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Why monkeys handle conflicts better than we do
Among primates, reconciliation quickly follows conflict. Among humans, the ego gets in the way: protecting one’s image often takes precedence over repairing social bonds.
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Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters
An offensive in the Tigray region followed months of aerial strikes by the Ethiopian government. The situation could spark a wider regional conflict.
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If he wants to secure legitimacy for electoral reform, Andy Burnham must stick to these rules
Involving both the public and all parties in shaping reforms on how they vote will be crucial.
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Low productivity is NZ’s economic elephant in the room. Election pledges mostly avoid it
Economic growth may have returned to NZ, but lifting living standards will require more than a cyclical recovery. What should voters be looking for in policies?
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Burnham delivered honesty and emotion – but what about the promises? Our experts assess his plans
The prime minister wants fixing the crisis in social care to be the defining mission of his premiership.
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America’s final military withdrawal from Iraq is a major bonus for Iran
US troops quitting Iraq leavesTehran a friendly neighbour and trading partner which can act as a pressure valve against international sanctions.
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The cycle of hate: How Canada and the U.S. entered a cycle of hostility and how they can break it
The psychology of hate helps explain how threats, poliitcal rhetoric and historical narratives can transform a displomatic dispute into lasting hostility.
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The right to truth — and justice — need to be part of this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30 invites people across Canada to learn about the history and impacts of the residential school system.
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Alien life? Why the possibility of exoplanet LHS 1140b emitting helium gas is so exciting
The exoplanet LHS 1140b may have a temperature that could allow for liquid water on its surface. Just possibly, it could support the existence of life.
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How can the same El Niño cause drought in one part of the world and floods in another?
The climate science behind 2026’s super El Niño.
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How World Trade Organization reform could help address the EU-China trade imbalance
The US and China have extended their trade truce till January. Meanwhile, EU-China export/import imbalances persist with sticking points, including voluntary export curbs and industrial policy reform.
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US tech leaders are urgently calling for rules on AI – China already has them
China has already implemented many rules governing the use of artificial intelligence.