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Why an EU ruling about a traffic app could have major implications for big tech companies

Many of the biggest online platforms have long argued they aren’t publishers of the content their users upload, merely hosts. The likes of Google, YouTube, Meta and TikTok claim they simply store and display information created by others, so should not be seen as legally responsible for it.

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Brazil’s highland forest has been shaped by climate change and Indigenous people for 6,000 years

When you think of a South American rainforest, you probably don’t imagine biting winds, heavy frosts and freezing temperatures. But in the mountains of southern Brazil, that’s exactly what you can find. On this highland plateau, far from Amazonia in the country’s coldest region, grows one of the world’s most…

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Why Iran broke the ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz and what might happen next – expert Q&A

The 60-day ceasefire signed by the US and Iran three weeks ago fell apart on July 8. Iran targeted vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz without its say-so, prompting the US to respond with strikes against a range of military targets in the Islamic Republic.

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UK politicians don’t want to talk about sportswashing

There are plenty of British politicians who love talking about sport. It makes them appear normal, grounded and relatable to voters.

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World Cup history: a timeline of Africa’s greatest moments on the field

The history of African performances at the men’s football World Cup is a story of resilience, technical skill, joyful expression, and the breaking of systemic barriers. For decades, global football governance structures heavily favoured European and South American teams, leaving Africa to fight not just for wins on the pitch,…

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The US can’t win with force in the Strait of Hormuz – Iran must be offered a realistic incentive to settle

Iranian attacks on Gulf vessels trying to transit via Omani sovereign waters have once again pulled the region into a tit-for-tat spiral of escalation.

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Long COVID patients are told symptoms are in their head – here’s how to change the narrative

Between us, we bring two perspectives to persistent illness: personal experience of long COVID, and clinical and research experience in chronic illness rehabilitation.

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Why better-off cities and towns see more benefits from data centers than rural regions

The fierce backlash against data centers shows no sign of easing up.

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Israel and Lebanon have a long history of failed ceasefires – will this time be any different?

If implemented, the framework agreement hammered out between Lebanon and Israel in June 2026 could serve as the most consequential agreement between the two countries in nearly 80 years.

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Pittsburgh’s new romance bookstores sell more than happily-ever-afters

“I’m looking for a book where …” has become a defining phrase of BookTok, TikTok’s massive community of readers and book influencers.

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Republicans have beef with Texas Rep. James Talarico – why does meat matter in US politics?

The 2026 midterms are here, and negative campaign messaging is flooding screens across the U.S. In Texas’ Senate race, Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton’s comments about Democratic Texas Rep. James Talarico have gone viral.

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Even in conservative North Dakota, some socialist institutions thrive

Candidates affiliated with Democratic Socialists of America, an organization well to the left of the Democratic Party, have scored wins in several of the party’s competitive primaries. It’s very likely that they will win House seats in the November 2026 elections since the candidates reside in progressive strongholds.

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Teachers are worried about students cheating with AI, but my survey suggests the deeper issue is learning

The risk of students using AI to cheat tends to get a lot of attention – with good reason.

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David Blunkett: police leadership needs radical reform to give people the protection they deserve

Two contradictory things can be true at the same time. It is true that the findings of the independent Police Leadership Commission, which I co-chaired, are devastating in relation to the recruitment, training and development, promotion, monitoring and appraisal of the police service. Yet there is excellent policing taking place…

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Tropical forests can stop acting as carbon sinks during El Niño, says research

Tropical forests draw down and store large quantities of CO₂ from the atmosphere. The Amazon rainforest in South America, for example, stores approximately 123 billion tonnes of carbon – more than is stored in any other terrestrial ecosystem in the world. But these forests are facing a critical challenge.

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Weight-loss jabs may create a new kind of yo-yo dieting

For many people living with obesity, newer weight-loss medicines such as Wegovy and Mounjaro have been transformative. These drugs are often grouped under the label GLP-1 medicines because they mimic hormones released after eating, helping people feel fuller and less hungry. Mounjaro, whose active ingredient is tirzepatide, also acts on…

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Does it matter what children read, as long as they are reading?

This summer, the National Year of Reading is teaming up with sporting figures including Joe Wicks, Clare Balding and Georgia Stanway to encourage people to read. The initiative, part of the campaign’s Summer of Sport programme, links reading activity to major sporting events including Wimbledon, the Fifa Men’s World Cup,…

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Why you are seeing bees struggling to survive this summer

You may be spotting bodies of dead bumblebees lying across pavements near you in the summer months.

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Ten fathers took extended leave to care for their babies – how their family life changed

The UK government launched a major review of parental leave in July 2025, with recommendations expected in early 2027.

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Derryn Hinch was a bombastic journalist fuelled by imperfect principles and righteous outrage

It was May 1999 and Derryn Hinch had been called into the manager’s office at Adelaide’s 5DN. The ratings for his morning program had been tumbling, and after less than a year on air he was told to pack his things.

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US-Iran ceasefire had a built-in detonator. This week it went off

The breakdown of the ceasefire between the US and Iran was perhaps the least surprising news this week. The 14-point plan – AKA the memorandum of understanding (MoU) – signed by Donald Trump in Versailles at the end of the G7 summit on June 17 and by the Iranian president,…

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Beyond the Tracks is a joyous celebration of First Nations dance pioneer Michael Leslie

Beyond the Tracks is a vibrant and deeply moving autobiographical work that fuses dance, movement, song and audiovisual storytelling.

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If so many people live with toxoplasmosis, how dangerous is this brain parasite really? Should I be worried?

Around one in three people worldwide have been infected with a microscopic parasite called Toxoplasma gondii – or simply “toxo” – which can cause toxoplasmosis. After the initial infection, toxo settles into our muscles and brain, where it can remain for life.

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Australia’s government has woken up to the risks of AI. More ambition is needed

This week, Andrew Charlton, the federal assistant minister for science and technology, issued a stark warning about artificial intelligence (AI).

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What happened to Australia’s snow season? A climate expert explains

There’s nothing like gliding down a snow-covered slope.

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