Independent Analysis and Reportage
ANALYSIS: By Robin Andersen In a Double Down News (DDN) video report, British filmmaker Richard Sanders begins a summary of a “horrific new [United Nations] report” with a listing of three atrocities committed by Israeli forces against Palestinian children. Sanders tells of an infant who was shot in the head while breastfeeding in his mother’s arms, a 16-year-old
What are betting inducements, which are a key sticking point in the government’s gambling reform bill?
As AI agents become more autonomous, keeping them aligned with what humans want will require layered oversight and effective control.
A looming ban on card surcharges is forcing a rethink of payments – across banks, businesses, government agencies and more.
Anthony Albanese has the NSW premier on board for the national scheme – but other states remain undecided or implacably opposed.
By Andrew Naidu in Suva Fiji’s High Court has granted an application seeking the release of seven electronic devices seized by police from British-Fiji journalist and sports marketing official Charlie Charters. The application was heard before Justice Pita Bulamainaivalu after preliminary issues were raised concerning the proper parties to the proceedings and the transfer of
When a chemist wrote a book about vitamin C curing the common cold, the world took note. How wrong we all were.
By Teitimoana Tairi of the Cook Islands News The Cook Islands Party (CIP) could secure a supermajority for its fifth consecutive term in government after three independent female candidates who won seats in Mangaia agreed to join the party. CIP leads following the preliminary count of the 2026 general election with 12 seats, leaving them
It’s illegal to import or possess them, but child-like sex dolls can be bought online. Each seizure is an opportunity to prevent real child sex abuse.
The state party’s Senate ticket is shaping up to be a bunfight, with three senators up for election but perhaps only one likely to survive at the 2028 election.
Many sporting leagues are trying to reduce concussion risk, but their policies mainly fail to mention a growing threat.
Hydrogen makes it possible to store renewable energy for longer – but has its limitations.