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Toxic Chemicals Factor in Women’s Reproductive Health, Rights Crisis A year after Tusk came to power, why is access to safe and legal abortion still a distant dream in Poland? Palliative and hospice care: the challenges of caring for terminally ill patients, and their loved ones A brief history of deadly dolls in horror cinema – from Annabelle to M3gan Lebanon: assassinating sectarian leaders has always led to instability – this time will be no different Who really holds the purse strings? Why it matters which partner decides where the money goes Decline of X is an opportunity to do social media differently – but combining ‘safe’ and ‘profitable’ will still be a challenge Why might people believe in human-made hurricanes? Two conspiracy theory psychologists explain Universities all want higher fees and funding – but the government may prefer a more targeted approach Songwriters have long revealed the ugly side of ‘love’ – from John Lennon to Mariah Carey Moldova votes on whether to join EU as Russia intensifies vast disinformation campaign Trying to lose weight? Here’s why your genetics could be just as important as your exercise regime In the age of supposed anti-ambition, is Kamala Harris’s pro-work message resonating? Niger Counterterrorism Decree Targets Political Opponents Lebanon crisis: UN human rights office calls for probe into Israeli strike Israel/ OPT: Israel must rescind latest ‘evacuation’ orders for North Gaza and allow immediate, unhindered humanitarian access Albanese government promises to ban ‘dodgy’ trading practices South Africa’s 36.1% electricity price hike for 2025: why the power utility Eskom’s request is unrealistic 9 million Mozambicans live below the poverty line – what’s wrong with the national budget and how to fix it Farms to fame: How China’s rural influencers are redefining country life Rain may have helped form the first cells, kick-starting life as we know it How dogs were implicated during the Salem witch trials This course explores the history of contested presidential elections Candidate experience matters in elections, but not the way you think On crime and justice, Trump and Harris records differ widely ‘Childless cat ladies’ is a political catchphrase that doesn’t match reality − Democrats and Republicans have similar demographics and experiences when it comes to parenthood People displaced by hurricanes face anxiety and a long road to recovery, US census surveys show − smarter, targeted policies could help Salem’s Lot: a faithful but shallow adaptation of Stephen King’s classic vampire novel Music and dementia: researchers are still making discoveries about how songs can help sufferers We tend to keep away from midges and – even when in swarms – they tend to keep away from each other How profits from big pharma’s use of genetic information could revolutionise nature conservation Religious hate crimes in England and Wales are at a record high – but many still go unreported Color complexity in social media posts leads to more engagement, new research shows Ray McCauley, the bodybuilder turned pastor who introduced the prosperity gospel to a new South Africa Ghana’s informal settlements are not all the same – social networks make a difference in community development El Salvador: Experts Question Account of Death in Custody Fair-minded, down to earth and unusually gifted: George Negus dies at 82 South Africa’s unity government won’t dent poverty and inequality if it follows the same old policies – sociologist IDF actions against UN peacekeepers suggest Israel may be considering occupying part of southern Lebanon Yemen: New Wave of Houthi Arbitrary Arrests Belgrade Mayor wants to erect monument to Nazi collaborator from Second World War Queensland Premier Steven Miles is promising to hold a vote on nuclear power. Here’s why Banning debit card surcharges could save $500 million a year – if traders don’t claw back the money in other ways Outrage over an attack on Senegalese politician Guy Marius Sagna in Togo #FreeMechDara: Journalist who reported on cyber scams arrested in Cambodia What is Plato’s Symposium, the classic book drawn into the Gender Queer culture wars? Rwanda: Torture, Ill-Treatment in Detention Beyond the crisis narratives, there is much beauty, strength and resilience in the Sahelian story Global: New human rights ranking of electric vehicle industry exposes laggards Are market giants endangering Australia’s live music scene? Industry veterans and local artists are worried Speakers, vacuums, doorbells and fridges – the government plans to make your ‘smart things’ more secure Human Rights Education toolkits for