Digital platforms are now the ultimate political power brokers, with consequences for democracy
Digital platforms have become the essential infrastructure of modern life. They power everything from our…
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Supernova theory links an exploding star to global cooling and human evolution
What’s the link between an exploding star, climate change and human evolution? Francis Thackeray, who…
do I need to worry when flying?
On Sunday, a plane carrying European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen was reportedly forced…
EU Commissioner and Fiji Deputy Prime Minister share insights on the upcoming EU-Pacific Business Forum
Ahead of the EU-Pacific Business Forum, European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef Sikela, and Deputy…
ChatGPT only talks in clichés – here’s why that’s a threat to human creativity
When you chat with ChatGPT, it often feels like you’re talking to someone polite, engaged…
How to save global cancer research from Trump’s cuts
Cancer kills one in five people globally. Yet, except for a one-off increase in 2021,…
Defence Secretary Statement to the House of Commons – Monday 1 September 2025
With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I’d like to make a statement on Ukraine. But before…
Slovakia National Day – United States Department of State
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend warm wishes to the people…
Australia’s government says social media age checks ‘can be done’, despite errors and privacy risks
The Australian government today released a long-awaited report on a trial of automated tools for…
Teachers are key to students’ AI literacy, and need support
With the rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), teachers have been thrust into a…