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More young lives lost in Ukraine, as UN chief repeats call for a ‘just, comprehensive and sustainable peace’ Has extreme poverty really plunged since the 1980s? New analysis suggests not View from The Hill: Roundtable to grapple with political footballs and regulatory hairballs At one elite college, over 80% of students now use AI – but it’s not all about outsourcing their work Twelver Shiism – a branch of Islam that serves both as a spiritual and political force in Iran and beyond Cultivating for color: The hidden trade-offs between garden aesthetics and pollinator preferences Do people dream in color or black and white? NASA wants to put a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030 – choosing where is tricky Some pro athletes keep getting better as they age − neuroscience can explain how they stay sharp Data-driven early intervention strategies could revolutionize Philly’s approach to crime prevention Data that taxpayers have paid for and rely on is disappearing – here’s how it’s happening and what you can do about it AI is about to radically alter military command structures that haven’t changed much since Napoleon’s army Size matters, but so does beauty and vigour — at least when it comes to peacocks Midlife adults are overextended with multiple roles Western Sahara: why Algeria supports the Sahrawi’s right to govern themselves Drought can make farmers feel worried and hopeless: Ghana study finds social networks help Women’s basketball in Nigeria is on a winning streak: how to take it further Game changer: how data science is revolutionising athlete performance Despite A-level popularity, maths education after 16 is still lacking in England How Russia emerged as the clear winner from the Alaska summit I got an AI to impersonate me and teach me my own course – here’s what I learned about the future of education From resort buffets to long flights: simple tips for eating well on holiday More young lives lost and devastated in Russia attacks on Ukraine: UNICEF Telling humanity's stories as the Latin America Editor at Global Voices How scientists can contribute to social movements and climate action How inflammatory bowel disease may accelerate the progression of dementia Can a game stop vaccine misinformation? This one just might Malaysia’s ‘ASEAN Shenzhen’ needs some significant legal reform to take off — here’s how Why are young men ‘T maxxing’ testosterone? Do they need it? And what are the risks? The ‘wrong kind of sorry’: will a record fine for Qantas deter other companies from breaking the law? US: Excessive Force Against LA Protesters The politics and people behind Balochistan, Pakistan’s internet shutdowns ‘I genuinely did hold my breath’: a sordid, sexy queer debut evokes Hitchcock and Christos Tsiolkas Generative AI is not a ‘calculator for words’. 5 reasons why this idea is misleading Senegal: Families Internally Displaced by Floods in Limbo E-bikes could slash our reliance on cars – but overpowered illegal models on the roads make us all less safe Trump-Putin summit: Veteran diplomat explains why putting peace deal before ceasefire wouldn’t end Ukraine War Your say: week beginning August 18 Road-user charges can pay for more than just road maintenance – NZ could lead the way Why is the soap scum in my bathroom pink? Is it mould? And can it make me sick? Israel/OPT: New testimonies provide compelling evidence that Israel’s starvation of Palestinians in Gaza is a deliberate policy If AI takes most of our jobs, money as we know it will be over. What then? ‘Several teachers didn’t believe in ADHD’: families speak about how students with disability are bullied and excluded Images from Gaza have shocked the world – but the ‘spectacle of suffering’ is a double-edged sword Quiz: can you pick a Victorian from a Queenslander? How our accents change from state to state Australia has 120 health workforce policies. But with no national plan, we’re missing the big picture Antibiotic use likely fuelled the rise of a ‘superbug’ in NZ – genomics offers a defence against the next threat The African countries offering citizenship to diasporans ‘Fixing’ neurodivergent kids misses the point — it’s the schools that need to change Online reviews influence what we buy, but should they have that much power over our choices? As negotiations on a global plastics treaty stall, cleanup efforts are more vital than ever A film shares the challenges of the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic Is China responsible for the illegal extraction of mineral resources by its companies in Africa? Ghana’s war on illegal mining has failed – we set out to find out why Africa’s top climate change challenges: a fairer deal on phasing out fossil fuels and mobilising funds Putin got the red-carpet treatment from Trump. Where does this leave Ukraine? The Caribbean closely watches Hurricane Erin, the first major storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season Trump, Aliyev, and Pashinyan’s historic agreement: A chance for peace? Alaska summit: no deal agreed at Trump-Putin meeting but land swap for ceasefire still on the