By Tim Bale, Professor of Politics, Queen Mary University of London
Paul Webb, Professor of Politics, University of Sussex
Stavroula Chrona, Assistant Professor in Politics, University of Sussex
How does someone’s personality relate to their choice of political party? It’s a fascinating question, and one that has interesting implications in the changing landscape of British politics right now. Would someone joining a party, for example, want to see their own personality traits reflected back at them via the party’s leader?
The question of personality becomes even more intriguing when it comes to traits that are generally seen as malign rather than benign – the so-called “dark triad”, for example.…
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By Jessica Martha, Dosen, Universitas Katolik Parahyangan
On September 15, the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau sent volcanic ash up to 15,000 metres (50,000 feet) and produced rumbling heard 700 kilometres away. Eight airports suspended operations, thousands of flights were disrupted, and more than 270,000 passengers were stranded.
At almost the same…
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By Amnesty International
Ahead of planned demonstrations marking one year since mass anti-corruption protests took place in the Philippines on 21 September 2025, Ritz Lee Santos III, Executive Director of Amnesty International Philippines, said: “As people prepare to take to the streets once more to demand accountability for corruption, Philippine authorities must ensure the right to peaceful assembly […] The post Philippines: Authorities must ensure right to protest as fresh anti-corruption demonstrations planned appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Magnus Söderberg, Professor and Director, Centre for Applied Energy Economics and Policy Research, Griffith University
Anis ur Rehman, PhD Student, Engineering and Built Environment, Griffith University
Mohammad Sanjari, Senior Lecturer, Electrical Engineering, Griffith University
Peyman Akhgar, Lecturer, Architecture, Griffith University
For most of Australian history, “going off-grid” meant living somewhere the main electricity network did not reach.
Isolated communities and remote farming properties have long relied on stand-alone power systems. These typically consist of solar panels, batteries and a diesel generator, with no physical connection to the national grid.
In these places, off-grid power is often the most…
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By Jacqueline Boaks, Philosopher, Curtin Centre for Applied Ethics, Curtin University
Being ‘apolitical’ sounds like being neutral – but it isn’t. Can Macklemore’s removal from the Loop tour over his ‘free Palestine’ stance be defended at all?
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By Marie Segrave, ARC Future Fellow and Professor of Criminology, The University of Melbourne
The changes run the risk that more women will remain silent and be forced to remain in violent and dangerous situations.
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image The Georgian Interior Ministry headquarters in Tbilisi, February 2, 2010. © 2010 David Mdzinarishvili/Reuters (Berlin, September 18, 2026) – Georgian authorities are using vague administrative offenses to jail or heavily fine people for online speech, deepening the government’s crackdown on freedom of expression, Human Rights Watch said today.Since June 2026, a new Ministry of Internal Affairs unit has monitored social media and referred hundreds of posts to courts to be tried for speech-related charges, such as insult or profanity. In July, courts sentenced…
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By Gina Yauri
Deported from the United States, Ecuador’s former “superminister” now faces grave criminal investigations and political accusations in a justice system facing questions over due process.
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By Alex Albinski, DPhil Candidate in Physics, University of Oxford
Noam Vogt-Vincent, Associate Professor in Earth Sciences, University of Oxford
Vast quantities of plastic and fishing gear are washing up along the shores of the Seychelles, destroying fragile ecosystems and causing significant economic problems.
Aldabra Atoll, a Unesco world heritage site in this archipelago nation of 115 islands, is estimated to have accumulated more than 500 tonnes of plastic on its shores alone. Most of this plastic debris continues to pile up along its beaches today. It was estimated that removing it would cost approximately US$4.68 million (£3.46 million) and…
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By Alasdair McCallum, Sessional Tutor, Constitutional Law, Monash University
Pete Lentini, Foundation Director, Global Terrorism Research Centre, Monash University
Russia is convening its first national parliamentary elections since invading Ukraine, which offer a great deal of predictability but also some unexpected surprises.
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