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The US and Iran are back at war. And due to one main sticking point, there’s no end in sight

Both sides are at an impasse over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with no end in sight.
theconversation 30h ago

How apocalyptic worldviews are moving from the fringes to the corridors of power

‘End-time’ leaders are muscling their way into the top tiers of government and business.
theconversation 34h ago

When a police officer is shot, how they get to the hospital depends on the city – and Philadelphia stands apart

Police departments vary widely in how they use ‘scoop and run’ – and whether they use it just for colleagues who’ve been shot or for members of the public too.
theconversation 38h ago

The US and Iran are back at war. And with one main sticking point, there’s no end in sight

Both sides are at an impasse over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with no end in sight.
theconversation 46h ago

What is no-till farming, and is it actually better for the environment?

A soil expert unpacks what this unconventional farming method is and how it works.
theconversation 19h ago

Water pollution has long been a threat to the Great Barrier Reef – plans to fix it aren’t up to the task

There’s one big threat facing the Great Barrier Reef which Australian authorities can solve. But will they?

It’s the ABC’s job to be accurate and fair, not to chase the dangerous fallacy of ‘balance’

The antisemitism envoy has criticised the ABC’s coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict. But presenting all sides equally can distort the truth.

The Odyssey is set in a fantasy world – but the ancient Greeks mapped it onto what they knew

The Greeks didn’t locate their deep past in far-off fantasy lands. These stories happened in places all around them.

How grassroots soccer brings people together in Canada beyond the spectacle of the World Cup

As the 2026 World Cup draws to a close, the focus has been on packed stadiums — but in an Ontario city, connection grows on informal fields, where soccer turns diversity into shared belonging.

Cool Machine by Colson Whitehead: a fitting end to the Harlem trilogy that is sure to make it a classic of New York fiction

Ray Carney is back in the concluding chapter of the Harlem Trilogy, and finally trying to kick his criminal side hustle.
theconversation 17h ago

Australia wants to ‘manage’ AI. What will that look like?

Hours before Albanese delivered a major speech on AI in Sydney, the US state of New York imposed a one-year pause on building new data centres.
theconversation 10h ago

How to be grateful to someone – even when you really don’t want to

Struggling to feel grateful? Try thinking differently about what caused the person’s actions.
theconversation 16h ago

The PM has pledged to protect artists’ copyright. But without action on AI theft it is all hot air

Anthony Albanese has made a spirited defence of artists’ rights in the AI age. But while data centres are getting concrete support, creators are not.

Canadian farms must keep growing to survive — and farmers and the environment are paying for it

New research shows that corporate concentration, the agricultural treadmill and export-driven policy have turned farm expansion into a survival requirement.

Should I let my kids play footy? How to weigh the benefits with the risk of injury

The benefits of sport are undeniable for kids. But how much risk is acceptable?
theconversation 14h ago

Why is it so hard for unis to agree on a definition of ‘antisemitism’?

Australian universities will be required to adopt definitions of racism, including antisemitism, as of next year.
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