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How nativism determines whose vote counts in the Central African Republic Donald Trump hints at leaving Europe to defend Ukraine alone Twilight at 20: the theology of Stephenie Meyer’s vampire trilogy Parental leave reform needs to consider small and medium businesses Alaska’s Fat Bear Week is more than a bit of fun – for the animals, size is a matter of survival Underground data fortresses: the nuclear bunkers, mines and mountains being transformed to protect our ‘new gold’ from attack Why hotter summers are bad for the UK economy Not all diabetes is about sugar – understanding diabetes insipidus Why the EU has no choice but to respond to Donald Trump’s bullying on tech regulation with a coercion investigation Vanishing waters in a warming world Why some people are purposefully having their legs broken by cosmetic surgeons Austria: European Court of Human Rights denies vital reprieve, allowing man to be deported to Syria AI in Africa: 5 issues that must be tackled for digital equality Tanzania’s social media clampdown and the elections – what’s at risk Dodo 2.0: how close are we to the return of this long extinct bird? Trump looks set to abandon Ukraine peace efforts – Europe must step up to face Russian aggression alone Geography and politics stand in the way of an independent Palestinian state Do multiple tattoos protect against skin cancer, as a recent study suggests? 50 years of Linder’s art – feminism, punk and the power of plants From selling cars to selling handbags: with the arrival of Luca de Meo at Kering (Gucci, Balenciaga), is luxury becoming a sector like any other? Zelensky says a destructive drone arms race looms – but dystopia isn’t inevitable The 1970s inflation crisis shaped modern central bank independence. Now it’s under populist threat – podcast India: Authorities must immediately investigate use of lethal force against Leh protesters Nepal’s Khoj Samachar challenges corruption and empowers youth through digital media Gaza City suffering escalates as Israeli strikes inflict more heavy casualties Grattan on Friday: As the government rejects Trump’s stands, Liberal leadership aspirant Andrew Hastie sounds decidedly Trumpian Rivers are heating up faster than the air − that’s a problem for aquatic life and people Banks retreat from climate change commitments – but it’s business more than politics Why you seriously need to stop trying to be funny at work Personal scandals sink CEOs faster than financial fraud, research shows The science of defiance: A psychology researcher explains why people comply – and how to resist 4 films that show how humans can fortify – or botch – their relationship with AI Religion often shapes someone’s view of abortion – but what about a woman’s actual decision? Gen Z protests brought about change in Nepal via the powers — and perils — of social media Cars versus kids: How resistance to change limits children’s right to the city The warning signs are clear: We’re heading toward a digital crisis Eswatini: Repatriation of Jamaican national must be followed by justice for all US deportees Algeria: Lift Undue Restrictions on Associations Babies can get hepatitis B at birth. Here’s why Trump is wrong about delaying the vaccine Albanese and Starmer to meet for a frank exchange of views (and possibly some political advice) Indigenous Australians are crucial to hitting our 2035 climate targets. That transition has to be fairer ‘Digital brains’ that ‘think’ and ‘feel’: why do we personify AI models, and are these metaphors actually helpful? Aid workers around the world are in greater danger than ever. Will a new UN declaration protect them? ICRC president: Every humanitarian worker killed without consequence allows this insidious pattern to continue ICRC president: If states do not act, the brutality of today’s wars will become the baseline for conflicts tomorrow Stuck on a problem? Talking to a rubber duck might unlock the solution Politics with Michelle Grattan: former diplomat Ian Parmeter on an Israel-led ‘one-state solution’ Cambodia: Microfinance Lending Harming Indigenous Groups Countries’ Fossil Fuel Plans Put Climate Goals Out of Reach Protecting Disability Rights Means Rebuking Harmful Autism Myths How the First Amendment protects Americans’ speech − and how it does not Tasmania will compensate people for historical LGBTQIA+ convictions. Could others follow suit? Young people are saving on rent by staying at home longer, but ‘you pay with your mental health’ Goodbye