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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

As the world descends on Paris for the biggest show in sport, the question must be asked if the Olympic Games still hold the same

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

Neurodivergent children — those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia or other difference in brain functioning — face myriad issues at schools ill-equipped to help them.

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

There’s a lot of fearmongering around children and their interactions with digital technology, but the truth is more nuanced.

In a year of elections, can women’s rights drive change?

After decades of progress, women’s rights are being rolled back by right-wing populist political parties that seek to restore conservative gender hierarchies.

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Another year, another record number of refugees

World Refugee Day comes as global displacement reaches a new high.

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Is our biodiversity in good shape?

Biodiversity loss, often overshadowed by the immediate threats of climate change, poses a massive threat to humans.

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How to eat food that’s healthy, sustainable and affordable

Sustainable eating involves eating food that’s good for you, good for the planet and good for your community.

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International law takes centre stage of global politics

From Gaza to Ukraine to the South China Sea, international law institutions such as the ICJ and ICC are in a new era of importance.

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Researchers are dismantling this myth about eating disorders

Eating disorders don’t only affect young, white women. A range of previously overlooked groups can be impacted, and treatments are finally being geared to them.

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The heat is on — what can we do about it?

Combating extreme heat needs action across multiple fronts: governance, health, urban planning and embracing more sustainable lifestyles.

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Mammoth waste problem a test of resolve

As solid waste mounts in developing countries, the authorities must adopt innovative and effective solutions.

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China’s changing fortunes

Rumours of China’s demise come and go, but how it responds to the current crisis will have far-ranging consequences.

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Midway between COPs, the heat is on

We’re halfway between the UN’s two major climate conferences — COP28 and COP29 — and the key issues on the agenda are starting to take shape.

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What is AI good for?

Doomsday predictions around AI are in ready supply, but if put to the right use, it could help solve a world of problems.

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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

In a year of elections, can women’s rights drive change?

Another year, another record number of refugees

Is our biodiversity in good shape?

How to eat food that’s healthy, sustainable and affordable

International law takes centre stage of global politics

Researchers are dismantling this myth about eating disorders

The heat is on — what can we do about it?

Mammoth waste problem a test of resolve

China’s changing fortunes

Midway between COPs, the heat is on

What is AI good for?

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