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UAE’s OPEC exit has been long in the works – and may mark the beginning of a Gulf realignment

The United Arab Emirates’ decision to withdraw from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries will leave the oil cartel weakened at a crucial time. It also illustrates the ongoing tensions between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, OPEC’s largest producer and de facto leader.

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Nest-building chimpanzees seem to anticipate future weather

Every evening, as they move from place to place through the forest, chimpanzees stop to build a nest – most often in a tree – to sleep in. Using a selection of branches, leaves and twigs, they create comfortable and safe spaces to get some shuteye.

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In his first year as pope, Leo has emphasised peace, unity and social responsibility - and shown he won’t be stared down

When white smoke rose above the Sistine Chapel on May 8 2025, the surprise was immediate. The Catholic Church’s leadership had elected its first pope born in the United States, a former Augustinian missionary in Peru who few expected to win.

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Fight Club at 30: toxic masculinity handbook or clever takedown of capitalism?

Chuck Palahniuk’s first novel, Fight Club, is as relevant and controversial today as when it first hit shelves 30 years ago.

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A probe into ‘forever chemicals’ in activewear lays bare fashion’s greenwashing problem

Have you ever paid more for a product because a brand told you it was good for you and the planet? Many activewear shoppers do exactly this, trusting that the “healthy” image on the label matches what is actually in the fabric. That trust is now being questioned.

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The Bondi Beach terror attack mobilised a team of volunteer medics. Here’s what we learned

Warning: this article contains details of injuries sustained during a terrorist attack.

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AI decides what we see online. It’s time digital platforms tell us exactly how they do it

If you suffer from information overload, or are unsure what to trust online, you’re not alone. Australians are increasingly disengaging from traditional news, turning instead to social media, influencers and – more recently – generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots and summaries.

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‘Mum and dad investors’ are pulling back. What will that mean for NZ’s housing market?

In New Zealand’s long and storied romance with the property market, the “mum and dad” investor has always been a central character.

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New NZ film The Weed Eaters asks: why bury a body when you can just eat it, maybe with some tomato sauce?

In the microbudget horror comedy The Weed Eaters, a group of bumbling townies get high on someone else’s supply with grisly and ridiculous consequences.

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Women who expand their freelance careers hit a different kind of glass ceiling — the glass wall

Most people know about the glass ceiling: the invisible barrier that keeps women from reaching top leadership positions. Researchers have also identified the glass cliff, where women are placed in leadership roles during times of crisis, and the glass escalator, where men in female-dominated fields get fast-tracked into management.

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Climate policy isn’t partisan — research suggests more on the right support it than oppose it

Climate change has become entangled in partisan politics. In Canada, as in other countries, climate concern and support for climate policy are often coded as left-leaning positions. Meanwhile, climate change skepticism or denial is more likely to be espoused by those on the political right.

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Another alleged attempt on Trump’s life: A political lifeline or a damaging display of weakness?

United States President Donald Trump has apparently dodged yet another bullet.

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Benin election: Wadagni’s landslide win raises questions about his legitimacy

Romuald Wadagni won the 2026 presidential election in Benin with over 94% of the vote. Wadagni, 50, is a technocrat who became an influential finance minister under Patrice Talon from 2016 until his election.

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Why lithium is still the gold standard in treating bipolar disorder

According to recent data from the Global Bipolar Cohort, only 29% of people with bipolar disorder are prescribed lithium. Despite being the “gold standard” for treating this mental health condition, we often prioritise perceptions over scientific reality, and neglect the best available treatment.

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Climate change hits South African women unevenly: why race, class, age and power matter

As heat, floods and drought intensify, governments, donors and cities rely on climate risk assessments to decide who gets support and where money goes. A climate risk assessment uses information on climate hazards, exposure, vulnerability and responses to identify where, who or what is most at risk to climate impacts.

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Humidity and heat are killers for tropical birds – waxbill and hornbill studies highlight the dangers

Humans are not the only species negatively affected by increasingly hot and humid conditions. Intense heatwaves sometimes kill large numbers of wild animals. Eastern Australia’s giant fruit bats, known as flying-foxes, provide possibly the most dramatic illustration. In late 2018, two days of extreme heat in the far north of…

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Why do so many African women bleach their skin? Study looks beyond what they tell researchers

In some African countries, more than 50% of women regularly use skin-lightening products. In South Africa, the rate is 32%, while in Nigeria it’s 77%. This dwarfs rates in other regions of the world.

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Why the dawn chorus sounds different from place to place

Each May, nature lovers get out of bed early to experience the seasonal wonder of birds singing, as the sun rises above the horizon to take part in International Dawn Chorus Day.

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Will attendance-based grading improve school absenteeism?

School absenteeism is a major concern across Canada — and beyond.

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When caregiving ideals don’t match reality in South Asian diaspora families

In South Asian communities, caregiving is often seen as a moral responsibility rooted in family values. For many, there’s a shared understanding of what it means to “do the right thing” when it comes to caring for their family members.

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EU enlargement is often deeply political – as Ukraine and Montenegro show

The EU formally unblocked a €90 billion (£78 billion) loan for Ukraine on April 23 after Hungary and Slovakia dropped their opposition. This move came over a week after defeat in parliamentary elections brought the 16-year tenure of Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orbán, to an end. He will be replaced…

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Rape, sexual assault and long-term chronic health issues – our new study

Global figures estimate that around one in six women will experience sexual assault during their lifetime. These figures are not only high but also extremely concerning, given that sexual assault is a deeply traumatic experience for someone to go through.

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Michaelina Wautier review: an astoundingly skilled painter returned to her rightful place in the spotlight

The first modern mention of the Flemish painter Michaelina Wautier (1614–1689) introduces an artist who defies expectation. Referring to her monumental Triumph of Bacchus (1655–59), Gustav Glück, the first art historian to serve as curator of Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum, wrote in 1903 that “even in an age of female emancipation,…

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Facial recognition data is a key to your identity – if stolen, you can’t just change the locks

A woman strolls into a grocery store, thinking about grabbing some apples. Before she even reaches the produce aisle, a security camera has scanned her face. Whether the system is checking for shoplifters or simply logging her arrival, her face has joined a digital ledger, a trace she can’t easily…

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How the concept of ‘medical freedom’ is reshaping the military’s decades-long stance on the flu vaccine mandate − and endangering troops’ readiness

For the first time in almost 80 years, U.S. service members will no longer be mandated to receive the annual influenza vaccine.

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