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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? Albanese government uses its political dominance to implement a ‘Labor’ agenda Budget 2026 brings a small tax handout to workers and a crackdown on tax breaks and trusts Get ready for a budget slowdown. But Chalmers insists we won’t see a recession Iodine deficiency is creeping back. Vegans, vegetarians and pregnant women are most at risk At a glance: budget 2026 A budget with a bundle of reforms in a time of ‘extreme uncertainty’ Self-driving cars struggle to see at night or in fog – but imitating the human brain can make them safe Why is the US so obsessed with controlling Cuba? ‘Poverty porn’: the moral dilemma behind MrBeast’s billion-dollar empire Tunisia Suspends Rights Groups That Shaped Its Democracy European Union: Surveillance Technology Sold to Rights Violators DR Congo: Increasing Repression of Critical Expression Angola: Flood Survivors Living in Precarious Conditions World News in Brief: Human rights in Mongolia, surge in sexual violence in Haiti, worsening hunger in Afghanistan Israel/OPT: Israel’s systematic destruction of high-rise buildings must be investigated as war crimes of wanton destruction and collective punishment NZ’s costly fees-free scheme did little to widen access to tertiary education – new study Hantavirus is very different to COVID. Here’s why the ‘Andes virus’ won’t cause the next pandemic Feeling the pinch? Here are some ways to find savings – and even fight inflation Racial gerrymandering may be here to stay In an ant colony, the queen isn’t in charge. So who is? What is a ‘digital detox’ and will it make me healthier? Armed drones leading cause of civilian death in Sudan war: UN rights chief Trump-Xi summit will be no ‘Nixon in China’ moment – that they are talking is enough for now In this year’s budget, Chalmers has to keep a lid on spending – or risk stoking inflation How the federal budget became unlocked – and allowed the digital world in Specialist doctors are charging too much. 4 options to rein in excessive fees Help! I’m almost finished school but don’t know what I want to do next We found hundreds of huge ancient mass graves hidden in the Sahara desert Siri Hustvedt’s powerful memoir of losing her husband Paul Auster will make you cry 7 films to help you understand Iranian women’s fight for freedom Like solar, most of the first home battery subsidies went to the wealthy. We need a fairer approach Angola: Flood Survivors Living in Precarious Conditions From AI companions to climate action, we  undervalue what lies ahead Canada’s new sovereign wealth fund is ambitious, but its design raises questions Studying racial and ethnic health inequality in Canada: What we need to get right The women’s rights crisis in Afghanistan is an ongoing humanitarian calamity Why political gerrymandering in the South will likely continue to consider voters’ race despite Supreme Court ruling Conspiracy theories: do 300,000 Kiwis really believe Canada is building an army of mutant super-raccoons? Red lines not red carpets: Why Italy & Germany must support suspending EU-Israel Agreement Tunisia: Dozens of NGOs at risk of dissolution as crackdown on civil society intensifies Philippines: Police chief ‘Bato’ dela Rosa must be arrested and surrendered to ICC UN Official Would Reject US Funds with Discriminatory Conditions How Nigerians are coping with heat waves amid crippling power outages Brazil opens investigation on Google over its AI’s impact on the journalism industry What your local council can actually do to tackle the climate crisis Can plants hear? Latest research offers new insights South African study reveals most dog fights happen at home – and how best to prevent it Ghana’s transport system is chaotic: how it can move more people with fewer vehicles – research What it would have been like to experience the dinosaur-killing asteroid armageddon: a blow-by-blow account Nudge theory was all about taking responsibility – but it allowed big business to look the other way Osteoarthritis: how stimulating the muscles with electricity may help manage the condition Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease develops over decades – and we are missing the window to prevent it Writing for well-being: How it could be a new way to teach the essay and resist AI Elegies for a changing land: how Ireland’s poets are responding to the climate crisis How World Cup filming has evolved since the last US tournament – from spider cameras to AI and drones What happens when scientists trust AI more than colleagues? Screens are part of modern parenting – five tips for healthy use Nature restoration isn’t often top of the political agenda – here’s how Wales does it Can the assisted dying bill be brought back? It’s possible – but supporters face four challenges Pensions for Botswana’s elderly are growing, but care services are