petrostates, hello ‘electrostates’: how the clean energy shift is reshaping the world order Who are the worst mothers in literature? Our experts weigh in Why This Is Spinal Tap remains the funniest rock satire ever made A new twist on Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle can sharpen quantum sensors Paracetamol use during pregnancy not linked to autism, our study of 2.5 million children shows Why Argentina is looking to the Trump administration for a bailout − and what the US Treasury can do to help Egypt’s Parliament Should Open New Era of Consultation How researchers are making precision agriculture more affordable Is meat masculine? How men really talk about being carnivores Information could be a fundamental part of the universe – and may explain dark energy and dark matter Russia is turning to African women and conscripted North Koreans to tackle its defence worker shortage One Battle After Another: this insane movie about leftwing radicals and rightwing institutions is a powerful exploration of US today Empathy is under attack — but it remains vital for leadership and connection Detroit’s Gordie Howe bridge is poised to open as truck traffic between US-Canada slows – low-income residents are deciding whether to stay or go 2 newly launched NASA missions will help scientists understand the influence of the Sun, both from up close and afar NASA will say goodbye to the International Space Station in 2030 − and welcome in the age of commercial space stations Neuroscience finds musicians feel pain differently from the rest of us Not enemies, but people: Why the world needs to rethink the language of war Graduated, now what? Survey of young Africans shows degrees don’t always land them a job Despite Google’s recent victory, a flurry of competition cases could still change how the tech giants do business Space-time doesn’t exist — but it’s a useful framework for understanding our reality Watch out! Authorities in Turkey are on the lookout for obscenity 10 times stronger than fentanyl, nitazenes are the latest, deadly development in the synthetic opioid crisis Hobbits of Flores evolved to be small by slowing down growth during childhood, new research on teeth and brain size suggests From anime to activism: How the ‘One Piece’ pirate flag became the global emblem of Gen Z resistance Detroit’s Gordie Howe bridge is poised to open as truck traffic between US-Canada slows – and low-income residents decide whether to stay or go How a devastating grape pest is reshaping vineyards across Colorado’s Western Slope Trump isn’t cutting Pell Grants, after all − but other changes could complicate financial aid for some students The Ganges River is drying faster than ever – here’s what it means for the region and the world The Biggest Loser: how an aggressive entertainment culture normalised body-shaming Blood, bruises and belief: how England’s women’s rugby team embody physical and mental endurance A contemporary history of Britain’s far right – and how it helps explain why so many people went to the Unite the Kingdom rally in London Why slugs are so hard to control – and how scientists are working to keep them in check Slovakia: Parliament must reject draconian constitutional amendments View from The Hill: Albanese’s Trump meeting is in the diary – now it’s a matter of managing it A $100 million fine for ‘appalling’ predatory sales practices caps a horror week for Optus ‘Your countries are going to hell’: Trump’s UN speech explained by an expert ‘I have no reason to stay silent’ – relative of ‘war on drugs’ victim tells of fight for justice How one community in Trinidad & Tobago pushed the culinary boundaries of pigeon peas What is the rapture, and why does TikTok believe the end is coming? How exactly would a Triple Zero custodian help prevent a repeat of the fatal Optus outage? EU-Vietnam Trade Agreement Has Failed to Promote Rights Sahel Countries: ICC Withdrawal Endangers Civilians Social media age restrictions may go further than you thought. Here’s how One Battle After Another is the latest film shot in VistaVision, a 1950s format making a big comeback Facebook data reveal the devastating real-world harms caused by the spread of misinformation Spectacle, weirdness and novelty: what early cinema tells us about the appeal of ‘AI slop’ Is TikTok right? Should I avoid matcha if I have low iron? Why we removed an article about apple cider vinegar and weight loss What a newly discovered gas bridge between galaxies tells us about the cosmic cycle of matter