Write for Rights 2024 Your words can change people’s lives. This is how. Is Australia’s trade war with China now over? The answer might be out of our hands The federal government has left Indigenous Treaties to the states. How are they progressing? The US isn’t the only country voting on Nov 5. This small Pacific nation is also holding an election – and China is watching Winston Peters’ $100 billion infrastructure fund is the right idea. Politics-as-usual is the problem Does drinking coffee while pregnant cause ADHD? Our study shows there’s no strong link There are major risks, but also solutions for AI in the Global South Why FEMA’s disaster relief gets political − especially when hurricane season and election season collide Albanese government has surcharges in its sights, as it pursues the votes of consumers This year’s Nobel prize in economics awarded to team that examined what makes some countries rich and others poor Do people trust AI on financial decisions? We found it really depends on who they are US elections: here’s what’s at stake for Europe, in 3 key areas Nobel economics prize: how colonial history explains why strong institutions are vital to a country’s prosperity – expert Q&A Sudan’s brutal war has become many wars, making peace even harder to reach Ukraine faces worsening odds on the battlefield and a struggle on the diplomatic front after Biden postpones summit Five simple questions can help spot exaggerated research claims over sex differences in the brain Why some women are taking a cold remedy to help them get pregnant – and what the evidence says How to make sure the budget secures the investment Britain needs Han Kang: translators share memories of working with the winner of the Nobel prize in literature Why autumn 2024 is your best chance to see lots of weird and wonderful fungi How AI can help you make a computer game without knowing anything about coding We’ve bred corals to better tolerate lethal heatwaves, but rapid climate action is still needed to save reefs Two decades after decriminalisation, NZ’s sex workers still need protection from discrimination The government spent twice what it needed to on economic support during COVID, modelling shows Lessons for the next pandemic: where did Australia go right and wrong in responding to COVID? No, the Liberal Party does not have a history of upholding the right to protest in Australia - just look back to the Vietnam War The AI sexbot industry is just getting started. It brings strange new questions – and risks Giving First Nations names to our bird species is a lot more complex – and contentious – than you might think 100 years of surrealism: how a French writer inspired by the avant-garde changed the world forever Free speech ‘prophet’ Michel Houellebecq is a fan of Trump and Brexit. His satirical final novel predicts political chaos Gangs’stories: Soraya, the ‘real’ Queen of the South in Nicaragua Ghana needs to stop households from using firewood: what must be done Frieze 2024: it’s an industry art fair you’re not supposed to like – but here’s why you might ‘Our heart that burned’: Israel is wiping out centuries of heritage in southern Lebanon Lone candidate Sam Hou Fai is now Macau’s designated Chief Executive Terrorist threats loom ahead of SCO summit in Pakistan Kenya’s presidents have a long history of falling out with their deputies – Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment would be no surprise ‘Awful reality’: Albanese government injects $95 million to fight the latest deadly bird flu How does someone become the ‘voice of a generation’? A brief history of the concept How Mpox anti-vaxx conspiracies target and stigmatise LGBTQ+ people How Sally Rooney came to be dubbed the ‘voice of a generation’ The return of 90s culture echoes a backlash to feminism that we’ve seen throughout history As OpenAI attracts billions in new investment, its goal of balancing profit with purpose is getting more challenging to pull off Scientists around the world report millions of new discoveries every year − but this explosive research growth wasn’t what experts predicted Godzilla at 70: The monster’s warning to humanity is still urgent What does Springfield, Illinois, in 1908 tell us about Springfield, Ohio, in 2024? From Swift to Springsteen to Al Jolson, candidates keep trying to use celebrities to change voters’ songs A devastating hurricane doesn’t dramatically change how people vote – but in a close election, it can matter What is a communist, and what do communists believe? No country still uses an electoral college − except the US What you need to know about cold and flu season Transparency and trust: How news consumers in Canada