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Australia has already banned social media for under 16s – here’s what the UK can learn from the experience
Since its launch on 10 December 2025, Australian media has been filled with stories of children remaining on social media platforms.
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How to write a compelling climate haiku
A haiku builds a scene and then breaks it. Climate change has exactly that shape, which means the form itself can carry the science.
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Could women’s anger turn Makerfield voters against Reform UK?
Reform’s candidate Robert Kenyon has been challenged over historic social media posts.
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Haruki Murakami has a new book coming out and fans know what to expect – for the most part
Such is the writer’s love of repetition that a game of Murakami bingo resurfaces every time he publishes a new book.
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Do shark culls keep people safe in the ocean? Here’s what the science says
Culls are back on the table after a shark bit a woman at Coogee beach on Saturday.
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Conflict hits schooling hardest where children are the target – study
When armed groups use child recruitment or sexual violence, the impact of conflict on schooling is much more severe than in conflicts without these tactics.
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A peace deal may bring an end to the Iran war, but what did the US and Israel truly achieve?
The deal will leave Iran in a stronger position than before the war, the US with far less leverage in the region, and Israel in the lurch.
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Why the US government shut down Anthropic’s latest Claude AI model
An “export control directive” for Anthropic’s Fable and Mythos models highlights the chaotic, fast-changing state of AI regulation.
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Earthquakes can be destructive for distant cities built on top of basins – now we know why
Flat basins are favoured places to build cities. But seismic waves can get trapped in these basins, putting cities at risk from distant earthquakes.
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Frozen fruit and canned veg are cheap, but are they as healthy as fresh food?
In a cost-of-living crisis, eating enough fresh produce can be tough. But your pantry and freezer can help.