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Burning forest ‘waste’ to make cement damages the climate. Let’s pursue cleaner options
The science is clear: burning forest material for energy produces lots of carbon emissions.
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‘You’re a liar!’ NZ foreign minister Peters insults Gaza flotilla torture survivor in Parliament
SPECIAL REPORT: By Eugene Doyle Something significant and revelatory just happened in the New Zealand Parliament. I was present at today’s Foreign Affairs Select Committee meeting when things kicked off between the Foreign Minister and humanitarian aid activist Hāhona Ormsby, one of the New Zealanders who survived kidnapping and beatings by Israeli forces in May.…
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Donald Trump’s Iran ceasefire deal prompts strong feelings and profane language
Critics are calling the agreement a “complete capitulation” by the US.
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Men make up less than 18% of Australian primary school teachers. Is this a problem?
Australian primary school principals have called for more male primary school teachers, saying boys need more ‘male role models’.
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Microbes destroyed an ancient pterosaur’s wingbone, then preserved it for 100 million years
What a prehistoric flying reptile’s bone reveals about its diet – and the future of fossil science.
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‘Park the bus’, ‘the false nine’ and ‘total football’: what do soccer’s strange phrases mean?
Following the World Cup but confused by some of the language used by commentators and fans? You’re not alone.
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More than chatbots: why business AI agents are Big Tech’s next product battleground
Meta’s just-launched Business Agent could mark a major shift in how companies of all sizes deal with customers. But what are the trade-offs?
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Female cannibals: what’s behind the emerging horror fiction trend?
The female cannibal has become a radical figure who satisfies her cravings.
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US-Iran deal leaves the future of Lebanon uncertain – and subject to Israel playing the spoiler
President Donald Trump has talked of a potential role for Syrian forces in fighting Hezbollah – a move that would raise alarm in Lebanon.
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Tim McGraw at 20: how Taylor Swift’s debut single set her formula for success
Although she initially borrowed his name and cultural capital, these days when people think of Tim McGraw, they almost certainly think of Taylor Swift.
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What drives women to have a ‘freebirth’ without a midwife or doctor? Here’s what the research says
Sometimes, women who want a freebirth are aware of the risks. But some feel this is their only option.
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The Strait of Hormuz is reopening, but global shipping won’t return to normal for months
A peace deal has reopened the Strait of Hormuz, but insurance premiums, mine clearance and a container shortage across two continents suggest the disruption is far from over.