want AI to be used in journalism Too many kids face bullying rooted in social power imbalances — and educators can help prevent this When AI plays favourites: How algorithmic bias shapes the hiring process UN Debate Shows Growing Momentum for Treaty to Address Crimes Against Humanity Fall of Khrushchev: 60 years since the ‘most democratic coup’ in Soviet history, how Comrade Nikita was toppled Social media as a teaching tool: South African teachers talk about the new reality The remarkable career of Tito Mboweni: from South African freedom fighter to central bank governor and trusted politician Tito Mboweni: South African Minister and Reserve Bank governor who drove significant economic reforms Thatcher, Blair and a brief history of class in British politics – podcast How do heat protectants for hair work? A chemistry expert explains There’s a plan for free school lunches in Queensland. Is this a good idea? Australia has led the way regulating gene technology for over 20 years. Here’s how it should apply that to AI This beautiful peacock spider was only found two years ago. Now it could be dancing its last dance Iran: New Hijab Law Adds Restrictions and Punishments Philippines: Authorities increasingly using Facebook to stifle young activists’ right to freedom of expression and protest NGV’s Reko Rennie retrospective asks whether he should be considered Australia’s Keith Haring Soaked in sake and maples, Muriel Barbery’s One Hour of Fervour offers a cliched view of Japan For people with lung cancer, exercise can be gruelling. It’s also among the most important things Coalition seizes Newspoll lead, but other polls have Labor improving Kamala Harris dips in key states, making US election contest a toss-up The Voice defeat set us all back. And since then, our leaders have given up Australia’s school funding system is broken. Here’s how to fix it How to look after your mental health right now if you have family in the Middle East or another conflict zone Electric car sales have slumped. Misinformation is one of the reasons 30 years ago, Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction shook Hollywood and redefined ‘cool’ cinema Ocean life, games and the digital revolution converge in Richard Powers’ Playground The science of happier dogs: 5 tips to help your canine friends live their best life Can listening to music make you more productive at work? Election anniversary: a year into 3-party coalition government, can the centre hold? Croatian band Nemeček won the Milan Mladenović Award for young musicians from former Yugoslavia Does parrot farming protect wild species? Wildlife trade researchers review the evidence 2024 US presidential election: can we believe the polls? Where are the leaders of Hong Kong’s 2014 Umbrella Movement now? Miya Muslims of Assam, India, face eviction, threats, and oppression Alex Salmond: Scotland’s first nationalist leader and a tireless campaigner for independence News blues: study reveals why 60% of Kiwis avoid the news at least some of the time Reporting from a psychiatric ward housing Russian soldiers who fought Ukrainians Caribbean environmental experts call for more collaboration to meet 30×30 goal Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is a Halloween visitor from the spooky Oort Cloud − the invisible bubble that’s home to countless space objects Atmospheric rivers are shifting poleward, reshaping global weather patterns Nobel Increases Pressure on States to Join Nuclear Weapons Ban A Chinese mining company relocated a whole Peruvian town. Now, they are struggling to survive World Mental Health Day: In Trinidad & Tobago, a call to deal with bullying after a student's suicide Tunisia’s young democracy flounders as its president wins a second term New technologies could help destroy persistent ‘forever chemicals’ Nobel peace prize awarded to Japanese atomic bomb survivors’ group for its efforts to free the world of nuclear weapons New rights for UK workers are unlikely to put enough money in the pockets of those who need it I was a beta tester for the Nobel prize-winning AlphaFold AI – it’s going to revolutionise health research Stem cell therapy reverses type 1 diabetes in world first Climate emergencies threaten our collective security, but governments are flying blind into the storm Venezuela: Decisive action by UN Human Rights Council supports victims and signals at perpetrators that the world is watching them Another Troubling Decision For Free Speech in Cameroon Venezuela: UN Rights Council Extends Probe as Crisis Deepens China: Free ‘Bridge Man’ Protester Israel is using surveillance technology to subjugate and target Palestinians Brazil's Supreme Court