table Anonymous threats force owner of a controversial license plate to depart Hong Kong A ‘Time of Trial’: Rastafari haven disrespected and ruined in Jamaica Air Canada flight attendants have issued a strike notice: Here’s what you need to know Sri Lanka: UN Rights Report Details Security Force Abuses Iran’s nature is under threat – here’s how better environmental stewardship can save it Ultra-processed foods might not be the real villain in our diets – here’s what our research found Trapped in Gaza: Palestinians with disabilities cannot reach aid Qatar: Five-Year Sentence for Baha’i Dignitary on Abusive Charges Three reasons plastic pollution treaty talks ended in disagreement and deadlock (but not collapse) Alzheimer’s disease: lithium may help slow cognitive decline – new research in mice Quentin Blake and Me at the Lowry: the magic touch of Britain’s best-loved children’s illustrator The ten best songs under one minute long Is mineral water ‘natural’ if it’s filtered? The debate gripping France today has raged since the 18th-century Young Europeans are losing faith in democracy – here’s how to earn it back Some people just don’t like music – it may be down to their brain wiring The ‘third nuclear age’ is a politically motivated label that seeks to justify a renewed arms race Iran’s nature is under threat - here’s how better environmental stewardship can save it USA/Russia: In Ukraine talks with Putin, Trump must demand justice, accountability and an end to human rights violations Palestine Action arrests: what happens next, and what it tells us about the breadth of Britain’s counter-terrorism laws Understanding tick immunity may be key to preventing killer viruses from spreading Japan’s shifting memory of the second world war is raising fears of renewed militarism How bad science is becoming big business What’s the secret to fixing the UK’s public finances? Here’s what our panel of experts would do Sanctuary cities in the US were born in the 1980s as Central American refugees fled civil wars Afghans in US face uncertainty after the cancellation of their humanitarian relief The growing fad of ‘microdosing’ mushrooms is leading to an uptick in poison control center calls and emergency room visits RFK Jr.’s plans to overhaul ‘vaccine court’ system would face legal and scientific challenges Protestant ideas shaped Americans’ support for birth control – and the Supreme Court ruling protecting a husband and wife’s right to contraception When workers’ lives outside work are more fulfilling, it benefits employers too Why universities are hiring more chief marketing officers – even as budgets shrink Kids need soft skills in the age of AI, but what does this mean for schools? Grand Canyon’s Dragon Bravo megafire shows the growing wildfire threat to water systems Is Israel committing genocide in Gaza? International court will take years to decide, but states have a duty to act now South Africa has chosen a risky approach to global politics: 3 steps it must take to succeed Open letter to the Governor of Maharashtra to withhold assent to the Maharashtra special public security bill Who can stop Ethiopia’s revolving door of injustices? Pacific communities celebrate World Court’s Advisory Opinion on climate change Not quite angels: why we should stop calling these small winged children ‘cherubs’ Do hot drinks really give you cancer? A gut expert explains A rare ‘brain-eating amoeba’ has been detected in Queensland water. Can I catch it by drinking tapwater? Or in the shower? Greens may be a problem for Labor in next week’s Tasmanian no-confidence vote Lebanon: Judicial Reforms Positive, But Fall Short Afghanistan: Authorities must reinstate formal legal frameworks, rule of law and end four years of injustice and impunity The Aliyevs’ Turkish retreat: luxury real estate investment in the shadow of corruption Why being open about science can make people trust it less – and what to do about it Bendigo Writers Festival has questions to answer over ‘untenable’ code of conduct for authors Australia used to lead the world on shorter work hours – we could do it again The global plastics treaty process has fallen flat. Here’s what went wrong, and how you can help Contractor or employee? How a proposed law change will favour Uber over its drivers NSW’s ‘renovictions’ loophole could undermine the progress made with no-grounds evictions Many Australians secretly use AI at work, a new report shows. Clearer rules could reduce ‘shadow AI’ New research shows WWII dominates Australians’ knowledge of military history. But big gaps remain Kyrgyzstan: Rights Defender on Trial After Publishing Activist’s Letter Why child-care vouchers aren’t the answer for working families this fall Why has trust in news fallen? The answer is more complicated than we thought Does AI really boost productivity at work? Research shows gains don’t come cheap or easy Does your maternity cover leave you with surprise bills? Here’s one plan to fix it Friday essay: who was Anne Frank? Australia, why are you still obsessed with freeways – when they’re driving us away from net zero? Cherry blossoms and eucalypts: this Japanese war cemetery