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NZ’s floated social media ban for under-16s could unite two groups that rarely agree
Support for banning social media among under-16s is growing. But a closer look reveals complex questions over privacy and digital inclusion.
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From smartphones to clinics: What Indonesia can learn from Thailand’s disease tracking
Thailand has built a connected healthcare system to track people’s health even in rural villages.
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How Tehran turned Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral into a media event
Pacific Media Watch Once again, the Strait of Hormuz is at the centre of the latest escalation in the war between Iran, the United States and their allies, reports Al Jazeera’s media watchdog The Listening Post. The ceasefire collapsed just days after millions of Iranians took to the streets last week to pay homage to
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Nurses will soon be able to prescribe PBS drugs. Here’s what that means for you
From October 1, specially qualified nurses will be able to prescribe medications and renew scripts at the subsidised price.
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Here’s what’s at stake as BHP workers prepare for a historic strike
Mining workers are among the highest paid workers in Australia. But this strike is about far more than pay.
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20 years ago, China bet big on electric vehicles. Now Western carmakers are feeling the pain
China’s rise to EV dominance may seem sudden – but it’s the result of more than 20 years of state investment.
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How Lindsey Graham’s keen ability to read the moment propelled him to political relevance for 3 decades
Sen. Graham repeatedly moved in the direction South Carolina and Republican politics were headed rather than where they had been.
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As Canada modernizes Senate appointments, it can also broaden how it understands Black representation
Counting Black representation is important. Understanding the diversity within Black Canada is the next step.
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Pride Nights built LGBTQ+ inclusion in pro sports over three decades. That progress is now under pressure
Pride Nights have always drawn both celebration and backlash. The latest flashpoint featuring the San Francisco Giants shows how unsettled that balance has become.
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How apocalyptic worldviews are moving from the fringes to the corridors of power
‘End-time’ leaders are muscling their way into the top tiers of government and business.
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Tanzania’s foreign policy has changed. How it’s being shaped by domestic power struggles
The Tanzanian case shows that foreign policy can also be a way of managing domestic coalitions.
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Plaid Cymru’s independence dilemma – from protest to power
After ending Welsh Labour’s long rule, Plaid must balance the demands of government with its constitutional ambitions.