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Many fish are social, but pesticides are pushing them apart Do I have prostate cancer? 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Here’s what you need to know Feeling confident and in control when they’re active boosts children’s wellbeing Plant theft is often overlooked – that’s why it’s on the rise Horseflies and wasps and jellyfish – how to stay safe from stings and bites this summer Donor-egg pregnancies may come with higher rates of serious complications – here’s what you need to know From raw garlic cloves to cayenne pepper: why ‘natural’ DIY skincare can leave you burnt, itchy – or worse We can learn a lot from Troy’s trash How does the PKK’s disarmament affect Turkey, Syria and Iraq? Russian Imperial Movement: how a far-right group outlawed by the UK is spreading terror across Europe Zambia facing a democratic crossroads as it enters a fresh constitutional crisis Over €10 billion has now been pledged for Ukraine’s recovery. It’s nowhere near enough How soup might soothe symptoms and support recovery from colds and flu – new research U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran could fuel a new wave of nuclear proliferation Eswatini: Authorities must ensure access to justice for opposition MP Bacede Mabuza GG Mothai: Aid cuts are putting LGBTIQ+ lives at risk in rural Botswana View from The Hill: Segal’s antisemitism plan gives government controversy, not clarity Who was the first pirate? Trump’s Brazil tariffs point more to his enduring bond with far-right Bolsonaro than economic concerns Most Pennsylvania voters ignore judicial elections − a political scientist explains why they matter, especially in a battleground state Zohran Mamdani’s last name reflects centuries of intercontinental trade, migration and cultural exchange Listening to nonhumans: What music can teach about humanity’s relationships with nature and the divine 2026 FIFA World Cup expansion will have a big climate footprint, with matches from Mexico to Canada – here’s what fans can do Is there any hope for the internet? How Eurostack could offer Canada a route to digital independence from the United States Hong Kong: Appeal hearing in ‘HK 47’ case a pivotal chance to correct mass injustice Cleaner air in east Asia has driven recent acceleration in global warming – new study 29 human rights wins to be proud of Deadly floods hit Pakistan as government preparedness faces scrutiny How do you stop an AI model turning Nazi? What the Grok drama reveals about AI training Confusing for doctors, inequitable for patients: why Australia’s medicinal cannabis system needs urgent reform Treasury warns the government it may not balance the budget or meet its housing targets Was the Air India crash caused by pilot error or technical fault? None of the theories holds up – yet UNESCO grants World Heritage status to Khmer Rouge atrocity sites – paving the way for other sites of conflict UN-backed labour standards at risk as tariff uncertainty grows Nepal’s Indigenous Bote community is caught between conservation and survival Washington’s war demands – Australia right to refuse committing to a hypothetical conflict with China over Taiwan Women played key roles in Syria’s revolution. Now they’ve been pushed to the margins Washington’s war demands – Australia right to refuse being dragged into a potential conflict with China over Taiwan ‘A winter always coming’: Kevin Brophy’s affecting poems mine loss, luck and acceptance How much salt is OK in drinking water? Without limits, Australia’s health gap widens in remote and regional areas Music is at the forefront of AI disruption, but NZ artists still have few protections When disasters fall out of the public eye, survivors continue to suffer – a rehabilitation professional explains how sustained mental health support is critical to recovery Can’t work out without music? Neither could the ancient Greeks and Romans Cycling can be 4 times more efficient than walking. A biomechanics expert explains why What’s happened to Australia’s green hydrogen dream? Here are 5 reasons the industry has floundered Even a day off alcohol makes a difference – our timeline maps the health benefits when you stop drinking ‘You become a target’: research shows why many people who experience racism don’t report it Soaring house prices may be locking people into marriages, new research shows Your say: week beginning July 14 Nepal's Indigenous Bote community is caught between conservation and survival Lemurs can help save Madagascan forests, but first we need to protect them Canada’s proposed east-west energy corridors should prioritize clean energy Want more orgasms? Choose a woman partner Not just a few bad apples: The Canadian Armed Forces has a nagging far-right problem Indonesia plans to rewrite its national history: A return to an incomplete narrative? Zimbabwe’s