China’s electric vehicle exports fuel Tajikistan’s green transition goals Another local election, another low turnout? Syncing local and general elections could be the answer Facing a shutdown, budget negotiations are much harder because Congress has given Trump power to cut spending through ‘rescission’ 100 years before quantum mechanics, one scientist glimpsed a link between light and matter New measles cases in Queensland show ‘herd immunity’ is more important than ever Countries are threatening to boycott Eurovision over Israel’s inclusion. How will Australia respond? Who are the worst fathers in literature? Our experts make the tough call Lawsuits, cancellations and bullying: Trump is systematically destroying press freedom World News in Brief: Gaza and Nicaragua human rights update, WHO hypertension alert and alarm over US autism claim Burkina Faso/Mali/Niger: Announcements of ICC withdrawal a serious backwards step in fight against impunity in the Sahel region and worldwide People with schizophrenia were hit hard by B.C.’s deadly 2021 heat dome Paracetamol, pregnancy and autism: what the science really shows Why Ukraine should avoid copying Finland’s 1944 path to peace with Moscow Fantasy rugby: how the animal kingdom could help you form a winning team The US-UK tech prosperity deal carries promise but also peril for the general public Why Trump’s tariffs could make the apps on your phone worse How India’s unplanned hydropower dams and tunnels are disrupting Himalayan landscapes The more in favour of welfare you are, the more likely you are to support cycle lanes Marie Antoinette Style at the V&A is a rare opportunity to see what survives of the queen’s closet Jane Austen’s real and literary worlds weren’t exclusively white – just read her last book, Sanditon Why you don’t have to block roads or glue yourself to buildings to be a climate activist UN’s Guterres to world leaders: Choose peace and cooperation over chaos From Western Europe to Eastern Africa: Miski Osman’s journey of identity and impact Russian incursions into Nato airspace show Ukraine’s allied coalition needs to be ready as well as willing Your age shouldn’t put you off learning a new language – what the research says Deadly drug-resistant fungus spreading rapidly through European hospitals Trump’s use of FBI to target ‘enemies’ echoes FBI’s dark history of mass surveillance, dirty tricks and perversion of justice under J. Edgar Hoover Mindfulness won’t burn calories, but it might help you stick with your health goals Some new drugs aren’t actually ‘new’ – pharmaceutical companies exploit patents and raise prices for patients, but data transparency can help protect innovation Politicizing federal troops in US mirrors use of military in Latin America in the 1970s and ’80s Title IX’s effectiveness in addressing campus sexual assault is at risk − a law professor explains why Biosphere 2’s latest mission: Learning how life first emerged on Earth – and how to make barren worlds habitable What happens when AI comes to the cotton fields Birding by ear: How to learn the songs of nature’s symphony with some simple techniques Air quality analysis reveals minimal changes after xAI data center opens in pollution-burdened Memphis neighborhood The Conversation sponsors Vitae’s 2025 Three Minute Thesis competition – register to vote for your winner Bill C-4 privacy enhancements are modest and fail to regulate politicians’ use of social bots Confronting residential schools denialism is an ethical and shared Canadian responsibility Dense, compact urban growth is favoured by mid-sized Canadian cities The group Louis Vuitton (LVMH), a gift to the Musée d’Orsay and a huge tax incentive – business as usual? South Africa’s rooibos tea: can it improve digestion? View from The Hill: Albanese left off Trump’s meeting list, as Ley oversteps the mark How speaking in a second language directly affects your moral judgement Lebanon: One year since Israel’s major escalation in Lebanon, victims of war crimes await justice and reparations “In Pakistan, surveillance is part of the cost of being a journalist” What is leucovorin, the drug the Trump administration says can treat autism? Syria: March Atrocities Demand Senior Level Accountability US/Africa: Expulsion Deals Flout Rights Saudi Arabia: Riyadh Comedy Festival Whitewashes Abuses It’s OK to use paracetamol in pregnancy. Here’s what the science says about the link with autism China: Free Student Advocate for Tibetan Rights What is the value of Meanjin? We’ve done some