lacking – study tracks 20 years What to do if someone you know in Philadelphia or elsewhere is detained by ICE Why did ‘Tyrannosaurus rex’ have such short arms? Delta-8, delta-9, THCA? What sets the different THC forms available in regulated cannabis products apart How AI can lead to false arrests and wrongful convictions How does your brain decide between the road not taken or the same old route? Resolving conflicting memories is key to navigation We studied what happened when financially struggling artists received $1,000 a month, no strings attached, for 18 months When you don’t have the facts, argue the law: How Trump’s EPA is limiting its own ability to protect public health far into the future The missing link in America’s critical minerals push isn’t mining – it’s processing expertise ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ shows how Christian imagery circulates in unusual ways through the fashion industry What makes a good teacher? Ask a Republican and a Democrat, and they are likely to agree Europe: Failure to suspend Israel from Eurovision betrays humanity and exposes blatant double standards Tunisia: End Abusive Prosecution of Refugee Aid Workers How Nigerians are coping with heat waves amid crippling power outages. A new, experimental The Glass Menagerie marks a bold turn for Australian theatre Why Nairobi Africa-France summit bears the hallmarks of Macron and Ruto priorities One Nation’s rise may seem sudden, but it follows long-term voter trends What is frozen shoulder? And will I need surgery? One small country set the model for reintegrating ISIS families from Syria. Here’s what Australia can learn First Person: Surviving death row in Thailand Unraveling the mystery of an unconventional mother undone by war, separation and love Worried about your job? You’re not alone. But there are proven ways to ease job insecurity Instagram can now read all users’ private messages. Will this make kids safer or just boost ad targeting? Why has this autumn been so hot and dry? ‘Polyanna policy’ – is NZ’s framework for AI use in government overly optimistic? Australian teens don’t eat enough nutritious food. But we can change that Wealthy people were the first to buy electric vehicles. The current boom risks entrenching inequality Governments keep trying to make childcare safer. Could a new ‘national commission’ make a difference? Why did my baby die? I’m a pathologist. Here’s what I want you to know Silicon Valley’s AI ‘tokenmaxxing’ obsession has a big problem – and philosophers saw it coming After dumping Inland Rail, Australia has no plan to stop relying on diesel trucks for freight Fiona Wright’s Kill Your Boomers sees the dark joke in Australia’s housing crisis Doctors can act as gatekeepers or brokers for patients – how they decide can be crucial Your say: week beginning May 11 No more ‘just say no’ — Canadian schools will soon have a roadmap to address student substance use What the Montreal Canadiens’ hockey playoff run reveals about faith, belonging and the sacred Gay men have equal parenting rights in Canada — but not equal access to parenthood New research highlights how wildfires are harming fish Is an A still an A? The truth behind grade inflation Archiving Nepal’s medicinal plants and Indigenous knowledge for future generations With wind in its sails, One Nation looks to replicate Farrer success in Victoria – and federally Cameroon’s sacred and royal animals: could literature and futures thinking help save them? View from The Hill: Post-Farrer, Liberals will struggle with awkward questions about their relations with One Nation Woman journalist in Pakistan takes action against online harassment Local elections reveal the deep fracturing of UK politics and put the writing on the wall for Keir Starmer View from The Hill: A primal scream from Farrer throws Liberals into deeper crisis One Nation wins Farrer byelection as Liberal vote crashes Woman journalist victim in Pakistan takes action against online harassment Georgia: Justice and accountability require more than criminal charges against five police officers for assaulting protesters Three deaths on a cruise ship: what we know about the Andean hantavirus After more than a century, Labour has lost Wales Australia: 3 Alleged ISIS-Linked Women Face Serious Charges Antarctic sea ice defied global warming for decades – now, hidden ocean heat is breaking through From blooms to bytes: Will Kenya’s data center boom repeat the ‘Greenhouse Effect’? Georgia: Justice and accountability require more that criminal charges against five police officers for assaulting protesters When your workplace doesn’t match your ethical outlook – the problem of ‘moral injury’ A bird flu vaccine for humans is being trialled – here’s how it works Why do heights make your feet feel strange? Birds of prey in South Africa are in trouble – a study analyses data from 16 years of road counts Meet the mosquito