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Meet three journalists from the Central Sahel who have been silenced by military authorities: “We’re in a dark hole” Overcoming the algorithmic gender bias in AI-driven personal finance Exams: how to use exercise to boost your revision The UK’s ocean health report card is damning, and protected areas aren’t enough Our study looked at teens’ social media behaviour in 43 countries – those from disadvantaged backgrounds face greater harms A five-day course of magnetic brain stimulation could help autistic children communicate better Santa Marta conference unlocks historic political momentum for just transitions that must translate into rights-centric action Meet three journalists from the Central Sahel who have been silenced by military authorities: “We’re in a dark hole” $50,000 arts degrees look set to stay, despite a new bill trying to slash uni fees What is OPEC and how does it shape global oil markets? Royal commission report doesn’t help us start making sense of Bondi terror attack Smart motorways were halted over safety concerns – what’s the future for digital roads? Grattan on Friday: Antisemitism royal commission’s interim report leaves key questions dangling Is Trump losing the support of his Maga base? From smoking to stigma: how screen stories influence health From Buddy Holly to Ariana Grande: six songs that show how technology changes the human voice EU: Parliament Confirms That ‘Only Yes Means Yes’ ‘1930s policing’: the tactics police used in the hunt for Alice Springs girl Kumanjayi Little Baby Hold your nose and don’t stop for a selfie: why getting up close to a beached whale is a really bad idea Albanese is prioritising politics over the responsible handling of ISIS families, setting a dangerous precedent Australia isn’t getting a fair share of tax on gas exports. Queensland has shown how to raise the bar Why does squishing NeeDoh, slime, or putty feel so satisfying? EU Parliament Confirms That ‘Only Yes Means Yes’ Cambodia: Opposition Leader’s Appeal Denied Uganda: Authorities must investigate election-related killings, arbitrary arrests and torture of opposition members, supporters Nigeria: Authorities must investigate deaths of at least 150 Fulani people in military camp Evolvable AI: are we on the brink of the next major evolutionary transition? Ellena Savage’s snappy novel exposes a ruined utopia – but you might need a humanities degree to read it Heat and cold alter how animals fight disease. As the climate changes, this knowledge may be vital To protect Australians, the federal parliament must push Albanese on gambling reforms ‘More empowered’: how online gaming benefits people with disability Nepal: Transgender Rights Progress Stalls Supreme Court considers whether police can use Big Tech data to capture info from all cellphone users in a place and time Will weakening Treaty provisions in NZ law create more problems than it solves? The human cost of the data center push in Latin America Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling makes it harder to protect minority voting power and alters the landscape of future elections An affordable vision: how a modest investment in NZ’s eye health would make a big difference Supreme Court geofencing case weighs constitutionality of digital dragnets – and how far your rights go in the data Big Tech collects on you The UAE is leaving the OPEC oil cartel. What could that mean for oil prices? 20,000 stranded seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz face missile fears, exhaustion and isolation Wastewater data suggests meth use is at a record high. Here’s why we don’t need to panic ‘I don’t believe no screens is possible’: how parents manage devices and little kids Dignity and resolve: Francesca Albanese’s When the World Sleeps humanises Palestinian lives Sending women to the ‘Khia Asylum’ is music’s latest cruel trend. But it reflects an old historical bias The cradle of Earth’s rich ocean life was a massive coral reef system 20 million years ago US Court Upholds Right to Seek Asylum How King Charles charmed the US while taking digs at Trump 40 years later, Russia is still silencing the voices of Chernobyl Philanthropy is reshaping global health. Here’s how Do birds have accents? The fascinating regional differences in birdsong The Iran war has depleted supplies of tungsten, a critical mineral for the world’s militaries Why the world needs the UN to keep an eye on AI Why omega-3s may be vital to getting the most out of your daily workouts The six best Shakespeare adaptations that aren’t in English Welsh countryside: what Greens and Reform are promising they would change after election Mali’s armed groups fill a government vacuum – addressing this is key to