calculations – and it’s not about money High-level week opens with celebration of women’s empowerment The UK, France, Canada and Australia have recognised Palestine – what does that mean? Expert Q+A What is the value of Meanjin? We’ve done some calcuations – and it’s not about money Managing mould, housemates, and landlords: new research reveals sharehousing horror stories Close relatives of emperor penguins lived in NZ some 3 million years ago. What caused their extinction? Fish ‘fingerprints’ in the ocean reveal which species are moving homes due to climate change Even as Jimmy Kimmel returns to the airwaves, TV networks remain more vulnerable to political pressure than ever before Greg Sheridan thinks the early Christians have lessons for today’s faithful – is he right? In her new children’s book, Jacinda Ardern explores working ‘mum guilt’ through her daughter’s eyes Spring air is humming with insects. But we’re blind to what’s happening to them Women do the most cooking at home. So why do men get to hog the BBQ? Banning something to reduce harm is a tricky business. Here’s what works Not just ‘growing pains’: 1 in 5 Australian kids live with chronic pain, but it’s often invisible Dangerous climate change threatens Northern Australia’s big ‘food bowl’ dreams Cycling Event Can’t Override Rwanda’s Abuses Trump Administration Seeks to Rewrite Global Refugee Rules Gestational diabetes linked to autism and ADHD in new study AI use by UK justice system risks papering over the cracks caused by years of underfunding Running out of wardrobe space? Maybe you should follow the growing trend for clothes you can’t actually wear Animals on ice: how conservationists use freezers to ‘biobank’ wildlife AI and credit: How can we keep machines from reproducing social biases? A Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger could give Trump even more influence over US media – shaping the news and culture Americans watch and stream Egypt: Prisoner of conscience Alaa Abdel Fattah granted presidential pardon after six years of unjust imprisonment Soaking up the storm: Sponge cities and the future of flood-resilient Southeast Asia The Mediterranean: Both a graveyard and a bottomless money pit due to EU border policies Kids in child care need healthy movement — and guidelines can improve their health The UK, Canada and Australia have recognised Palestine – what does that mean? Expert Q+A Twilight at 20: how Stephenie Meyer’s vampire saga changed young adult fiction forever The near-extinction of rhinos is at risk of being normalised Going after ‘antifa’: Donald Trump’s plans to crush his political foes New York Times v Sullivan: the 60-year old Supreme Court judgment that press freedom depends on in Trump era Major theories of consciousness may have been focusing on the wrong part of the brain China: Journalist Zhang Zhan sentenced to prison again on baseless charges Egypt: Presidential Pardon for Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah Traditional food systems nourish communities and protect the environment: lessons from South Africa’s Amadiba Why are there so many protests? The US public is highly polarized, and that drives people to act How Philly anarcho-punks blended music, noise and social justice in the 1990s and 2000s How users can make their AI companions feel real – from picking personality traits to creating fan art Vaccine mandates misinformation: 2 experts explain the true role of slavery and racism in the history of public health policy – and the growing threat ignorance poses today TikTok sale puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight – a social media expert explains how the For You Page works and what changes are in store A Great Lakes oil pipeline faces 3 controversies with no speedy resolutions How Squishmallow collecting helped me cope with grief, make new enemies and find ‘villains’ worth studying Why can’t we feel the Earth moving? Cyber-attackers slammed the brakes on Jaguar Land Rover’s manufacturing – here’s why the UK government should step in Spouses are more likely to be diagnosed with the same mental health conditions – here’s why Shakespeare for children: an expert’s top ten books to spark their imagination How US-UK tech deal could yield significant benefits for the British public – expert Q&A Economic sanctions need a rethink: evidence shows they raise food prices and hurt the poor most Montréal’s bike infrastructure hardly takes up any space from cars on city roads Systematized supremacy: The consequences of