terminator – a spider that likes us and eats our enemies How super-skinny red carpet trend at Met Gala clashes with own its body-positive Costume Art show How Venezuela has – and hasn’t – changed since Maduro’s capture How the evolution of blockchain is changing our ideas about trust Pet loss is difficult for people – what about for other pets? Brazil Needs Independent Investigations into Police Abuse How musical instruments have informed stage design over Eurovision’s history Five reasons to add peas into your diet A handpicked history of floral art, kabuki on screen and a poetry competition – what to see, do and create this week View from The Hill: Jim Chalmers on justifying broken promises Why Trump’s $2 billion buyoff to cancel offshore wind farms is a bad deal for American taxpayers and the US energy supply People with premenstrual dysphoric disorder have higher rates of suicidal thinking, planning and attempts Conspiracy theorists are building AI interfaces to the Epstein files – and presenting their views as data analysis Teens aren’t as disengaged as you may think: What adults get wrong about adolescents’ civic contributions Thoreau the scientist – how environmental research informed ‘Walden’ and later works How Pennsylvania’s new paid leave bill leaves the sandwich generation behind Black, Hispanic, female and low-income elementary students are less likely to be identified with autism Why a landmark Supreme Court ruling has failed to keep racial bias out of jury selection Elections 2026: Experts react to the Reform surge and Labour losses “For us, almost everything is at stake”: How students from the Pacific took the fight against climate change to the world’s top court The ocean is fighting climate change and we’re trying to help it – here’s how How a repurposed medical device is helping us investigate ancient climate tipping points Our Land: who owns the countryside? New documentary explores the access divide in England and Wales Why climate action stalls, despite widespread popular support Why politicians can’t fix potholes permanently English local elections 2026: a story of a new kind of politics Israel’s destructive actions in Lebanon are normalising war without rules What’s next for the ISIS families? This is how ‘de-radicalisation’ programs work in Australia Richard Lewer wins Archibald Prize with radiant portrait of traditional healer Iluwanti Ken Hackers just stole data from 9,000 schools and unis around the world. How can we protect student privacy? Minister Anika Wells repays more than $10,000 after four travel claims found to have breached rules Pakistan’s Indigenous Torwali people are fighting to save the Swat River Rwanda: Critic Dies in Prison on Release Day World News in Brief: Somalia drought response, Gaza and Ukraine aid updates, human rights abuses in Tunisia South Africans are far less tolerant of migrants than before – hotspots, drivers and solutions IS-linked women are facing a raft of criminal charges. A legal expert explains the laws at play Ignore the polls: One Nation is the unofficial opposition Higher-strength medicinal cannabis may be linked to a disturbing pattern of side effects, our study shows Fenian: the anti-Irish history behind Kneecap’s defiant new album title Squeak up! I can’t hear you: pilot whales are shouting to hear themselves over ship noise Cyclone Gabrielle exposed the risks of forestry slash. New research suggests little has changed Trump and Lula at the White House: a relationship built on pragmatism and a broader regional calculus Australia has the world’s highest rate of ACL reconstruction surgery. Rehab may be just as good What is the ‘grey rock’ method for dealing with narcissists or difficult family members? Gas and coal have long tied Japan to Australia. It’s time for a new climate and green industry partnership Ted Turner didn’t just revolutionize television − he changed the way we see our world Iran wants oil tariffs paid in Chinese yuan – is the power of the US petrodollar in decline? Family and business trusts could soon have to pay more tax – with a few likely exceptions Choosing a high school can seem enormous. How do you know if one is right for your child? Apps such as Stremio let you stream for free. How do they work? And are they legal? Does 432Hz tuning improve your wellbeing? A music psychologist unpacks the evidence Friday essay: why has philosophy ignored motherhood? Health authorities work to contain cruise ship hantavirus outbreak Why we’re choosing to focus on climate solutions South Africans are far less tolerant of migrants than before - hotspots, drivers and solutions What the jet fuel crisis means for your summer flights and travel plans We developed a biodegradable wash that can remove pesticides and keep fruit fresh longer For preschoolers, fear of new foods is common — and responding can feel anything but simple Iran war has shown the limits of US power Russia’s