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Why Iran broke the ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz and what might happen next – expert Q&A
A MIddle East expert addresses some of the key questions about the renewed conflict.
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Even in conservative North Dakota, some socialist institutions thrive
Regardless of whether Americans think socialism is bad or good, or how they define it, most of them embrace socialist policies and programs – as long as no one calls them that.
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Why better-off cities and towns see more benefits from data centers than rural regions
Amid growing political pushback against data center development, more evidence is emerging of their impact on local economies.
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Republicans have beef with Texas Rep. James Talarico – why does meat matter in US politics?
Two communication scholars explain how what Americans eat became shorthand for who they are.
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David Blunkett: police leadership needs radical reform to give people the protection they deserve
A third of police forces across England and Wales are judged by the inspectorate as “inadequate” or “requiring improvement”.
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Ten fathers took extended leave to care for their babies – how their family life changed
Fathers became more involved in the often invisible domestic work needed to keep family life running smoothly.
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Derryn Hinch was a bombastic journalist fuelled by imperfect principles and righteous outrage
Larger than life, likeable and untroubled by journalistic ethics, Hinch will be remembered for his heartfelt convictions.
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US-Iran ceasefire had a built-in detonator. This week it went off
The MoU signed by the US and Iranian presidents was never likely to hold.
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The man who would bomb the Hormuz actuaries – and he hasn’t got a clue
ANALYSIS: By Lim Tean Former US Vice-President Mike Pence wants Donald Trump to “finish the job” in the Strait of Hormuz. After 130 days of war that failed to reopen it for a single day, a shipping lawyer must explain to the Pence who actually rules the Strait. It isn’t CENTCOM. It is a committee
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Fire and ice: erratic Trump fulminates on Iran and lambasts (then embraces) Europe at NATO summit
The US president unleashed grievances against Europe, reopened his bid to claim Greenland and referred to the Iranian leadership as ‘scum’ in wild NATO performance.
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Australia’s government has woken up to the risks of AI. More ambition is needed
AI’s risks and harms are already affecting Australians. There are new ones coming.
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Threats may change, but geography doesn’t. It’s time for Australia to be a good neighbour to the Pacific
Australia has long shifted from neglect to anxiety and activity in its relationship with the Pacific. Here’s why, and how, that needs to change.