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The flaws at the heart of Donald Trump’s Iran ceasefire deal
Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz and Israel’s right to defend itself against Hezbollah’s rocket attacks have boxed the US president into a corner.
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What happens to your blood when you’re stressed? We put it to the test
Research shows acute psychological stress can rapidly alter blood clotting in healthy people.
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The class divide in British politics didn’t erode slowly – it collapsed under New Labour
But the shift has more to do with how parties behave than any changes in the class system.
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The youth jobs crisis fuelling India’s Cockroach Janta Party protests
Economist Rosa Abraham talks to The Conversation Weekly podcast about a new youth protest movement whose symbol is a cockroach.
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Heat, humidity and housing: why British heatwaves hit differently
A 35°C heatwave really does “feel worse” in the UK than in many other countries.
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Why ibuprofen is better than paracetamol for period pain
Ibuprofen targets the key cause of period pain and cramps.
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Holiday travel planning: reasons to try public transport or cycling when you get to your destination
Tourist destinations can do more to encourage travellers to use public transport.
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Why a development project linked to Donald Trump’s son-in-law has rocked Albania
The protests have snowballed into an anti‑government movement that has become known as the ‘flamingo revolution’.
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Why rural healthcare fund’s $50B focus on tech upgrades may not help vulnerable hospitals and providers
An influx of cash would help stabilize rural health systems, but the program’s focus on technology may leave other major issues unaddressed.
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The danger of US-Iran ceasefire agreement is what it leaves out
A strong deal would build in real penalties for going back to war: automatic, reversible costs that fall on anyone who restarts the fighting.