pared-down Victory Day parade tells a story: Away from the pomp, war in Ukraine is not going to Putin’s plan UN Guidance on Dismantling Gender Stereotypes The 2025 Sir Paul Curran award for academic journalism goes to Jeremy Howick Iran war has become a lesson in how power really works Trump administration claiming a ‘win’ against Iran – here’s a report card Propaganda machine to public good: a brief history of 50 years of TV in South Africa Legends: new undercover drama explores tense clash between state loyalty and criminal credibility How Pakistan became the primary mediator between the US and Iran The AI scientist: now academic papers can be fully automated, what does this mean for the future of research? ‘Fed up, fired up, and finally heard’: inside the political earthquake brewing in Farrer Using the body’s own sounds to diagnose Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s before the first symptoms appear Kokuho is Japan’s highest ever grossing live-action film – a lavish kabuki epic about talent, lineage and sacrifice How The Devil Wears Prada 2 speaks the hidden language of fashion Can peptide injections help people recover from injuries? Here’s what you need to know Motown’s Black women songwriters and producers were the invisible architects behind the pop music juggernaut You know exercise is good for you – so why is it so hard to put it into practice? The American Revolution’s triumphant story of democracy and freedom overlooks loyalists who paid a steep price for allegiance to Britain Trump’s new ‘Coalie’ mascot and myth of ‘clean, beautiful coal’ have a long history in advertising Online hate groups sustain their messages by repeating powerful stories or routinely adding new allegations Lower East Side street named for ‘King of Comics’ Jack Kirby, a nod to one of the countless kids of immigrants who shaped the genre Dogs display many traits of great leaders − here are 5 breeds that can be your leadership role models Canada is kicking its US booze habit as trade tensions persist Why supplements aren’t a shortcut to healthy ageing China’s ability to weather Trump’s trade war was two decades in the making Ultra-processed food: why the debate needs less fear and more clarity Can houseplants really purify the air in your home? What the science actually says AI in the emergency department: promising, powerful but still unproven What Iran’s absence from the Venice Biennale reveals about art and politics ‘A life-and-death matter’: understanding how Ofsted inspections risk suicidal thoughts in teachers Donald Trump’s chaotic mess: When U.S. power serves the ‘sultan,’ global rules erode Pakistan: Authorities must end ongoing injustice of civilian trials by military courts Grattan on Friday: The Farrer result will set off a willy willy. The budget already has The ordeal of an undocumented Haitian migrant in the Dominican Republic I’ve investigated a hantavirus outbreak. Here’s what I can tell you about the cruise ship cluster From fossicking for fossils to a champion for life on Earth: Sir David Attenborough at 100 Less trusting, more financially stressed: new data show how Australians feel about their lives Game. Set. Match. is a love letter to truth-telling. It is nothing short of brilliant Russia doesn’t have much to celebrate on Victory Day, as Ukraine brings the war home to Putin Australian gas exporters will be forced to set aside local supply for domestic users EU: Protect Integrity of Anti-Deforestation Law Protection of health care in armed conflict: UN Security Council Resolution 2286 10 years on Is Richard Dawkins right about Claude? No. But it’s not surprising AI chatbots feel conscious to us Landlords pay almost $7 billion a year more in tax than home owners, pushing rents higher Humid heat may increase the risk of premature birth. But aspirin could help Does abolishing the BSA mean the end of enforceable media standards in general? Do we absorb information better on paper, rather than screens? It depends on the screen How Tibetans became eco-guards of Asia’s water tower Guatemala: Immediate and unconditional release of prisoners of conscience Luis Pacheco and Héctor Chaclán Recreational fishing in the US catches far more fish than previously estimated Countries must back commitments to transition from fossil fuels with action Federal investigation into Smith College probes whether transgender students can attend women’s schools – challenging the evolving mission of women’s education NZ is overdue for a population strategy – but there is only so much governments can do Teens came first at Australia’s world-leading Centre For Youth Literature – until it was axed Transcribing speech is never neutral. It shapes power and bias Urban trees cool the world’s cities more than we thought – but we can’t rely on them alone 5 great podcasts parents can listen to with children – backed by research A new survey of 10,000 migrants reveals