lifts suspension of X after Musk backs down Middle East crisis: UN human rights office condemns spiralling violence If you think grocery prices take a big bite out of your paycheck in the US, check out the rest of the world San Francisco is suing the EPA over how specific water pollution permits should be Millions of people across the US use well water, but very few test it often enough to make sure it’s safe Swing-state GOP leaders amplified election denial in 2020 − and may do so again Happiness class is helping clinically depressed school teachers become emotionally healthy − with a cheery assist from Aristotle Why the Labour government has run aground so quickly – and what it needs to do to get back on course Israel: what hardliners in Netanyahu’s government want from the war Slow Horses and popular culture’s long fascination with the quest for the ‘perfect assassin’ New virus uncovered in China – is this a sign tick-borne diseases are on the rise? Why the Cimarons are one of the greatest British bands of all time – as documentary Harder Than the Rock shows Ancient humans were so good at surviving the last ice age they didn’t have to migrate like other species – new study Ratan Tata: a compassionate industrialist who cared about employees and citizens as well as profit The rise and fall of Sue Gray Vatican synod is opening the door a bit wider for Catholic women − but they’ve been knocking for more than 100 years UN Extends DR Congo Experts’ Mandate Amid Increasing Abuses Post-flood recovery: lessons from Germany and Nigeria on how to help people cope with loss and build resilience Climate change: care for humans, other species and the natural environment is the key to a just transition Strong Support for Ongoing Sudan Probe at UN Rights Council EU: Human Rights Should Be Priority at GCC Summit Israel is using surveillance technologically to subjugate and target Palestinians High skills, low protection: the legal hurdles for foreign workers in Indonesia The government’s social media ban for kids will exempt ‘low-risk’ platforms. What does that mean? Lebanon: UN Inquiry Needed on Israeli Attacks on Peacekeepers As its conflict with Israel escalates, could Iran now acquire a nuclear bomb? Gazing at your dog can connect your brain with theirs, research shows With Hezbollah now severely weakened, could a threatened Iran acquire a nuclear bomb? What is pelvic organ prolapse and how is it treated? R v. Kloubakov: Supreme Court of Canada ignores sex workers in case on sex work ‘My novels explore human suffering’: Nobel Prize winner Han Kang writes with empathy for vulnerable lives As the conflicts in the Middle East dramatically escalate, could Iran acquire a nuclear bomb? Hope returns to Kashmir after elections, but the ultimate power still belongs to Narendra Modi’s government Why hurricanes like Milton in the US and cyclones in Australia are becoming more intense and harder to predict New survey of IPCC authors reveals doubt, and hope, that world will achieve climate targets Israel-Gaza conflict: Home and away Top UN rights body extends mandates for Russia and Sudan Han Kang: innovative South Korean author wins the 2024 Nobel prize for literature Committed a workplace gaffe? You will survive it (and you may even get promoted) ‘It took all of my strength and courage to walk back through the doors’: the impact of Ofsted on teachers, in their own words Wildlife loss is taking ecosystems nearer to collapse – new report UN peacekeepers at risk as they deliver protection for civilians in southern Lebanon Gazing at your dog can connect your brains, research shows Too much lactate can harm our health – these microbes in our gut keep it in check Female Nazi concentration camp guards: the true horror lies in their similarities to ourselves World Update: will Trump’s hurricane disinformation counter Harris’s media blitz? US inflation rate fell to 2.4% in September − here’s what that means for interest rates and markets It’s time to talk about how the media talks about sexual harassment Use of AI in property valuation is on the rise – but we need greater transparency and trust AI affects everyone – including Indigenous people. It’s time we have a say in how it’s built A patchwork of spinifex: how we returned cultural burning to the Great Sandy Desert Friday essay: ‘I claimed our data’ – confronting the colonial archive is ‘intense Aboriginal love’ in action ‘Violence at all levels’: UN report into the abuse of women and girls in sport is a wake-up call for Australia The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and its harrowing, visceral impact has been rarely matched, 50 years on Are you over 75? Here’s what you