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We found no discernable difference in how people rated family scenarios with one, two or three children.
An artist impression of a later living project that prioritises accessibility and adaptability.
Faye Sedgewick
By 2050, 25% of the UK population will be over 65, yet only 9% of the country’s current homes meet basic accessibility standards.
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There’s no guarantee that the bill will even make it onto the floor of the US House of Representatives.
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The two countries watch each other’s policy shifts very carefully and respond accordingly.
People walking on the street in Pyongyang, North Korea, August 2012.
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A survey shows the impact foreign media is having on North Korea’s residents, despite the government’s harsh crackdown
Nottingham is one of the biggest councils to issue a section 114 notice.
Peter James Sampson
The government’s latest funding package isn’t enough to solve this structural problem.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
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‘Accentless’ spoken language is the language of the elite, of authority. It’s the version of the language that is used by the people who have traditionally held all the power.
The front cover of the Norwegian Refugee Council’s Annual Report on Ethiopia.
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Donkeys provide vital support to women but their lives are often cut short.
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Too often government policy is not designed with the long-term in mind. Instead, short-term economic outcomes and political gains are prioritised - to the detriment of public health.
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Lenten traditions emphasise fasting, prayer and charitable giving. This aligns with tarrying as central to communal spiritual life.
Princes William and Harry may need to put aside their differences with their father’s diagnosis.
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Even families in conflict can be a strong source of support for a loved one with cancer.
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China is making chip progress despite US efforts to contain its industry.
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Some apps are already introducing safety features.
China has an ageing population.
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A higher proportion of China’s population is elderly, and this will have knock-on effects on the rest of the world via their economy.
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A second Donald Trump presidency would require the UK and Europe to work closer together.
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‘Year’ and ‘time’ are the two most frequent nouns in British English.
The outcome of Pakistan’s general election remains uncertain as no clear victor has emerged yet.
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Days after the election, it remains unclear who the the next prime minister will be.
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As the war against Russia moves towards its third anniversary, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky is facing a growing list of problems.
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Birth rates are falling – but the population in England will continue to rise.
A screenshot from a deepfake video shared on X purporting to show former Indonesian President Suharto.
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Disinformation experts, Lilik Mardjianto and Nuurrianti Jalli, tell The Conversation Weekly podcast about the deepfakes circulating ahead of the Indonesian election.
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The US journalist has been an outspoken critic of the Biden administration and has repeatedly justified Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Nauru, Lionel Aingimea, toast after reestablishing diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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China is asserting itself in the South Pacific, prompting efforts from the US and its allies to contain its influence.
Belarus president Alexander Lukashenko has not been successful at persuading his citizens to back the Ukraine war.
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Some Belarusians have even become directly involved in the conflict to support the Ukrainians.
No choice, no voice.
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In early 2023 the evidence threshold for making complaints about modern slavery increased. New findings show how it has affected victims’ chances of success.
‘Cause she’s a mastermind…
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This Super Bowl sees the convergence of two emotional fandoms: Swifties and NFL fans.