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Navi Pillay’s Nobel peace prize is a vote of confidence in a global legal order under fire

The awarding of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to distinguished South African jurist and international judge Navanethem “Navi” Pillay is about more than just the recognition of an exceptional individual in the global fight for justice.

The Conversation · Oct 10

Anne Carson’s Nobel-winning, genre-defying work bridges the gap between ancient Greek literature and modern life

The same year that Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has broken box office record after box office record, Canadian poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson has been awarded the Nobel Prize in literature at the age of 76.

The Conversation · Oct 9

Why fall yard care could start with doing less – but not nothing

Every autumn, homeowners and gardeners tend to engage in a familiar ritual. As trees shed their leaves, people drag out rakes, leaf blowers and lawn bags to strip their yards bare before winter arrives.

The Conversation · Oct 9

The Holborn and St Pancras byelection doesn’t answer the big questions about British politics – but it provides hints

Holborn and St Pancras is a very unusual constituency. While often referred to as being in “north London”, a significant chunk of it covers the west end, including parts of Covent Garden, Fitzrovia and all of Bloomsbury. It is also home to three of the UK’s largest mainline train stations,…

The Conversation · Oct 9

Mecca pact: Pakistan and Turkey have answered Saudi Arabia’s call for help – but don’t expect them to fight the Houthis

Within two months of it being signed, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan invoked the Mecca mutual defence pact in response to attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebel forces.

The Conversation · Oct 9

Jane Eyre: a Musical – an intimate Brontë adaptation that misses the novel’s darkness

Jane Eyre may describe herself as “plain, and little”, but how do you make a little musical about a literary heroine who looms so large? That question lies at the heart of Jane Eyre: a Musical, currently on at London’s Southwark Playhouse.

The Conversation · Oct 9

When Burnham went to Berlin: Germany the key to future UK-EU relationship

Andy Burnham’s decision to choose Berlin for his first trip to an EU member state on October 8 will have delighted many in the German capital’s political circles.

The Conversation · Oct 9

Thabo Mbeki’s legacy in South Africa: stronger government but a blurred line between state and party

Evaluating national leaders is a difficult task. Citizens often judge presidents and prime ministers by simple measures like economic growth during their term, or personal character. However, these metrics are misleading and ignore the actual mechanics of political power.

The Conversation · Oct 9

How Hurricane Isaias broke through to become the first Atlantic hurricane in an extremely quiet 2026 season

Hurricane Isaias shattered the peace of one of the quietest Atlantic hurricane seasons on record as it grew into 2026’s first Atlantic hurricane and made landfall on the northern Gulf Coast near Destin, Fla., late on Oct. 9.

The Conversation · Oct 9

What we talk about when we talk about US strategic ‘credibility’ – from Vietnam to Iran

Where has more than seven months of intermittent war, economic threats, stalled diplomacy and promises of a ceasefire in Iran left the concept of U.S. strategic credibility?

The Conversation · Oct 9