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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? Politics with Michelle Grattan: Larissa Waters on why we deserve more than a government that just tinkers First the dire wolf, now NZ’s giant moa: why real ‘de-extinction’ is unlikely to fly UK: Government’s unchecked use of tech and AI systems leading to exclusion of people with disabilities and other marginalized groups Emptying Moldova: the four waves of Moldovan emigration Several books on the mushroom trial are already cooking. What are the risks and rewards of fast books on big news?‘ Two books on the mushroom trial are already cooking. What are the risks and rewards of fast books on big news? How can we stay safe after data breaches? Step 1 is to change the cybersecurity laws That $20 dress direct from China now costs $30 after Trump closed a tariff loophole – and the US will soon end the ‘de minimis’ exemption for the rest of the world, too Melting ice will strengthen the monsoon in northern Australia – but cause drier conditions north of the Equator Planning a ‘Euro summer’ or cruise? Why another flu shot might save your holiday Cannabinoid products may reduce total sleep time in adults with insomnia: new study Trump is aiming to silence public media in the US – and if he succeeds, his supporters here will take note Labor leads in two Victorian state polls, but Premier Jacinta Allan’s approval tanks Cyber crime and real-world crime are converging in a dangerous new way – here’s how to stay safe USA: Sanctions against UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese are a disgraceful affront to international justice Charges against Canadian Army members in anti-government terror plot raise alarms about right-wing extremism Thirsty future: Australia’s green hydrogen targets could require vastly more water than the government hopes Defence spending is like insurance – how will NZ pay the higher premiums? Where do giant volcanic eruptions come from? 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 Egypt needs more drinkable water – how windy coastal resorts could help 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? Here’s what the evidence says First it was ‘protein goals’, now TikTok is on about ‘fibre goals’. How can you meet yours? Anti-tourism protests are not new. They happened in ancient Rome, 19th-century England and after World War II It’s harder than you think to become a top sports official in football, soccer and the rugby codes Being kind to people – the new challenge for the public service 272 Million Children out of School a Major Wake Up Call Human rights must anchor the digital age, says UN’s Türk Could new pipelines shield Canada from U.S. tariffs? The answer is complicated Australia is set to get more AI data centres. Local communities need to be more involved If you have a pet as a kid, does this lower your risk of asthma and eczema? Quitting the quit-aid: people trying to stop vaping nicotine need more support – here are some strategies to help A top court has urged nations to clamp down on fossil fuel production. When will Australia finally start listening? 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? Alcohol and colonialism: the curious story of the Bulawayo beer gardens West Africa terror: why attacks on military bases are rising – and four ways to respond Cape Town’s sewage treatment isn’t coping: scientists are worried about what the city is telling the public Kumanjayi Walker inquest: racism and violence, but findings too little and too late How two shocking stories from Gaza barely made global headlines Chinese government impunity for crackdown on lawyers fuels decade of repression Peter Russell-Clarke’s greatest gift was how he made you feel like one of the family A Shakespearean, small-town murder: why Australia became so obsessed with the Erin Patterson mushroom case View from The Hill: Albanese’s Curtin speech becomes latest political football in debate over US relationship Respected political journalist and ‘Caribbean man’ Rickey Singh passes on Vietnam: UN Rights Review Should Call for Urgent Reform In Texas, parents search flood debris for missing kids. Are Australians ready for our own sudden floods? Erin Patterson has been found guilty in the mushroom murder trial. Legal experts explain why A test of political courage: Yoorrook’s final reports demand action, not amnesia Sleep divorce: could sleeping separately from your partner lead to a better night’s rest? ‘We know what’s coming: exile or prison’ – Salvadoran journalist Óscar Martínez on surviving Bukele’s crackdown What is rejection sensitive dysphoria in ADHD? And how can you manage it? 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? Parental controls on children’s tech devices are out of touch with child’s play University leaders have to make sense of massive disruption — 4 ways they do it Coups in west Africa have five things in common: knowing what they are is key to defending democracy Child labour numbers rise in homes where adults are jobless – South African study France accuses Russia of cyberattacks on public services, private companies, and media outlets How Africa is harnessing space technology for early warning systems against climate disasters Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed dozens, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding Landscape with healing herbs: An essay by Ukrainian writer Yulia Stakhivska The sentencing of Bahruz Samadov and the rise of post-war paranoia in Azerbaijan Ukraine’s Chernobyl disaster gives birth to new expressions of