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School’s out – but as young people paint, skateboard and play with their friends, they’re still learning
School holidays are underway across the UK. But while young people might be getting a break from the classroom and having a ...
European gloom over the Trump deal is misplaced. It’s probably the best the EU could have achieved
The biggest winners in this deal are Europe’s carmakers. The US has collapsed various sector-specific duties on goods like ...
The World Court just ruled countries can be held liable for climate change damage – what does that mean for the US?
The ruling stems from the harm island nations are suffering as sea level rises, and it opens a door for future claims for ...
New peace plan increases pressure on Israel and US as momentum grows for Palestinian statehood
A new vision for Middle East peace emerged this week which proposes the withdrawal of Israel from Gaza and the West Bank, the ...
How can I tell if I am lonely? What are some of the signs?
You may feel lonely even with strong friendships if you lack deeper connection, shared identity or a sense of community. It ...
Governments are becoming increasingly secretive. Here’s how they can be made to be more transparent
As freedom of information disclosures decrease and less documents are available for public scrutiny, we need better ways to ...
The company tax regime is a roadblock to business investment. Here’s what needs to change
Australia needs to shift to a corporate tax regime that encourages investment and helps new businesses enter the market.
The treaty meant to control nuclear risks is under strain 80 years after the US bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
In the wake of the US attacks, the international community asked itself how it could ensure that such horrors were never ...
Strengthening collective labor rights can help reduce economic inequality
A research team’s findings suggest that when workers are free to advocate for better wages and benefits for themselves, it ...
South Africa’s electricity price is soaring. Why protests are often the only way for people to be heard
Working class communities in South Africa are continuing the tradition of shutting down their neighbourhood in protest ...
The Victorian sportswomen who had to fight misogynistic abuse, just like the Lionesses
Victorian women were supposed to be demure, uncompetitive creatures – but that didn’t stop many from playing and enjoying ...