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Rodrigo Duterte risks losing support if he gets too close to Donald Trump
Anti-American and anti-corruption stances have given the president of the Philippines broad appeal.
Satellite sends quantum-spooky signals to Earth – raising hopes of secure global communications
The 'entangled' light particles spookily interact with each other at huge distances.
A year after Jo Cox’s murder, Britain’s need for togetherness is stronger than ever
Great Get Togethers are being held to mark the anniversary of the Labour MP's death.
Unreliable food supplies, rather than too much food, may lead to obesity
To tackle global rising obesity rates, we need to focus on food insecurity.
Is Theresa May an unlucky gambler, or just a bad one?
Calling an election was a risk, as was opting out of the BBC live debate. And the PM may now be having some regrets.
Why British politicians keep swearing on the campaign trail
They can be b****y difficult people but politicians want you to know they give a t**s, even if they sometimes talk b******s.
What the Manchester attack leaks mean for the UK-US intelligence-sharing relationship
While this latest storm over intelligence sharing is far from unique, the leaks into the Manchester attack investigation are of a different order.
Sgt Pepper’s at 50 – the greatest thing you ever heard or just another album?
Dubbed the greatest album ever by Rolling Stone, Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is turning 50. We asked six experts how it had stood the test of time and found opinions diverged widely.
Virtual reality could transform pornography – but there are dangers
A new study asked people to imagine how virtual reality could change pornography, with some occasionally bizarre results.
Alien: Covenant falls short of the original Alien’s trailblazing feminism
Ripley beat the patriarchy and a rampaging xenomorph - but Daniels isn't even given the chance.
Why civil and political rights have been easier to secure than social and economic ones
An argument over what will happen to an important EU charter post-Brexit has repercussions for social protections, including the right to health.
What immigrants in Britain think of immigration
It depends on how long they have been in the UK.
How economics 101 could have prevented United’s PR nightmare
Videos of a United passenger being involuntarily dragged off a plane went viral, creating a PR disaster for the company – one that could have easily been avoided.
My Country: a play about Brexit that tries to break the bubble but disappoints
Scrutinising the output of a national theatre at a time of rising nationalism is a worthwhile activity, but it needs either radical intention or emotional insight.
Chuck Berry: one of the only musicians with a genuine claim to be the founder of a genre
Legendary is an overused adjective in popular culture, but Berry’s passing is a salutary reminder of what a giant in the field actually looked like.
Young Muslims want to participate in politics – but prejudice and Islamophobia may be stopping them
Researchers spoke to young Muslims about how they engage with politics and their community.
The UK’s rich musical heritage is threatened by a live music culture under pressure
Grassroots venues are run on tight margins, and have been under pressure for some time from external factors such as rising costs and gentrification.
The Imperial War Museum originally opened as a museum to end all wars – that didn’t last long
The Imperial War Museum was founded to do a very different task to that of today.
Young non-Muslims face Islamophobia too
The lives of young non-Muslims are being shaped by Islamophobia in public and private spaces.
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Researcher in Intelligent Mobility, Newcastle University
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Professor of Public Health, Newcastle University
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Professor of Art History, Newcastle University
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Newcastle University
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Associate, Centre for Rural Economy, Newcastle University
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Lecturer in Transport Studies, Newcastle University
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Senior Researcher in Urban Resource Modelling, Newcastle University
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Professor of Computing Science, Director of the Digital Institute, Newcastle University
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Research Associate, Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS), Newcastle University
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Professor of Intelligent Transport Systems, Newcastle University
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Senior Lecturer in Music, Newcastle University
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Senior Research Associate, Newcastle University
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Senior Research Investigator, Newcastle University
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Senior Lecturer, Centre for Behaviour and Evolution, Newcastle University