ending the violence South Africa’s AI policy cited fake research, created by AI: what lessons need to be learned Rock art, dance and ritual: what we learned from paintings in Zimbabwe Sencos: the government’s plans for Send reform in England hinge on these overworked school staff UAE’s departure from Opec tells a story about the limited future of oil production Why your pet reptile ‘surfs’ the glass or rubs against the barriers of their enclosure Proposed high-speed rail will not make a big dent in Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions The digital crown: Reclaiming human dignity in the age of AI An uncomfortable truth: healthcare is both a protector of health and a contributor to one of its greatest threats How King Charles charmed the US while taking digs at Trump in historic speech to Congress Trump’s Medicaid fraud crackdown may sound sensible, but it could harm Americans who require long-term care Reclassification of marijuana opens doors for much-needed medical research into the benefits and risks of the drug Stockings once worn by Philly’s wealthiest man show the value of women’s mending in early America Thousands of employed Colorado workers need SNAP benefits to make ends meet Can the nearly $1 trillion-a-year US military really be depleting key weapons in Iran? What courage is, how to build it and why you should take a risk Students are taught to hide in closets and under tables if there is a school shooting – but does practicing for this possibility keep kids safe? Why your brain turns against you during arguments – and what to do about it Bacteriophages: meet the viruses that hunt superbugs Gaza: six months of ceasefire have left the territory in rubble and little vision for the future of its people Worried about food prices? Investment in public infrastructure pays What women’s work songs reveal about the changing climate School boards and universities will both be affected by Ontario’s Bill 101 sweeping changes AI ‘deadbots’ can fuel pathological grief and affect how we deal with death Were enormous octopuses apex predators in ancient oceans? US: Allow Those With Felony Convictions to Vote FIFA: New Rule Recognizes Afghan Women’s Team Global: Gianni Infantino must use FIFA congress speech to commit to a World Cup free from deportations, detentions and repression Politics with Michelle Grattan: Antony Green on how Farrer’s ‘breakout’ by-election will make history Albanese government’s latest attempt to make tech giants pay for journalism is needed but carries big risks Why listening is the most important democratic skill of the digital age Why did Indian lawmakers vote against ensuring more women in parliament? Supervillain or Cicero? Why Palantir’s manifesto has such sinister vibes Elon Musk vs Sam Altman: how the legal battle of the tech billionaires could shape the future of AI King Charles’ US trip shows royalty’s soft power, even in times of war Amnesty International presents alarming report on housing conditions in Indigenous communities and calls on Ottawa to assume its responsibilities The race to mine critical minerals for AI and clean energy is creating ‘sacrifice zones’ that harm water and health of world’s poor Australia’s inflation surge just made an RBA rate rise more likely New tech, new rules: Narrative and civil society in the age of AI and algorithms Why we still love The Devil Wears Prada, 20 years on Under US law, Trump faces an impending deadline to end the Iran war. What happens if he ignores it? ‘No gap’ private health insurance can save you money. But there’s a catch Racing to buy a home battery? Read this first Saudi Arabia: Halt Imminent Executions of Ethiopian Migrants Israel Bankrolls War Crimes in Occupied Syrian Golan World News in Brief: Syria human rights update, Cuba post-hurricane support still vital, impunity and violence in Myanmar UAE’s OPEC exit has been long in the works – and may mark the beginning of a Gulf realignment Cities are getting hotter – and bigger. New research reveals the scale of the challenge Robots can run a marathon and play ping pong. But will they ever achieve true sporting greatness? Trump’s US ratings are near a record low after dropping further last week Middle East: World leaders must centre protection of civilians and agree an enduring and sustainable ceasefire Another alleged attempt on Trump’s life: A political lifeline or a damaging display of weakness? AI decides what we see online. It’s time digital platforms tell us exactly how they do it The Bondi Beach terror attack mobilised a team of volunteer medics. Here’s what we learned A probe into ‘forever chemicals’ in activewear lays bare fashion’s greenwashing problem Fight Club at 30: toxic masculinity handbook or clever takedown of capitalism? In