lithium is in demand for making batteries: how to make sure benefits flow to the local economy Africa’s freshwater ecosystems depend on little creatures like insects and snails: study maps overlooked species Guineafowl can outsmart extreme temperatures: we spent a year finding out how Nigeria’s Maroko eviction remembered: a brutal legacy lives on How African countries ranked on the World Economic Forum's gender gap report How Kenyans are using AI during protests FEMA’s flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks, leaving homeowners unprepared Togolese and pan-African entrepreneur, Gervais Koffi Djondo, is a role model for economic integration in Africa ICRC Annual Report 2024 OEWG: ICRC address to the final meeting on IHL and ICT activities during armed conflict Podcast: Fighting to be seen with Sihle How citizenship chaos was averted, for now, by a class action injunction against Trump’s birthright citizenship order Desperate Afghan refugees return to an unfamiliar home Whispers across borders: Nirmal Kumar Thapa on art, identity, and the voice of Nepal What would it take for a new British leftwing party to succeed? Why it can be hard to warn people about dangers like floods – communication researchers explain the role of human behavior Pallets are the backbone of global trade but supplies are threatened by theft, loss – and giant bonfires ‘Come meet us in Dubai’: the new offshoring of grand corruption Overhauling the NHS app is at the heart of UK healthcare plans, but it could leave some people behind How citizens’ assemblies could improve animal welfare Pets can get sunburned too – what you need to know The forgotten 80-year-old machine that shaped the internet – and could help us survive AI Women with ADHD three times more likely to experience premenstrual dysphoric disorder – new research Don’t let food poisoning crash your picnic – six tips to keep your spread safe Channel crossings: what is a safe and legal route? Too much Lena Dunham, Lorde’s new album and a book to break your heart: what to watch, listen to and read this week ‘An unending horror story’: Gangs and human rights abuses expand in Haiti Georgia: Jailing of teenage protester raises fair trial concerns Spotted lanternflies love grapevines, and that’s bad for Pennsylvania’s wine industry Spacecraft equipped with a solar sail could deliver earlier warnings of space weather threats to Earth’s technologies AI in health care could save lives and money − but change won’t happen overnight Muscle weakness in cancer survivors may be caused by treatable weakness in blood vessels – new research IRS says churches may endorse political candidates despite a decades-old federal statute barring them from doing that Why do so many American workers feel guilty about taking the vacation they’ve earned? Inequality has risen from 1970 to Trump − that has 3 hidden costs that undermine democracy How UK-France ‘one in, one out’ migration deal will work – and what the challenges could be Berg winds in South Africa: the winter weather pattern that increases wildfire risks Greece: New asylum and return proposals flagrantly breach international law and punishes people seeking protection From athlete’s foot to smelly soles: why daily washing is key to healthy feet What’s the forever chemical TFA doing in the UK’s rivers? Johnny Depp’s new film about Modigliani is in danger of downplaying his importance as an artist – an art expert’s verdict What would it take for a new British left-wing party to succeed? My artwork, A Virtuous Woman, has become the centre of a protest – it shows how our polarised society can affect art Why Trump blames decisions on others – a psychologist explains Cambodia: Revocation of citizenship would be heinous violation of international law Cuba: Protesters Detail Abuses in Prison A new exhibition is a thoughtful examination of the lasting relationship between Asia and Australia What does the disappearance of ‘Nut Brother’ reveal about the plight of performance artists in China? Human Rights Cannot Be Sidelined in Australia-China Meetings Friday essay: ‘An oasis in the desert’ – Jackie Huggins reflects on her deep history with Carnarvon Gorge US Terminates Protected Status for Afghans She fought for the girl the world left behind: Natalia Kanem’s UN legacy International Criminal Court: War crimes, systematic sexual violence ongoing in Darfur US: Lift Sanctions on Leading Palestinian Human Rights Organization Black bushranger brothers Jimmy and Joe Governor were hanged in 1901. But were they ‘wicked’ or wronged? Guests at a feast in Iran’s Zagros Mountains 11,000 years ago brought wild boars from all across the land Hendra virus has killed a horse in Queensland. Should we be worried? The ACT wants dog owners to spend 3 hours a day with their pet. But quality, not quantity, matters most What is the Strait of Hormuz and why is it