blind faith in technology New Industry Requirements Could Disrupt Abusive Armed Groups’ Trade in Gold Cameroon: Authorities must release 36 protesters arbitrarily detained for five years amid crackdown on human rights Venezuela: Political Prisoners Cut Off from the World Ethiopia: Surge in Arrests of Journalists, Media Workers Do TikTok ‘anti-inflammatory diets’ really work? Should the Optus chief quit? These 5 fixes would do far more to stop another 000 failure CT scanners secretly waste more energy than used by a typical household – but there’s a fix Ecuador: Enforced disappearances committed by the military reveal failed security strategy Alexis Wright has revitalised Australian literature, but a new book by a ‘superfan’ overlooks an important aspect of her work The thousand-year story of how the fork crossed Europe, and onto your plate today Parts of NZ could be heading into a wetter summer – a blessing in disguise for allergy sufferers Criticisms against Spotify keep mounting. Luckily there are alternatives To save in-person lectures, unis need to provide lessons worth showing up for Is Benjamin Netanyahu on a mission to realise a Greater Israel? Should we scrap private health insurance rebates and direct the funding to public hospitals? New research shows Black Summer’s megafires left lasting scars far beyond property damage With 2035 emissions targets set, what Australia does next will help shape global efforts to keep 1.5°C alive Expressing strong opinions can put your job at risk. Clearer laws would help The Liberal Party is riven with disagreements and discontent. Can it survive? Your say: week beginning September 22 What the exit of Bocas Lit Fest’s title sponsor says about how the arts are valued in Trinidad & Tobago How Indigenous-led health education in remote communities can make reconciliation real Trump renews push to end quarterly reporting — here’s what that would mean What the WTO’s deal to curb fisheries subsidies means and what it could achieve ‘We want to be offensive too’ — Trump’s Department of War move shows his flimsy grasp of history Australia formally recognises Palestine, as Albanese begins US visit Ethiopia’s two bids at democracy have failed: what it will take to succeed Deepfakes and South African law: remedies on paper, gaps in practice Nigeria scores well on electricity reform rankings, but power supply isn’t affordable and reliable. Here’s why Why are girls in South Punjab, Pakistan, still being married off before the age of 15? Caribbean athletes shine at the 2025 World Athletics Championships Caribbean athletes shine at the 2005 World Athletics Championships From statelessness to digital voicelessness: How anti-immigrant disinformation targets the Rohingya in online spaces Optus Triple Zero outage has left multiple people dead. A telecommunications expert explains what went wrong – and how to fix it UK and other Western nations recognize Palestinian state ahead of UN meetings – but symbolic action won’t make statehood happen UK and other Western states recognize Palestinian state ahead of UN meetings – but symbolic action won’t make statehood happen Optus Triple Zero outage has left 4 people dead. A telecommunications expert explains what went wrong – and how to fix it Optus Triple Zero outage has left 3 people dead. A telecommunications expert explains what went wrong – and how to fix it Why Jimmy Kimmel’s First Amendment rights weren’t violated – but ABC’s would be protected if it stood up to the FCC and Trump Israel/OPT: US sixth veto of resolution on ceasefire, hostage release is a greenlight for Israel’s campaign of annihilation in Gaza US Judge Blocks Expulsion of Guatemalan Children Hepatitis B shot for newborns has nearly eliminated childhood infections with this virus in the US Chimpanzees ingest more than the equivalent of one alcoholic drink a day – new research Intervision: Russia’s bid to rival Eurovision song contest – but with more conservative values Lasting relief from depression after magic-mushroom treatment – new study Poor sleep may nudge the brain toward dementia, researchers find How farmers are finding greener ways to produce food, from East Anglia to Andhra Pradesh in India How workplace bullying can affect your personality A violent dystopian thriller, KPop Demon Hunters and an updated Ibsen play: what to see this week Robert Redford: ten great films from a brilliant career Elon Musk’s speech to far-right rally should have us all thinking about the power social media companies hold over our democracies