Europe is under increased Russian attack. Are we seeing an undeclared war?
Recent drone and GPS jamming attacks on Germany and Romania have ratcheted up tensions between Russia and the rest of Europe.
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The Snoop: Defence βreleasesβ conflict of interest statement, Abdel-Fattah cancelled again, and more
Plus: Trump's damning with strong praise. The post The Snoop: Defence βreleasesβ conflict of interest statement, Abdel-Fattah cancelled again, and more appeared first on Crikey.
Read full article βIs everyone a robot? Will OβMahonyβs new play is a sharp, funny plunge into our AI world
From lights up to the productionβs satisfying conclusion, Day (After Day) in the Life of the Useless is seriously funny and surprisingly moving.
Read full article βIn Gloria Steinemβs rise, thereβs more than meets the eye
After the death of the towering feminist figure, there is a temptation to flatten a political life into sainthood. But no-one can argue that she…
Read full article βMelbourne on the harbour: How the NSW Liberalsβ ICAC farce could lead to another one-party state
In a disturbing parallel with the last decade in Victoria, the factional antics of far-right Christians in the NSW Liberals could condemn that party to…
Read full article βAs global heating heads to 1.8C, is it time to consider the βVoldemortβ of climate policy?
The case for large-scale technologies that reflect solar radiation back into space rests on global warmingβs grim reality.
Read full article ββI feel more comfortable asking questionsβ: how we worked with mosques to talk with Muslim women about reproductive health
In some communities, cultural norms can make it hard for women to ask about sex, contraception, periods, pregnancy or birth in mainstream health-care settings.
Read full article βHow does subject scaling work for Year 12? And why is it unfair?
In Victoria, for instance, the subject which scales the highest is Latin. But itβs only offered by a handful of schools, most of which cater…
Read full article βZero-alcohol drinks are rising in popularity. What do young people think about them?
Booze-free drinks that mimic the taste of alcohol can help teenagers fit in socially. But new research suggests there are important limits to what they…
Read full article βWas this mining lobby meeting the only one Minns held before launching his coal strategy? He wonβt say.
Notes from Chris Minns' meeting with the NSW Minerals Council and the Mining and Energy Union include a mention of "concerns" about mine expansions being…
Read full article βGot a grievance? Shake it off with Paulineβs new party game
She's had an absolute gutful of (insert target here). The post Got a grievance? Shake it off with Paulineβs new party game appeared first on…
Read full article βWhy you β yes, you β are racist
The rightβs good migrant is grateful, quiet and willing to condemn whoever arrived next. The leftβs minority is politically reliable and willing to confirm the…
Read full article βMeta makes $$$ from deepfake AI scamsβ¦ then fails to assist victims
IAβs starΒ economist Stephen Koukoulas explains how, despite being the fourth most impersonated person in Australia, Meta refuses to take down damaging fake AI Facebook videos…
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Teaching unions have hit back at the opposition's depictions of what is being taught in schools and criticism of the Respectful Relationships curriculum. Meanwhile, trusts…
Read full article βFriday essay: Jeff Sparrow on the radical hope of βforgottenβ Australian writer Lesbia Harford
Lesbia Harford knew she would die young but became a revolutionary all the same. She loved both women and men, capturing the dizzying confusion of…
Read full article βExperimental brain implants are on the rise. What happens after the trials are over?
Brain implants can change peopleβs lives during clinical trials, but what happens next can be just as important.
Read full article βIβm trying to lose weight. Will exercising make me hungrier and eat more?
Many people report exercise makes them incredibly hungry. Hereβs what might be going on.
Read full article βSchool formals can increase body image anxiety for some teens. Hereβs how parents can help
Many teens consider the school formal a rite of passage. But some young people might feel an enormous pressure to look a certain way.
Read full article βAustralia needs renewable energy fast β but building it is only half the battle
Regional communities often donβt oppose renewables, but want a say in where they go and who foots the bill.
Read full article βInside the booming βshadow fleetβ industry keeping rogue states afloat
Countries like North Korea and Russia are developing ever-more sophisticated tactics to stay one step ahead of sanctions enforcers. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast.
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