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Topshop’s return to the high street must appeal to gen-Z to succeed Remembering the second world war’s Burma campaign with the descendants of Japanese fighters on the 80th anniversary of VJ day Movement signatures: how we move, gesture and use facial expressions could be as unique as a fingerprint Why a new ‘iron curtain’ is being built across Europe. This time it’s to keep Russia out Glasgow’s Citizens Theatre reopens: what its seven-year transformation reveals about the future of historic venues Why Ireland’s mild temperatures won’t protect it from the climate crisis Can AI teach us how animals think? Why gold may be losing its shine as a safe-haven investment Hydration may be your best defence against stress, new study shows #MeToo in the movies – what to watch, see and play this week Saudi Arabia: Deplorable execution exposes broken promise to halt death penalty for juveniles Israel/OPT: States must act now to halt Israel’s military takeover of Gaza City as famine officially declared A Detroit street is named in honor of Vincent Chin – his death mobilized Asian American activists nationwide Trump’s Epstein problem is real: New poll shows many in his base disapprove of his handling of the files, and some supporters are having second thoughts about electing him A straight face, with a wink – the subtle humor of deadpan photography The first stars may not have been as uniformly massive as astronomers thought Misunderstood Malthus: The English thinker whose name is synonymous with doom and gloom has lessons for today The ‘security guarantee’ paradox: Too weak and it won’t protect Ukraine; too robust and Russia won’t accept it Slovenia: Facilitating the transfer of arms to Israel ‘alarming’ and violates international law Indigenous digital activists in Mexico assert their self-determination with regard to artificial intelligence LIVE on August 26: Competing influences – Unpacking China's green investments in South Asia Plastic microbeads: great in your face wash, bad in your food – how South Africa’s ban can work better It’s 25 years since London got a mayor – and our polling reveals discontent Zone zero: the rise of effortless exercise Why losing weight or cutting alcohol isn’t always best after illness strikes Why Japanese American memories of US internment during the second world war are stirring up protests in 2025 Tiny Bookshop: why gamers are choosing to spend their free time simulating work – according to philosophy Vitamin D deficiency is widespread – but overusing supplements can be just as dangerous 8 Years On: Accountability needed for Myanmar atrocities against Rohingya The Life of Chuck: Stephen King adaptation celebrates the richness of ordinary life Burnt out and radicalised: how workplace exhaustion breeds extremist thinking – new study The ancient Greeks invented democracy – and warned us how it could go horribly wrong Australia will get a register to track educators and CCTV trial in centres – we still need more to keep kids safe When it comes to wellbeing, what are the pros and cons of working in an office vs from home? Israel opens new front in Gaza war Survivors’ voices ‘integral’ to preventing terrorism The Trump administration wants to use the military against drug traffickers. History suggests this may backfire Ancient shells and pottery reveal the vast 3,200-years-old trade routes of Oceania’s Indigenous peoples The Cochrane library is a global source of independent health evidence for everyone – why is NZ restricting access? Tit-for-tat gerrymandering wars won’t end soon – what happens in Texas and California doesn’t stay there After three days of talks, a fairer tax system is on the agenda. There’s no shortage of ideas The US government wants to use the military against drug traffickers. History suggests this may backfire Overseas bounties, patriotic education and suppression: how the national security law is changing Hong Kong Eating disorder symptoms in teens can be traced back to family hardship, new study shows Wildfire disasters are increasingly in the news, yet less land is burning globally – here’s why 5 vital leadership takeaways from the life of Chief Poundmaker An attempt to lower NZ electricity prices could end up doing the opposite – here’s why Israel is on notice for using sexual violence against Palestinians. It’s all too common as a war tactic Climate change is driving a silent, sinister change in Australia’s mountain ash forests What’s a ‘black moon’? Here’s why it’s worth looking up at the sky this week Should I break up with my GP? 4 signs it may be time Friday essay: The dangers of centrism in a time of crisis The ancient Greeks and Romans grappled with housing crises, too Almost unimaginable beauty and opulence: the paradise pleasure gardens of ancient Persia Anger after university cuts funds supporting dictionary of Australianisms By ‘focusing on the family,’ James Dobson helped propel US evangelicals back into politics – making the Religious Right into the cultural force it is today Let ‘performative males’ be – gender has always been a performance and our need for authenticity is bad for us Did Trump really resolve six conflicts in a matter of months? We spoke to the experts to find out The economic pros and cons of building more and more data centres in the UK Sorry, Baby: a sad, funny, profound film about life after trauma Football fans will see Nigel Farage’s branded kit for the cynical move it is Edinburgh TV festival: James Harding’s MacTaggart lecture is a passionate defence of the BBC