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Burnham delivered honesty and emotion – but what about the promises? Our experts assess his plans
The prime minister wants fixing the crisis in social care to be the defining mission of his premiership.
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America’s final military withdrawal from Iraq is a major bonus for Iran
US troops quitting Iraq leavesTehran a friendly neighbour and trading partner which can act as a pressure valve against international sanctions.
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Wolves did not save Yellowstone – why were we so desperate to believe they did?
Yellowstone’s reintroduced wolves have become a famous conservation success story, but the reality is far messier.
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AI has made borrowing more expensive – an expert explains how bond markets are changing
Tech is having a big effect on bond markets.
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Arctic infrastructure was built on frozen ground – drones and digital twins can help spot the permafrost thaw coming
A regional permafrost map can’t tell a builder if a particular foundation or road will survive as temperatures rise. Engineers need to see beneath the surface to find the weaknesses.
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Oil and gas industry expected surplus – but war brought shortage instead
Any work to ease current shortages and price hikes while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed will take years and billions of dollars.
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Last year, Floridians over 60 lost nearly $710M to cybercrime – here’s what to do if you or a loved one has been scammed
Cybercrime is getting increasingly sophisticated, and scammers target senior citizens.
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Millions of new skilled workers are needed – vocational GCSEs could help prepare them
Preparing for an uncertain future is less about predicting which jobs will survive than developing skills that allow people to adapt as work changes.
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RBA lifts rates to highest level in 15 years – risking a sharper slowdown of the economy
The challenge is whether the RBA can bring inflation under control without causing a recession.
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Johannesburg and Medellín: what South Africa can learn from Colombia about fixing a broken city
The recovery of Medellín in Colombia depended on a city government that could combine security, investment and capable utilities.
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More land, better life? South African farming study asks if that’s the road to rural development
There is no single pathway from small-scale farming to improved livelihoods.
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Senegal’s Youth Olympics legacy: who pays after the Games?
For the Youth Olympic Games, Senegal has relied heavily on substantial direct public funding with support from its partners.