his first year as pope, Leo has emphasised peace, unity and social responsibility - and shown he won’t be stared down Nest-building chimpanzees seem to anticipate future weather Another alleged attempt on Trump’s life: Is it a political lifeline or a damaging sign of weakness? Women who expand their freelance careers hit a different kind of glass ceiling — the glass wall New NZ film The Weed Eaters asks: why bury a body when you can just eat it, maybe with some tomato sauce? ‘Mum and dad investors’ are pulling back. What will that mean for NZ’s housing market? Burkina Faso’s Dubious Military Reserve Plan A lack of electricity and internet access hinders AI adoption in Sub-Saharan Africa EU: Urgent call for “only yes means yes” EU-wide rape law following European Parliament vote Rape, sexual assault and long-term chronic health issues – our new study EU enlargement is often deeply political – as Ukraine and Montenegro show When caregiving ideals don’t match reality in South Asian diaspora families Will attendance-based grading improve school absenteeism? Why the dawn chorus sounds different from place to place Why do so many African women bleach their skin? Study looks beyond what they tell researchers Humidity and heat are killers for tropical birds – waxbill and hornbill studies highlight the dangers Climate change hits South African women unevenly: why race, class, age and power matter Why lithium is still the gold standard in treating bipolar disorder Benin election: Wadagni’s landslide win raises questions about his legitimacy Another alleged attempt on Trump’s life: Is it a political lifeline or a fatal sign of weakness? Climate policy isn’t partisan — research suggests more on the right support it than oppose it Brazil: A warning on how AI and deepfakes can become an ’excessive risk‘ to women and girls The story of birds: a new history from their dinosaur origins – extract of Steve Brusatte’s new book There’s a reason we don’t have birds the size of elephants: the mysterious story of how dinosaurs evolved – expert Q&A Peatlands are vital for tackling climate change, yet scientists still haven’t found them all These £500 plug-in solar panels are about to go on sale: here’s what an expert says you need to know Council elections take place for some Palestinians – but continuing mass displacement makes Gaza poll farcical In England and its colonies, accused witches weren’t burnt – but wives who defied their husbands were Table tennis robot defeats some of world’s best players – why this has major implications for robotics Tapping your genome with AI and quantum computing could deliver on the promise of personalized medicine – but practical and ethical hurdles remain Your local storm forecast is likely based on weather miles away – we’re trying to bring it closer to home Reading gains in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana are often touted, but don’t show full picture of literacy More than 140,000 Americans die from COPD each year – here’s why survival depends on more than avoiding smoking Wearable glucose monitors offer real-time data, but for healthy people no guidelines exist to interpret the numbers How the concept of ‘medical freedom’ is reshaping the military’s decades-long stance on the flu vaccine mandate − and endangering troops’ readiness Facial recognition data is a key to your identity – if stolen, you can’t just change the locks Michaelina Wautier review: an astoundingly skilled painter returned to her rightful place in the spotlight The truth about cats and dogs and the links between pet attachment and mental health UK Biobank records listed for sale in China: why open data might be the answer Delving into One Health’s vision to better protect people, animals and the planet from future health crises Scientists have found a safer way to hunt for the next pandemic virus Prostate cancer overdiagnosis risk sharply rises after age 70 – new research What sitting all day does to the body Yemen: One year on, impunity for detention centre strike exposes US failures on accountability and civilian harm prevention From fake medicines to watches, counterfeits are everywhere and getting harder to catch Fed up with health insurance costs? 