Georgia’s deteriorating press freedom is part of a broader process of democratic backsliding, with the right to peaceful protest severely restricted, opposition politicians jailed, a decline in ...

Australians now loathe the common myna. But the bird was introduced for a reason – and was often liked and admired for most of its 164 years here.

A victory for Flávio Bolsonaro could keep Brazil trapped in a model of extractivism that has been part of the country’s history since the arrival of the Portuguese settlers in the 16th century.

Some might worry prohibiting physical punishment would lead to parents suddenly being convicted of assault,. But data from overseas shows this doesn’t happen.

Civilians in El Fasher in North Darfur, Sudan, are still suffering detention, torture and limited access to humanitarian aid one year after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) captured the city and ...

Raw, grilled, roasted, stuffed – there are many ways to enjoy capsicums, also called bell peppers, sweet peppers or paprika. Capsicums originated in Central and South America and belong to the ...

Emily Lewis, Research assistant, Movember Institute of Men's Health, The University of Melbourne Vivian Gerrand, Associate Lecturer, Australian National University; Deakin University Zac Seidler, ...

Switzy is an impressive, surprising novel that tackles a big topic: assisted dying, and how we might meet our own cognitive decline.

The original costings for Snowy 2.0 were wildly optimistic. But the troubled scheme is close to completion – and will help power the grid as coal exits.

Between transit, immigration detention and life in camps, most refugees and asylum seekers are denied reliable ongoing access to education. In response, some refugees set up schools for themselves.

Celebrities may not directly sway people’s votes but they do shape conversations in the media. That is a significant form of political power.

Election promises focus on new roads and cheaper fares. But making transport affordable also means giving New Zealanders practical alternatives to driving.