countries shouldn’t replace opportunities at home Ugandan women work in the Middle East even though they face abuse. They told us why Great apes were using touch to reassure and keep the peace six million years before humans evolved – new research Andy Burnham says he’ll end rough sleeping – here’s what’s needed to make it happen How ‘super’ enzymes can transform recycling People in the UK favour harsher punishment than Norwegians – belief in free will may help explain why It’s not just business: why emotions are central to workplace management ‘hello there the jacobian conjecture is false thanx’: why a tiny social media post has mathematicians rethinking AI NAPLAN results are coming home. Here’s what parents should keep in mind Reassuring touch kept the peace six million years before humans evolved – new research Chancellor John Healey faces serious challenges in funding Burnham’s grand aspirations View from The Hill: Labor’s Andrew Charlton surfs the AI wave Nigeria: Boko Haram Trials Ineffective, Flawed Microscopic plant remains reveal 25,000 years of GunaiKurnai rituals deep in a Victorian cave Japan: Flag Desecration Law Violates Free Speech Afghanistan/Pakistan: Deadly Pakistan air strikes on Kabul drug rehab centre should be investigated as possible war crime – new investigation An emerging Iran-Pakistan ‘Axis of Sympathy’ is reshaping southwest Asia’s power structures Three things Australia must do to end the tobacco wars Media scrutiny can take many forms. Pauline Hanson’s past few weeks have shown how quickly it can backfire New Zealand is cracking down on school attendance. Is it missing the bigger picture? Australia just outlined more ‘AI safety’ priorities, but is the plan actually coherent? Testosterone testing the military: how the manosphere shaped US government policy Domestiques, sprinters and climbers: who’s who in the Tour de France peloton (and why it matters) Vietnam: 5 Arrested for Ho Chi Minh Book Trump’s new tariffs give Ontario and Québec the perfect excuse to sell their unsold American booze ‘Sanctuary people’ redefine what it means to protect immigrants in uncertain times I created an AI boyfriend. He was charming — and deeply troubling NZ’s political ‘centre’ is an electoral strategy, not a set of beliefs AusAlert will deliver emergency warnings to all – but they must actually be accessible Why new Houthi threats in the Red Sea could spell trouble for global oil prices and inflation The biggest atomic blast in Australia happened 70 years ago – mysteries about its impact linger Industry backlash threatens Australia’s gas supply fix. Leaders must step up Gen Z is the first generation in history in which men are more religious than women. Why? Swimming can alleviate low back pain – new study Thinking of accelerating a Year 12 subject? Here’s what to consider The long, global history of queer art in churches Soccer and faith: Did evangelicalism really cost Brazil the World Cup? Tigray’s old grapevines have survived against the odds: new research uncovers their genetic and historic value A sharp fall in gas supplies in 2028 threatens South Africa’s economy: how to manage the fallout Why children learn English more easily with the help of their home language – Namibian study Soon, there will be so much electricity you might be paid to use it Perimenopause and heart health: when chest symptoms need urgent attention Manchester’s digital transformation could be a blueprint for other parts of the UK Before Beckham and Ronaldo, there was Kevin Keegan – the footballer who invented the personal brand Have child, need job: How child-care problems prevent many families from re-entering the workforce An emerging Iran-Pakistan allegiance is reshaping southwest Asia’s power structures Six years on, why lobbying success for COVID victims’ association in Italy over pandemic mismanagement matters Iraq is emerging as the Middle East’s strategic connector – but can it turn foreign competition into advantage? Japan: Flag Desecration law Violates Free Speech US Congress Should Pass Legislation on Sudan Mozambique: Authorities must immediately open investigation into summary execution of Narciso Castigo Sambo Russia: Draft law imposing sweeping restrictions on government critics abroad weaponizes punishment to silence dissent Québec’s Bill 9 doesn’t just ban symbols — it bans obligations New Trump book will have readers playing the parlour game: who blabbed? Supreme Court ruling hands Trump sweeping new powers and limits Congressional oversight Why an all-female Glengarry Glen Ross changes less about the play than you might expect John Healey is the UK’s chancellor: what Burnham’s surprise pick says about his style of government Time for a clock change? Congress considers daylight saving time … again Why employers still place a premium on people skills, not AI, when they make hiring decisions Not so terrible, after all – 2-year-olds just want to be independent Legally or not, the US government is controlling global access to the world’s most powerful AI I’m a Philly neonatologist, and every time I discharge a baby from the NICU, I worry about the air they’ll breathe at home What Ed Miliband’s appointment does and doesn’t mean for the UK’s foreign policy 5 lessons from 20 years of climate surveys: Political party matters, but it doesn’t explain everything ‘I can’t work in the farce of climate change cruise tourism anymore’: why Antarctic guides quit their dream jobs Does dark energy really exist? Our work identifies cracks in the foundations of today’s cosmological model Egypt: Release dozens detained over Gen Z online group calling for political change Europe/IOPT: EU states allowing sale of Israel Bonds in Europe risk complicity in ongoing genocide in Gaza Smouldering myeloma: Lauren Laverne’s diagnosis explained When a teenager makes the ‘stupid choice’, their brain is working exactly as designed Sold as brides, lost at sea: The trafficking of stateless Rohingya girls We set 10,000 traps in search of a rare native mouse. Here’s what we found Homer’s Odysseus was never a perfect hero. Christopher Nolan’s film understands this Why engagement with Myanmar’s junta is risky without proof of life for Aung San Suu Kyi What boom in international students? The total number living in Australia is lower than before the pandemic How was the first language formed? 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