need to know about vitamin D Evacuating in disasters like Hurricane Milton isn’t simple – there are reasons people stay in harm’s way, and it’s not just stubbornness Humanity’s future depends on our ability to live in harmony with nature French museums participate in Beijing’s erasure of Tibetan identity ‘Pivotal moment’ as violence against children reaches unprecedented levels worldwide Namibia’s art scene has been built by unsung heroes – like queer artist Jo Rogge Kenya is overhauling its national healthcare scheme after 58 years – what would make the transition less painful New discoveries: three tiny species added to South Africa’s spectacular marine life From Fela Kuti to Jimi Hendrix and The Grateful Dead – the story of music manager Rikki Stein Discovery of 5,000-year-old farming society in Morocco fills a major gap in history – north-west Africa was a central player in trade and culture Lebanon: Israel’s evacuation ‘warnings’ for civilians misleading and inadequate Haiti: children victims of gang violence amid impunity Iraq: Reject changes to Personal Status Law which would allow child marriage and further entrench discrimination UN Recognizes Need for Continued Scrutiny of Burundi’s Rights Crisis EU Should Up its Game in the Face of Sudan Atrocities UN Renews Human Rights Mandate on Russia Lebanon crisis: Health workers and facilities ‘targeted or hit’ What Israel and its neighbours want now as all-out war looms in the Middle East – podcast The vote in Pennsylvania could decide the US election – it’s a battle for the suburbs Slow-moving sloths will struggle to adapt quickly to climate change – new study Dark energy: could the mysterious force seen as constant actually vary over cosmic time? AI was central to two of 2024’s Nobel prize categories. It’s a sign of things to come A realistic statue of Mary giving birth was criticized, then vandalized − but saints and artists have often reimagined Christ’s birth LGBTQ rights: Where do Harris and Trump stand? Why Trump accuses people of wrongdoing he himself committed − an explanation of projection Caitlin Clark, Christine Brennan and how racial stereotypes persist in the media’s WNBA coverage Charging, not range, is becoming a top concern for electric car drivers Is childproofing the internet constitutional? A tech law expert draws out the issues Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: sales pitches are often from biased sources, the choices can be overwhelming and impartial help is not equally available to all Tory MPs have accidentally knocked out their own man – and reminded voters why they lost the last election Geneva: UN HRC resolution on Afghanistan fails to deliver an adequate response to the escalating human rights crisis Geneva: UN HRC resolution on Sri Lanka underscores continued need for international scrutiny COP29 Host Country Agreement Lacks Rights Protections UN Experts Spotlight Devastating Police Brutality in Brazil Indonesia lifts sea sand export ban, angering activists and coastal communities There’s a new school funding bill in parliament. Will this end the funding wars? Grattan on Friday: Oil prices could be where the Middle East crisis collides with Australia’s cost-of-living crisis Nigeria: Empower girl survivors of Boko Haram Nigeria: Empower girl survivors of Boko Haram Myanmar: Two activists at grave risk of torture after arrests Championing Support Over Coercion on World Mental Health Day Is TikTok right? Can adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your coffee help you burn fat? Australia’s child support system can put single mothers at risk of poverty and financial abuse China removes block on Australian lobster, in last big bilateral trade breakthrough Afghanistan: Policewomen Report Past Abuse, Taliban Threats Africa: Countries on the cusp of abolition must take a stand against the death penalty These 5 ‘post-truth’ claims are fuelling the water wars in Australia Israel has banned the UN secretary-general. Is this legal – or right? Peter Weir’s The Cars That Ate Paris – a driving force in Ozploitation filmmaking Huge waves in the atmosphere dump extreme rain on northern Australia International student caps are set to pass parliament, ushering in a new era of bureaucratic control Space isn’t all about the ‘race’ – rival superpowers must work together for a better future Clues left by the Alpine Fault’s last big quake reveal its direction – this will help NZ prepare for the inevitable next rupture No savings? No plans? No Great Australian Dream. How housing is reshaping young people’s lives Yes, nature is complex. But saving our precious environment means finding ways to measure it Being on TikTok is a