folklore Serbia: Authorities must end unlawful use of force against protesters and investigate reports of police violence How the myth of ‘Blitz spirit’ defined and divided London after 7/7 A surprisingly effective way to save the capercaillie: keep its predators well-fed – new research The NHS ten-year health plan is missing a crucial ingredient: nature The ‘Mind’ diet is good for cognitive health – here’s what foods you should put on your plate Ageing isn’t the same everywhere – why inflammation may be a lifestyle problem I survived the 7/7 London bombings, but as a British Muslim I still grew up being called a terrorist Agatha Christie’s mid-century ‘manosphere’ reveals a different kind of dysfunctional male How Donald Trump’s economic policies, including uncertainty around tariffs, are damaging the US economy Underwater lake heatwaves are on the rise, threatening aquatic life Elon Musk says he may launch his own party: but US history tells us that’s not a recipe for success UN Rights Council Rejects Bad-Faith Bid to End Eritrea Scrutiny Another round of escalation in relations between Azerbaijan and Russia Central African Republic: Activists Arrested at Memorial Event Somalia at 65: what’s needed to address its dismal social development indicators In search of Labour’s ‘working people’ – the paradox at the heart of Keir Starmer’s first year in power One year in, Labour has a surprising amount to celebrate. But you wouldn’t know it Will the Oasis reunion usher in a Britpop summer – or is it just a marketing ploy? The existentialist philosophy of Lana Del Rey Russia is paying schoolgirls to have babies. Why is pronatalism on the rise around the world? Salmonella cases are at ten-year high in England – here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe Lyssavirus is rare, but deadly. What should you do if a bat bites you? Thai protesters demand prime minister's resignation over leaked call with Cambodian leader Australia’s new lung cancer screening program has chosen simplicity over equity, and we’re concerned Avoid bad breath, don’t pick partners when drunk: ancient dating tips to find modern love Back to Back Theatre tackles an epic Shakespearian conflict – set in a factory, with cardboard props Astronomers have spied an interstellar object zooming through the Solar System Hong Kong’s light fades as another pro-democracy party folds Inter-American Court sets milestone in the global fight for climate justice Can the NHS shift from treatment to prevention? What healthcare bosses think NHS ten-year plan for England: what’s in it and what’s needed to make it work Lost in space: MethaneSat failed just as NZ was to take over mission control – here’s what we need to know now A lost woman looks for purpose in a Guatemalan lakeside town, in Rachel Morton’s gripping novel US: FIFA Cancels Anti-Bias Messaging for Club World Cup UN Human Rights Council hears grim updates on Ukraine, Gaza and global racism Astronomers have discovered another puzzling interstellar object − this third one is big, bright and fast One ‘big, beautiful’ reason why Republicans in Congress just can’t quit Donald Trump Conservatives notch 2 victories in their fight to deny Planned Parenthood federal funding through Medicaid Family doctor crisis: 7 options to find the physicians Canada needs The pandemic is still disrupting young people’s careers What Elio can help teach us about eye patching, stigma and the developing brain A brief history of the slogan T-shirt What makes a good football coach? The reality behind the myths Most plant-friendly fungi are a mystery to scientists Fewer people doesn’t always mean better outcomes for nature – just look at Japan Why the l-carnitine sport supplement is controversial From Scrooge to science: how dairy might disrupt your sleep and dreams NHS unveils ten-year plan to shift from treatment to prevention – here’s what needs to change to make that happen Hope for a ceasefire in Gaza (but not much) Chatbots are on the rise, but customers still trust human agents more War, politics and religion shape wildlife evolution in cities NZ will soon have no real interisland rail-ferry link – why are we so bad at infrastructure planning? Rare wooden tools from Stone Age China reveal plant-based lifestyle of ancient lakeside humans Mauna Loa Observatory captured the reality of climate change. The US plans to shut it down 6 simple questions to tell if a ‘finfluencer’ is more flash than cash I’ve seen the brain damage contact sports can cause – we all need to take concussion and CTE more seriously Friday essay: ‘whose agony is greater than mine?’ Testimonies of Gaza and October 7 ask us to recognise shared humanity FIFA Should Press US on Immigration Policies How Trump Weaponized the US Budget Bill Overseas Azerbaijan Convicts Critics in Relentless Crackdown Parents who oppose sex education in schools often don’t discuss it at home From glass and steel to rare earth metals, new materials have changed society throughout history Philadelphians with mental illness want to work, pray, date and socialize just like everyone else – here’s how creating more inclusive communities is good for public health Speedballing – the deadly mix of stimulants and opioids – requires a new approach to prevention and treatment Employers are failing to insure the working class – Medicaid cuts would leave them even more vulnerable Capitalism and democracy are weakening – reviving the idea of ‘calling’ can help to repair them What MAGA means to Americans Military force may have delayed Iran’s nuclear ambitions – but history shows that diplomacy is the more effective