Palestinian statehood is winning major new supporters at UN – but symbolic action won’t make it happen Kyrgyzstan: Media Workers Sentenced to Prison in Flawed Trial How I tracked the biggest hidden sources of forever chemical pollution in UK rivers – new study The nuance of flags – why one symbol can have many meanings The tech prosperity deal is huge. But will the UK reap the benefits? How diamonds, gold and platinum became medical gamechangers Thousands of flies keep landing on North Sea oil rigs then taking off a few hours later – here’s why US touts collaborative plan to tackle Mexico’s drug cartels – but initiative is met with denial and mistrust south of the border Sourdough and submission in the name of God: How tradwife content fuses femininity with anti-feminist ideas New website tracks how Pennsylvania’s $2.2B in opioid settlement funds is being spent The president as partisan warrior: Trump’s rejection of traditional presidential statesmanship More Americans meet criteria for high blood pressure under new guidelines Nuclear in your backyard? Tiny reactors could one day power towns and campuses – but community input will be key Naming and categorizing objects is part of how young kids develop executive function skills – new research Suicide-by-chatbot puts Big Tech in the product liability hot seat Antisemitism on campus is a real problem − but headlines and government-proposed solutions don’t match the experience of most Jewish students South African men may now take their wife’s surname – why traditional leaders are upset Trump, Charles and Starmer: a successful state visit steadies an uncertain premiership Rwanda: Authorities must immediately release Victoire Ingabire Can Caribbean classrooms become seedbeds for conflict resolution? Protection of Athletes Advances in Japan How I tracked the biggest hidden sources of forever chemical pollution in our rivers – new study Immigration Detention Ends in Provincial Jails Across Canada The Lady from the Sea: a fierce play that shies from the wonderful unknowability of Henrik Ibsen’s original Bill Shorten ‘re-imagines universities’, with specialist institutions and bespoke degrees Niger activist Ibrahim Oumarou Yacouba fights to make so-called ‘fifth wives’ heard EU’s New India Strategy Overlooks Modi’s Repression New entanglement breakthrough links cores of atoms, brings quantum computers closer Wealthy, whiny and wildly tone deaf: Elizabeth Gilbert’s new memoir exemplifies ‘priv-lit’ Guterres pushes leaders to ‘turn the tide’ on global crises during high-stakes UNGA week 7 things we can do today to meet Australia’s new climate goal Hollywood is suing yet another AI company. But there may be a better way to solve copyright conflicts Fewer friends, more time stress: the essential charts from this year’s HILDA survey 5 new Australian publishers are making defiant, weird, grass-roots books Most donor-conceived children are told about their origins, but many parents wish they had more support Is it OK to sit on public toilet seats? Political witch hunts and blacklists: Donald Trump and the new era of McCarthyism Does ASMR really help with anxiety? A psychology expert explains the evidence What you might not know about the AFL’s Brownlow Medal How the spiritual sound of the shofar shapes the Jewish new year – a Jewish studies scholar explains What will the UN’s Gaza genocide report achieve? Trump state visit: behind talk of harmony there are notes of discord A ceremonial sword and ‘beating the retreat’: decoding the rituals of Donald Trump’s state visit Kate Sheppard’s kitchen: an old recipe sheds new light on the feminist pioneer’s life 1 in 3 Australians in their late 60s are still working, new HILDA survey shows Australians are losing more of their income to tax than in decades, new report shows Australians are in more pain – and our new data shows it’s not just due to ageing Friday essay: I loved being a ‘90s rock journalist, but sometimes it was a boys’ club nightmare Who gets to do science? A demand for English is hurting marginalised researchers Instant ramen: a short history of a long noodle UN presses ahead with mission for a better world despite global headwinds Imagine a world without genocide Children’s best interests should anchor Canada’s approach to their online privacy Why Egypt is not bowing to pressure to accept Palestinian refugees Uganda has signed a deal with the US to take asylum seekers – what’s behind it and what’s at stake From resistance to intifada to recognition: the origins of