modern political necessity. Look no further than Peter Dutton Nigerian Military Accused of Another Deadly Airstrike How the ‘social cost of carbon’ measurement can hide economic inequalities and mask climate suffering Fall is here: Why do some trees lose their leaves while others stay green? Landmark UN Debate on Crimes against Humanity Treaty Japan: Chinese Authorities Harass Critics Abroad Singapore Moves Further Out of Step on Death Penalty Sex machina: in the wild west world of human-AI relationships, the lonely and vulnerable are most at risk Despite progress on poverty, Mexico’s first female president inherits a shaky economy Google Deepmind founder shares Nobel prize in chemistry for AI that unlocks the shape of proteins The Terminator at 40: James Cameron’s dark vision is more relevant than ever Chagos Islands: how to ensure their coral reefs aren’t damaged as they return to Mauritius Maths schools top the A-level rankings – and their students only study Stem subjects Kamala Harris is suddenly embracing the media spotlight – but is it working? Ultra-processed foods: we have the technology to turn them from foe into friend Cambodia: journalist arrest signals false dawn for democracy as the country slides into authoritarianism Fix the climate or appease the fossil fuel industry – we can’t do both Machine learning cracked the protein-folding problem and won the 2024 Nobel Prize in chemistry Seasonal change can affect people’s moods — and their moral values Going off grid is a financial win for some, but it’s a threat for poorer families and the environment ‘Cajun Navy’ volunteers who participate in search-and-rescue operations after hurricanes are forming long-lasting organizations The dangers of voice cloning and how to combat it Our new study shows life expectancy is stagnating for Australians under 50 Rebates for buying e-bikes and e-scooters are good but unlikely to greatly boost sustainable transport on their own Do recent class actions against ‘flex commission’ car loans mean consumer voices are getting stronger? New Zealand’s BMI threshold for publicly funded fertility treatment is outdated and unethical. Here’s why it should go Clare Wright’s history of the Bark Petitions is a work of intimate storytelling, written with ‘charismatic authority’ In Vogue: the 90s was a boom time for Australian fashion and faces. What happened? How can you help your child learn to self-regulate? UN Rights Council Misses Chance to Advance Justice for Grave Abuses in Afghanistan Anglo-Boer War: how a bloody conflict 125 years ago still shapes South Africa How mainstream climate science endorsed the fantasy of a global warming time machine Pakistan Government Intensifies Crackdown on Political Dissent Humor and rock & roll against political harassment in Argentina ‘No end to hell’ in northern Gaza, warns UN aid agency chief Sex machina: inside the wild west world of human-AI relationships, where the lonely and vulnerable are most at risk Destruction of Gaza heritage sites aims to erase – and replace – Palestine’s history Is your child stressed, restless, hyperactive? They might be suffering from sensory processing issues Could the EU’s Green Deal provide security benefits? What France’s ‘McKinsey Gate’ scandal revealed about the four major types of consulting’s conflicts of interests How to recognise burnout – and what to do if you’re affected How 19th-century French novelist Balzac mastered the multiverse long before Marvel Telegram: why the app is allowed when other social media is censored in Russia Why isometric exercises are so good for you Though home to about 50 white extremist groups, Ohio’s social and political landscape is undergoing rapid racial change The woman who revolutionized the fantasy genre is finally getting her due 5 kinds of American evangelicals and their voting patterns DEA could reclassify marijuana to a less restrictive category – a drug policy expert weighs the pros and cons So you don’t like Trump or Harris – here’s why it’s still best to vote for one of them Misspoke: The long and winding road to becoming a political weasel word How a subfield of physics led to breakthroughs in AI – and from there to this year’s Nobel Prize Blitz of political attack ads in Pennsylvania and other swing states may be doing candidates and voters more harm than good Columbus who? Decolonizing the calendar in Latin America Buyer beware: Off-brand Ozempic, Zepbound and other weight loss products carry undisclosed risks for consumers Why did Japan’s new leader trigger snap elections only a week after taking office? And what happens next? Refugees in east Africa suffer from high levels of depression, making it harder to