300 glaciers have disappeared from the American West since the mid‑20th century – the survivors have a few things in common Scientists take measurements on Sperry Glacier,...
Donald Trump aligns with Vladimir Putin yet again, leaving Ukraine – and US relations with Europe – under pressure Stefan Wolff, University of Birmingham The deal struck...
French student protests: comparisons with 1968 will only serve the political extremes David Lees, University of Warwick The student demonstrations that have spread across France in recent...
Three Ts will dominate Trump‑Xi summit – but expect little movement on trade, less on Taiwan and who knows on tech U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese...
As war in the Middle East widens, Saudi Arabia’s new defence pact could face a major test Amin Saikal, Australian National University; The University of Western Australia;...
Why a vote on taxing California’s billionaires is being watched around the world US independent senator Bernie Sanders at the launch of the campaign for the California...
Jason Arday’s death: Black academics need to feel they belong in higher education Ifedapo Francis Awolowo, Sheffield Hallam University The death of Professor Jason Arday has left...
Why does it feel like the US and Iran are stuck in an endless conflict loop? Jessica Genauer, UNSW If you feel a sense of déjà vu...
The US is issuing billions in tariff refunds. That won’t unwind the damage to the global trading system Cheunghyo/Getty Images Markus Wagner, University of Wollongong An Australian...
Israel and Lebanon have a long history of failed ceasefires – will this time be any different? Israel’s ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, seated at left,...
Why Iran broke the ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz and what might happen next – expert Q&A Scott Lucas, University College Dublin The 60-day ceasefire signed...
Despite Trump’s wishes, Iran is dragging the US into a long war Jessica Genauer, UNSW Sydney The United States has launched a series of strikes on Iran...
Central bank gold holdings are at a 50‑year high. What’s behind the jump in reserves? Mike Groll/AP Luke Hartigan, University of Sydney Over the past few years,...
Despite its best efforts, Iran won’t be able to toll the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s why Jennifer Parker, The University of Western Australia; UNSW Sydney Tensions have...
Europe is battling a record‑breaking heatwave. What’s making it so severe? Andrew B. Watkins, Monash University Sweltering temperatures are shattering records across Europe, as the continent battles...