The Independent

🌱 Environment

Jan 18, 2026

What are the potential implications of the decline in coal power for energy policy and economic development in India and China?

The shift, driven by record installations and softer demand growth, could mark a turning point for the world’s two biggest coal users

United Kingdom

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🌍 Geopolitics

Jan 16, 2026

What are the implications of government control over internet access for civic engagement and protest movements in authoritarian regimes?

Tehran’s near-total internet blackout has kept the scale of the government’s ruthless crackdown hidden

United Kingdom

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🏗️ Infrastructure

Jan 14, 2026

How should regulatory bodies address issues of data integrity in safety reviews for nuclear plants to ensure public trust and safety?

Japan's nuclear watchdog is scrapping the safety screening for two reactors at the Hamaoka nuclear power plant

Japan

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🌱 Environment

Jan 14, 2026

What policies could support the transition from coal power to clean energy in India and China, and what challenges might arise?

The shift, driven by record installations and softer demand growth, could mark a turning point for the world’s two biggest coal users

United Kingdom

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💻 Technology

Jan 13, 2026

What are the potential implications of Alphabet's growth in the AI sector for regulation and public policy?

Google parent Alphabet Inc. on Monday became the fourth Big Tech powerhouse to be valued at $4 trillion, a once seemingly unfathomable milestone that’s become more like a rite of passage amid an artificial intelligence arms race

United States

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🌍 Geopolitics

Jan 12, 2026

How might recent US actions in Venezuela impact the future effectiveness and role of the UN in global governance?

Donald Trump’s actions in Venezuela and threats towards Greenland have upended the ‘rules based order’ - and left nations scrabbling for how to respond

Global

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🌱 Environment

Jan 10, 2026

What policies should be considered to address the increasing risk of wildfires in regions like Victoria during extreme weather conditions?

Authorities warn lives could be lost amid catastrophic conditions as firefighters fear there is ‘nothing left’ of town in Strathbogie Ranges

Australia

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🌱 Environment

Jan 09, 2026

How should local authorities prepare for extreme weather events like Storm Goretti to ensure public safety and community resilience?

Large swathes of the country will be under ‘danger to life’ warnings on Thursday

United Kingdom

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🌍 Geopolitics

Jan 05, 2026

How should the international community respond to the protests in Iran amidst ongoing tensions over its nuclear program?

Protests in Iran are intensifying due to the country's struggling economy, putting pressure on its theocracy

United Kingdom

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📚 Education

Jan 04, 2026

How should educational institutions adapt to ensure that degrees align with job market needs and opportunities for graduates?

The vice-chancellor and president of King’s College London stated that the qualification is now ‘like having a visa’

United Kingdom

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🌍 Geopolitics

Jan 04, 2026

What are the potential implications of direct U.S. involvement in Venezuela's governance for its citizens and regional stability?

President Donald Trump warned the US is ‘“prepared to do a second wave, a much bigger wave’ than the first attack

United Kingdom

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🌍 Geopolitics

Jan 04, 2026

What policies could be considered to address the challenges and risks faced by migrants attempting to reach Europe?

Gambian President Adama Barrow confirmed that more than 100 survivors have been rescued from the vessel which overturned in the North Bank region

United Kingdom

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