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📚 Education

Apr 07, 2026

What are the effects of book bans and restrictions on LGBTQ+ topics in schools for students and communities?

An appellate court has ruled that Iowa can fully enforce a law restricting instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools up to sixth grade

United Kingdom

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🌍 Geopolitics

Apr 06, 2026

How should the UK strengthen its relationship with the EU in response to global challenges?

LONDON, April 1 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that the global instability caused by the war in Iran means Britain should align more closely with the European Union on security and economy, following criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump. At a press conference aimed at easing public concern over rising energy costs, Starmer said the impact of the war would "define us for a generation" and could be similar to the rise in energy prices in the 1970s

United Kingdom

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🌍 Geopolitics

Apr 06, 2026

What might be the effects of a US ground invasion on Iran and the region?

The IRGC will likely resist any invasion of Iranian territory with tenacity

Global

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🌍 Geopolitics

Apr 05, 2026

What should our country do in response to North Korea's recent missile launches?

The ballistic missile launches came days after Pyongyang had warned of "terrible consequences" over US-South Korea joint military drills

Germany

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🏗️ Infrastructure

Apr 05, 2026

What steps should be taken to improve safety at airports after a tragic plane collision?

Nine people hospitalised and airport closed after landing plane hits fire truck responding to separate incident

United States

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📈 Economy

Apr 04, 2026

How can leaders balance promises to lower costs with the reality of rising prices for everyday people?

Starmer warns Strait of Hormuz must reopen to ease UK's spiralling economic crisis

United Kingdom

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🌍 Geopolitics

Apr 04, 2026

What are the possible effects of leadership changes in the military during a war?

The leadership shake-up comes after President Trump insisted this week that the Iran war is nearly over

United Kingdom

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🏗️ Infrastructure

Apr 04, 2026

How can we improve safety and communication at airports to prevent crashes and protect travelers?

Passenger jet flying from Montreal collided with ground vehicle

United Kingdom

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🏛️ Politics

Apr 04, 2026

What are the pros and cons of increasing military spending by $1.5 trillion for our country?

The request for defence spending is the largest in decades and accompanies cuts to domestic programmes

United States

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🏛️ Politics

Apr 03, 2026

What should be done to improve accountability and reduce corruption among government officials?

China puts elite politburo member under disciplinary review and supervisory ‌investigation

China

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🏛️ Politics

Apr 02, 2026

What changes in political leadership could affect funding for important programs like pensions?

Reform UK leader also confirms party would keep pensions triple lock and impose ‘biggest cuts to benefits bill ever seen in history of this country’ if they came to power

United Kingdom

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🌍 Geopolitics

Apr 01, 2026

How should leaders balance the desire for peace with the realities of ongoing conflicts?

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday his country would keep fighting as long as necessary, casting doubt on US President Donald Trump's insistence that the conflict would be over "soon."

Iran

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