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Burnham delivered honesty and emotion – but what about the promises? Our experts assess his plans

In his first party conference speech as prime minister, Andy Burnham pledged to change the country – but warned of pain ahead as he puts his ideas into action. A panel of experts assesses his chances of success.

The Conversation · Sep 29

The cycle of hate: How Canada and the U.S. entered a cycle of hostility and how they can break it

For decades, the relationship between Canadians and Americans was defined by proximity, economic interdependence and a shared sense of partnership.

The Conversation · Sep 29

America’s final military withdrawal from Iraq is a major bonus for Iran

The last of the US-led coalition forces are leaving Iraq. It’s a significant bonus for Iran. The withdrawal date, September 30, was also the date by which Baghdad had pledged to bring numerous powerful Iran-backed militias under state control. But this deadline looks certain to be missed.

The Conversation · Sep 29

How World Trade Organization reform could help address the EU-China trade imbalance

The world was closely watching the high-stakes US-China summit in Washington from September 23 – 25, which resulted in the US and China agreeing, among other things, to extend their trade truce by two months. Now, the spotlight has shifted to Beijing, as the EU and China enter the final…

The Conversation · Sep 29

Sudden confusion in an older relative? Don’t assume it’s a urine infection

Urinary tract infections can cause sudden confusion, known as delirium, in older people. But finding bacteria in someone’s urine does not necessarily explain their confusion, and the real cause may lie elsewhere.

The Conversation · Sep 29

From sausage rolls to full breakfasts, class has shaped the foods that define English identity

English food is often perceived as ancient and reassuringly unchanging. Podcast host Lewis Bassett’s new book The Full English: The Ways We Eat and Why makes that view harder to sustain.

The Conversation · Sep 29

Taylor Swift: my database of her 123,553 lyrics reveals hidden patterns

“It seems like all I ever do is change”, Taylor Swift writes in the prologue to the bestselling album 1989 (Taylor’s Version), released in 2014. In fact, change is a core part of the Swift marketing machine, which revolves around the evolution of her “eras”.

The Conversation · Sep 29

AI has made borrowing more expensive – an expert explains how bond markets are changing

The global bond markets are a sensitive lot. And they’ve been having a particularly tricky time lately.

The Conversation · Sep 29

Wolves did not save Yellowstone – why were we so desperate to believe they did?

You might be among the 46 million people who’ve seen a video showing how wolves changed Yellowstone, or you may have heard some other version of this story. Yellowstone, which covers nearly 3,500 square miles of the western United States, was the world’s first national park. Its pioneering reintroduction of…

The Conversation · Sep 29

US tech leaders are urgently calling for rules on AI – China already has them

Recent warnings from American AI leaders have created the impression that the world is only beginning to confront the dangers of advanced artificial intelligence.

The Conversation · Sep 29