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Environment

Apr 15, 2026

What policies should be considered to address the long-term impacts of wildfires on communities and the environment in Los Angeles?

Photojournalists recently revisited neighborhoods still recovering and rebuilding after the Palisades and Eaton wildfires destroyed more than 18,000 structures last January

Global

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Economy

Apr 15, 2026

How might the ongoing war in the Middle East affect our economy and daily lives in the future?

The conflict could also fuel another bout of inflation, according to the International Monetary Fund

Global

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Politics

Apr 15, 2026

What are the potential benefits and challenges of Spain's plan to grant legal status to many immigrants?

Ministry officials hail landmark overhaul of Spain’s immigration system

Spain

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Technology

Apr 14, 2026

How should companies balance using personal data with respecting individual privacy?

Grammarly's "expert review" feature offers to give users writing advice "inspired by" subject matter experts, including recently deceased professors, as Wired reported on Wednesday. When I tried the feature out myself, I found some experts that came as a surprise for a different reason - one of them was my boss. The AI-generated feedback included […]

United States

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Geopolitics

Apr 14, 2026

How should countries respond to threats of attacks linked to foreign groups?

Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said the attack, which was foiled after police arrrested two suspects who set an explosive outside the bank, could be linked to Iran due to similarities to recent Iran-linked attacks in other European countries

France

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Geopolitics

Apr 14, 2026

What are the important factors to consider when a country strengthens its fuel supply with other nations?

SYDNEY, April 12 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will visit Brunei and Malaysia this week, continuing diplomatic efforts to secure fuel supplies from Asian allies after disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict. Albanese will travel to Bandar Seri Begawan and Kuala Lumpur from April 14 to 17, his office said in a statement on Sunday. He is scheduled to meet Brunei's ruler Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Foreign Minister Penny Wong would also meet her counterparts in Brunei and Malaysia, the statement said

Australia

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Politics

Apr 14, 2026

What can we learn about democracy from the recent election results in Hungary?

Many people in the country had trouble imagining that Viktor Orbán could be defeated. But a philosopher also warned that defeatism can abet authoritarianism

United States

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Geopolitics

Apr 14, 2026

How could stronger ties between China and Spain affect relationships within the EU and the wider world?

Sánchez welcomed China's role in seeking to resolve the conflict in the Middle East

China

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Geopolitics

Apr 14, 2026

How might the challenges in Venezuela's oil production impact global energy policies and international relations?

Venezuelan oil production is at risk of severe decline within weeks as storage tanks approach full capacity and many ships steer clear of Caribbean waters to avoid a US naval blockade, according to maritime intelligence firm Kpler Ltd

Global

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Geopolitics

Apr 14, 2026

What should be done to protect journalists reporting in conflict zones like Lebanon?

A missile struck metres away from a Russia Today reporter as he was covering Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon

Lebanon

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Geopolitics

Apr 14, 2026

What are the possible effects of Iran's missile strikes on peace and safety in the region?

Iran targets Dimona and Arad, injuring more than 100 people, in retaliation for an attack on its Natanz nuclear site

Israel

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Education

Apr 14, 2026

What steps can communities take to prevent school violence and support students' safety?

ANKARA, April 14 (Reuters) - A teenager opened fire at a high school in Turkey's southeastern province of Sanliurfa on Tuesday, wounding at least 16 people, including students and teachers, before killing himself, Governor Hasan Sildak said. The assailant, a 19-year-old former student, used a shotgun in the attack in the Siverek district. The wounded were taken to hospital, with five later transferred to facilities in Sanliurfa city centre for further treatment, Sildak said

Turkey

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