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'A consequential but ultimately tragic figure': last leader of the USSR Mikhail Gorbachev dies aged 91

Few world leaders have cut a more consequential but ultimately tragic figure than Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev, whose death at the age of 91 has been announced by Russian state media.

The Conversation · Aug 31, 2022

Unis could help end skills shortage: Scott

University of Sydney vice-chancellor Mark Scott has urged the government to put a greater emphasis on higher education to boost the economy.

AAP · Aug 31, 2022

Philadelphia mayor, Creative Philly announce they will issue open call for artists for $500K Harriet Tubman statue

PHILADELPHIA — Mayor Jim Kenney and the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy have withdrawn the $500,000 no-bid commission for a new Harriet Tubman statue and will now open the process for other artists.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 31, 2022

Mikhail Gorbachev: Soviet Union’s final president who changed world history

‘An epoch in world history came to an end directly as a result of his actions’

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022

UK Government needs to urgently act to support firms facing spiralling energy costs says Welsh Government

There are fears that many firms across the economy will go bust without financial support

Birmingham Post · Aug 30, 2022

Personal data at risk in govt hands

Only one month after enforcing the law to protect the Thai people's personal data security and privacy, the government had a change of heart.

Bangkok Post · Aug 30, 2022

The age of hyper-lapse consumerism

Consumers and businesses should be mindful of the consequences of their actions

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2022

Sheffield is leading the way on reuse of old department stores

Letter: The decision to list the city’s Cole Brothers store was the right one for both the economy and the climate, say architecture and heritage campaigners

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2022

Liz Truss: Who is the foreign secretary hoping to become prime minister?

‘Human hand grenade’ seen by Tories as Johnson continuity candidate and ahead of Rishi Sunak throughout the race thanks to questionable tax promises and neo-Thatcherite branding

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022

Treasurer Chalmers on boosting migration and a 'resilience' budget

For Treasurer Jim Chalmers, this week’s jobs and skills summit is the prelude to what will be his main game, the October budget.

The Conversation · Aug 30, 2022