The UK Space Agency has been absorbed into the science department. The potential effects are still unclear Our primate ancestors evolved in the cold – not the tropics Climate change is profoundly affecting livelihoods across Canada The UK’s year of climate U-turns exposes a deeper failure Hay fever: new immunotherapy approved in England for people with severe birch pollen allergies No end to the violence as Israel launches its assault on Gaza City How the racist study of skulls gripped Victorian Britain’s scientists Why empty supermarket shelves make you uneasy – even if you don’t want the missing items Why people embrace conspiracy theories: it’s about community, not gullibility Sleep apnoea and the unlikely role of conch shells Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born to Run’ still speaks to a nation vacillating between hope and despair Hulk Hogan’s daughter can’t write herself out of the wrestler’s will – but she can refuse to take his money State Department layoffs could hurt US companies’ ability to compete globally – an economist explains why Studying philosophy does make people better thinkers, according to new research on more than 600,000 college grads Why America still needs public schools ‘These people do it naturally’: President Trump’s views on immigrant farmworkers reflect a long history of how farming has been idealized and practiced in America Parenting strategies are shifting as neuroscience brings the developing brain into clearer focus Managing soil fertilization levels can make for more efficient and productive crops Here’s why Canada’s parents and grandparents reunification program is problematic How Nollywood films help Kenyan housemaids make sense of their lives Enslaved Africans, an uprising and an ancient farming system in Iraq: study sheds light on timelines Grandparenting from a distance: what’s lost when families are separated, and how to bridge the gap Wheelchair basketball: what can be learned from a South African athlete’s journey to France Amid massive destruction of Gaza City, UN chief renews ceasefire call GCSE results are out – but is the system worth it? Chalmers wins tail wind on tax reform from roundtable Grattan on Friday: a laundry basket of reform leaves a lot of washing to be done What is Kick, the platform that livestreamed a man’s death this week? This Indonesian island is projected to be an ‘Eco-City,’ but at what cost? Israel’s plan for massive new West Bank settlement would make a Palestinian state impossible Pakistani medical degrees leave Kashmir graduates without practice rights in India Labor rebounds to leads in Victorian and Queensland Resolve polls With eyes on re-election, Netanyahu’s fights with world leaders aim to distract from many political problems USA/Global: Tech made by Palantir and Babel Street pose surveillance threats to pro-Palestine student protestors & migrants It’s time to end physical punishment of kids once and for all, WHO says Amid ongoing Israeli attacks, ‘the systematic destruction of Gaza City is already underway’: UN rights office World News in Brief: Sudan hospitals under fire, world remembers victims of terrorism, DR Congo What is a company financial statement? How can it help you spot good or bad investments? Is it too late to get a flu shot? Guide to the classics: Joseph Conrad’s Lord Jim sees humanity’s darkness Flashing mouthguards that signal a head injury will soon hit the rugby field – are they a game changer? Do you take your own blood pressure at home? Here’s how to choose the device that fits your arm best Dingoes are not domestic dogs – new evidence shows these native canines are on their own evolutionary path Extremists are targeting young Australians who crave belonging. What can we do? ‘One of the older men catcalled me’: new research reveals the RSL’s woman problem Kangaroo Island is a quietly powerful Australian debut that explores family, grief and belonging Peru: New law rewards those responsible for crimes against humanity with impunity Commodifying childhood: NZ children see marketing for unhealthy products 76 times a day From sea ice to ocean currents, Antarctica is now undergoing abrupt changes – and we’ll all feel them Why bad arguments sound convincing: 10 tricks of logic that underpin vaccine myths ‘The true shadow of calamity’: Joseph Conrad’s Lord Jim sees humanity’s darkness Taxpayer bailouts are common, yet rarely make economic sense. Here’s how to strike a better balance Astronomers have glimpsed the core of a dying star – confirming theories of how atoms are made Burkina Faso Expels Senior UN Official Following Critical Report Despite Efforts to Shift the Blame, Israeli Policies Are Starving Children Bulgarian hardcore music veterans bring defiance to ‘Hills of Rock’ Is it wrong to date a coworker? Not necessarily — but it can get complicated Pediatricians’ association recommends COVID-19 vaccines for toddlers and some older children, breaking with CDC guidance Kurdistan Region of Iraq: New sentence for journalist weeks before planned release is evidence of perverse practice used to punish critics Progress on the Road to a UN Tax Treaty Pilgrims, or posers? How medieval satire exposed people who lied about their travels to Rome and the Holy Land Elite schools in South Africa: how quiet gatekeeping keeps racial patterns in place 2 in 3 Africans will live in cities by 2050: how planners can put this to good use African migration: 5 trends and what’s driving them Nigeria’s public spaces neglect the country’s rich cultural traditions – why this matters Ukraine war: what