5 expert tips to negotiate a better deal Meghan Quinn becomes first woman to head Defence Department Why Australia has to boost fuel supply – and electrify transport The Taiwanese pop megastar spreading the hidden Chinese history of Australia’s gold rush to a global audience AI hype narrative reaches the public healthcare system in El Salvador Former conservative congressman to become new US ambassador in Canberra You’d better start paying attention to the manosphere. You’re living in it Banning protest slogans won’t end antisemitism. We need to understand the complex forces driving it Possums and gliders are pushing a native bird to extinction. What can we do? Afghanistan risks losing 25,000 women teachers and health workers Coalition would boost Australia’s fuel reserve to 60 days Antarctica’s ice shelves are vulnerable to melting from below – knowing how far ocean heat reaches is crucial Fluorescent quail embryos could help solve serious birth defects in humans Research reveals lack of transparency in ad data of digital platforms Negative gearing tax breaks could finally be tightened in the May budget. What options are on the table? Months on from the Bondi terror attack, the national gun buyback is floundering Is oil king again? China’s surging cleantech exports show the opposite is true Bought a new EV? Here’s a quick guide to driving and charging Your ‘recycled polyester’ leggings are not as sustainable as you think ‘Like a computer in my heart’: how AI poetry betrays our desire for human connection What do people mean when they say their nervous system is overloaded or needs a reset? A24 is a billion-dollar brand parading as cinema’s indie darling. Here’s how it pulls it off Your say: week beginning April 27 Does menopause cause a ‘collagen cliff’? What you need to know A new Welsh electoral landscape puts Plaid Cymru within reach of power New test promises to detect cancer earlier — from tiny particles in bodily fluids Romeo and Juliet: a ‘Sliding Doors’ production that plays with time to explore what might have been Counting immigrants or listening to people? The power of life stories Asha Bhosle: the bad sister whose singing opened up a world of queer possibility for me Global supply chains cause environmental harm, but they can help repair it too Friends no more: How Kyrgyzstan’s ruling tandem crumbled overnight Russia: Russian LGBT Network is labelled “extremist” in escalating crackdown on LGBTI rights Coalition would boost Australia fuel reserve to 60 days The cost of toxic leadership in the workplace – and how to avoid it The BBC is axing Football Focus – here’s what it means for sports broadcasting Ukraine’s killer robots show how war is changing Could the Strait of Malacca be the next global flashpoint? Claim check: does your pint of beer really come with a ‘surprising health benefit’? Arandora Star sinking: a lesser known Nazi war crime that spawned generations of conspiracy theories How freak weather and an old-fashioned grid exacerbate energy insecurity Kenya’s Sawe breaks the 2-hour barrier: what’s next for the men’s marathon world record? Climate change is worsening violent extremism in Kenya – what can be done Finance for clean energy doesn’t reach projects in Africa – the credit rules are out of date Here’s what we know about the climate cost of white trails aircraft leave in the sky Dawn Chorus Day: a composer on the musical styles of birdsong Canada’s Arctic security depends on more than defence — here’s how immigration could help King Charles embarks on state visit to the US – can he repair the special relationship? As Arctic waters open up, Canada must prepare for oil spills 2026 World Cup: Tournament Will Kick Off in Climate of Fear The challenge of civic trust as AI plays a bigger role in public management The age of fossil fuels must end. Here is how a Fossil Fuel Treaty can help. Healthy life expectancy falls in the UK – and the decline is worse among women Coalition would boost Australia fuel storage to 60 days Sora’s downfall signals broader problems with AI’s creative utility Older Americans who vote live longer than those who don’t – new research America’s founding promise of religious freedom has long coexisted with prejudice, even as many Christians have worked to confront it Texas proposes Bible readings for K-12 students, reigniting century-old legal battle over their place in public schools Donkeys are a symbol of endurance for Palestinians – they are also a target of settler violence and care Perseverance doesn’t always pay off for companies – sometimes it’s better to ‘fail fast’ Why is water wet? Potential signs of life on distant planets sound exciting – but confirmation can take years How 2 men smashed through a marathon barrier long thought unbreakable Ghana’s fuel payment strategy works for now: how to fix longer term problems Shortages, substitutes and uncertainty: the new reality of drugs supplies Homophobia Taints Criminal Prosecutions in Kazakhstan Why the Coalition’s lurch to the right is bad for the climate In Journey to the End of Time, Alex Miller contemplates the mysterious gift of story How to model good eating and body image habits for your kids New research shows men still outnumber women as experts in science news We studied the bacteria on kids’ sports mouthguards. The