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State opening of parliament 2026: experts on plans for cost of living, EU ties, tourist tax and more

The government has set out its legislative agenda for the new parliamentary session in the king’s speech. Our panel of experts reveals the key points.

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Bottom trawling is scraping oceans of wildlife

Bottom trawlers extract one-quarter of the world’s fisheries catches by weight and raise significant ecological, economic and social concerns. Given that, you’d think there would be an answer to basic questions in fisheries: how many fish species are being caught, and what are they?

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From ‘French leave’ to ‘Irish goodbyes’: why you may be right to exit a party without saying goodbye

Whether you call it an Irish goodbye, French leave or filer à l'anglaise (leave in the English style), as the French prefer, the act of quietly slipping out of a party without fanfare is a familiar social impulse. The Brazilians called it sair à francesa (French style) and the Germans…

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Nasa bets big on nuclear engines to cut journey times to Mars

Nasa is developing ways to use nuclear power to send spacecraft to their destinations. Nuclear propulsion could greatly reduce the journey time to Mars, perhaps cutting a voyage of more than six months to three or four months.

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Why the Caspian Sea has become so important in both the Ukraine and Iran wars

The recent attack by Ukraine of a Russian missile-carrying corvette stationed in the Caspian Sea more than 1,500km away from Kyiv has put the spotlight on this large, often overlooked body of inland salt water.

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King’s speech: much-needed water industry reforms do not go far enough

Water bills are rising, public anger over sewage pollution has not abated, and the government has now set out a major overhaul of water regulation in the king’s speech.

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Agriculture in Africa: science and research can’t make an impact without investment and good policies

Agriculture is the lifeblood of Africa. More than 60% of African households depend directly or indirectly on the land for their livelihoods. And the continent has nearly 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land.

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Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa: how they stack up on reusing waste

The global economy still largely follows a simple pattern: extract natural resources, manufacture products, use them and then throw them away. This “take, make, dispose” model has driven economic growth for decades. But increasing use of resources has also damaged the environment, contributing to climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.

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Better-designed homes could cut three major child diseases by up to 44% – Tanzania trial

Malaria, diarrhoea and pneumonia are preventable childhood diseases that are major causes of death in young children. They’re transmitted largely in and around the home, where children spend most of their time.

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100 million African children are not in school. What’s driving the trend and how to reverse it

Many countries across Africa have embraced universal basic education policies in recent decades. But recent data has revealed that more than 100 million children and adolescents remain out of school, out of a total potential population of 469 million. The latest statistics suggest that after some years of progress, the…

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Most people don’t know what they don’t know, but think they do – correcting your metaknowledge can make you a better teacher and learner

Do you know what the Apple logo looks like?

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How tarot readers are using AI – and what it says about our growing reliance on chatbots for emotional support and advice

If you’ve ever turned to artificial intelligence to try to figure out how to handle a tricky situation with a friend or colleague, you’re far from alone. For many, AI has become a modern oracle – a source of guidance, emotional support or clarity in moments of uncertainty – though…

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Detroit’s water affordability crisis is tied to the uneven distribution of stormwater management costs – a fraught history explains why

Beginning in July 2026, Detroiters will be paying higher water and sewer bills.

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We tested the new World Cup ball – this is what you need to know about how it will fly, dip and swerve

Every four years, the men’s World Cup delivers some certainties. The pitch dimensions are tightly regulated, offside is signaled with a flag, and referees end the match with a blast of a whistle. But one key piece of equipment is changed on purpose: the ball.

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Falling space debris poses an escalating risk as spacecraft get stronger and more heat resistant

When it comes to space debris, what goes up is coming down more often – and not safely.

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Why Trump’s call to pull 5,000 US troops from Germany will hurt America

President Donald Trump announced on May 1, 2026, that the United States will withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany – personnel who had been deployed there as a response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Immigrant patients often choose doctors with a shared cultural background – what they are seeking isn’t sameness but connection

At a recent dental appointment, I was unexpectedly seen by a new provider in my longtime dentist’s practice. Early in the visit, he realized we were both Iranian American. Like me, he had been born and raised in the United States. We were both fluent English speakers and fully accustomed…

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Why Pennsylvania’s low-income residents are feeling the squeeze as gas prices rise

When gas prices rise, not everyone feels the pain equally. For low-income and rural Pennsylvanians, a trip to the gas station can mean choosing between a full tank and groceries. Many factors, such as crude oil costs, distribution and marketing, and to some extent Pennsylvania gas taxes all add up…

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Angus Taylor’s budget reply to tie Net Overseas Migration to new housing

A Coalition government would cap Net Overseas Migration (NOM) at the number of new homes completed, under a further instalment of the opposition’s migration policy to be announced by Liberal leader Angus Taylor in his budget reply on Thursday.

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What a list of Black Death survivors reveals about the way people recovered from plague

In our research in the British Library’s medieval collections, we have identified a previously unnoticed document that provides fresh insights into the survivors of the outbreak of plague known as the Black Death (1346–53).

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After a complete collapse, where does Welsh Labour go from here?

May 7 will go down as the worst election in the history of Welsh Labour. More than a century of electoral dominance ended with the party sitting in opposition in the Senedd (Welsh parliament) for the first time.

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The Christophers explores the world of art fakes, but leaves its hardest questions unresolved

A former artist turned art forger, Lori Butler (Michaela Coel) poses a deceptively simple question at the heart of Steven Soderbergh’s new film, The Christophers: does it really matter who paints an artwork?

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Other countries can learn from the UK’s successful shift to fortnightly bin collections

The government has recently introduced simpler rules on recycling in England, planning to end the confusion of different types of waste being collected in different postcodes. Scotland and Northern Ireland already operate (or are updating) their own devolved recycling laws that are equivalent to England’s simpler recycling system.

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Cannabis: it’s medicine if you’re rich enough – a crime if you’re not

In Britain, whether cannabis is treated as medicine or a crime may depend less on medical need than on the ability to pay. In 2018, the UK government changed drug policy, allowing specialist doctors to prescribe cannabis-based medicinal products.

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Eric Morecambe at 100: the beloved British comedian with an anarchic northern spirit

For many people over the age of 50, the first few bars of an old 1960s song will always prompt a smile. Bring Me Sunshine, adopted by comedians Morecambe and Wise as their theme tune in 1969, came to define the pair who sang it at the end of every…

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