an ‘article 5-style’ security guarantee might look like Vikings were captivated by silver – our new analysis of their precious loot reveals how far they travelled to get it Making Waves; Breaking Ground: a luminous show that reveals the interconnectedness of nature Five of the most common injuries that can happen while climbing and bouldering Glass half empty? Nutrition studies shouldn’t just focus on what parents do wrong Battling deepfakes: How AI threatens democracy and what we can do about it Want to understand the history of European culture? Start with the Minoans, not the Ancient Greeks DON’T PUB YET: How deliberative democracy can help solve the UK’s infrastructure problems Plastics: all around us and inside us Kazakhstan Tries to Shoot the Messenger ‘Thriving Kids’ could help secure the future of the NDIS. But what will the program mean for children and families? Period pain and heavy bleeding linked with lower school attendance and GCSE results – new study Pilgrims, or posers? How medieval satire exposed people who lied about completing the Camino de Santiago Do big gigs alter economies? What the Oasis tour reveals about how we spend Child eyewitnesses can be unreliable, but new techniques can support them How climate change is making Europe’s fish move to new waters Even if Trump succeeds in bringing Putin and Zelenskyy together, don’t expect wonders − their only previous face-to-face encounter ended in failure Before celebrating big gifts, charities must watch out for fake donors Trump administration has proven no friend to organized labor, from attacking federal unions to paralyzing the National Labor Relations Board In a closely divided Congress, aging lawmakers are a problem for Democrats The Orwellian echoes in Trump’s push for ‘Americanism’ at the Smithsonian Most air cleaning devices have not been tested on people − and little is known about their potential harms, new study finds AI has passed the aesthetic Turing Test − and it’s changing our relationship with art Colorado’s subalpine wetlands may be producing a toxic form of mercury – that’s a concern for downstream water supplies Swimming in the Seine: an old pastime resurfaces in the age of global warming Deceitful, cold and unempathetic: 25 years on, the Kursk submarine disaster reveals a lot about Putin’s personality Australian Jewish representatives deliver stinging rebukes to Netanyahu and Albanese Granting visas to enter Australia is a delicate balancing act - whether you’re a politician or not View from The Hill: Everyone wants a slice of the productivity action Environmental antibiotic resistance unevenly addressed despite growing global risk, study finds Four key health risks for racehorses – and how they can be minimised Why wind farms attract so much misinformation and conspiracy theory Who was Jane Austen’s best heroine? These experts think they know Ukraine’s Suffering Reflected in One Family’s Story Sri Lanka: Police Target Families of ‘Disappeared’ Two years on from Australia’s bold psychedelic experiment, here are our concerns Are you really an ISFJ? The truth about personality tests – and why we keep taking them 1 in 3 teens has thought about suicide this year. Here’s what to look for – and where to get help Productivity is the buzzword of the week, but we’re not making the most of half the workforce DR Congo: M23 Mass Killings Near Virunga National Park Ecuador: Officials Ignore Rainforest Protection Referendum Melissa Koby becomes first Black US Open theme artist, and honours Althea Gibson by channelling her own Jamaican grandmother South Australia’s domestic and sexual violence royal commission recommendations should be embraced across the country DRC: Warring factions in eastern DRC commit horrific abuses including gang rapes, summary executions and abductions ‘Green Islam’: how Muslims are powering environmental action across the world Australian sports media is compounding the AFL’s homophobia problem Housing can be good for productivity. Here are 5 ways we can build it better Calling me home: how a Matariki anthem wrote a new chapter in the story of Māori country music We’ve been sending animals into space for 7 decades – yet there are still no rules to protect them from harm Liberals retain government in Tasmania, while federal Labor keeps big lead in polls The most powerful tool in an astronomer’s arsenal is a lens – but not the kind you might think Stranded by the Air Canada strike? 3 strategies to keep your cool, work with staff and return home safely How can Western countries back up Palestine recognition with action? Here are 4 ways to pressure Israel The social media ban is coming, whether families like it or not: 5 ways to prepare kids and teens ‘I hadn’t gone out there to save anybody’: a deep dive into the manosphere fails to address its harms AI has produced 2 new antibiotics to kill ‘superbugs’. It’s promising – but we shouldn’t get too excited yet Want to see Australia’s rare and remarkable species for yourself? Here are 10 standout spots Australian farmland values are at lofty heights. Research reveals this could be hurting some farmers Humans keep building robots that are shaped like us – what’s the point? Matcha latte for the likes: how ‘performative eating’ is changing our relationship with food As back-to-school season approaches, Canadian employers are making a mistake by mandating workers back to the office Who will win the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup? We ran 10,000 simulations to rank the contenders US-Nigeria Weapons Sale Requires Rights Safeguards