results were eye-opening Tea tree oil may affect fertility, the EU says. A pharmacologist explains why that’s so misleading A landmark US court ruling on birthright citizenship is coming. What does NZ law say? Shipwrecked in a time-loop – Solvej Balle’s On the Calculation of Volume plays a long game How much a new $1,000 tax offset would really be worth – and who’s better off avoiding it The times seem to suit Anthony Albanese. So why isn’t he more popular? A new nuclear arms race is accelerating. There’s only one way to stop it Latest attack threatening President Trump reflects rising political violence in US Coercion isn’t care, and new laws that enforce treatment and confinement are dangerous Here’s how Canadian households can recession-proof finances as economic uncertainty climbs How principles of self-compassion help fight loneliness in the age of AI Hurdles to a hobby: How climate change and ‘runfluencer’ culture impact our daily jog Predators and prey: What studying animals teaches us about toxic work environments View from The Hill: Taylor defends putting One Nation ahead of Farrer independent as ‘least worst option’ Soil monitoring: what the new EU-wide ‘ground rules’ have in store for Europe Australia’s Budj Bim features one of the world’s oldest aquaculture systems Mopane worm and termite sales relieve poverty in rural South Africa – studies explore the impact The technological transformation of Colombia's armed conflict Decolonizing AI at the U.S. border Meta and Microsoft have joined the tech layoff tsunami. Is AI really to blame? What to know about sex trafficking as Pittsburgh hosts the NFL draft Taliban Restrictions Haunt Afghan Women Outside Afghanistan Environmental Activist’s Detention Undermines Türkiye’s Role as COP31 Co-host ‘Sportellino’ is an AI chatbot who helps migrants navigate the maze of Italian bureaucracy Orbán’s election loss frees up €90 billion for Kyiv but raises thorny question of EU membership for Ukraine Prime ministers have always faced political scandals – so why can’t they weather them now? How to Enter the Art World by Hettie Judah offers a smørgasbord of sage advice Codeine: why one person’s painkiller can be another person’s problem How Antarctica warmed by 28°C in the depths of winter – and what it signals for the decades ahead Palantir and the NHS – 10 things you need to know Headspace: can our brains get full? The Russian resistance no one is talking about High petrol prices are fuelling interest in EVs. Here’s how this could bring down electricity bills Justice Department’s effort to strip citizenship from naturalized Americans could face widespread judicial pushback Hungary’s Road Back to the Rule of Law Runs through the ICC The children who learn war before they learn the world Needlecraft: this hobby has a long history as a subversive form of protest Pets, plants and a ‘coming-of-old-age’ story – what to see and watch this week Trump administration’s indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center breaks with norms – and may lack evidence of criminal wrongdoing China surpasses US in research spending – the consequences extend far beyond scientific ranking and clout ‘Affordable’ Pittsburgh doesn’t have enough affordable housing – here’s why You probably wouldn’t notice if an AI chatbot slipped ads into its responses What is black garlic? How heat and humidity turn a pungent ingredient mild and slightly sweet Boom in cremation hides surprising truths about what Americans really want when they die Meloni and Trump’s cooling relationship marks the failure of an EU-MAGA middle ground ‘Just war’ has guided Catholic thinking on conflict for centuries – including criticism of Iran war What the Declaration of Independence does – and doesn’t – say about God Thailand: 44 Opposition Politicians Face Lifetime Ban from Politics Tanzania: Release Commission of Inquiry report into election-related killings to kickstart accountability process Meta and Microsoft have joined the tech layoff tsunami – but is AI really to blame? Why Italy’s Giorgia Meloni broke with Donald Trump Could warming seas bring great white sharks back to the North Sea? A 5-million-year-old shark tooth may provide clues Great Expectations by Charles Dickens is an early exploration of ‘romance fraud’ The many literary lives of Mary Wollstonecraft – author of novels, travel writing and children’s books Why delaying climate action now means higher seas by 2100 – new research Landmark privacy determination puts rent tech platforms on notice. But renters remain vulnerable NDIS eligibility will be based on ‘functional capacity’, not diagnostic labels. But what does that mean? Australian farmers are battling another potential mouse plague – what is causing it? Chernobyl’s