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Yosemite, again in corporate crosshairs, embodies the long war over US national park privatization
Debate over turning public national park land into private profit dates back more than a century.
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Iraq’s archaeological discoveries have shaped understanding of human civilisation – but its scientists have been sidelined
The centenaries of some of Iraq’s most influential archaeological discoveries invite reflection about the role of Iraqi scientists.
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Daejon Love case highlights online romance scams: Research reveals scammers’ tactics – and how to defend against them
Dating apps have given an ancient profession, confidence scamming, a high-tech boost.
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Global justice report offers bold ideas but misses the realities of 2 billion informal workers – economists
Redistribution must recognise that most workers are in informal employment.
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PSNA raps NZ govt over ‘haphazard’ foreign policy and mixed messages
Asia Pacific Report New Zealand signed an international letter criticising Israel which foreshadows sanctions but a pro-Palestine advocacy group has rapped the government over its “haphazard” and “mixed messages” West Asia policy. The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) cited a “hint of future economic sanctions” against Israel in a statement of concern issued jointly by
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Why Pacific Island states should seek collective security for the region
With growing rivalry between great powers in the Pacific, the Pacific Islands Forum is a chance to seek collective protection for the region’s small nations.
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A landmark UN report says the world will overshoot the 1.5°C climate target. What happens now?
ANALYSIS: By Jacqueline Peel and Wesley Morgan For more than a decade, the world has been trying to limit global warming to 1.5°C. That’s no longer possible, according to a new United Nations report. We will likely pass 1.5°C in 2030. That’s not good news for anyone, least of all Australia and New Zealand’s Pacific
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Despite losing everything, communities along the Nepal-Tibet border are helping each other rebuild
Villagers are picking up the pieces after a catastrophic flash flood ripped through the region.
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Australia’s economy grows by 2.1%, but people’s living standards aren’t keeping pace
The growth figures for June beat expectations – helped in part by record EV sales. But on a per-person basis, the economy is not doing so well.
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Interest rates have gone up again. Why it won’t affect the prices that matter most
The Reserve Bank has increased the official cash rate to 2.75%. But much of the inflation affecting New Zealand wallets is imported and beyond the bank’s control.
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Pacific leaders urged to be united behind 2050 climate action vision
By L.N. Reklai in Koror, Palau Pacific Islands Forum leaders are being urged to strengthen regional unity and ensure the Forum remains firmly Pacific-led as member countries work to deliver the goals of the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent. Outgoing Forum Chair Solomon Islands and incoming Chair Palau, at the opening ceremony of
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Why the rise in government debt is freaking out the bond market
With no clear plan to curb government spending in the US or in Australia, investors are pushing up interest rates to decade highs.