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Media ultimately exposed Russell Brand – but his fame and celebrity added to victims’ trauma
The women mentioned the effect of his media presence in their victim impact statements.
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The End of Everything by M. John Harrison wins the 2026 Booker prize – a wonder of weird fiction for our incomprehensible times
M. John Harrison blends genres in his work of speculative fiction, taking inspiration from everything from theological thrillers to domestic sagas.
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Wartime memory shows the China-Russia partnership is anything but ‘limitless’
Three trends in Russia and China’s official war remembrance reveal strains in their proclaimed no-limits partnership.
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Who does Budget 2026 help? Not the 1 in 3 Canadians skipping meals to cope with grocery costs
When it comes to Canada’s progress on poverty alleviation, the 2026 federal Budget isn’t helping. It privileges corporate welfare over the needs of Canadians who are struggling with poverty and food insecurity.
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Budget 2026 gives households a boost, but businesses get the biggest break
Budget 2026 offers targeted relief to low-income households, but its biggest tax incentive rewards business investment in the hope of future growth.
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States like Samoa face brutal 2027 storm season – every dollar of ‘climate cash’ counts for small islands
Samoa is one of 39 island nations recognised by the UN as being exceptionally vulnerable to climate change.
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Influencers are supposed to influence us – so why are they asking us what they should do?
These interactions are interesting because they demonstrated how influencers could communicate exclusivity and accessibility simultaneously.
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Turkey hosts UN climate summit while pursuing new fossil fuel projects
The Cop31 host wants to accelerate electrification, but its dependence on coal tells another story.
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Cheap, acccessible and easy to use: drones are changing warfare in the way the AK-47 assault rifle did
Attack drones are now being used in conflicts around the world.
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Science is getting closer to beating malaria, so what’s still in the way? 3 areas where action can make an impact
Scientific advances have strengthened the ability to prevent, detect, understand and anticipate malaria transmission. Yet their full potential hasn’t been realised.
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Andy Burnham and climate change: where does the prime minister really stand?
Despite going to the UN summit, Cop31, he still hasn’t been clear about where climate sits on his agenda.
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How babies are born knowing the difference between day and night
Hormones and nutrients carry signals about time of day to babies before birth. New research is exploring what happens when these rhythms are disrupted.