exploitation at work is the norm. Here’s how to fix it More than 1 in 3 Australian adults are functionally illiterate. How can we fix this? Donations, access and secrecy: 3 tactics tobacco companies use to influence smoking laws Increasing JobSeeker is long overdue. Here’s how we could do it, without breaking the budget Meta removes Bangladeshi community archivists’ pages through false copyright claims Gaza flotilla: Aid delivery ‘not a crime’, UN rights office tells Israel More than 70 civilians killed in Ukraine in less than a week The peptide problem: Hype is outrunning the evidence Canada’s first Inuit-led university is coming to Nunavut — here’s why it matters Burkina Faso’s Junta Escalates Attack on Information Guatemala: Immediate and unconditional release of prisoners of conscience Luis Pacheco and Héctor Chaclán Why banning pro-Palestine marches is a risky response to antisemitic violence Additional learning needs present a key challenge for the incoming Senedd Protestant leaders once championed birth control – not to liberate women, but as part of ‘responsible parenthood’ US declares war in Iran ‘over’ to avoid row with Congress over whether it was legal College students are noticing their AI-smoothed writing sounds strong — and not like them Self-destructive behaviour among Hermann’s tortoises on a Macedonian island is leading to ‘demographic suicide’ There’s little love for the SNP – so why does the party look set to win in Scotland? Election day in the UK: what to look out for – and when we’ll know the results Normal: this quirky Bob Odenkirk caper is Die Hard meets Fargo The ‘100-day cough’ that adults often miss Introducing The Conversation Climate Poetry Award – for UK-based academics The Conversation UK Climate Poetry Award Terms & Conditions 2026 ‘Skimpflation’: how the Strait of Hormuz is linked to your lasagne – and other everyday goods China has played a key role in the Iran war – and will continue to do so The other Brontë sister: why do we always forget about Anne? Welsh election: why immigration is important to voters in the ‘Nation of Sanctuary’ Protecting pollinating insects could improve diets and livelihoods worldwide – new study ‘Is all my struggle going to be wasted?’ Ghana study explores how mothers feel about early births The Conversation Africa: 11 years of impact As David Attenborough turns 100, four experts explore his legacy, from science to storytelling Vitamin C and cancer: was Nobel laureate Linus Pauling on to something? Even in Japan, robots are a long way from being fully-fledged carers – here’s why Why we need to treat Earth like a spaceship Alaska’s near-record landslide tsunami sent a wave 1,580 feet up the fjord walls – and left clues for building a warning system Clinical trials that are actually marketing ploys targeting doctors – how seeding trials put profit over patients Sleep apnea compromises far more than a good night’s rest – 2 neuroscientists outline the risks and the need for better diagnosis So your new ‘co-worker’ is an AI agent – here’s how to make the best of your human-machine relationship US violent crime is at its lowest in more than a century – but the funding that helped reduce it is disappearing After the execution of James G. Broadnax in Texas, questions persist over use of rap lyrics as evidence Using diesel generators to power the AI revolution would kill hundreds of Americans a year Fire is transforming the US West’s public lands – research shows overlooked cost to recreation ‘The farther away, the better’ is the problematic logic behind U.S. third-country deportations Civilians Starving in South Sudan’s Conflict Areas The government’s plans to bolster Australia’s fuel stores are sensible – but 5 years too late How to build cities for wildlife, not just people – new research The Epstein Files: the AI podcast that sounds like journalism but isn’t What working-class boys need to succeed at school: respect and open conversations Sea foam reveals a lot about the health of a beach’s ecosystem. Here’s how to spot polluted surf US Seeks to Lift Sanctions on Eritrea The invisible migration: How urban refugees are powering Uganda’s economy Can’t get your HRT patches? What to do and what to avoid ‘Much-needed fresh air’: 5 outcomes from the world’s first summit on ending fossil fuels Is this the moment to change the way we think about economic growth? Albanese announces $10.7 billion fuel security package, including government-owned reserve Need to see a psychologist? How to find one that’s right for you School dinners are changing: the strong emotions and memories around these meals reflect their social, economic and cultural importance NZ’s AI data centre boom: who benefits from the build-out? Craig Silvey has pled guilty to child exploitation. What do we do with his books? ISIS families to return to Australia, with police waiting to make arrests Crashes involving animals spike in winter. Here’s how to avoid them ‘What do you want to be?’ The spark that helps Indigenous people go to uni The lost koala: new fossil species was hiding in plain sight for 100 years Can Australia green its heavy industry? It’s hard – but necessary Nepal becomes South Asia's priciest place to fill a tank as US war on Iran rattles the pump Zambia: Last-minute postponement of RightsCon appears a brazen act of Chinese transnational repression which must be resisted Russia: Urgently investigate torture allegations of imprisoned anarchist Azat Miftakhov In the age of AI, human creative output is becoming a luxury Over the past 15 years, NZ moved its fuel safety net offshore – now it’s being exposed The method in Iran’s madness? Closure of Strait of Hormuz echoes a centuries-old Danish play − and is a tragedy for the world order ‘No fear of roaring lions’: Iran has a long history of standing firm against outside aggressors Should I test for flu at home if I have the sniffles? From ancient goddesses to modern peace activists − Mother’s Day celebrates women’s political power Warming seas can threaten the hidden relationship that supports seagrass meadows ‘I’m mad at the people who could have solved the problem’: what kids told us about eco-anxiety The artist population of Greater Sydney is shrinking – and becoming less culturally diverse Low-cost and unexpected ways to keep warm and save energy this winter After a year of Reform UK in local government, the cracks are starting to show To lead in global innovation, Canada must prioritize basic science Exercise benefits every area of your body – and these hormones are the reason why Diaspora distress: When geopolitical conflict follows immigrant workers into the office The EU measures media freedom country by country, but cross-border risks remain overlooked Heat-resistant corals could help reefs adapt to climate change White House wants to vet powerful AI models for risks − a computer scientist explains why AI safety is so difficult No acompañados y sin representación Georgia’s New Database Raises Serious Rights Concerns Uzbekistan Convicts Karakalpak Lawyer – Again US: Courts Consider Access to Mifepristone via Telehealth UN warns of worsening human rights crisis in Mali after deadly attacks Zambia: Last-minute postponement of RightsCon appears a brazen act of Chinese transnational repression which must be resisted Study finds spike in anti-Québec comments following Air Canada CEO’s language scandal Photographic memory is a myth – here’s what research really says about remembering Pollen allergies are brutal this year – a doctor explains why, and how to find relief As government privatization efforts grow, lawsuits against federal contractors get more difficult How workplace stress hijacks the nervous system to cause headaches − and a neurologist’s guide to managing them Financial strain, lockdowns and fear of infection during disease outbreaks magnify violence against women and girls − new research In rural Appalachia, abortion pill offers reproductive choice and privacy − but police may see a crime Foreign aid’s hidden benefit: Recipients are more likely to pay the generosity forward Galaxies of life are collecting dust in museums – digitizing microscope slides can uncover billions of fossils for natural history The lasting appeal of homeschooling: What motivated families to continue after schools reopened post-pandemic AI is showing up in court cases – but only a human jury can grapple with the moral weight of assessing guilt Muslim women-led nonprofits are engaging in advocacy despite facing a surge in Islamophobia Budget provides for new counter-terrorism centre to fight online threat Wales is looking at a huge shake-up in the Senedd – so why are voters so disenchanted? What Ghana’s foreign-built landmarks tell us about its global relationships No water, no crops: irrigation schemes could be a powerful way for South Africa’s smallholder farmers to adapt to climate change Mali attacks: Tuareg grievances hold the key to peace Mozambique’s economy is failing: the tough policy choices that need to be made urgently School dinners are changing: the strong emotions and memories around these meals reflect their social, economical and cultural importance Probiotics: what are we swallowing? Europe’s dilemma – to use China’s turbines to meet its renewable targets or not Massive marine heatwave caused Caribbean coral reefs to collapse much faster than predicted – new research Biological invasions can cause severe animal suffering Unaccompanied and Unrepresented Missed Opportunity on Tanzania Election Violence On the need to generate more questions than pleasant answers Politics with Michelle Grattan: Alan Kohler says Labor’s tax changes probably won’t lower house prices From Schuman's post-war declaration to the EU today, the Historical Archives unpack how Europe came together Shutting Iran’s oil wells may be straightforward – but the consequences are not Welsh broadcasters target voters with digital election coverage Thinking of joining a co-working space? Here are four ways to make the most of it TikTok’s ‘nonnamaxxing’ trend explained: here’s how living like an Italian grandma can benefit health and wellbeing Where Iranians are going under fire – a real-time picture of displacement Hantavirus, COVID, norovirus, legionnaires’: why are cruise ships so prone to disease outbreaks? The ocean system that shapes Europe’s climate View from The Hill: Would Pauline Hanson really risk a tilt at the lower house? With no easy options, RBA raises interest rates for the third time to quell inflation The Victorian budget is cleverly structured for an election. But is it too late to make a difference? Fashion is Art: 10 stars who met the brief at the Met Gala Books and brain development: why reading is much more than a pastime for children and teens Politics with Michelle Grattan: Alan Kohler says Labor’s tax changes won’t lower house prices Is Australian democracy eroding? Sweden: Parties Should State Position on Israel, Palestine Ethiopian TikTok grieves a popular creator. Are TikTok and Meta complicit in her death? “Learning is a good starting point in the fight for racial justice”: Lessons from Cindy Hawkins Rada, Amnesty researcher and advisor How to talk to your kids about separating and managing the change Hollow-Earth myths and Nazi UFOs on TikTok are bringing white supremacism into the mainstream ‘Demand the impossible’: how lived experience leaders make systems and policy better Australia’s frighteningly unequal funding system favours private schools, argues Jane Caro. How can we fix it? ‘Decision fatigue’ could be hurting your health. A nutritionist explains Hostage‑taking by rogue states is on the rise. New research provides fresh ways to tackle it Is New Zealand sliding toward a US-style approach to immigration and asylum? DRC: Rampant ADF abuses against civilians ‘war crimes which the world must not continue to ignore’ – new report Your say: week beginning May 4 China: ‘Harmonization Plan’ Erasing Tibetan Language Malaysia: New Refugee Registration System Raises Concerns Tracing the local impacts of global topics Themes of peace and human dignity have been central to Pope Leo as he marks his first year in office Copyright law is being used to hide alleged animal abuse. Here’s what’s at stake Chinese companies are increasingly taking on foreign governments. It’s not just the Port of Darwin Red button or blue button? What a viral question tells us about game theory and the state of the world From Taylor Swift to Bollywood, stars turn to the civil courts to fight deepfakes How a sense of awe can be good for your mental health How to read the classics in an age of distraction – and 3 short books to get you going Are we really programmed to be lazy? Chinese and Canadian approaches to math teaching have a lot to learn from each other Uganda’s Bobi Wine on the books (and songs) that shape his politics What’s stopping kids from learning useful skills? Short answer: exams Nigeria’s budget is treated like a government secret: how an online public monitoring system could fight corruption Climate disasters don’t just destroy homes, they change lives forever. We spoke with cyclone survivors in Zimbabwe Canada’s fragmented electronic health records harm patients and cost taxpayers billions: New research Mali: Authorities must immediately clarify the fate and whereabouts of lawyer and pro-democracy politician Mountaga Tall Biological age tests reveal what slows or hastens aging – but they’re useful only for researchers, not consumers How balcony solar can help renters and homeowners save money A quiet Alaska fault is missing the fluids scientists expected – and it’s changing what we know about earthquake zones A democracy or a republic? History shows that some Americans are asking the wrong question Is it wrong to pay incarcerated people in jail? This Pennsylvania county says no Bullying is common in elementary school – and it’s more likely to happen in classrooms that are chaotic Mythos AI is a cybersecurity threat, but it doesn’t rewrite the rules of the game Gulf state cooperation has long been shaped by the threat of Iran − but shows of unity belie division Why do you have to wear a helmet when you’re skateboarding? Denmark’s ‘hands-off’ approach to parenting could offer a blueprint for raising more resilient, self-reliant kids Why keeping collaborative remote work environment options open is key for business innovation Next week’s budget to reduce electric vehicle FBT concession Canada’s United Nations abstention on slavery recognition wasn’t neutral — it was a choice The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the load mothers carry — a burden that’s still being ignored today Wars destroy lives and the climate. 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