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💻 Technology

Feb 15, 2026

What should we consider about the impact of big tech companies' spending on AI development and its effects on society?

The company reported a strong holiday quarter on Thursday. But its spending, like that at other big technology companies, is starting to make investors nervous

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🌍 Geopolitics

Feb 14, 2026

How might talks between the US and Iran affect peace and safety in our world?

US president demands Tehran accept ‘no nuclear weapons’ as regional allies try to de-escalate tensions

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🌍 Geopolitics

Feb 12, 2026

How do the recent arrests of reformist politicians in Iran affect the country’s political future and relations with other nations?

Tehran faces growing pressure over its brutal crackdown on recent unrest as talks with US are set to continue

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🌍 Geopolitics

Feb 12, 2026

What are the possible effects of Jimmy Lai's sentencing on freedom of speech and democracy in Hong Kong?

Rights groups condemned the 78-year-old's 20-year prison term, calling it 'effectively a death sentence' and a grave injustice. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump have called for Lai's release

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🌍 Geopolitics

Feb 10, 2026

What are the possible benefits and challenges of a peace deal in Ukraine, and how might it affect the people involved?

Three-way peace talks are expected to take place in Miami within a week

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📈 Economy

Feb 9, 2026

What should we consider about the impact of new AI models on jobs and the economy?

Anthropic's "smartest model" is getting a major boost, the company said in a blog post announcing Claude Opus 4.6. It called the new model a "direct upgrade" from its predecessor in a release, noting that it can better take on complex, multi-step tasks and get "much closer to production-ready quality on the first try than […]

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🌍 Geopolitics

Feb 8, 2026

What are the potential effects of the EU's new sanctions on Russia's economy and the countries involved?

Commission launches broad 20th package, aiming for deal to implement them before Russia’s war on Ukraine enters its fifth year

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🌍 Geopolitics

Feb 6, 2026

What are the implications of internet access restrictions during protests for civic engagement and policy responses in Iran?

Internet monitoring firms and experts say Iran’s internet has almost completely shut down, as protests spread through major cities

Global

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📈 Economy

Jan 29, 2026

How should we think about the impact of AI growth on jobs and the economy in our community?

Dutch chipmaking equipment group predicts ‘significant increase’ in sales this year

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💻 Technology

Jan 28, 2026

How should we balance the benefits of AI with the need for safety and control in our society?

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is warning that AI risks are rising as regulation falls behind rapid advances and his company pushes ahead

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🌍 Geopolitics

Jan 25, 2026

What changes should middle powers like Australia consider to support a new global order?

Middle-power diplomacy of the sort the Canadian PM calls for requires governments to throw off domestic constraints

United Kingdom

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🌍 Geopolitics

Jan 25, 2026

How should the US balance its defense strategy in the Indo-Pacific with diplomacy and cooperation?

New plan prioritises security in the region and a renewed focus on the western hemisphere

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