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Breaking the menopause taboo

Women live an average of 30 years after menopause. Normalising menopause as a life event requires greater research, investment and cultural acceptance.

Calling out modern slavery

A crisis affecting 50 million people around the world is coming into clearer view.

Governments want babies, but people want choices

More people are choosing not to have children, sparking big debates and changing how we view family and society.

Bangladesh’s battle between democracy and autocracy

The brutal crackdown on student protesters revealed the totalitarian aims of the prime minister and the resilience of belief in democratic freedoms.

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Advocacy could be key to awakening Olympic spirit

Bound by the IOC’s codes over political expression, athletes finding a voice on social issues could revitalise the Olympic ideals for the next generation.

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Why fewer cities are game to host the Olympics

Paris marks a shift in the way the IOC awards hosting rights for the Olympics.

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Does the value of the Olympics still justify the cost?

As Paris prepares to host the Olympic Games, the question remains if the game holds the same value to audiences and corporations as it once did.

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Paris 2024: the most high-risk Games in history?

France’s volatile political climate and global tensions pose major security threats to the Paris Olympics, prompting unprecedented security measures.

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Consequences of Indian arms exports to Israel

India’s foreign policy balancing act in the Middle East has come under scrutiny with arms shipments to Israel during the Gaza conflict.

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Beyond voting: How the young engage in EU politics

European elections saw increased turnout and revealed youth preferences, highlighting divides between established and newer democracies.

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EU metamorphosis: A quiet drift to the right

Despite alarming headlines, Strasbourg election results suggest a gradual rightward shift in Europe, reflecting long-term trends rather than sudden changes.

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A new era for Europe?

The 2024 European Parliament highlights emerging right-wing influence and pressing issues from climate action to youth voter disengagement.

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Why the Sino-Russian partnership is a nightmare for NATO

The Sino-Russian strategic relationship partly led to NATO’s creation, but Western leaders should avoid conflating ideological issues with strategic problems.

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Abortion rights could be a trump card for Biden

Two years since Roe v. Wade was overturned, there’s reason to believe reproductive rights could affect the outcome of the US presidential race.

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Calling out modern slavery

Governments want babies, but people want choices

Bangladesh’s battle between democracy and autocracy

Advocacy could be key to awakening Olympic spirit

Why fewer cities are game to host the Olympics

Does the value of the Olympics still justify the cost?

Paris 2024: the most high-risk Games in history?

Consequences of Indian arms exports to Israel

Beyond voting: How the young engage in EU politics

EU metamorphosis: A quiet drift to the right

A new era for Europe?

Why the Sino-Russian partnership is a nightmare for NATO

Abortion rights could be a trump card for Biden

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