remembers fallen Australians Expressing gratitude isn’t necessary, but a little appreciation may still go a long way Grok 4’s new AI companion offers up ‘pornographic productivity’ Why some climate policies are more popular than others – a psychologist explains Why racehorses might hold the key to saving human lives Quantum alternative to GPS navigation will be tested on US military spaceplane Politics has always been a game – but why does it now feel like we’re being cheated? Why being open about science can make people trust it less - and what to do about it The car finance scandal proves that the financial sector still has trust issues that need to be sorted Animal Farm at 80: why the animals really matter in Orwell’s parable about communism ‘I have multiple side-hustles … It’s exhausting’: the challenges facing young freelance creatives How the Trump-Putin summit could play out Will Trump-Putin summit leave Ukraine and Europe out in the cold? Trump’s Alaska summit with Russia is shaping up to be the most important of his second presidency Alaska summit: why Donald Trump should heed the lessons of Munich 1938 when he meets Putin Maths is most popular A-level again – more students should get the opportunity to take their study further Tanzania’s independence leader Julius Nyerere built a new army fit for African liberation: how he did it Kippie Moeketsi’s global influence: what made the South African saxophonist so great Abdulrazak Gurnah: searching for signs of Zanzibar’s most famous writer, all I found was trinkets and tourists Fela and food: how Lagos restaurants are serving up the music star’s legacy Irregular migrants in Europe face obstacles to exercising legal rights – where they have them Syria: Violence in Alawite areas may be war crimes, say rights investigators Grattan on Friday: Can Jim Chalmers reap a healthy crop with the help of his big worm farm? Botox: unlicensed injections are increasingly being linked to serious illness in the UK Edinburgh Festival: ten of the best art shows to see this summer The Materialists: a sadly conservative view on marriage From bees doing maths to fish driving cars: teaching animals irrelevant skills can help unlock the secrets of cognition – podcast Why are westerners so reluctant to eat seaweed? Our new study reveals the social and psychological reasons Crowdfunded companies are ‘ghosting’ their investors – and getting away with it Exactly what is in the Ivy League deals with the Trump administration – and how they compare The paradox of pluralism: How college shapes students’ views of other religions Older Americans are using AI − study shows how and what they think of it Genomics can help insect farmers avoid pitfalls of domestication ‘It’s a complicated time to be a white Southerner’ − and their views on race reflect that Why rural Coloradans feel ignored − a resentment as old as America itself Politics with Michelle Grattan: union boss Sally McManus on the push for shorter work hours in the age of AI View from The Hill: Albanese was naive to think Hamas wouldn’t welcome Palestinian recognition AI still isn’t making a serious impact on university education – here’s why What is creatine? What does the science say about its claims to build muscle and boost brain health? Investing that protects people and the planet is growing: new study maps the progress in South Africa David Stratton was always ‘doing it for the audience’. In this, he had a huge impact on Australian film How to cultivate a cybersecurity culture in Mayan communities The canary in the concrete jungle: how polluted towns make sparrows frail, anxious and old before their time After 4 years of repressive Taliban rule, Afghans are suffering in silence. Is the world still watching? ‘Australiana’ images made by AI are racist and full of tired cliches, new study shows Iran: Detainees Ill-Treated and Disappeared After Israeli Evin Prison Attack Iran: Israeli Attack on Evin Prison an Apparent War Crime Glacial lake flood hits Juneau, Alaska, reflecting a growing global risk as mountain glaciers melt Many parents – mostly mothers – lose family payments from the first dollar they earn. Here’s how we could fix it Israel must allow independent investigations of Palestinian journalist killings – and let international media into Gaza Postwar Japan at 80: 10 factors that changed the nation forever Small business, big pressure: why the backbones of the NZ and Australian economies need more support The hidden costs of cancer for young survivors is derailing their financial futures For people with ADHD, medication can reduce the risk of accidents, crime and suicide UN says Sri Lanka has ‘historic opportunity’ to end impunity, deliver justice World News in Brief: Casualties in Ukraine, Burkina Faso aid helicopter blast, Uganda urged to release opposition leaders Sahel forum in Gambia pushes to end prolonged instability with regional solutions Censoring video games with sexual content suppresses the diversity of human desire How Shakespeare can help us overcome loneliness in the digital age The United States has changed. Australia hasn’t. It’s time to talk about where the relationship goes