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As an American, should you feel guilty about rooting against the US in the World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup promises to be the planet’s most-watched sporting event. It’s also poised to generate its fair share of controversy.

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Methane rocket fuel is easier to handle and convenient but, as Blue Origin saw, it can be very explosive

Going straight up is hard. It takes a lot of energy. For those of us who enjoy hiking, cycling or running, hills are the bane of our existence. The hills sap us of our strength and speed, and they require more effort than we often want to expend.

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When global trade becomes a weapon, how can African economies protect themselves?

“Today, everyone recognises that trade is as much a security issue as an economic one.”

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Marjane Satrapi’s masterpiece Persepolis transformed the world’s understanding of Iran

Marjane Satrapi, best known for her memoir and film Persepolis, has died, aged 56. The death of this much loved Iranian–French artist, graphic novelist, film-maker and activist has been met with widespread celebration of her life – and its dedication to resistance, freedom and humanity. French president Emmanuel Macron paid…

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The leftwing vote is splitting – we looked at who is moving to the Greens and what they care about

Voters in England are increasingly turning away from the two main parties, as elections in 2024 and 2026 showed. Much discussion has focused on the rise of Reform UK, particularly among younger men. But what’s happening among women – and how is it affecting voting behaviour on the left?

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White storks: why introducing non-native species in rewilding projects can be a good idea

White storks (Ciconia ciconia) are a majestic bird with a two-metre wingspan and an enormous circular nest.

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Could it be aliens? From Cheyava Falls on Mars to exoplanet K2-18b – here’s what scientists really think

It may seem like we are on the verge of discovering alien life. In 2025, a press release stated that we have the “strongest hints yet” of extraterrestrial life on the exoplanet K2-18b. And when talking about a collected sample from a rock named “Cheyava Falls” on Mars, Nasa Administrator…

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Yes, you really can be allergic to exercise – and the symptoms can be serious

People who don’t like to workout will sometimes joke that they’re “allergic” to exercise. But what many don’t realise is that an allergy to exercise is a real thing – and it can be dangerous if not caught in time.

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We’ve been testing therapy like it’s a pill – and some patients are paying the price

If you’ve had therapy, particularly if you got it through a public healthcare system like the NHS in the UK or Medicare in Australia, there’s a good chance it was cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Even with private health insurance, if you want therapy, the one you are most likely to…

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Is it really worth getting on the pension just to avoid Labor’s new capital gains tax?

Recent news articles have floated the idea some retirees might try to sidestep the government’s new minimum capital gains tax (CGT) by qualifying for as little as A$1 of the age pension.

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Is Victoria really the ‘car theft capital’ of Australia? And if so, why?

Victoria has recently been labelled Australia’s “car theft capital”.

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Why is Australia buying used submarines? A naval expert answers key AUKUS questions

Following the recent announcement that Australia would acquire three submarines already in US service rather than two used submarines and one new one, AUKUS has again dominated headlines.

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Half of Australia’s bookshops closed within a decade. Should the government help?

In the past year alone, at least 13 independent bookshops have closed in Australia. Some have operated for decades. Perth’s Boffins Books recently announced it would close after 37 years, citing rising costs and “shifting CBD dynamics”. In February, Thesaurus Booksellers in the Melbourne suburb of Brighton closed after nearly…

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Can you really drain your lymphatic system, and should you?

Did you know your body has an inbuilt sewerage system?

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AI at the World Cup: smarter tactics, healthy players, safer crowds – but new risks

With 48 teams and 104 games across 16 host cities and three countries (the United States, Canada and Mexico), this year’s FIFA World Cup is projected to be the biggest sporting event ever in terms of attendance, revenue and global viewership.

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From exporting spyware to surveilling activists – how democracies became the new digital authoritarians

“Digital authoritarianism” refers to governments using technology for surveillance and censorship to repress dissent.

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Australia now has access to Anthropic’s Claude Mythos. It may improve cyber safety – but not for everyone

Artificial intelligence (AI) giant Anthropic has expanded access to a highly advanced model deemed too dangerous for public release, including Australia in the select handful of users.

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NZ’s new forestry rules promise consistency. Will they also increase environmental risk?

One of the most important changes to New Zealand’s environmental regulations in recent years came into force this week.

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National insecurity: what happens when countries start to lose their sense of identity?

You need only glance at the headlines these days to know that the current state of international relations is dangerous.

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Friday essay: love, sex and intimacy in the time of AI

In a TED Talk, the Russian-born entrepreneur Eugenia Kuyda describes the sudden death of her best friend and housemate Roman, the “coolest person” she knew. Grieving and desperately lonely, she immersed herself in his old text messages. At the time, she was working in a conversational AI startup, and she…

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What the hit new show Off Campus gets right in its portrayal of sexual violence

In a media landscape where sexual violence is largely normalised, the hit new show Off Campus is a refreshing pivot.

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Kerbside parking is great for drivers – but terrible for everyone else. Could we get rid of it?

It may seem like it’s impossible to find a car park on the street.

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People are using AI to communicate without disclosing it. Is this morally wrong?

Imagine you have used a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool such as ChatGPT to tidy up notes you took while in a meeting. Your colleague comments on how clear they are. You don’t disclose it was the AI that made the notes clear and not you.

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Three new Ebola vaccines are being developed. An infectious disease expert explains

When it comes to Ebola outbreaks, it’s not often we have two pieces of good news in one week.

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Politicians have long misunderstood the ‘working class’. The rise of the far right shows how mistaken they have been

Class has always mattered, and now social democratic parties that sprung from a working class — including the Australian Labor Party – are finding out why.

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