an independent Palestinian state – podcast Why Brazilians have been so divided in their reaction to Bolsonaro’s conviction The Canadian government must take action following future of sport commission From tattoos to plastic bottles, here’s how society assigns moral values to everyday things How fraudsters are trying to dupe the UK’s basmati rice lovers Climate change, through your own memories A volcano or a meteorite? New evidence sheds light on puzzling discovery in Greenland’s ice sheet Can the UK fast-track nuclear power without cutting corners on safety? Concussion, identity loss, depression: boxing’s toughest opponent isn’t in the ring – it’s mental health The Long Walk: a brutal, brilliant film about suffering in the name of patriotism Jordan: Activist’s five-year prison sentence for peaceful criticism upheld amid escalating repression In francophone Africa, the security of political refugee journalists is under threat New Research Details Hidden Health Risks of Methane Emissions Millennial pink, gen Z yellow, brat green… Tell me your favourite colours, and I’ll guess your generation If you’re a fan of Downton Abbey, this Grand Finale is a big letdown Does your child need more protein? The answer is probably not Stones have been ‘overfished’ from the sea – here’s how Denmark’s rocky reefs are being restored The latest Tory defector to Reform wrote David Cameron’s ‘hug a hoodie’ speech – here’s why that matters now Curious kids: why do we dream? For birds, flocks promise safety – especially if you’re faster than your neighbor Why Florida’s plan to end vaccine mandates will likely spread to other conservative states A cold shock to ease the burn − how brief stress can help your brain reframe a tough workout Bolsonaro conviction breaks Brazil’s record of handing impunity to coup plotters and may protect its democracy from military interference Pneumonia vaccines for adults are now recommended starting at age 50 – a geriatrician explains the change Trump administration is threatening liberal foundations and nonprofits after Kirk’s death – but proving wrongdoing by any of them would be very hard 4 decades after the landmark book ‘Alone in a Crowd,’ women in the trades still battle bias – a professor-turned-welder reflects Scams and frauds: Here are the tactics criminals use on you in the age of AI and cryptocurrencies Soil erosion is tearing DRC cities apart: what’s causing urban gullies, and how to prevent them What international law says about Israel’s collective punishments against Palestinian civilians A walk across Alaska’s Arctic sea ice brings to life the losses that appear in climate data Nigeria’s plastic waste could enrich the fashion industry: here’s how Zimbabwean artist Portia Zvavahera turns her prayers into paintings Travel as activism: 6 stories of Black women who refused to ‘stay put’ in apartheid South Africa Grattan on Friday: Albanese government’s 2035 target range is aimed at multiple audiences UK: Ombudsman Finds Flaws in Windrush Compensation Scheme Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation is the latest sign we’re witnessing the end of US democracy Could an Apple watch really tell you if you have high blood pressure? If I use SPF50+ sunscreen every day do I need to take vitamin D? Global tensions demand a faster energy transition — why does Indonesia still rely on fossil fuel imports? Cut emissions 70% by 2035? There’s only one policy that can get us there Kmart broke privacy laws by scanning customers’ faces. What did it do wrong, and why? How a Chinese company exports the Great Firewall to autocratic regimes El Salvador: Baseless Charges Against Rights Defenders US: Maritime Strikes Amount to Extrajudicial Killings Government announces 2035 target of 62–70% emissions reduction The Australian War Memorial’s prize controversy betrays the institution’s purpose: to tell the messy truth about war From a naked rider to icon of resistance, the legend of Lady Godiva lives on The Albanese government has finally set a 2035 climate course – and it’s a mission Australia must accept UN hails Colombia’s first convictions under transitional justice measures as ‘crucial milestone’ Solar power cuts electricity bills and carbon emissions – NZ needs to scale up faster US strikes on Venezuelan ‘drug boats’ have killed 14 people. What is Trump trying to do? The timelines and tough decisions police will be weighing up in the Dezi Freeman hunt Haiti: Labodri massacre exposes state ineffectiveness in protecting the population Justice for