rebuild lives – new study Hong Kong police told a US tech firm to take down diaspora media site on national security grounds The Australian government has introduced new cyber security laws. Here’s what you need to know Haiti: Criminal Violence, Hunger Trapping Children Global: UN General Assembly must open formal negotiations on Crimes Against Humanity Convention Rushing or delaying decisions is linked to anxiety and depression in young people – study Republicans once championed immigration in the US. Why has the party’s rhetoric – and public opinion – changed so dramatically? What is special consideration for exams? How does it work? Building companies feel they must sacrifice quality for profits, but it doesn’t have to be this way How we partnered with local communities to halve skin sores among Aboriginal children in remote WA How do you stop elephant herds from trashing crops and trees? Target sensitive nostrils with a ‘scent fence’ Sydney Dance Company’s momenta – a breathtaking study in perpetual motion Fatima Payman’s new Australia’s Voice party to appeal to the ‘unheard’ Is sustainable development possible? Only if we take a unified approach Hysterectomy is more common, and occurs at younger ages, for women with less education How engineering can support more inclusive hockey leagues and bolster innovation Harris proposes that Medicare cover more in-home health care, filling a large gap for older Americans and their caregivers Everybody wants this – what makes a great TV kiss? We shouldn’t lock up young offenders with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Here are the alternatives The renewable energy hidden in our wastewater ponds – here’s how it could work UN rights chief warns of ‘widespread and systematic’ torture of Ukrainian POWs Unprecedented peril: disaster lies ahead as we track towards 2.7°C of warming this century Republicans once championed immigration in the US. Now, under Trump, an ugly nativism has been normalised What are the limits of free speech? We may have arrived at them More workers are being forced back to the office – yet a new study shows flexibility is the best way to keep employees AI is a multi-billion dollar industry. It’s underpinned by an invisible and exploited workforce Oral vaccines could provide relief for people who suffer regular UTIs. Here’s how they work Bhutan’s king is set to visit Australia for the first time. Here’s why thousands will line the streets to see him Canadian urban mobility is woefully lacking, but building a better future is still possible Nobel Prize in physics spotlights key breakthroughs in AI revolution − making machines that learn Trad wives hearken back to an imagined past of white Christian womanhood Tackling the UK’s housing crisis means addressing one key problem: affordability As an ethical hacker, I can’t believe the risks people routinely take when they access the internet in public Opt-out laws designed to make organ donation easier may have actually made it harder, says research Will the Earth warm by 2°C or 5.5°C? Either way it’s bad, and trying to narrow it down may be a distraction Five years after the Estallido Social, the start of legal proceedings against police commanders could be a milestone in the fight for justice Fears grow that Lebanon may become another Gaza ‘No antidote for bad polls’: Recalling the New York Times’ 1956 election experiment in shoe-leather reporting Can Montana’s ‘last rural Democrat’ survive another election? Is it COVID-19? Flu? At-home rapid tests could help you and your doctor decide on a treatment plan How foreign operations are manipulating social media to influence your views Trump and Harris are sharply divided on science, but share common ground on US technology policy Six ways to holiday like an old-school travel journalist – without using the internet Mounjaro will soon be available as a weight loss treatment on the NHS – here’s what that means for patients UN extends Kenyan policing mission in Haiti in futile attempt to tackle gangs Turkey’s plan to recycle more has made life hard for its informal waste pickers How discovering the power of allusion enabled me to write better rap music Can visiting genocide memorials make you more empathic? Africa’s Great Green Wall will only combat desertification and poverty by harnessing local solutions Why it’s so hard to kick fossil fuels out of sport Devolving justice and policing to Wales would put it on par with Scotland and Northern Ireland – so what’s holding it back? Why a pilot scheme removing peak rail fares should have been allowed to go the distance Crucial topics are missing from teens’ education on sex and reproductive health in England