Marles staffer launches court action against the government, deputy prime minister and Albanese’s chief of staff
The chief of staff to the Deputy Prime Minister, Richard Marles, is launching legal action over claims she was bullied in his ...
From a US$300 billion climate finance deal to global carbon trading, here’s what was – and wasn’t – achieved at the COP29 climate talks
Expectations were low for the latest UN climate summit. But climate law expert Jacqueline Peel – who was at the talks – ...
Todos os artigos de 1956 Women's March
The pioneering role she played, and the sacrifices she made, extended well beyond the famous 1956 Women’s March.
In a world where political polarization and disengagement are denting democracy, does Botswana’s ‘kgotla’ system hold the key?
In late October, more than 80% of Botswana’s electorate went to the polls and voted out the incumbent government. The ...
How the first Pilgrims and the Puritans differed in their views on religion and respect for Native Americans
Puritans and Pilgrims came out of the same religious culture of 1570s England. Pilgrims hosted the first American ...
The whole story of human evolution – from ancient apes via Lucy to us – in one long read
Our understanding of human ancestry has changed dramatically since the discovery of Lucy the ancient hominin 50 years ago.
Is it possible to dig all the way through the Earth to the other side?
That’s relevant for digging through the Earth, because when a hole is dug or drilled, the walls along the sides of the hole ...
Dune: Prophecy – the prequel series takes liberties with the Herberts’ vision, but not for the worse
Based on books written by Herbert’s son, the series strays in a few details from the writer’s vision of the Dune World.
Brics+ countries are determined to trade in their own currencies – but can it work?
Brics+ countries are exploring how they can foster greater use of local currencies in their trade, instead of relying on a ...
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ case raises questions about the many observers who might have ignored his alleged crimes
It is common for people to observe sexual exploitation and not try to intervene or stop it from happening. It’s useful to ...
As Trump touts plans for immigrant roundup, militias are standing back, but standing by
Some militia groups may see it as their duty to assist with immigration-control efforts. Some may even be deputized for this ...
Gangs, guns and bibles in Cape Town: what it takes to quit a life of violence and stay alive
It isn’t easy to leave a gang, but some people do. Patrick and Emersons are two examples and both used the church to help ...