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Why Italy’s Giorgia Meloni broke with Donald Trump
Source: The Conversation – UK The Italian prime minister and leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy party, Giorgia Meloni, has made fostering ties with foreign leaders a central part...
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Venice is sinking – we analysed every plan to save it, and none would preserve the city as we know it
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives Venice has co-existed with the sea throughout its 1,500-year history, perhaps better than any other city on earth. Yet over the past century it...
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Codeine: why one person’s painkiller can be another person’s problem
Source: The Conversation – UK Jack_the_sparow/Shutterstock For a medicine so commonly found in bathroom cabinets and high street pharmacies, codeine has a surprisingly complicated story. It sits at the intersection...
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China surpasses US in research spending – the consequences extend far beyond scientific ranking and clout
Source: The Conversation – USA [2] In a span of a few years, China has outstripped the U.S. in scientific publications, spending and patents. AP Photo/Andy Wong China’s rapid rise...
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Boom in cremation hides surprising truths about what Americans really want when they die
Source: The Conversation – USA (2) [1] A striking 51.7% of Gen Z respondents ranked casket burial as their first choice, compared with just 27.1% of baby boomers. Ashley Cooper/The...
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Meta and Microsoft have joined the tech layoff tsunami – but is AI really to blame?
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives Dimitri Otis / Getty Images Meta and Microsoft are the latest software companies to announce big cuts to their global workforce. Both companies are...
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What is black garlic? How heat and humidity turn a pungent ingredient mild and slightly sweet
Source: The Conversation – USA (2) [1] Natasha Breen/REDA/Universal Images Group via Getty Images You may have seen black garlic appear more frequently in grocery stores, restaurants and online recipes...
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Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’ brings hasty decisions with long-lasting implications, outside of its usual careful deliberation
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives The U.S. Supreme Court is being criticized for decisions that are made quickly and outside of public view. Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images The...
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Trump administration’s indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center breaks with norms – and may lack evidence of criminal wrongdoing
Source: The Conversation – USA (2) [2] FBI Director Kash Patel, right, and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche speak about the Southern Poverty Law Center's indictment in April 2026. Nathan...
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What a ‘post-antibiotic era’ could mean for modern medicine
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives nobeastsofierce/Shutterstock Antibiotics are one of the greatest breakthroughs in medical history. They turned once-deadly infections into treatable illnesses and made modern healthcare possible. But...