Navalny dies in prison, authorities say − but his blueprint for anti-Putin activism will live on
Indiana: Navalny survived Novichok poisoning only because international pressure forced the regime to allow him to be airlifted to Germany for treatment
The Conversation / 17 Feb, 2024
Why do Christians wear ashes on Ash Wednesday?
New York: Pope Urban II decreed the use of ashes to mark the beginning of a 40-day season of Lent
The Conversation / 14 Feb, 2024
The royals have historically been tight-lipped about their health – but that never stopped the gossip
New England (Aus): Announcement of Charles’s cancer diagnosis signals new approach by royals
The Conversation / 06 Feb, 2024
Myanmar’s misery: 3 years after the military coup, is there any end in sight for a ravaged country?
Melbourne: Myanmar’s crisis raises questions about ASEAN’s coherence when many members are seeking to balance strategic relations with both China and the US
The Conversation / 30 Jan, 2024
Drone attack on American troops risks widening Middle East conflict – and drawing in Iran-US tensions
Washington: Iran’s denial of involvement in attack makes it less likely that U.S. attacks Iran in retaliatory strikes
The Conversation / 30 Jan, 2024
Donald Trump’s stroll to victory in Iowa was a foregone conclusion. This doesn’t make it any less shocking
Melbourne: To an extent that is almost impossible to fathom, Trump continues to dominate the Republican Party
The Conversation / 17 Jan, 2024
Four tips for a healthy news diet in 2024, from an expert in media psychology
London: Instead of just scrolling through and clicking to the next article, take a moment to ask yourself questions about what you’ve just read
The Conversation / 04 Jan, 2024
How to make your life greener in 2024
London: By making small changes to our lifestyles, we can collectively move towards a more sustainable future
The Conversation / 29 Dec, 2023
What are the origins of Santa Claus?
Sydney: Santa Claus continues to embody the spirit of giving that characterised St Nicholas
The Conversation / 23 Dec, 2023
Merriam-Webster’s word of the year – authentic – reflects growing concerns over AI’s ability to deceive and dehumanize
Tennessee: According to publisher’s editor-at-large, Peter Sokolowski, word of 2023 represented “a kind of crisis of authenticity”
The Conversation / 17 Dec, 2023
How to deal with homesickness your first Christmas away from home
London: While it may feel like everyone else is having a great time at Christmas, it’s actually a time of year when people can feel particularly alone and stressed
The Conversation / 15 Dec, 2023
COP28 climate summit just approved a ‘loss and damage’ fund. What does this mean?
Brisbane: Fund would ensure those who created problem of climate change – developed states and major emitters – would compensate those experiencing its most devastating effects
The Conversation / 01 Dec, 2023