from here If recreational vapes are banned, why are there still vape shops everywhere? From childcare to aged care, here’s how to deliver safer, more affordable care for all Australians Private health insurers want to fund more out-of-hospital care. But the Productivity Commission has other ideas ‘Deeply personal, urgently communal’: Jewish Australian women reflect on life after October 7 At 50, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is ‘imperfectly’ good (and queer) as ever The discovery of an extinct shelduck highlights the rich ancient biodiversity of the remote Rēkohu Chatham Islands Glacial lake flood hits Juneau, Alaska, reflecting a growing risk as mountain glaciers melt around the world Peru: Amnesty Bill Signed into Law Premier League: from red success to grey failure – how kit colours appear to impact performance Climate models reveal how human activity may be locking the Southwest into permanent drought Cutting waiting lists for mental healthcare would save money – and people’s jobs A new way of thinking about empathy could cool Britain’s migration rows We’re witnessing last-ditch talks to secure a global plastic pollution treaty The Rodrigues parakeet’s last day: what one extinct bird tells us about the role of museums Can’t sleep? Your ability to adapt to shiftwork and the changing seasons may be determined by your genes Do food additives cause symptoms of ADHD? It’s more complicated than you think US presidents have always used transactional foreign policy – but Trump does it differently Israel’s opposition: against Benjamin Netanyahu but not yet for peace with the Palestinians Fossils are scientific evidence, and shouldn’t be auctioned for millions to private buyers How a global plastic treaty could cut down pollution – if the world can agree one Ancient Incans of all classes used coded strings of hair for record keeping – new research Kyrgyzstan adopts new, draconian media law How to improve the monitoring of chemical contaminants in the human body Grief feels unbearable, disorienting and chaotic – a grief researcher and widow shares evidence-based ways to face the early days of loss AI is making reading books feel obsolete – and students have a lot to lose Labor Day and May Day emerged from the movement for a shorter workday in industrial America 4 out of 5 US troops surveyed understand the duty to disobey illegal orders How poisoned data can trick AI − and how to stop it Spiderweb silks and architectures reveal millions of years of evolutionary ingenuity Mindfulness is gaining traction in American schools – but it isn’t clear what students are learning Where America’s CO emissions come from – what you need to know, in charts Don’t write off the Putin-Trump summit just yet – its outcome might confound critics COVID-19 vaccines for kids are mired in uncertainty amid conflicting federal guidance Jane Austen fight club: experts go head-to-head arguing for her best leading man Skin cancer: is HPV also a potential cause? Premier League: from red success to grey failure – how kit colours impact performance What does pocket money teach children? It can offer social as well as financial education 4 tips for a healthy heart from a biokineticist Child malnutrition is a sign of conflict to come: Nigerian study links climate change, food and violence Sharing the stories of a human rights podcast: An interview with Lisa Maracani Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jim Chalmers wants roundtable to ‘crack open’ the challenge of slow housing approvals How the art of Chinese calligraphy can bring creative freedom in the age of AI AI companies want copyright exemption, but the arts minister says there are ‘no plans’ to weaken these laws. What’s going on? Does penis size matter? And how do I know what’s normal? US: Rights Report Mixes Facts, Deception, Political Spin 4 laws that could stymie the Trump EPA’s plan to rescind the endangerment finding, central to US climate policies What’s the cheapest way to charge your EV? With new weapons, cash and battleground experience from Ukraine, North Korea has become much more formidable Will AI pull the career ladder up out of reach – or just change what it looks like? Nigeria: Thousands killed, hundreds forcibly disappeared in two years in South-East region A cornucopia of tiny, bizarre whales used to live in Australian waters – here’s one of them Vape brands bypass regulations on marketing to young people by using global social media accounts Trump-Putin Meeting Sidelines Civilian Protection, Justice Running is a substance-free pleasure that supports addiction recovery Canada and the U.K.’s conditional recognition of Palestine reveal the uneven rules of statehood AI is peeling back the layers of ‘low-value’ work – NZ may be well placed to adapt Dagger beaks and strong wings: new fossils rewrite the penguin story and affirm NZ as a cradle of their evolution The government has asked for bold proposals. Maybe it’s time to consider taxing the family home Why the working week – and what we get out of it – has perplexed Australian governments for more than 100 years Paramedics are less likely to identify a stroke in women