By Johan Linåker, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Computer Science, Lund University
Europe is taking decisive steps to strengthen its control over the technology that underpins its societies. It is concerned about the digital infrastructure that sits behind everything from energy grids and water supplies to public transport, healthcare and the apps in people’s phones.
The European Commission has now published its package of measures for “tech…
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By Gregory Salter, Associate Professor in History of Art, Head of Department, University of Birmingham
David Hockney, who died on June 11, was perhaps the most successful and well-known British artist of his lifetime.
His exhibitions, from career-spanning shows like David Hockney 25 at Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris (2025) to his groundbreaking touring immersive exhibition David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) (2025),…
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By Langis Michaud, Professeur Titulaire. École d'optométrie. Expertise en santé oculaire et usage des lentilles cornéennes spécialisées, Université de Montréal
Aging plays a significant role in the development of conditions that can lead to blindness. However, most of these can be prevented or delayed.
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By Amnesty International
Reacting to the opening of the trial of former president François Bozizé and three co-defendants before the Special Criminal Court (SCC) in the Central African Republic, Marceau Sivieude, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for West and Central Africa said: “The fact that François Bozizé is on trial for war crimes and crimes against humanity – including […] The post CAR: Long-awaited trial of former president Bozizé for war crimes and crimes against humanity tarnished by his absence appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Trishia Nashtaran
In post-uprising Bangladesh, LGBTQI+ activists face a convergence: a hostile political class, vanishing international funding, and a state that participates in the violence against them .
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By Stella Huangfu, Associate Professor, School of Economics, University of Sydney
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has left the official cash rate unchanged at 4.35%, choosing to pause after raising interest rates three times already this year.
The decision was widely expected. Inflation remains above the RBA’s 2–3% target range, while the economy is slowing and households continue to feel the strain of higher borrowing costs.
Importantly, however,…
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By fadi maayah, Senior Lecturer and Football Techncal Director, Curtin University
Australia shocked many with their stunning World Cup win against Turkey on Sunday, opening their World Cup campaign in style.
Two brilliant counterattacking goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe headlined the victory, as did the heroics…
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By Anastasiya Byesyedina, PhD Candidate, Department of Government and International Relations, Sessional Teacher and Student Writing Fellow, University of Sydney
This attack has been widely understood as a Russian attempt to eradicate Ukrainian identity, and target a site that is extremely spiritually important to Ukrainians.
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By Ari Mattes, Lecturer in Communications and Media, University of Notre Dame Australia
Our expert watched some 40 films from this year’s line-up, and nearly all of them – apart from one dud – were excellent.
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By Carolina Quintero Rodriguez, Senior Lecturer and Program Manager, Bachelor of Fashion (Enterprise) program, RMIT University
Merino wool is a smart choice for both cold and warm weather. But exactly why is it such a good material?
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