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Why we’re so bad at spotting lies – most of us only perform slightly better than chance

Why we’re so bad at spotting lies – most of us only perform slightly better than chance

You don’t have to be in the middle of an election campaign to be concerned about...

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Historic amendments to the WHO’s International Health Regulations create a path towards an equitable pandemic treaty

Historic amendments to the WHO’s International Health Regulations create a path towards an equitable pandemic treaty

On June 1, in the nail-biting final hours of the annual World Health Assembly meeting...

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Climate change is a human rights issue

Climate change is a human rights issue

In the face of government inaction on climate change, there has been a rise in climate...

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We polled EU citizens on what they want asylum policy to look like – their answers may surprise you

We polled EU citizens on what they want asylum policy to look like – their answers may surprise you

The issues of migration and asylum are contentious in Europe, and have caused deep...

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How farming could change in a post-growth world

How farming could change in a post-growth world

Degrowth, or the idea that we can save the planet by shrinking our economies, is...

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Why ‘All Eyes On Rafah’ went viral – and why you need to be careful when sharing AI images

Why ‘All Eyes On Rafah’ went viral – and why you need to be careful when sharing AI images

The image, generated by artificial intelligence (AI), depicted tent camps for displaced...

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Why experts fear the EU’s new migration laws could lead to more deaths at sea

Why experts fear the EU’s new migration laws could lead to more deaths at sea

Nine people perished, including a baby, after waves of up to 2.5 metres pushed over...

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‘Entrepreneurial spirit’: A product of nature or nurture?

‘Entrepreneurial spirit’: A product of nature or nurture?

The concept of cultural entrepreneurship has many facets. It encompasses both the...

Luzhou in SW China launches mini app to encourage low-carbon lifestyles among citizens

Luzhou in SW China launches mini app to encourage low-carbon lifestyles among citizens

Amidst the growing emphasis on a green, low-carbon lifestyle, a burning question...

China sees continuous development of comprehensive bonded zones

China sees continuous development of comprehensive bonded zones

Comprehensive bonded zones (CBZs), known for their high-level openness and streamlined...

Eco-friendly crab farm in E China sets example of efficient, high-quality aquaculture

Eco-friendly crab farm in E China sets example of efficient, high-quality aquaculture

From a distance, the crab farm, which is located in Pujiangyuan, Qidu township of...

China, Africa see expanded tourism cooperation

China, Africa see expanded tourism cooperation

China just witnessed a booming outbound tourism market during the past May Day holiday

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Houston’s flood problems offer lessons for cities trying to adapt to a changing climate

Houston’s flood problems offer lessons for cities trying to adapt to a changing climate

Scenes from the Houston area looked like the aftermath of a hurricane in early May...

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Technology makes it easy for lawyers to work across borders: regulations should too

Technology makes it easy for lawyers to work across borders: regulations should too

The rules of legal practice are highly localised. Every country sets rules that...

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Why removing protections on social media – in the name of free speech – is bad for peacebuilding

Why removing protections on social media – in the name of free speech – is bad for peacebuilding

On May 16 the world will mark the UN International Day of Living Together in Peace

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Paris 2024 Olympics: How the Games are being used to marginalize the most vulnerable

Paris 2024 Olympics: How the Games are being used to marginalize the most vulnerable

Athletes from around the world are gearing up for the 2024 Summer Olympics that...

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