Society
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Archaeologists have discovered a mummy wrapped in gold – here’s what it tells us about ancient Egyptian beliefs
Found inside a limestone sarcophagus in a burial shaft, the body and its wrappings are unusually well preserved for the…
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A brief history of the Black church’s diversity, and its vital role in American political history
For instance, on April 20, 2010, an African American Studies professor at Princeton, Eddie S. Glaude, sparked an online debate by…
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Why social media makes you feel bad – and what to do about it
Maybe a little envious? Authors The Conversation Why aren’t you on a yacht … Why social media …
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Legacy boat arrivals: Is a decade of policy paralysis about to be addressed?
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says the Government will shortly announce a ‘humane resolution’ to the situation of 31,000 legacy boat arrivals who…
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Son of the West: A tribute to Peter Haffenden
On the day Peter Haffenden died the waters of the Maribyrnong River were rising, the floods peaking, lapping at the…
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Planting more trees could reduce premature deaths in European cities by a third – new research
Cities tend to be warmer than their rural surroundings as a result, a phenomenon known as the urban heat island (UHI)…
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Why the violence between Israel and the Palestinians may be entering a devastating new phase
Blinken urged peace in his meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the president of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud…
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‘Hands off Africa,’ Pope Francis tells rich world
INSHASA, Jan 31 (Reuters) – Pope Francis denounced the “poison of greed” driving conflicts in Africa as he began a…
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Billionaires pour money into political parties, donations data reveals
Billionaires and big companies poured cash into political parties last year in a boost led by mining magnate Clive Palmer,…
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I’ve spent years studying happiness – here’s what actually makes for a happier life
I didn’t get a true taste of happiness until I quit my decade-long career as a happiness academic, packed all…
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Penny Wong’s comments dampen hopes for Assange’s release
London: Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the rule of law must be applied to Julian Assange, dampening hopes that her government…
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The Epitome of Impunity in Central African Republic
Last week, Hassan Bouba, the minister of livestock and animal health in the Central African Republic, gave a press conference while…
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Paramedics could sound early warnings of child abuse or neglect – but they need support and more training
In Australia in 2020–21 (the most recent figures available), there were more than half a million notifications to child protection services. Authors…
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Unsentenced prisoners make up a third of Australia’s prison population as bail refusals boom
The number of unsentenced people in Australian jails has risen more than 120% over 10 years, to account for more…
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Myanmar opium production surges since coup, UN finds
Production of opium has flourished in Myanmar since the military’s seizure of power, with the cultivation of poppies up by a third…
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USA should first drop cases on Assange, before yapping on India banning BBC Documentary
The Doble standards have been exposed when the US Department yapped that it is high time to highlight the importance…
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