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UK-Ukraine drone partnership risks Putin’s wrath but will boost long-term security
The UK government’s plans will prioritise drones and Ukraine is providing expertise and the opportunity to test them on a real battlefield.
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Just because the bill is low doesn’t mean energy is affordable
Energy is meant to improve people’s lives. Often cost prevents residents from making the most of that opportunity, so they cut back on energy use to be able to pay the bills.
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What Luigi Mangione’s celebrity says about Gen Z
A psychologist explains why the dark humor around Mangione’s case isn’t evidence of nihilism but of what happens when demands for moral seriousness stop feeling credible.
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Personal bankruptcy filings are soaring in 2026, signaling growing economic distress
State laws vary, so where you live may determine whether you’ll get to keep your home.
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‘Deranged behaviour’ – Marco Rubio slammed for US sanctions on ICC president
By Brad Reed of Common Dreams US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has drawn an outraged reaction from critics after he unveiled sanctions against Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court. In announcing the sanctions, Rubio described the ICC as “a corrupt and fatally politicised” institution that has allegedly “abused its authority and exceeded
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‘On another scale’ – PNG province unprepared for El Niño impacts, warns governor
RNZ Pacific The governor of Papua New Guinea’s Western Highlands Province says his province is unprepared to deal with the severe impacts of the El Niño weather event being experienced across the country. During an El Niño event, warmer ocean waters affect rainfall and wind patterns, often bringing drier-than-usual conditions and a higher risk of
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Microfinance was supposed to save Asia’s poor. Why has it failed to live up to its promise?
For the poorest households in Asia, even small loans can lead to expensive debt traps.
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Extreme heat is altering when, where and how we travel: new research
Australians love a holiday, but are increasingly making travel plans around unpredictable weather.
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Can Britain’s railways cope with ever-more extreme heat? An expert Q&A
Heatwaves can cause tracks to buckle, forcing speed restrictions or closures. An engineering expert explains how railways can adapt to a hotter climate.
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Before Greek myths reached the multiplex, they were weapons of political satire
Eighteenth-century caricaturists knew what modern film-makers understand: ancient myths can be endlessly adapted for new audiences.
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Babies born under sugar rationing grew into adults with lower cancer risk
Britain’s postwar sugar rationing was an accidental experiment. Decades on, it’s revealing how early diet shapes cancer risk, ageing and eating habits for life.
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If British voters seem impatient and angry, data shows they might have a point
Prime ministers aren’t lasting long in the job these days – and data shows that the UK is slipping on some measures of governance.