nonproliferation strategy Agreement between Hydro-Québec and the Innu is a must for the development of the battery industry A new Gaza ceasefire deal is on the table – will this time be different? Pets get hay fever too – how to spot it and manage it Mr. Nobody Against Putin gives an insight into the propaganda in Russian schools Low turnout and an unfair voting system: UK elections ranked in the bottom half of countries in Europe US Supreme Court ponders the balance of power – and sides with President Trump Have you noticed that Nigel Farage doesn’t talk about Donald Trump anymore? International student activism histories show how education can foster democracy Ruth First and activist research: the legacy of a South African freedom fighter Queen Hatshepsut’s statues were destroyed in ancient Egypt – new study challenges the revenge theory Fun with fossils: South African kids learn a whole lot more about human evolution from museum workshops Men and family planning: studies from 23 African countries reveal gaps in what we know Togo: Testimonies provide glimpse into violent repression of protests Your essential guide to climate finance How Europe dropped the ball on its own defence and was left fawning over Donald Trump – podcast Grattan on Friday: how two once hot-button issues this week barely sparked media and political interest Gaza: Evidence points to Israel’s continued use of starvation to inflict genocide against Palestinians Russia/Azerbaijan: Authorities must investigate alleged abuses against detainees amid tit for tat policing operations Türkiye: Amicus Brief in Coal Plant Expansion Case EU Should Act Against El Salvador’s Dismantling of Democracy Too much vitamin B6 can be toxic. 3 symptoms to watch out for Eco labels in South Africa don’t do the job: how to help customers make informed choices How many serious incidents are happening in Australian childcare centres? We don’t really know Building home through Ukrainian libraries in Europe UN Members Should Renew Expert on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity We spent a month writing and reading in glass boxes. We read faster, wrote more – and inspired passersby Does eating cheese before bed really give you nightmares? Here’s what the science says Tears, trauma and unpaid work: why men in tinnies aren’t the only heroes during a flood disaster The takeaway from the Venice Biennale saga: the art world faces deep and troubling structural inequality 10 steps governments can take now to stamp out child sexual abuse in care settings Experiencing extreme weather and disasters is not enough to change views on climate action, study shows Homes are more than walls and a roof, especially for Indigenous people. It’s time housing policy reflects that Antarctic research is in decline, and the timing couldn’t be worse Overtourism is reshaping communities in Europe – could Australia be next? Childcare sexual abuse is mostly committed by men. Failing to recognise that puts children at risk Creative Australia’s backflip on Venice Biennale representatives exposes deep governance failures How should I talk to my kids about abuse and body safety? The Dalai Lama is a cisgender man – yet he has an unexpected connection to the trans community Trump is not like other presidents – but can he beat the ‘second term curse’ that haunts the White House? China is rushing to develop its AI-powered censorship system Karakalpakstan Victims Await Justice Three Years On Adhering to bans on mines only in peace time will not work: UN rights chief Hurricane forecasters are losing 3 key satellites ahead of peak storm season − a meteorologist explains why it matters More and more tourists are flocking to Antarctica. Let’s stop it from being loved to death Thumbs up: good or passive aggressive? How emojis became the most confusing kind of online language Lung cancer screening hopes to save lives. But we also need to watch for possible harms Australia’s superannuation regulator is worried about your fund’s spending. Should you be? Roland Barthes declared the ‘death of the author’, but postcolonial critics have begged to differ Zimbabwe: Arbitrary detention of journalist an assault on freedom of expression UN Experts Back Action on Bangladesh Enforced Disappearances Why white clothing is a requirement at Wimbledon How do we define Canadian content? Debates will shape how creatives make a living How far is your closest hospital or clinic? Public health researchers explain why Africa needs up-to-date health facility databases Climate change has doubled the world’s heatwaves: how Africa is affected Uganda’s ride-hailing motorbike service promised safety – but drivers are under pressure to speed Ghana and India: Narendra Modi’s visit rekindles historical ties Motion sickness drug linked to cases of robbery and assault – here’s what you need to know about ‘devil’s breath’ The US and Israel’s attack may have left Iran stronger UK may be on verge of triggering a ‘positive tipping point’ for tackling climate change Trump wins again as ‘big beautiful bill’ passes the Senate. What are the lessons for the Democrats? ‘Gas station heroin’: the drug sold as a dietary supplement that’s linked to overdoses and deaths Can you spot a ‘fake’ accent? It will depend on where you’re from Virgin by Lorde is a layered work of performance art – her smartest references explained Gene therapy restores hearing in toddlers and teenagers born with congenital deafness – new research Jurassic World Rebirth has everything a Jurassic film should – except the wonder Comics and graphic novels can empower refugees to tell their