exclusion zone is a beacon of biodiversity – but it faces new threats from Russia’s invasion Banks must cancel direct debits on request. Why isn’t it the same for card payments? Zimbabwe: Crackdown on Student Protesters Intensifies Anzac then and now: as trans-Tasman defence relations get closer, NZ must be on guard The ABC’s new workplace comedy about a theatre, Bad Company, simply mocks from the outside The AFL’s Anzac Day game: how a shared tradition became a two-club monopoly More shearwaters are washing up dead on Australian beaches. It’s not due to ‘natural’ causes No diesel, no power: why the global oil shock is hitting NZ’s small Pacific neighbours hard No power, all influence: How One Nation gets what it wants In a fractured world order, where does the global south fit in? What does disadvantage look like in Australia? New research shows who’s struggling most Anne Hathaway’s inshallah moment goes viral. Here’s what it means, and when it can be used ‘They’re my people’: radio presenter James Valentine truly understood and valued his audience Vietnam: New Retaliatory Decree Targets Lawyers Uganda: Sovereignty Bill Threatens Speech, Assembly UN rights chief urges action to end impunity and address disappearances in Mexico After 110 years of Anzac Days, new research shows Australians remain convinced of its importance Friday essay: Aboriginal Anzacs fought for Australia, but returned home to racism. It fuelled their activism Taking your child to an Anzac service? Prepare for loud noises and big questions The carbon tax debate damaged Julia Gillard’s leadership – and good climate policy for years to come Why the world’s banks are so worried about Anthropic’s latest AI model States have driven climate action until now. It’s time for the Australian government to step up Scientists finally know how old the Twelve Apostles are – and they’re much younger than anyone thought The theatre of war: how the Anzac story has been retold through dance for 80 years The first Anzac Day was marked by women wearing mourning black Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’ brings hasty decisions with long-lasting implications, outside of its usual careful deliberation Strait of Hormuz: Iran’s ‘nuclear deterrent’ Why the Southeast is burning – extreme drought is only part of the reason ‘Bombing our little hearts out’ — How Trump taps into America’s enduring appetite for destruction Here’s what to expect from the first Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels Why I celebrate Black graduation magic: An anti-racist perspective Seismic ‘whiplash’ – new research shows what happens when earthquakes stop suddenly Who Benefits from Thai Foreign Minister’s Visit to Myanmar? India’s race to adopt AI sparks a deeper question: How can technology respect human rights? Ban on phones in schools: support for headteachers or unnecessary legislation? The Duolingo taxi test – could being rude to the driver cost you your dream job? Turner prize 2026 shortlist points to sculpture as a way of thinking about power, ecology and belief Euphoria: thoughtless depictions of adults pretending to be sexualised infants are extremely harmful Joan Eardley: ‘she would set up her canvas on the shore and paint in the lashing wind and rain like a woman possessed’ What Mandelson vetting row reveals about escalating tensions between ministers and civil servants Why some countries give away free electricity and even pay consumers to use it Supplements for menopause: here’s what the evidence actually says How Israel’s history has shaped the way it wages war Has the Strait of Hormuz emerged as Iran’s most powerful form of deterrence? How scientists changed their view of insomnia What a ‘post-antibiotic era’ could mean for modern medicine AI has crossed a threshold – what Claude Mythos means for the future of cybersecurity Mandelson vetting: Starmer’s reluctance to engage with the details shows a lack of political leadership What we lose when artificial intelligence does our shopping New reading textbooks, same problem: Why children’s reading scores in the US aren’t rising The new brain break app for Philadelphia students raises questions about more screen time Many churches, synagogues and mosques are built around families – and they’re struggling to respond to rising singles School gardens help students learn science and connect with agriculture – but making them happen isn’t easy Chernobyl: the five best things to watch and play to understand the disaster Why Sweden’s ban on fossil fuel production matters, despite not producing any itself – new research Legal categories for animals still divide — and limit — animal rights Women in science – global study finds presence without power Mozambique ‘sky island’ expeditions found 4 