so important for global shipping? School smartphone bans reflect growing concern over youth mental health and academic performance What is cannabis use disorder? And how do you know if you have a problem? Friday essay: ‘An oasis in the desert’ – Jackie Huggins reflects on her deep history with Carnarvorn Gorge ‘Fashion helped the pride come out’: First Nations fashion as resistance, culture and connection NZ’s new AI strategy is long on ‘economic opportunity’ but short on managing ethical and social risk Does AI actually boost productivity? The evidence is murky Will my private health insurance cover my surgery? What if my claim is rejected? Albanese’s China mission - managing a complex relationship in a world of shifting alliances Trump has flagged 200% tariffs on Australian pharmaceuticals. What do we produce here, and what’s at risk? Israel’s relocation plan for Palestinians and fading hopes for a ceasefire Rugby headgear can’t prevent concussion – but new materials could soften the blows over a career UN calls for reversal of US sanctions on Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese Justice Department efforts to strip citizenship from naturalized Americans likely violate constitutional rights This tropical plant builds isolated ‘apartments’ to prevent battles among the aggressive ant tenants it relies on for survival US Imposes Sanctions on UN Special Rapporteur Africa’s plants: a database project has recorded 65,000 species – and is still growing TikTok users in Ghana and Zimbabwe enjoy making fun of government – why it can have a downside Devil worship, muti and murder: what’s behind the growth of occult gangs in South Africa? Corporate purpose: how boards of directors monitor the mission of European companies How China’s green transition is reshaping ethnic minority communities Superman: James Gunn’s prolonged punch-fest falls flat England’s family hubs plan aims to build on Sure Start’s success – but may struggle to overcome today’s child poverty levels A one minute scan of your foot could help prevent amputation – here’s how Dyspraxia: why children with developmental coordination disorder in the UK are still being failed The Salt Path scandal: defending a memoir’s ‘emotional truth’ is a high-risk strategy Superman wasn’t always so squeaky clean – in early comics he was a radical vigilante Wimbledon’s electronic line-calling system shows we still can’t replace human judgment Tackling the chaos at home might be the secret to a more successful work life Five unusual ways to make buildings greener (literally) The Bangladesh delta is under a dangerous level of strain, analysis reveals Gene-edited pigs may soon enter the Canadian market, but questions about their impact remain International students’ stories are vital in shaping Canada’s future Returning to the office isn’t the answer to Canada’s productivity problem — and it will add pressure to urban housing Jimmy Swaggart’s rise and fall shaped the landscape of American televangelism Dune patterns in California desert hold clues that help researchers map Mars’ shifting sands Wildfire smoke can make your outdoor workout hazardous to your health – an exercise scientist explains how to gauge the risk Why recycling solar panels is harder than you might think − an electrical engineer explains How weather changes cause migraines – a neurologist explains the triggers and what you can do to ease the pain Trump’s ‘big’ bill gives millions of taxpayers a new charitable tax break, but whether it will help nonprofits is unclear The AI therapist will see you now: Can chatbots really improve mental health? Child hospitalised as bird flu cases climb in Cambodia Over 1.6 million children live in families made poorer by the two-child limit on benefits – new data Plans to relocate Gazans to a ‘humanitarian city’ look like a crime against humanity – international law expert Women’s Euro 2025: what players do to recover between matches — and how they prepare for their next game Trump’s budget cuts are adding to risk in life-threatening floods and emergencies Bayeux tapestry set to return to the UK – in medieval times it was like an immersive art installation Support Global Voices as we launch our donation campaign Bosnia and Herzegovina: 30th anniversary of Srebrenica massacre “a painful reminder from history” Nigeria: Violence and widespread displacement leave Benue facing a humanitarian disaster Cooling and antioxidants could help prevent hair loss during chemotherapy – new research Exercise can greatly benefit teenagers’ mental health – here’s what the evidence says The enduring anti-fascist legacy of places that mark Italy’s wartime resistance – podcast Grattan on Friday: childcare is a ‘canary in mine’ warning for wider problems in policy delivery Does Donald Trump deserve the Nobel Peace Prize? We asked 5 experts Does Australia really take too long to approve medicines, as the US says? Queensland’s horrific lion attack shows wild animals should not be kept for our amusement The special envoy’s antisemitism plan is ambitious, but fails to reckon with the hardest questions A court’s sentencing of police officers reflects Jamaicans’ concerns about police accountability Envoy’s plan to fight antisemitism would put universities on notice over funding Skorts revolutionised how women and girls play sport. But in 2025, are they regressive? 