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Hanson’s personal attacks and offensive comments are straight out of the populist playbook. But they come with risks
What is acceptable from a minor party of protest may not be what voters want to see from a potential government.
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The Houthis have further tightened their grip on the Red Sea. Here’s what it could mean for the world
The move suggests Iran and its allies are settling in for a long war. That could mean pain for the global economy.
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Naomi Klein’s new book calls out end times fascism. What is this – and what’s the role of big tech?
Two new books, End Times Fascism and Nerd Reich, take a hard look at fascism today – and its intersections with big tech.
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Is the nuclear non-proliferation pact a model for regulating runaway AI?
Competition for AI dominance resembles the nuclear arms race of the Cold War era. A similarly serious response may also now be needed.
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Should schools ban students from doing cartwheels?
Some schools are reportedly restricting cartwheels and handstands to prevent injuries.
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The government might strip some asylum seekers of their work rights. Here’s why it shouldn’t
The government is reportedly considering restricting the work rights of asylum seekers as part of its plan to decrease migration. But it’s not a good idea.
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Fiji declares HIV emergency as 1 in 60 Fijian adults live with HIV
RNZ Pacific reporters Fiji’s Health Minister Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu has formally declared a national HIV emergency in the country. In a pre-recorded video press statement on Tuesday, Dr Lalabalavu said the decision was backed by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and his Cabinet due to the “seriousness of the epidemic”. The health minister confirmed that
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Trump’s thumbs-up to Irish reunification breaks with precedent, but evokes earlier age of White House support
Trump waded intro controversial territory with his comments in Ireland.
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Australia’s data centre build-out carries risks for the economy – and inflation
The rush to build data centres brings investment and the promise of a sophisticated digital economy. But it also creates new pressure on housing and skilled workers.
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Is pasta a type of noodle? The surprisingly serious debate over two beloved carbs
Like many food debates, this one is tangled up in culture, history and power.
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Incorporation law gave Big Tech state-like power. Can it now help rein it in?
Governments can curb corporate power. But first we need to understand how corporate law allows private ventures to accumulate power that can endure for generations.
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A Cree psychotherapist reflects on relationship, belonging and the illusion of a fixed self
An Anishinaabe storyteller and healer from Serpent River First Nation shares Ojibwe teachings on suffering, acceptance and Ceremony as ways of connecting Indigenous healing wisdom with psychological practice.