than men. Closing this gap could save lives – and money Feeding kids can be a daily battle. But you wouldn’t know it looking at Instagram As human teams get bigger, they get less efficient. But these ants have found a solution ‘A country to be heard and danced’: journeying into Australia’s menacing interior spaces Canadian cities are unprepared for climate-driven migration — here’s what they can do Japanese film noir High and Low is a remarkable example of nail-biting tension – and now it’s inspired Spike Lee Myanmar: Rights investigators reveal ‘systematic torture’, sexual violence Dominican Republic: New penal code does not guarantee the rights of women and girls Georgian journalist sentenced to two years in prison, sparking outrage at home and abroad Succès Masra: how Chad’s opposition firebrand came to be sentenced to 20 years in prison Monopoly, Catan and learning through play: how board games can teach us starkly different economic models Five ways the UK can prepare for a hotter, riskier future How Britain can beat the heat without becoming addicted to air conditioning Family farmers say their way of life is an impossible dream when ‘the bread of life is worth less than rusty metal’ Why people reclaim words meant to insult them – and how this has become a powerful tool for protest Troy’s fall was partly due to environmental strain – and it holds lessons for today US force has been used against drug traffickers before – but Trump’s plan is a dangerous escalation Wealth taxes don’t always work the way governments hope they will. Here are some alternatives How a Japanese museum project is passing on the testimony of the last atomic bomb survivors Condoms, PrEP and vaccines: how the UK is expanding STI prevention Antarctic leopard seal ‘songs’ are surprisingly similar to nursery rhymes World’s ‘oldest baby’: what a 30-year-old embryo tells us about the future of fertility My research team used 18 years of sea wave records to learn how destructive ‘rogue waves’ form – here’s what we found US has slashed global vaccine funding – if philanthropy fills the gap, there could be some trade-offs San Francisco and other cities, following a Supreme Court ruling, are arresting more homeless people for living on the streets Women in STEM face challenges and underrepresentation – this course gives them tools to succeed 4 laws that could stymie the Trump EPA’s plan to rescind the endangerment finding that underpins US climate policies The dark history of forced starvation as a weapon of war against Indigenous peoples Getting beyond answers like ‘fine’ and ‘nothing’: 5 simple ways to spark real talk with kids The new NextGen Acela trains promise faster travel and more seats – but arrive as US rail faces an uncertain future Wild salmon are the Zendayas of the fish world – what that tells us about conservation Morocco using economic clout to strengthen grip on disputed Western Sahara territory Menopause and brain fog: why lifestyle medicine could make a difference 33 million women grow food on plots in sub-Saharan Africa. Greener farming can boost their earnings – study Kenya’s 1950 Kolloa massacre: Britain won’t own up to its colonial violence but communities need closure Weight loss support before IVF could boost pregnancy chances – and reduce the need for treatment High-tech drones are changing warfare – terrorists may soon follow the same playbook We tracked one of Australia’s most endangered birds into strange new habitat Safe no more: off-the-charts marine heat has severely damaged Ningaloo and other pristine coral reefs The RBA has cut rates for the third time this year. More relief may be on the way Coalition declares it would revoke Australia’s Palestinian statehood recognition if it wins office Chad: 20-Year Sentence for Opposition Leader Stop the free ride: all motorists should pay their way, whatever vehicle they drive Will my boobs sag if I don’t wear a bra? And 5 other common questions about breasts and bras Whales and dolphins regularly hang out with each other – new study Māori wards: how the Hobson’s Pledge campaign relies on a ‘historical fiction’ Niger Junta Dissolves Justice-Sector Unions Thailand: Aid Cuts Put Myanmar Refugees at Grave Risk Ethnicity is a powerful indicator of health needs – cutting it from a new GP funding formula is a mistake Australian workers are likely to change occupations twice in the next 20 years. How do we help them do this? Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs linked to rare but serious eye conditions How can you be sure your clothing has been produced ethically? How the neoliberalism of ‘Hayek’s Bastards’ changed the world – and fuelled the rise of the populist right 70 years of data show extreme heat is already wiping out tropical bird populations Four years on, here’s what total exclusion of women in Afghanistan looks like GPT-5: has AI just plateaued? This isn’t how wars are ended − a veteran diplomat explains how Trump-Putin summit is amateurish and politically driven How hot is your home? Nigerian study explores comfort levels in buildings South Africa and China set up a quantum communication link: how we did it and why it’s historic The international order is shifting: African countries have an opportunity to reshape global power relations Why do we agree to take off our shoes at the airport? I’m a physicist who studies fossils, and I recently discovered preserved blood vessels in the world’s largest T. rex The creatine boom: Trends and facts about supplements and use Freakier Friday: nostalgia-soaked sequel explores grief and blended families Love is Blind returns – but is there truth to the show’s ‘social experiment’? Here’s what the research says How microbes could help solve the world’s plastic pollution crisis Gene therapy can be less effective in women – and my research in mice brings us one step closer to understanding why Will Trump’s deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan lead to lasting peace? Synthetic drugs are having devastating effects around the world, from Sierra Leone to the UK From clear skin to detoxing, chlorophyll and collagen supplements promise a lot, but what does the science say? Where you think you are in society (not where you actually are) matters for how you think about inequality DIY air cleaners are an easy and cost-effective way to help ventilate homes during wildfires Is AI coming for your creative job? Maybe not – with some human intervention How RFK Jr is systematically undermining vaccines around the world My daily surveys suggest British earwigs are declining drastically Politicians are using social media to campaign – new research tells us what works and what doesn’t Mexico’s tourism protests are a symptom of longstanding inequality in Latin American cities For Syrian Druze, latest violence is one more chapter in a centuries-long struggle over autonomy Schools are looking for chaplains, but the understanding of who – and what – chaplains are varies widely Inside the search for sustainable aviation fuels, which are on the federal chopping block Inside an urban heat island, one street can be much hotter than its neighbor – new tech makes it easier to target cooling projects What is rust? A materials scientist explains metal’s crusty enemy Moose have lived in Colorado for centuries – unpacking the evidence from history, archaeology and oral traditions The smile and the scar: Diaspora, identity and the Modi selfie When a beach walk feels like grief: disasters like SA’s algal bloom cut us off from nature when we need it most Want to know how far your new EV can actually go? Take 10–20% off its claimed range Beyond recognition: the challenges of creating a new Palestinian state are so formidable, is it even possible? What should I eat (and avoid) while breastfeeding? How does my diet affect baby’s milk? Saudi Arabia: Executions Surge in 2025 Australia to recognise Palestine state next month at the United Nations Workshop report: Design your road map for Angika Language digital activism in Bihar, India ‘I end up buying less food’: Indigenous people should not have to go hungry to use the internet Trump administration cuts to terrorism prevention departments could leave Americans exposed 56 million years ago, Earth underwent rapid global warming. Here’s what it did to pollinators Where have all the coaches gone? The volunteer crisis hitting grassroots sport in NZ ABC’s new suburban mystery The Family Next Door is understated and addictive Australia: Set Human Rights Benchmarks for Vietnam No one holds the government to account on spending. We need a budget watchdog that can bite Triple whammy: how 3 types of drought crippled southern Australia this year Pharmacists could one day work in GP clinics. Here’s what’s in it for you Wikipedia’s ‘neutrality’ has always been complicated. New rules will make questioning it harder Often parents and schools disagree about whether something is ‘bullying’: what happens next? Your say: week beginning August 11 Eddington ends with a dark joke about disability – but its punchline is centuries old ‘Better Than Chocolate’ highlights lost 90s decade of lesbian Canadian cinema As the status quo shifts, we’re becoming more forgiving when algorithms mess up The bacteria killing sea stars in the Pacific: How our team uncovered a decade-long mystery BRI 2.0 in Uzbekistan: Funded by Europe, driven by China-Saudi cooperation Are African countries aware of their own mineral wealth? Ghana and Rwanda offer two very different answers South Sudan’s new chief justice has a chance to reform the judiciary – if he’s allowed to do his job As summer temperatures soar, Iran's water crisis worsens Israel is deepening its war in Gaza – here are 5 big questions about Netanyahu’s ill-advised next phase South Africa’s earliest newspapers made money from slavery: book offers new evidence Israel is deepening its war in Gaza - here are 5 big questions about Netanyahu’s ill-advised next phase Trinidad & Tobago's beloved ‘cascadu’ fish at risk “Trans women are indomitable, they will never silence us” Global Voices News Quiz: Week of August 4, 2025 AI is taking hold in K-12 schools – here are some ways it can improve teaching Indigenous Peoples Day highlights AI’s risks and opportunities Israel/OPT: Israel must rescind outrageous decision to “take control” of