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 ...
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 ...
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 – ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
AI has been a boon for marketing, but the dark side of using algorithms to sell products and brands is little studied
Research on artificial intelligence in marketing overwhelmingly neglects its potential negative consequences, a new study ...
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 ...
Irish indigenous identity is being invoked to stir up antagonism towards immigrants
At an academic conference I attended this summer, an Irish Druid presided over an opening ceremony. She blessed the ...