Juan is justice for the environment Brazil Passes Landmark Law to Protect Children Online Heat, air quality, insurance costs: how climate change is affecting our homes – and our health A booming longevity industry wants to sell us ‘immortality’. There could be hidden costs Why the rise of ‘cartel parties’ in Australia threatens our democracy Magical alchemy: Arundhati Roy’s compelling memoir illuminates a ‘restless, unruly’ life Court rulings increasingly demand scientific certainty – but that’s not always possible Kate Woods’ new film Kangaroo is the heartwarming pick-me-up you didn’t know you needed Fed rate cut is attempt to prevent recession without sending prices soaring China is helping Uzbekistan save the Aral Sea Russian Strike Kills Dozens of Older People in Ukraine A UN finding of genocide in Gaza adds pressure on NZ to recognise a Palestinian state Right-wing extremist violence is more frequent and more deadly than left-wing violence − what the data shows Vaccine death and side effects database relies on unverified reports – and Trump officials and right-wing media are applying it out of context From Bandung to Disko Afrika: Establishing connections between Asia and Africa in Indonesia Taliban Deny Afghan Girls’ Their Education and Future Reviving South Africa’s grasslands: Eastern Cape villagers explain the challenges they face Paul Biya at 92: will defections weaken his grip on absolute power in Cameroon? One in three South Africans have never heard of AI – what this means for policy Robert Redford: the ‘golden boy with a darkness in him’ Earth’s inner core: nobody knows exactly what it’s made of – now we’ve started to uncover the truth Canada’s $43-billion subsidy scheme for critical minerals misses supply chain steps When muscles rebel: a close look at dystonia, a debilitating but widely underdiagnosed movement disorder Caribbean coral reefs are running out of time to keep up with rising seas – new study Is acupuncture worth it for back pain? New study has answers US adds Colombia to list of countries failing in fight against drugs – here’s why that matters ‘Greenhushing’ is a trend that leaves businesses downplaying their environmental wins Songs for Littles: the research that explains YouTube sensation Ms Rachel Twilight at 20: the many afterlives of Stephenie Meyer’s vampires Is the ‘Biggest Loser’ documentary entangled in its own internalized fatphobia? SHIELD: A simple, memorable model to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and dementia Impostor syndrome: the cost of being ‘superwoman’ at work and beyond Psychogeography makes maps of our emotions – with huge potential for healthcare services ‘Fat but fit’: what the latest study reveals How a fly sees the world – and why understanding its vision can help prevent disease Calling deaths ‘preventable’ can obscure barriers to health care access and shift blame to individuals Why do big oil companies invest in green energy? Harvard, like all Americans, can’t be punished by the government for speaking freely – and a federal court decision upholds decades of precedents saying so Your immune system attacks drugs like it does viruses – paradoxically offering a way to improve cancer treatment Mars rovers serve as scientists’ eyes and ears from millions of miles away – here are the tools Perseverance used to spot a potential sign of ancient life Muslim men have often been portrayed as ‘terrorists’ or ‘fanatics’ on TV shows, but Muslim-led storytelling is trying to change that narrative Would you eat a grasshopper? In Oaxaca, it’s been a tasty tradition for thousands of years Federal judge overturns part of Florida’s book ban law, drawing on nearly 100 years of precedent protecting First Amendment access to ideas Can violent extremists be deradicalized? I spoke with 24 former terrorists in Indonesia to find out What NATO could learn from Ukraine as it navigates Russian threats to European security How Luxembourg detects microbes in its water supply before they pose a health risk Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, says UN commission. But will it make any difference? Why are state visits such powerful diplomatic tools? A constitutional expert explains Serious mental illness often brings rapid weight gain – but support is missing ‘To my happy surprise, it grew beyond my imagination’: Robert Redford’s Sundance legacy Albanese leaves PNG with major defence treaty still a work in progress Thinking of getting botox or filler? 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