Physics Nobel awarded to neural network pioneers who laid foundations for AI The political, social and psychological toll of family deaths in war Britain has neglected Africa and the Commonwealth for over a decade: 4 ways it can reset relations Rushing or delaying decisions is linked to anxiety and depression in young people – South African study Kenya’s laws make it a crime to attempt suicide – this hurts vulnerable people #FreeTheFive Blog: Pensador Between flames and smoke, Brazil tries to fight record breaking wildfires A geomagnetic storm has hit Earth – a space scientist explains what causes them From mass deportations to huge tariff hikes, here’s what Trump’s economic program would do to the US and Australia Government to put pressure on opposition with legislation to ensure NBN stays in public hands Why wildfires started by human activities can be more destructive and harder to contain European court ruling finds just cause to award soccer players greater freedom of movement Swing state voters along the Great Lakes love cleaner water and beaches − and candidates from both parties have long fished for support there Kamala Harris has spoken of her racial backgrounds − but a shared identity isn’t enough to attract supporters Pakistan: Authorities must immediately revoke ban on Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement Angola: US President Biden must demand immediate release of five arbitrarily detained government critics Partisanship dominates as federal parliament fights over Middle East war Politics with Michelle Grattan: Danielle Wood on the keys to growing Australia’s weak productivity When medicines don’t work: eliminating neglected tropical diseases will reduce drug resistance – a win for all AI revolution: The next frontier for African business What is amortisation, and what does it have to do with Peter Dutton’s nuclear proposal? Australia will protect a vast swathe of the Southern Ocean, but squanders the chance to show global leadership 700 million plastic bottles: we worked out how much microplastic is in Queensland’s Moreton Bay Azerbaijan: Vicious Assault on Government Critics COP29: States must press Azerbaijani authorities to end assault on civil society Productivity is often mistaken for wages. What does it really mean? How does it work? Manawanui sinking: an expert explains why a speedy cleanup will be crucial – and the main challenges ahead An unbroken night’s sleep is a myth. Here’s what good sleep looks like Grave cleaning videos are going viral on TikTok. Are they honouring the dead, or exploiting them? I have a stuffy nose, how can I tell if it’s hay fever, COVID or something else? Hurricane Milton explodes into a powerful Category 5 storm as it heads for Florida − here’s how rapid intensification works Should you need a permit to protest? Here’s why that’s a bad idea (and might be unlawful) Proposed mandatory halal certification for restaurants leads to criticism and a police probe in Malaysia The youth-led research giving voice to teen mothers in Uganda One of science’s greatest achievements: how the rapid development of COVID vaccines prepares us for future pandemics Many stable atoms have ‘magic numbers’ of protons and neutrons − 75 years ago, 2 physicists discovered their special properties Failure to launch: why the Albanese government is in trouble People believe lab animals have less mental capacity than other animals, research shows Ocean protection accounts for 10% of fish in the world’s coral reefs – but we could save so much more Still with the Tony Soprano memes? Young audiences are watching the series with fresh eyes I think my child might need a tutor. What do I need to consider first? ‘Primal and indifferent’: a puma prowls Tasmania’s forests in Robbie Arnott’s wild eco-Western South Africa’s unity government is being tested – the toppling of a mayor in a key city exposes faultlines Kamala Harris is being held to the same old double standard ‘Ecocide’ is being used as a weapon of war in Ukraine. It should be one of the crimes tried in the International Criminal Court Wealthier Canadians live longer and are less likely to be dependent as they age, new research finds X overtakes WeChat in spreading Chinese disinformation about the 2024 US presidential elections We’ve worked out a way of understanding how microbial communities shape life on Earth Chagos islands: what the UK-Mauritius agreement means for displaced Chagossians Football acts like referees are the issue but they are just following the rules Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda – what you need to know No time for a holiday? 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