new species of chameleon – already at risk from forest loss Ending malaria in Africa: 5 essential reads on gains and challenges Boreholes are booming in a drying South Africa – how the government plans to tighten controls From Wulfstan of York to Pete Hegseth, fake Bible verses have often been politicized ICC: Court Sends Duterte Case to Trial Philippines: Confirmation of Duterte trial offers victims prospect of long-awaited truth and justice Grattan on Friday: Politically, the baby boomers’ day is done David Malouf was a writer of wisdom, grace and generosity Entries now open! The Conversation Prize for writers 2026 – in partnership with Faber and Curtis Brown Middle East conflict looks increasingly like a war nobody can win UQP has cancelled a children’s book illustrated by Matt Chun, citing antisemitism A free shower is the least older people can expect. But aged care funding misses one key point Airlines are facing higher fuel costs and cutting fares at the same time. How does that work? Alphabet Lane is an unsettling new drama that rejects the myth of the idyllic country life We eat a lot of wheat. So how can we grow more in a changing climate? Rights Need to Guide Global Fossil Fuel Phaseout African creators struggle to secure decent income in gig economy Bangladesh: 4 Arrested for ‘Insulting’ Government Is your cat or dog overweight? Why simply feeding less doesn’t always help WorkChoices helped end John Howard’s leadership. The policy’s ghost still haunts the Liberals Climate change means more landslides in NZ – but new tech can help reduce the risk Before vaccines, diphtheria used to kill hundreds each year. Now it’s back in Australia Sports need better game-day mental health protocols to protect athletes – here’s how Artists at Melbourne International Comedy Festival are asking: what does it mean to be a comedian? Long before the Anzacs, April 25 was the day women in Australia got the right to vote We can’t know if Donald Trump has dementia. Even if he did, it wouldn’t excuse his actions The NZ Census guided vital economic and social planning. What happens now it’s gone? I rediscovered a forgotten legal rule. It could transform Indigenous rights in Australia NDIS slashed and higher health insurance subsidy for over-65s scrapped, in Health Minister Butler’s package Extreme rain on snow is testing aging dams across Michigan and Wisconsin – this is the future in a warming world Erectile disorder: How science is moving beyond viagra Anzac Day 2026: how the poppy has endured as our symbol of war and remembrance Did NASA’s Curiosity rover find signs of ancient life on Mars? An astrobiologist explains how we determine ‘life’ How the war in Iran has brought European countries closer together – without Trump Chernobyl at 40: the lies, the loss and why we can’t let go How the Trump administration co-opts pop culture and religion for political gain The science of cosiness: a textiles expert explains feather down, bamboo, polyester duvets Why Native Title rulings need a system to value cultural loss If Justice Alito resigns before the midterms, a Trump nominee to the Supreme Court is likely to sail through confirmation How emoji use at work can determine how competent your colleagues think you are Cash cows, scapegoats — and now global talent: Asian international students want to be seen for who they are Chernobyl at 40: Secret Stasi files reveal extent of Soviet misinformation campaign over nuclear disaster 6 African thinkers who help us understand the world – new book Is it better for your health to work standing up or sitting down? US-Iran failed first round of talks in Pakistan: where did it all go wrong? Chernobyl’s wildlife: the real story isn’t the presence of radiation – it’s the absence of humans The Strait of Hormuz shows how everything is now about leverage How Bafta helped elevate the video game to a respected art form worthy of celebration Sorry, Tampa Bay, mixed-use districts don’t reverse the dismal economics of sports venues Mandelson vetting scandal: why Whitehall is the worst of all worlds when it comes to accountability Pamphlets, radio, and now Iran’s AI-generated Lego videos: the new frontier of information warfare Understanding incel culture – and how schools can address it Our unsung hero of science: Friedrich Miescher, the man who discovered DNA Five health conditions mothers can develop after giving birth Microplastics have been found to interact with the gut microbiome – here’s what health effects they might have Middle East conflict: how the US and Iran could step back from the brink Reading shortcuts for children may be popular, but the research doesn’t back them up Israel, Iran: Unlawful March Attacks on Energy Infrastructure This Earth Day, meet some of the Caribbean’s