stories on their own terms AI-powered assistive technologies are changing how we experience and imagine public space Moon mining is getting closer to reality: Why we need global rules for extracting space resources Bali to Biarritz: Surf spot overcrowding and the fight to protect the essence of catching a wave Unlawfully Detained in a Turkish Prison, Osman Kavala Still Stands up for Rights We don’t know what happens to the waste we recycle, and that’s a problem Celebrate 80 years of Tove Jansson’s Moomins with a free ebook from The Conversation Public wants much greater Lords reform than government’s modest plan – new survey AI might now be as good as humans at detecting emotion, political leaning and sarcasm in online conversations Mental health in England really is getting worse – our survey found one in five adults are struggling Why white clothing is so widespread in sport – and a requirement at Wimbledon Why investing in climate-vulnerable countries makes good business sense American dominance is not dead, but it is changing — and not for the better AI is advancing even faster than sci-fi visionaries like Neal Stephenson imagined Despite claims they’d move overseas after the election, most Americans are staying put Philadelphia’s $2B affordable housing plan relies heavily on municipal bonds, which can come with hidden costs for taxpayers Legal wrangling over estate of Jimmy Buffett turns his widow’s huge inheritance into a cautionary tale The rule of law is key to capitalism − eroding it is bad news for American business What damage did the US do to Iran’s nuclear program? Why it’s so hard to know The Supreme Court upholds free preventive care, but its future now rests in RFK Jr.’s hands Euro 2025: women’s football has exploded – here’s how it can grow even more The mistakes Keir Starmer made over disability cuts – and how he can avoid future embarrassment Uzbekistan's football success serves as a stand in for promised reforms Around 250 million years ago, Earth was near-lifeless and locked in a hothouse state. Now scientists know why Welfare reform bill: what changes did the government make to get it over the line? China: Authorities must end interference in Tibetan religious practices as Dalai Lama announces succession plan Girls, Women Under Constant Threat in South Sudan Supervision gaps can lead to child abuse – what can be done? Politics with Michelle Grattan: Kerrynne Liddle on seizing more opportunities with Indigenous Australians Redefining freedom of creativity in captivity: The art of Ukrainian prisoners Cambodia: Mother Nature Activists in Prison One Year Guatemala: Water Law Urgently Needed What is aflatoxin, the toxic chemical behind Coles’ peanut butter recall? Parents are feeling anxious about men in childcare centres. Stronger rules would make everyone feel safer Australians will soon need their age checked to log into online search tools – here’s why Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ has passed the US Senate – these are the winners and losers Silenced, transferred, threatened: Women are still speaking out in post-uprising Bangladesh K'iche’ Maya glyphs to reconnect art and language: Wilmer Aram Ajú's project in Guatemala Distrust in AI is on the rise – but along with healthy scepticism comes the risk of harm More than meds: why easier access to ADHD treatment has to be part of a whole-system approach What’s next for NSW’s intense storm? Heavy rains, fallen trees – and a chance of a storm ‘slingshot’ What are working with children checks? Why aren’t they keeping kids safe at daycare? We all have kangaroos hopping around our coin purse – and they’ve been on money since 1795 Parents of kids in daycare are terrified following Melbourne abuse allegations. What can they do? Parental Opt-Outs on LGBT Books Harm All Children New laws to make it harder for large Australian and foreign companies to avoid paying tax International Reggae Day celebrates Jamaica’s iconic music by refocusing on activism and climate justice Could electric brain stimulation lead to better maths skills? Memo to Shane Jones: what if NZ needs more regional government, not less? ‘Shit in, shit out’: AI is coming for agriculture, but farmers aren’t convinced Farming within Earth’s limits is still possible – but it will take a Herculean effort Gum disease, decay, missing teeth: why people with mental illness have poorer oral health What did ancient Rome smell like? Honestly, often pretty rank Our memories are unreliable, limited and suggestible – and it’s a good thing too News laws to make it harder for large Australian and foreign companies to avoid paying tax The National Anti-Corruption Commission turns 2 - has it restored integrity to federal government? DRC: Peace deal with Rwanda fails to address serious crimes committed in eastern DRC US: Budget Would Benefit Wealthiest at Expense of Rights Five European States Withdraw from Mine Ban Treaty Decades of South African research reveal key strategies to reduce water contamination in fruit and veg Nigeria’s Hadejia wetlands are a vital stopover for migrating birds: new survey records species found in the park Self determination theory: how to use it to boost wellbeing Dune director Denis Villeneuve will helm the next Bond – but what will his 007 be like? Why frequent nightmares may shorten your life by years Where does the UK most need more public EV chargers? The Bear season 4: this meaty restaurant drama is still an enticing bingeable prospect Five ways to avoid illness like the Lionesses Why is Islamophobia so hard to define? 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