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Nine political books to inspire young people – chosen by experts
From George Orwell to Alastair Campbell, our experts recommend books that will inspire youth into thinking politically.
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Trump and Burnham’s first meeting was a success – but could this ‘good connection’ harm the prime minister at home?
Having satisfied the party membership and erstwhile Labour voters over Israel, Andy Burnham may find it harder to do so over his meeting with Donald Trump.
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New mining map highlights damage caused by extracting metals for your smartphone
This new open-access tool connects global extraction sites with the ten key metals inside smartphones.
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AI is finding chart success in Christian, gospel and country music
AI performers finding success are not disrupting the conventions of their genres, which may be why audiences have been more willing to accept them.
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Five intimidating houseplants that are surprisingly easy to care for
Learning more about the origins and ecology of our beloved houseplants can help them avoid the compost bin.
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Saddam Hussein used Oliver Reed and a James Bond director to tell Iraq’s story – but who tells it now?
Iraq’s media landscape has undergone profound change over the past two decades.
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Which spiritual and political issues will be the focus of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France?
Young people, the challenges of AI and European affairs are set to head the agenda of the pope’s first official visit to France, from September 25 to 28.
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Danielle Wood’s blunt message to politicians: don’t undermine public trust by attacking institutions
Productivity Commission chair Danielle Wood has bluntly warned governments not to undermine public trust by “playing politics with our institutions”.
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Emily Robinson wins The Conversation Prize for writers 2026 for her entry on the lost medieval island of Ravenser Odd
Emily Robinson from the University of Sussex and Alison Garden from Queen’s University Belfast are winner and runner up in The Conversation Prize for writers 2026.
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Homeless people can now get free flu jabs – but will this initiative actually reach them?
A new flu jab offer for homeless people arrives just as the NHS bodies meant to deliver outreach face cuts and restructuring.
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These stories of forbidden love and devotion during the Troubles reveal a more intimate side of conflict in Ireland
Baptisms, schools, church services – how ordinary families navigated love and marriage across taboo lines.
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What we learnt on the first day of Victoria’s Big Build royal commission
Wednesday’s opening hearing was short and technical. But the commission signalled it is willing to act fast and extend its inquiry to the very top.