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Water failures in England and Wales are a warning for Canada and the US
Water services are too important to fail. If a utility becomes financially unstable, consequences are passed on to customers, regulators and governments.
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Māori delegates defend controversial ‘Indigenous’ trips to Israel
Te Ao with MOANA / Te Ao Māori News After facing public scrutiny, some of the members of different Māori delegations to Israel have spoken out about the trip. The trips were reported to have been organised and funded by Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with conflicting claims over whether they were fully or partially
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Unemployment rises to 4.6%, but a September interest rate hike still looks likely
The jobless rate hasn’t been this high since November 2021. But this is why it’s unlikely to stop the Reserve Bank from lifting interest rates next Tuesday.
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Are older Australians really safer from crime? The evidence says the harms are just harder to see
Following the deaths of two older women in alleged family violence incidents, it’s time to examine how crime affects older Australians – and what we can do about it.
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Elections in Brazil: A subdued, digital campaign heightens uncertainty about the results
A political scientist analyzes the uncertain outlook for this year’s elections and the risks their results pose to governability and democracy in Brazil.
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The UN is facing a crisis of trust and possible bankruptcy. Its new leader will have an enormous challenge
Rules of war are being shredded by combatants with virtually no accountability. It’s one of several key issues for the UN’s new leader to tackle.
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Morocco’s deadly wall across Western Sahara: why the 2,700km Berm was built and the damage it does
The wall in Western Sahara marks the practical frontline of a conflict most of the world has stopped watching.
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Vaccination rates are falling in Africa, but a new strategy aims to turn things around. Five things it needs to get right
There are five priorities African countries must pursue to achieve vaccination success.
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Canada’s proposed labour reforms could shift power away from workers in major disputes
Bill C-39 makes it easier for Ottawa to intervene when collective bargaining produces the very conflict that it is designed to manage.
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Fiber is both diet fad and fixture for good health – a doctor explains why there is no one-size-fits-all way to increase your intake
Americans aren’t getting enough fiber in their diets. Luckily, there is a plethora of ways you can increase your daily dose of fiber without upsetting your stomach or breaking the bank.
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Nine political books to inspire young people – chosen by experts
From George Orwell to Alastair Campbell, our experts recommend books that will inspire youth into thinking politically.
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Trump and Burnham’s first meeting was a success – but could this ‘good connection’ harm the prime minister at home?
Having satisfied the party membership and erstwhile Labour voters over Israel, Andy Burnham may find it harder to do so over his meeting with Donald Trump.