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Britain’s quarter century: experts in sex, mental health, nutrition and addiction assess the nation’s changing wellbeing
How has the UK’s health changed since 2001?
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‘A costly mistake’: new review finds giving WA billions in extra GST was unfair to other states
The 2018 “reforms” were bad policy. The sooner they are unwound the better.
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From Count Binface to AI Steve: why are we voting for joke candidates?
While their antics might make us pay attention to election campaigns, how did we end up with joke candidates as part of our political culture?
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As home loan applications drop, the big four banks face a growing challenge from Macquarie
Macquarie is among dozens of smaller lenders – but not yet the biggest four – to start offering slightly lower interest rates, as banks compete for fewer customers.
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Why AI training can backfire for older workers
For older employees already experiencing burnout, poorly designed or poorly timed training can become an additional job demand rather than a solution.
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A new class of metals could transform Africa’s clean energy economy – scientists explain
Storing hydrogen in metallic materials is a promising avenue for extracting value from Africa’s minerals.
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Refugees, lost trade and security costs: how conflict in one African country drives up debt for its neighbours
African governments need to strengthen regional cooperation on peace and security because regional stability is essential for sustainable debt.
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An AI agent spent your money – can anyone prove you authorized it?
AI agents cross company boundaries, but proof of their authority often does not. When they overstep, no single record shows what the user allowed.
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The sinking of the MV Barima puts Guyanese inequities under a global spotlight
Frequent travellers of a Guyanese ferry that sunk in July allege routine overloading, unsecured cargo and engine failures.
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Russia bets on ballistic missiles to combat the success of Ukraine’s drone warfare
Ukraine is unable to prevent Russia’s long-range missiles from hitting its cities and civilian population.
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New Zealand faces lawsuit over technology use during Gaza war
The New Zealand government faces legal action over allegations its space technology may have supported Israel’s military operations during the Gaza genocide, reports The New Arab. By Ibrahim Othman New Zealand’s government is facing a historic lawsuit before the High Court at Wellington, with activists and lawyers seeking to overturn judicial reviews and licences granted
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Why the $2.5 billion Tomago aluminium deal is no ordinary bailout
The government’s approach to saving Tomago offers a blueprint for other interventions to future-proof industry, such as at Whyalla.