Artists and intellectuals provide inspiration at a time of insecurity in Haiti.
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Why the rest of the world needs to listen to Haitian voices and take a longer view of Haiti’s unique history.
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The racist abuse of sports heroes in Europe has a long, ugly history.
Need to know: people have been more willing to pay for high-quality information during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The pandemic has driven news platforms to shift towards paying for content faster than they planned.
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The racist abuse of England’s black players was predictable and easily monitored.
Bone of contention: plans for an Irish sea border are deeply unpopular.
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There’s little good faith left in the UK government’s handling of the Northern Ireland protocol
Switching parties is not uncommon at grassroots level.
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Switching political parties is fairly common in Britain. But does that mean parties are being shaped by entryism?
Since Rio handed the baton to Tokyo in 2016, the city has prepared to host foreign and domestic Olympics fans alike.
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As COVID empties the Tokyo 2020 bleachers, will the economic benefits of hosting in the first place outweigh the losses incurred by not having tourists?
Articles suggesting a link between autism and radicalisation can lead to unfair targeting.
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Grossly oversimplified coverage risks serious damage to some of the most vulnerable in society.
The Afghan military appears to be losing the battle against Taliban insurgents.
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Afghanistan is descending into anarchy as Nato troops withdraw, leaving the country desperately fighting off a Taliban insurgency.
Susan Stebbing’s 1939 work is just as relevant today as it was then.
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In our “post-truth” political era, there is a lot we can learn from an under-appreciated philosopher who focused on “thinking clearly.”
The image of women MPs holding their children in Parliament shows we need more gender-sensitive institutions.
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Labour MP Stella Creasy’s battle over maternity pay shows the need for gender-sensitive parliaments.
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14% of the UK population often make up a much smaller proportion of people of people polled.
Elisa Loncon, a Mapuche academic, has been elected president of the Constitutional Convention which will rewrite Chile’s constitution.
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Elisa Loncon has pledged to prioritise indigenous and women’s rights as part of the constitutional reform.
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Plus, why sarcasm is so difficult for children to understand – and how to help them. Listen to episode 23 of The Conversation Weekly podcast.
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Ending lockdown on July 19 will be the biggest gamble of Johnson’s political career.
England competes against Germany at the UEFA EURO 2020 in London, on June 29, 2021.
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International football tournaments take us on a rollercoaster of emotions. After the stresses of the past 15 months, watching matches with friends can keep us on a more even keel.
Incarceration of asylum seekers in offshore camps would be in breach of UK’s responsibilities under international human rights conventions.
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Priti Patel’s plan to process asylum seekers offshore is at odds with the UK’s responsibilities under international human rights conventions.
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Could a national football team of multicultural players usher in a more inclusive version of Englishness?
Brothers: Princes William and Harry reunited for the dedication of the statue to their mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.
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The late Princess of Wales has become a vehicle for others to reflect their own feelings.
An ill-starred administration.
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But academics also had a pretty low opinion of Boris Johnson’s performance as PM so far.
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Social media has played a central role in the mobilisation of violent protests in Northern Ireland. Here’s how to follow along responsibly.
Going to pre-school consolidates language skills and aids children’s emotional development.
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Not being able to attend nurseries due to lockdown has affected children’s growth in emotional, linguistic and physical terms. The longterm effect could heighten inequality
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As Slovenia takes over the rotating EU Council presidency, other member states should not let Janez Janša follow in Hungary’s authoritarian footsteps.
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The written word has guided us through distance from our loved ones for centuries. Here’s how it can bring us closer
Interacting with other children and educators outside of the family environment benefits children’s early development.
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From nursery closures to families self-isolating, COVID has disrupted children’s access to pre-school care. This impacts their development, and their parents’ ability to work