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New study finds missing link to ‘blobs’ deep within Earth The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives shatters the church’s century-long effort to curate its own image A weakened Iran and Hezbollah gives Lebanon an opening to chart path away from the region’s conflicts − will it be enough? We interviewed 205 Australians convicted of murder and manslaughter. Alcohol’s role was alarming Earth’s ‘oldest’ impact crater is much younger than previously thought – new study Sound recordings can give us an animals’ eye view of the war in Ukraine From robotic trucks to smart bins: how technology is helping cities sort their waste problem US Lobbying Groups Target EU Corporate Accountability Law We’re hiring: Culture & Society Editor Too Much: Lena Dunham’s love letter to London, romance and the messiness of being a woman Ten Years On: Reflections on the Silent Crisis in Burundi Mozambique Begins Hearing into Police’s role in Post-Election Violence and Killings Should the UK name heatwaves like storms? It won’t make people take them more seriously I’m a statistics professor who became embroiled in the world of online chess drama Sacred sites in South Africa can protect natural heritage and culture: here’s how New clues from 2 million-year-old tooth enamel tell us more about an ancient relative of humans Genius Act: this new US cryptocurrency law could pave the way for the next global financial crisis Antidepressant withdrawal: new review downplays symptoms but misses the mark for long-term use The Great Lakes are powerful. Learning about ‘rip currents’ can help prevent drowning The toxic management handbook: six guaranteed ways to make your best employees flee How LinkedIn’s algorithm can help us find new uses for existing medicines Lioness Lucy Bronze uses ‘cycle syncing’ to get an edge on her competition — here’s how the practise works How M&S responds to its cyber-attack could have a serious impact on its future – and its customers From Kabul to the catwalk – the surprising global history behind fashion’s fur revival Biblical Women Ageing Disgracefully: artist Sarah Lightman reimagines characters battling midlife, motherhood and menopause Gwada-negative: the rarest blood group on Earth The Story of a Heart by Rachel Clarke is a powerful account of one child’s gift to another Parental leave in the UK isn’t working – here’s what needs to change China’s interest in the next Dalai Lama is also about control of Tibet’s water supply How a lottery-style refund system could boost recycling Fluid forms of home: The resilient art of Delbar Shahbaz Revised UK Social Security Bill Still Harms Rights ADHD in children: How to maintain family balance How the Catholic Church helped change the conversation about capital punishment in the United States Exploring questions of meaning, ethics and belief through Japanese anime Trump administration’s lie detector campaign against leakers is unlikely to succeed and could divert energy from national security priorities ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will have Americans paying higher prices for dirtier energy AI and art collide in this engineering course that puts human creativity first My city was one of hundreds expecting federal funds to help manage rising heat wave risk – then EPA terminated the grants Obesity care: why “eat less, move more” advice is failing Action is the antidote to ecological grief and climate anxiety – an ecotherapist explains How tea, chocolate and apples could help lower your blood pressure Could England and Wales introduce jury-free trials? Here’s how they work in other countries The dangers of romanticising Britain’s 1976 heatwave Support Global Voices as we launch our donation campaign Syria: President Al-Sharaa must publish full investigation into civilian killings Doing business in conflict zones: what companies can learn from Lafarge’s exit from Syria Can’t fill your ADHD script? Here’s why, and what to do while the shortage persists Israel’s Rafah camp – ‘humanitarian city’ or crime against humanity? Ice baths are booming in popularity – but they come with health risks Scandal has erupted over bestselling memoir The Salt Path. In the ‘fake news’ era, what’s the standard for truth in memoir? A Year On, Guinean Activists Still Missing Turkey's forests ablaze: recurring crisis ignites anger and