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Viktor Orbán’s election loss shows the limits of his propaganda machine

Hungarian voters have overwhelmingly rejected the 16-year rule of authoritarian strongman Viktor Orbán, electing his one-time political ally, Péter Magyar, to replace him. Magyar’s Tisza party has secured a two-thirds majority in parliament and therefore a supermajority. This will allow the new government to roll back some of the illiberal…

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Food prices are already high in Canada. Will the Iran war make them worse?

Food prices in Canada have been rising at a faster rate than overall inflation for the past several years. In fact, food prices are 30 per cent higher than they were a decade ago.

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Delivery platform workers: a survey lifts the lid on extreme hardship

The familiar silhouette of bike and scooter delivery workers has become part of Paris’ urban landscape. For many city dwellers who rely on them to deliver meals to their door, these precarious workers remain largely “invisible” in surveys and public statistics.

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When war comes for Iran’s cultural heritage

131 sites and museums have suffered damage or been destroyed during the US and Israeli war against Iran between February 28 and April 8. Amid uncertainty over what will happen next as peace talks failed during the two-week conditional ceasefire, it is an opportune time to take stock of the…

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Video game nostalgia is powerful – but it only works if developers understand the psychology behind it

When thinking back to the gaming experiences of your youth, it’s easy to get misty-eyed. Depending on your generation, you might yearn for Dizzy on the Commodore 64, marathon GoldenEye sessions with friends or your first Minecraft world.

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What fish redistribution in the Mediterranean is telling us about species’ climate resilience

Over the past twenty years, nearly half of commercially important Mediterranean fish species have shifted their distribution due to climate change, causing marine species to move away from their historical locations. These significant changes in fish habits are expected to have a major impact on biodiversity, ecosystems and fishing opportunities.

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Gamblers don’t understand ‘free bets’ - and the costs can be huge

“Welcome bonus: get 150% up to £150 on your first deposit”. It’s the kind of offer that greets anyone who visits a British online betting site. What it doesn’t say is that if you decide to spend £50 on this offer, you’d need to stake an additional £750 of your…

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What is the chance of a message in a bottle being found?

Recently, a cheerful 100-year-old message in a bottle was found on the south-west coast of Australia. In it, a world war one soldier proclaimed to be “as happy as Larry”.

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‘Protected’ seagrass meadows aren’t necessarily healthy – because pollution doesn’t stop at the shoreline

I spent last summer wading through seagrass meadows across Northern Ireland, from the sheltered waters of Strangford Lough to the exposed coast at Waterfoot Bay. I was collecting seagrass leaves and testing them for nitrogen pollution. Every meadow I visited sits inside a marine protected area – a stretch of…

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Jane Austen in pictures: two graphic biographies bring the novelist’s life to the page

To coincide with the 250th anniversary of her birth, last year saw the publication of two graphic biographies of Jane Austen.

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Disputes over Africa’s ocean resources: here’s what could help avoid them

Over the last several decades, the oceans have become more crowded. Aquaculture, wind and wave energy, and oil and gas exploration are taking up more space. This growth threatens the health of ocean ecosystems and coastal communities’ access to food and livelihoods that they have relied on for centuries.

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Electric minibus taxis: the challenges and gains facing Cape Town’s transition

The minibus taxi is ubiquitous in southern Africa. These vehicles are the backbone of the urban economy, providing affordable mobility for millions. In Cape Town, South Africa’s second most populous city, they are central to the transport landscape.

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Nelson Mandela was a towering global symbol – but how effective was he as a president?

Nelson Mandela remains one of the most revered political leaders of modern times. He is widely credited with guiding South Africa through a peaceful transition from apartheid to democracy. He embodied racial reconciliation, and lent moral authority to a fragile new state. Yet admiration for Mandela the symbol has often…

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How Ontario’s post-secondary student funding changes echo Ronald Reagan reforms

Ontario’s recent announcement of a tuition increase and major changes to grant and loan structures have prompted student protests at the provincial legislature.

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Chagos Islands deal shelved – legal expert explains what happens next

The UK government has shelved legislation to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after the US government withdrew its support for the deal.

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It’s right under your nose – why some people can’t find things in plain sight

Many households will recognise this familiar exchange. One person insists an object simply isn’t there: impossible to find despite what they describe as a thorough and highly competent search. Another walks in, glances briefly at the same spot and points to it almost immediately.

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Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show reveals a spectacular 125 years of runway history

Fashion shows can often feel exclusive, reserved for the very rich, the very famous or the very well-connected. This perception has been aided by depictions of the catwalk in film and TV – think The Devil Wears Prada, Zoolander, Absolutely Fabulous – which simply confirm the widely held view of…

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Does ‘federated unlearning’ in AI improve data privacy, or create a new cybersecurity risk?

As the capacity of artificial intelligence (AI) increases at an exponential rate, so do concerns about the privacy of user data.

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Drones and other uncrewed capabilities to be a big feature of new National Defence Strategy

Drone and other autonomous military capabilities will be one of the central features of the 2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program to be unveiled by Defence Minister Richard Marles on Thursday.

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How a new mapping tool helps Florida planners protect wildlife corridors as the state grows

Florida added nearly 3 million residents from 2010-2020, making it the fastest-growing state in the United States during that time.

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Cannabis legalization spurs innovation, but not always in ways that benefit patients or public health

Innovation in health care saves lives. But not all health innovations have enough evidence to actually benefit patients.

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‘Bouncing back’ is a myth – resilience means integrating hard experiences into your life story, not ignoring them

When Maria looked at herself in the mirror for the first time after her mastectomy, she stood very still.

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Artemis II crew brought a human eye and storytelling vision to the photos they took on their mission

In early April 2026, the Artemis II mission captivated me and millions of people watching from across the world. The crew’s courage, skill and infectious wonder served as tangible proof of human persistence and technological achievement, all against the mysterious backdrop of space.

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AIs have ‘personalities’ – here’s how they affect you more deeply than you may realize

Many people are interacting with AI large language models, and most of them would say the models have different “personalities.” Some models come across as calm and useful. Others feel eager, flattering or strangely cold. You can ask two models the same question and walk away with two very different…

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25 million people lost Medicaid after the COVID-19 pandemic — and state policies shaped who stayed covered

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people covered by Medicaid rose month after month – an unusual pattern for the government’s insurance program for people with low incomes and disabilities.

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