Fragments of Ice review: Soviet collapse through ice skater footage
Film-maker Maria Stoianova uses her father's home videos from the 1980s-90s to chronicle the Soviet collapse and his obsession with western shopping malls.
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Weekly Undiagnosed TB Deaths in England Revealed
One person per week dies with undiagnosed tuberculosis in England, with British-born older men most at risk of postmortem diagnosis, researchers say.
Ukraine military school cadets graduate amid war
At a military school in western Ukraine, 136 cadets graduate, marking the end of years of training and the start of military careers amid the ongoing war with Russia.
UN Report: Deliberate Targeting of Gaza Children
A UN report finds over 20,000 Palestinian children killed since October 2023, alleging deliberate targeting by Israeli forces, raising grave international law questions.
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Europe Heatwave: Will It Spark Climate Action or Culture Wars?
Last week's extreme heat in Europe, affecting 150 million people, could galvanise climate action but may also boost climate-sceptical far-right parties, experts say.
Care Workers Face 'Cruel' 10-Year Residency Rule
Campaigners and experts back minister Mike Tapp's proposal to exclude care workers from plans doubling leave to remain to 10 years, calling it 'cruel and unconscionable'.
UK youth jobs: Foundation urges subsidies over tax cuts
Resolution Foundation report says reversing UK employment tax rises would be ineffective; calls for more apprenticeship funding and youth support grants to tackle rising Neet numbers.
Progressive Case for Air Conditioning: Rethinking Climate Adaptation
Air conditioning can bring significant benefits but also real harms. The answer is for it to take its place alongside a comprehensive state plan for climate adaptation, argues Phineas Harper.
Trafficked Women Reveal Sexual Abuse in Cyberscam Centres
Raids across Southeast Asia reveal widespread gender-based violence against women trafficked into cyberscam compounds, including rape, forced abortion, and lack of sanitary products.
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Erin Brockovich Battles AI Datacentres Over Water and Land
Erin Brockovich, famous for the $333m Hinkley settlement, now fights AI datacentres. She warns of water crises, zoning secrecy, and community harm, with over 7,000 reports filed.
Spain's Cave Paintings: A Podcast Journey
Explore Spain's prehistoric cave paintings with a leading expert. Discover the vivid beauty of Palaeolithic art hidden for millennia.
Why Iran Cannot Toll the Strait of Hormuz
Despite Iran's ambitions, it cannot permanently impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz due to international law and practical enforcement challenges.
Pakistan Airstrikes in Afghanistan Kill 25, Taliban Condemns
Pakistan launched airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan, killing at least 25 people, targeting militants behind a Karachi attack. Taliban calls it a cowardly act.
Biden Calls Trump 'Loser' Over US Standing
Joe Biden said Donald Trump has diminished America's standing in the world more than any president in history, calling him a 'loser' and criticizing his Washington makeover.
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Mixed Messages on Teen Sleep: Why Parents Are Confused
Media advice on teen sleep often contradicts itself, leaving parents confused. A study of 36 New Zealand articles reveals two conflicting narratives: normal development vs. warning signs.
Miranda Kerr and Evan Spiegel Erase $550M in Medical Debt
Miranda Kerr and Evan Spiegel donated over $550 million to Undue Medical Debt, wiping out medical debt for more than 260,000 Californians.
Father and Son Found Alive in Venezuela Earthquake Rubble
A father and his teenage son were rescued alive from rubble in Venezuela nearly four days after twin earthquakes, as the death toll surpassed 1,450 and rescue efforts continue.
Putin Expects US Negotiators; Siberia Fuel Rationing
Putin says US negotiators will visit Moscow after Iran deal; fuel shortages prompt 50-litre limit in Siberia; Ukraine strikes two Russian refineries.
Thai Teen's Family Grieves After Australian Charged with Murder
The family of 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla speaks out after Australian man Simon Peter Carman, 46, is charged with her murder in Thailand.
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HS2 Reset Must Wait Until Delivery Confidence, NAO Says
The National Audit Office warns that HS2's revised plans should not proceed until the government is confident of delivery, as costs balloon to £102.7bn and delays extend to 2039.
US Pride Parades Celebrate LGBTQ+ Rights Amid Political Challenges
Cities across the US concluded Pride month with parades on the Stonewall anniversary, as Trump targets trans rights and DEI initiatives. NYC Pride's theme 'For All of Us' honored Marsha P Johnson.
Readers React: Rinehart Wants Island for Musk, Soft Power
Readers react to Gina Rinehart's push for Elon Musk to get a free island for rocket launches, and debate soft power vs military spending.
Nuclear Power in Space: NASA Plans Mars and Moon Missions
NASA's Space Reactor-1 Freedom, the first nuclear-powered interplanetary spacecraft, is set for a December 2028 Mars launch, with a lunar reactor planned by 2030, raising governance and safety issues.
Seaweed Biobanks Could Save Australia's Underwater Forests
Marine heatwaves are destroying Australia's Great Southern Reef seaweed forests. Scientists are developing cryopreservation biobanks to preserve genetic diversity and aid restoration.
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Putin Admits Ukrainian Strikes Causing Russian Fuel Shortages
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged fuel shortages due to Ukrainian strikes on infrastructure, calling the problems 'obvious' but not critical.
Venezuela Quakes: 1,430 Dead, Rescuers Dig for Survivors
At least 1,430 people died after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on 24 June 2026. Thousands of rescuers, relatives, and volunteers dig through rubble to find survivors as the military is deployed.
Fossil Fuel Firms Target Aussie Kids in Marketing Push
A report reveals fossil fuel companies reach millions of Australian children through over 260 programs in schools, museums, and science centres, prompting calls for a Senate inquiry.
Heatwave to Grip Central and Eastern US Before July 4th
A long, dangerous heatwave will hit the central and eastern US for the upcoming week, with temperatures feeling hotter due to high humidity, impacting millions before July 4th.
Emergency Warning Fatigue: New Zealand's Growing Challenge
As extreme weather warnings increase, experts urge a 'relational governance' approach to build trust and avoid 'emergency fatigue' after false alarms like Wellington's June swell.
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US Homeland Security Chief Tells TPS Holders to Leave or Seek Status
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin tells migrants with temporary protected status to seek permanent residence or leave, following a Supreme Court ruling that strips protections from over 350,000 people.
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