demands for accountability How Philadelphia’s sanitation strike differed from past labor disputes in the city Netflix’s Shark Whisperer wants us to think ‘sexy conservation’ is the way to save sharks – does it have a point? How do coronial inquests work? Here’s what they can and can’t do NZ Post is the latest company to drop its climate targets – another sign business is struggling to decarbonise Teeth record the hidden history of your childhood climate and diet Are ‘ghost stores’ haunting your social media feed? How to spot and avoid them Medicinal cannabis is big business. But the latest clampdown won’t curb unsafe prescribing South Korea: Older Workers’ Low-Paid, Precarious Work Srebrenica, 30 years on: UN officials and survivors call for truth, justice and vigilance How Philadelphia’s current sanitation strike differs from past labor disputes in the city Can a pizza box go in the yellow bin – or not? An expert answers this and other messy recycling questions Greek and Roman nymphs weren’t just sexy nature spirits. They had other important jobs too XFG could become the next dominant COVID variant. Here’s what to know about ‘Stratus’ Some young people sexually abuse. Here’s how to reduce reoffending by up to 90% American science is in crisis. It’s a great opportunity for Australia to snap up top scientists UN Funding Crisis Threatens Work of Human Rights Council Alcohol sales changed subtly after Canada legalized cannabis The Edwardians: Age of Elegance – a glimpse into royal patronage of the arts in the early 20th century The Shrouds: new Cronenberg film is an elusive meditation on death, grief and environmental ethics Golden eagles were reintroduced to Ireland, but without prey they’re now struggling to thrive Four reasons why many of us feel the global economy is not on our side I rode the Tour de France to study its impact on the human body – here’s what I learned Why many kidney patients are still choosing hospital dialysis – and how the NHS can help more people access care at home Norman Tebbit, Conservative minister known as Thatcher’s enforcer, dies at 94 Brics is sliding towards irrelevance – the Rio summit made that clear How to support someone who is grieving: five research-backed strategies As Netanyahu meets Trump in Washington, what hope for peace in Gaza? Expert Q&A AI is driving down the price of knowledge – universities have to rethink what they offer UN rights office urges restraint in Kenya as fresh protests turn deadly Mexico:  The search for disappeared persons is a high-risk activity for collectives of women searchers There are many things American voters agree on, from fears about technology to threats to democracy How slashing university research grants impacts Colorado’s economy and national innovation – a CU Boulder administrator explains 3 basic ingredients, a million possibilities: How small pizzerias succeed with uniqueness in an age of chain restaurants Scientific norms shape the behavior of researchers working for the greater good Tax season in South Africa: the system is designed to tackle inequality – how it falls short Northern B.C. shows how big resource projects can strain rural health care Calls to designate the Bishnoi gang a terrorist group shine a spotlight on Canada’s security laws Can you trust climate information? How and why powerful players are misleading the public Nearly two-thirds of voters think Starmer doesn’t respect them – new poll Cancellations at Canadian film festivals raise questions about accountability New therapy teplizumab could delay type 1 diabetes by years – if caught early Can China overcome sustainability challenges by altering people's diets? Egypt: Release people detained over expressing support for Gaza March Food trade regimes harm people and the planet: how the G20 can drive improvements There are many things Americans voters agree on, from fears about technology to threats to democracy Online therapy as effective as in-person therapy, finds large study Staying positive might protect against memory loss Reduce, remove, reflect — the three Rs that could limit global warming The online world comes with risks – but also friendships and independence for young people with disabilities President Trump’s tug-of-war with the courts, explained Your data privacy is slipping away – here’s why, and what you can do about it Higher ed’s relationship with marriage? It’s complicated – and depends on age What is the ‘Seven Mountains Mandate’ and how is it linked to political extremism in the US? The aftermath of floods, hurricanes and other disasters can be hardest on older rural Americans – here’s how families and neighbors can help EU-Libya: EU’s migration cooperation with Libya is ‘morally bankrupt’ and amounts to complicity in violations Peru: Congress Undermines Fight against Organized Crime Saying goodbye is never easy: why we mourn the end of our favourite TV series What makes a good AI prompt? Here are 4 expert tips The US has high hopes for a new Gaza ceasefire, but Israel’s long-term aims seem far less peaceful Interest rates are on hold at 3.85%, as the Reserve Bank opts for caution over mortgage relief Guinea: One year after the enforced disappearance of FNDC activists, abductions increase in a ‘climate of terror’ Cameroon's next generation is ready to take on the country's technological challenges UN calls on Taliban to end repressive policies Are chemicals to blame for cancer in young people? 