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Stressed, scared, overwhelmed: the election issues weighing on young Australian voters

More than 900 young people tell Guardian Australia they worry about money, housing and healthcare – and feel a sense of dread about the climate emergency, social cohesion and rise

Secret to stronger pour-over coffee with no extra beans unlocked by scientists

Pouring water slowly, steadily and from height is key to achieving ‘avalanche’ mixing effectForget expensive beans and pricey filters – if you want a stronger cup of pour-over coffee, just

DISH Sues ‘Pirate’ IPTV Services Lemo and Kemo in U.S. Court

With the continued growth of pirate IPTV services in recent years, TV broadcasters and distributors have been ramping up their anti-piracy efforts. The International Broadcaster Coalition Against Piracy (IBCAP) has

Lucy Letby Should Be Released Immediately

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EFF, Civil Society Groups, Academics Call on UK Home Secretary to Address Flawed Data Bill

Last week, EFF joined 30 civil society groups and academics in warning UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and Department for Science, Innovation & Technology Secretary Peter Kyle about the law

Renewable energy now handles 40% of our global electricity needs

A report from UK-based climate and energy think tank Ember notes that clean energy sources accounted for 40.9% percent of electricity produced around the world in 2024.Continue ReadingCategory: Energy, TechnologyTags:

Dangers grow for Myanmar quake survivors, health system ‘overwhelmed’

In earthquake-shattered central Myanmar, people are sleeping in the streets in fear of buildings collapsing, facing early monsoon rains and the risk of waterborne diseases, the UN warned on Tuesday.

Defending Libraries in the Digital Age: Lila Bailey Calls for Library Legal Champions at Georgetown Law’s iPIP Clinic Celebration

Lila Bailey gives the keynote address at Georgetown Law’s iPIP Clinic Celebration. Libraries, now more than ever, need innovative, dedicated champions to help them meet the needs of the public

Gaza: Guterres calls on Israel to ensure life-saving aid reaches civilians

With no aid allowed into Gaza for more than a month, the UN Secretary-General appealed on Tuesday for guaranteed humanitarian access to the enclave. 

Ukraine crisis: ‘Even wars have rules,’ UN relief chief tells Security Council

Nearly 13 million people in Ukraine urgently need humanitarian aid as displacement, psychological trauma and the destruction of essential services continues to take a devastating toll, the UN relief chief

World News in Brief: Nobody wins trade wars Guterres warns, WFP alert over US funding cuts, ‘modern slavery’ must be eradicated says Yang

The UN Secretary-General on Tuesday warned that when it comes to trade wars, “nobody wins” and “everybody tends to lose.”

What can be done to tackle ‘forever chemicals?’

They are found everywhere and have been linked to a range of health issues. So how can the damage from these toxic substances be minimized? One mother in the US