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How Putin turned Russia's post-Soviet 'national humiliation' into military aggression in Ukraine17 hours ago
As war in Ukraine enters a 5th year, will the 'Putin consensus' among Russians hold?17 hours ago
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Bird flu warnings are being ignored. I've seen this pattern before - Nikki Ikani, Leiden University; King's College London26 days ago
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Silver and gold hit record highs – then crashed. Before joining the rush, you need to know this - Angel Zhong, RMIT University and Jason Tian, Swinburne University of Technology21 days ago
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A new diagnosis of 'profound autism' is on the cards. Here's what could change -- Kelsie Boulton, University of Sydney; Marie Antoinette Hodge, University of Sydney, and Rebecca Sutherland, University of Sydney3 days ago
Why has Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor been arrested, and what legal protections does the royal family have? -- Francesca Jackson, Lancaster University3 days ago