national birds Seeds of Exchange reveals the untold story of the plant collectors who connected Canton and London in the 18th century Edible orchids are being overharvested in the Mediterranean – how to protect these astonishing blooms What intentional communities can teach us about resilience amid global instability Ukraine is countering the impact of the war in Iran by attacking Russian energy facilities It’s a sing-off! Myth-busting about birds and sex when it comes to defending the nest Why Trump can’t just decree changes to voting by mail – a former federal judge explains how the president’s executive order is ‘a solution looking for a problem’ How personal finance advice is getting political, thanks to ‘finfluencers’ High school yearbooks focus on the fun students had, obscuring the pain people also experienced HEPA air purifiers may boost brain power in adults over 40 – new research Rotavirus cases in children are rising – but a highly effective vaccine has slashed hospitalizations from the virus by 80% in 2 decades Is Trump heading to a Pyrrhic victory in Iran? What a Muslim folk trickster can teach us about the danger of holding a single worldview EU’s Relations with Ethiopia Ignore Grim Human Rights Reality Tightened eligibility and cuts to plans: what the NDIS changes mean for participants Novel ‘Le Sang du Pouvoir’ by Hubert Kolani delves into African power ‘No accountability, no checks and balances, no responsibility’: how Indigenous peoples think about AI NDIS slashed and higher health insurance subsidy for over 65s scrapped, in Health Minister Butler’s package Foreign companies are making billions off Australia’s gas. It’s time that changed Restore Earth Day’s Legacy Ethiopia: Persecution of Tigrayans Unrelenting Hungary: Top EU Court Rules Anti-LGBT Law Unlawful South Korea Co-sponsors UN Rights Resolution on North Korea For AI to work for us, it will have to stop pretending to be us How to safeguard against overdiagnosis when more GPs treat ADHD These shocks to Australia’s food system won’t be the last. Will it learn in time for the next one? So much research is already free to read in Australia – but it’s not getting the support it needs While it wasn’t his idea, Medicare helped make the mythos of Bob Hawke Why eating disorder recovery is about more than what you eat or weigh Green tram tracks cut heat and beautify cities. Why isn’t Australia doing it? How court cases against Woolworths and Coles could change the future of shopping in Australia Slump for Labor in YouGov survey, but not in other federal polls Whale strandings draw emotional responses. But repeated rescues can cause more harm Coral reefs are secretly connected across vast oceans – and that’s crucial for their survival Pakistan: Surge in Forced Returns of Afghan Refugees Millions of desperate Sudanese return home amid dire conditions as war rages Tinkering with the capital gains tax discount isn’t enough. Here’s why it needs to go The end of oil? As fuel shocks cascade, 53 nations gather to plan a fossil fuel phaseout How does imagination really work in the brain? New theory upends what we knew Pretend play is a magical part of childhood. New research suggests it can also help mental health First Robodebt, now NDIS and aged care: how computers still decide who gets care What is a lingua franca? A brief history, from the Crusades to today Multicultural Australia was built under a Liberal prime minister. The current party should take heed Finland’s president Alexander Stubb has some ideas to save the international order – and ourselves EU: Failure to suspend EU-Israel Association Agreement shows contempt for civilian lives Venice is sinking – we analysed every plan to save it, and none would preserve the city as we know it Fining hospitals for medical misogyny won’t help women – it will hurt them From floppy discs to Claude Mythos, how ransomware grew into a multibillion-dollar industry How US presidents shift controversial actions abroad to get around limits at home Heritage is created, not inherited – as Korean pop culture shows Not getting enough physical activity may be harming your health: Here’s what being sedentary does to your body Consent is a core principle in the Kamasutra – what we can learn from it today Forty years after the Chernobyl disaster, its legacy still resonates When a spouse starts a business, the other partner pays a hidden price Why the US military is stuck using $1 million missiles against Iran’s $20,000 drones Peaceful Protesters Face Military Trial in DR Congo Mark Carney’s new majority government should spark renewed calls for electoral reform As the world faces yet another crisis, why are leaders still resisting remote work? 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