Brazil: Protect Small-Scale Farmers’ Land Rights in the Amazon How villagers in Kazakhstan fought against a Chinese cement plant and lost Kharkiv: what I saw in Ukraine’s ‘unbreakable’ eastern capital Part of your brain gets bigger as you get older – here is what that means for you Chikungunya: what UK travellers should know about this mosquito-borne virus AI-generated misinformation can create confusion and hinder responses during emergencies Young South Africans don’t bother with elections: would lowering the voting age make a difference? Cameroon’s conflict is part of a bigger trend: negotiations are losing ground to military solutions Hype and western values are shaping AI reporting in Africa: what needs to change Pierre Poilievre wins Alberta byelection — but he’s got a long road ahead to broaden his base Why the Arthur’s Seat burn is a cautionary tale for the UK’s wildfire management strategy Why preventive mastectomy isn’t offered to everyone at risk Extreme weather alerts can move markets – here’s what investors can learn from our new research With over 17,000 shops in the UK expected to close this year, city centres must move on from retail Freud would have called AI a ‘narcissistic insult’ to humanity – here’s how we might overcome it Going with the flow: how penguins use tides to travel and hunt William Blake’s painting The Ghost of a Flea speaks to processing childhood trauma Teenagers are choosing to study Stem subjects – it’s a sign of the times Laws are introduced globally to reduce ‘psychological harm’ online – but there’s no clear definition of what it is Bolivia election: voters bring two decades of leftist politics to an end Israeli PM Netanyahu denounces ‘weak’ Albanese in social media outburst Misspelled names may give brands a Lyft – if the spelling isn’t too weird Reverse discrimination? In spite of the MAGA bluster over DEI, data shows white Americans are still advantaged How bigotry crushed the dreams of an all-Black Little League team Chaos gardening – wild beauty, or just a mess? A sustainable landscape specialist explains the trend One of Hurricane Katrina’s most important lessons isn’t about storm preparations – it’s about injustice What an old folktale can teach us about the ‘annoying persistence’ of political comedians Data centers consume massive amounts of water – companies rarely tell the public exactly how much World Humanitarian Day 2025: Aid workers mull record toll of their own Zelensky leaves Washington with Trump’s security guarantees, but are they enough? Spain wildfires: decades of rural decline made the blazes worse, but robust local economies can prevent further destruction – here’s how From oil to cod – ISRF event explores what yesterday’s empires reveal about today’s wars TikTok’s online wild meat sellers – study finds endangered species on offer in west Africa Transatlantic unity at the White House disguises lack of progress towards just peace for Ukraine Standing with Sex Workers: Why This Case Matters Why do smart people get hooked on wellness trends? Personality traits may play a role Does weightlifting improve bone density? Botanical time machines: AI is unlocking a treasure trove of data held in herbarium collections Israel bans Australian diplomats from occupied territories, as bilateral relations dive further With just ‘three days to inform the next three budgets’, here’s how Chalmers’ roundtable kicked off Alaska summit and its afterlife provides a glimpse into what peace looks like to Putin and Trump Why does Australia have earthquakes? The whole continent is under stress from distant forces Australian Foreign Minister’s Vietnam Trip Should Promote Rights How Trump’s separate meetings with Putin and Zelenskyy have advanced Russian interests Politics with Michelle Grattan: Shadow Treasurer Ted O'Brien and industry chief Andrew McKellar’s tax and red tape wishlists Payne Haas’s allegiance switch to Samoa: a threat or an opportunity for rugby league? NZ is trailing its allies over Palestinian statehood – but there’s still time to show leadership What’s behind the high rate of suicide in Australia’s construction industry? ‘There’s no such thing as someone else’s children’ – Omar El Akkad bears witness to the destruction of Gaza and the west’s quiet assent Soft plastics recycling looks set to return to supermarkets. Cutting back on plastic would be even better ‘I went out and I had a cry’: what aged-care staff say about their grief when residents die Werewolf exes and billionaire CEOs: why cheesy short dramas are taking over our social media feeds AI free from bias and ideology is a fantasy – humans can’t organise data without distorting reality How could we clean up the algal bloom? Indigenous students want to finish Year 12. They need equal support and resources from schools to do this Air Canada flight attendant ‘unlawful’ strike exposes major fault lines in Canadian labour law In Jane Austen’s Persuasion, respite is a key ingredient for romance Six tips from the middle ages on how to beat the summer heat Rebranding equity as ‘belonging’ won’t advance justice — it’s DEI rollback in disguise A humanoid robot is now on sale for under US$6,000 – what can you do with it? Emerging parasite threats in the UK and Ireland: the role of climate change and pet travel Cop30: the accommodation crisis plaguing Brazil’s upcoming UN climate summit 1 in 5 Bolivians spoiled their ballots – a sign of voter dissatisfaction as nation tips to the right 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. 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