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Australia weighs new gun laws after antisemitic attackSpeed Read A father and son opened fire on Jewish families at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, killing at least 15
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Who is fuelling the flames of antisemitism in Australia?Today’s Big Question Deadly Bondi Beach attack the result of ‘permissive environment’ where warning signs were ‘too often left unchecked’
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Australia’s teen social media ban takes effectSpeed Read Kids under age 16 are now barred from platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and Reddit
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Homo Floresiensis: Earth’s real life ‘hobbits’Under the Radar New research suggests that ‘early human pioneers’ in Australia interbred with archaic species of hobbits at least 60,000 years ago
By Alex Kerr Published
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Pros and cons of compulsory votingPros and Cons Higher turnout minimises polarisation but critics point to the 'right not to vote'
By The Week Staff Last updated
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What India’s World Cup win means for women’s cricketIn The Spotlight The landmark victory could change women’s cricket ‘as we know it’
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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‘The worry is far from fanciful’Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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8 of the best ‘cozy crime’ series of all timeThe Week Recommends Murder mysteries don’t necessarily have to make us miserable, and these shows have perfected a feel-good crime formula
By David Faris Published
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Sweet as! Australia’s party cake hits supermarket shelvesThe Week Recommends M&S version of classic coconut-dusted lamington is ruffling Aussie feathers
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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Hostile architecture is 'hostile — to everybody'Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'A symbol of the faceless corporate desire'Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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5 fun cycling tours that let you vacation on two wheelsThe Week Recommends Gain a new perspective while pedaling
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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Tuvalu is being lost to climate change. Other countries will likely follow.Under the Radar Sea level rise is putting islands underwater
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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6 awesome surf spots for spectatorsThe Week Recommends Be a (sort of) part of the action
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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