Gaza City and entrench its military occupation AfCFTA economic integration initiative aims to create free trade area in Africa Horror, beauty and reframing colonial histories – what to watch, see and read this week Why Jane Austen’s leading men are such enduringly popular heartthrobs The key to a centenarian’s long life may be their superhuman ability to avoid disease – new research Allotments are vanishing when the UK urgently needs more of them Can air conditioning really make you sick? A microbiologist explains Trump’s tariffs have finally kicked in, so what happens next? Donald Trump to chair new Olympic taskforce in bid to allay international visitor concerns ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Games A new global ruling shows states are legally responsible for tackling climate change Today’s humanoid robots look remarkable, but there’s a design flaw holding them back 3 reasons Republicans’ redistricting power grab might backfire Americas: Regional Conference on Women must act as a safeguard against attacks on gender equality Bangladesh: Dismissal of court case against Shahidul Alam is welcome, but more progress needed on freedom of expression The UK is losing its small fishing boats – and the communities they support Baby food in pouches is stripped of nutrients – but convenient, healthy alternatives are on the horizon Taiwan faces a precarious future – whether or not US and China continue on path to conflict Two charts that lay bare the threat posed by radical right parties to western democracies Industrial pollution once ravaged the Adirondacks − decades of history captured in lake mud track their slow recovery AI is taking hold in K-12 schools – here are some ways it can improve teaching Authoritarian rulers aren’t new – here’s what Herodotus, an early Greek historian, wrote about them Bureau of Labor Statistics tells the US what’s up with the economy – Trump firing its top official may undercut trust in its data The UK needs a new electoral system – should it copy Scandinavia? Israeli plan to take military control of Gaza must stop now, says UN rights chief “HIV rates will soar without proper access to medication and contraception” Weapons: the film’s horror stems from moral disengagement – a psychologist explains As Netanyahu moves toward full takeover of Gaza, Israel faces a crisis of international credibility Foreign interference can be hidden in plain sight. Here’s how countries use ‘sharp power’ in Australia Podcast: Emma's heart is half in Jamaica and half in England Why Gareth Ward’s challenge to the power to expel him from the NSW parliament failed Have the Kurds turned away from the quest for an autonomous state? Cambodia is vowing to ‘rid’ the country of scam compounds. But we’ve seen several still operating in the open From ‘reef-friendly’ sunscreens to ‘sustainable’ super, greenwashing allegations are rife. Here’s how the claims stack up What to say and how to help if someone close to you has attempted suicide Spy novelist Stella Rimington, the first female head of MI5, was a ‘true trailblazer’ The Cambridge factor: how influential NZ schools hastened the demise of NCEA The ASX’s rookie error is just the latest of many blunders. Investors are losing confidence ‘What 'are’ we going to do about the orchard?‘ Pony Cam takes on Chekhov classic for Malthouse debut NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon – a space lawyer explains why, and what the law has to say Stories, satires and ‘experiments’: 3 vibrant new collections show the range and wit of Australian fiction The ANU is moving to kill the Australian National Dictionary – this is why it matters Jane Austen at 250: Why we shouldn’t exaggerate her radicalism Copper, capital, and consequences: China’s mining gamble in Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan Weight loss jabs and cancer risk: here’s what you need to know about the research so far A Bermuda stalagmite reveals how the Gulf Stream shifted – and what it might do as the climate changes further Technology has fuelled overtourism – now it could also help to stem the tide COVID, the flu and other viral infections can re-awaken dormant breast cancer cells, new study in mice shows Why do people riot? The great unknown romance of writer E.F. Benson’s life – Fred and George, a love story hidden in letters Trump poised to meet Putin to discuss Ukraine – but Zelensky set to be left on the sidelines Elon Musk’s plans for a new political party will likely be derailed by a US political system hostile to new voices Australia can hit an 85% emissions cut by 2035 – if government and business seize the moment Friday essay: Trump and Kennedy are destroying global science. Even Einstein questioned facts – but there’s a method to it The ANU is moving to kill the Australian National Dictionary - this is why it matters Are you in a mid-career to senior job? Don’t fear AI – you could have this important advantage 17 older Australians die from falls every day. Here are 5 things you can do to reduce your risk Move over Mercury – Chiron is in retrograde. What even is Chiron? 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