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How can you keep kids off screens during the winter holidays? ‘Next time bring my daughter’: Barbara Demick reunited a Chinese family with the stolen ‘missing twin’ adopted in the US Ethiopian Doctor Arrested After Health Worker Strike Inter-American Court Says Countries Must Prevent Climate Harms Prominent Activist Remains Detained in Niger Lilo & Stitch: With love, a bereaved child feels safe enough to grieve and grow Why snappy dogs, scratchy cats, and hungry worms were part of a medieval woman’s vision of the afterlife Parting by Sebastian Haffner: the forgotten German novel of the early 1930s that’s become a bestseller How often should you really be washing your bedding? A microbiologist explains Undersea cables are vulnerable to sabotage – but this takes skill and specialist equipment Welcome to post-growth Europe – can anyone accept this new political reality? Do women have to pee more often? The answer is surprisingly complex Wimbledon and British Open competitors aren’t the only ones at risk of these common elbow injuries What research on sexting reveals about how men and women think about consent Overuse of riprap to prevent riverbank erosion is harming B.C. rivers ‘Pylon wars’ show why big energy plans need locals on board What people really want from their GP – it’s simpler than you might think Georgia: how democracy is being eroded fast as government shifts towards Russia What schools can learn from skate culture Nature-friendly farming budget swells in UK – but cuts elsewhere make recovery fraught US backs Nato’s latest pledge of support for Ukraine, but in reality seems to have abandoned its European partners Are people at the South Pole upside down? Nations are increasingly ‘playing the field’ when it comes to US and China – a new book explains explains why ‘active nonalignment’ is on the march Thailand’s judiciary is flexing its muscles, but away from PM’s plight, dozens of activists are at the mercy of capricious courts From Seattle to Atlanta, new social housing programs seek to make homes permanently affordable for a range of incomes Misinformation lends itself to social contagion – here’s how to recognize and combat it Social media can support or undermine democracy – it comes down to how it’s designed Turbulent research landscape imperils US brain gain − and ultimately American prosperity Why are we so obsessed with bringing back the woolly mammoth? Samora Machel’s vision for Mozambique didn’t survive: what has taken its place? 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New US directive for visa applicants turns social media feeds into political documents The hard questions NZ must ask about the claimed economic benefits of fast-track mining projects Saudi Arabia: New report denounces alarming escalation in executions including of foreign nationals convicted of drug-related offences China: 10 Years Since ‘709 Crackdown,’ Lawyers Still Under Fire Your say: week beginning July 7 Rural hospitals will be hit hard by Trump’s signature spending package We don’t need deep-sea mining, or its environmental harms. Here’s why Ageing bridges around the world are at risk of collapse. But there’s a simple way to safeguard them A Māori worldview describes the immune system as a guardian – this could improve public health in Aotearoa NZ ‘A defiant stand’: histories of Australia’s frontier wars are revealing their true complexity, but there’s more to be done Much to celebrate as NAIDOC Week turns 50, but also much to learn ‘The customer is always right’: why some uni teachers give higher grades than students deserve Just $7 extra per person could prevent 300 suicides a year. Here’s exactly where to spend it What is the role of Kenyan writer Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o in French-speaking Africa? The magic of travel: Three Ukrainian women writers of the 1930s The oldest rocks on Earth are more than four billion years old ‘Big’ legislative package shifts more of SNAP’s costs to states, saving federal dollars but causing fewer Americans to get help paying for food The oldest rocks on Earth are 4.3 billion years old Workplaces have embraced mindfulness and self-compassion — but did capitalism hijack their true purpose? 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