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As news broke of Israel and Hamas reaching a ceasefire agreement, scenes of jubilation played out across the Middle East and around the world. Finally, an end to 467 days of violent warfare seems to be in sight.
But the situation is precarious. Only the first six weeks are mapped out. As ceasefire expert Marika Sosnowski writes, the rest hinges on both sides adhering to the agreement at every stage and then agreeing on how to proceed.
It also raises questions about the future of the region and its governance, particularly what is likely to become of Hamas and the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. As Middle East expert Ian Parmeter explains, there are many practical questions to be answered. How will humanitarian aid now be delivered? Who will fill any future power vacuum in Gaza? And could hardline Israeli ministers who oppose the deal cause more political chaos?
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Erin Cooper-Douglas
Deputy Politics + Society Editor
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Marika Sosnowski, The University of Melbourne
After 467 days of violence, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a detailed peace plan. But with more negotiating ahead, the future is far from certain.
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Ian Parmeter, Australian National University
Why did it take so long to reach an agreement? How will aid get to Gazans in need? These are just some of the issues left unresolved.
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Paula Jarzabkowski, The University of Queensland; Katie Meissner, The University of Queensland; Rosie Gallagher, The University of Queensland; Tyler Riordan, The University of Queensland
For insurers, it’s simply becoming too expensive to do business in California. That will have ripple effects on the cost of insurance around the globe.
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Talia Fell, The University of Queensland; Codie Condos Distratis, The University of Queensland
Philosophers explain how our mainstream understanding of ‘home’ is a culturally specific one, and how it could be broadened.
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Kath Albury, Swinburne University of Technology; Joanna Williams, Swinburne University of Technology
Between allowing more “free speech” and removing official fact-checking, Meta’s platforms risk becoming more hostile to public health organisations.
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Jian Xu, Deakin University
Chinese social media app RedNote has attracted more than 700,000 new users in the past few days. But it might not be a viable, long-term alternative to TikTok.
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Ruth McHugh-Dillon, The Conversation
Health care is universal in Australia, but this doesn’t mean seeing a doctor is always free.
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Jess Melbourne-Thomas, CSIRO; Claire Mason, CSIRO
Conservation groups can now share and compare climate adaptation tactics to support threatened species and ecosystems through a new online tool called AdaptLog.
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Jamie Q. Roberts, University of Sydney
‘Frankly, I think the whole society is nuts,’ Joseph Heller once said – ‘and the question is: What does a sane man do in an insane society?’
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Politics + Society
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Chelsea Watego, Queensland University of Technology; Alissa Macoun, Queensland University of Technology; David Singh, Queensland University of Technology; Elizabeth Strakosch, The University of Melbourne; Kevin Yow Yeh, Queensland University of Technology
In reporting on racism but neglecting to look at it’s structural roots, research does more harm than good.
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Health + Medicine
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Christine Carson, The University of Western Australia; Leda Kobziar, University of Idaho
Wildfires can unleash hidden health threats, including promoting the spread of infections.
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Rose Cairns, University of Sydney
From nausea and vomiting to brain swelling and erection problems. These are just some of the side effects of melanotan-II.
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Science + Technology
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Uri Gal, University of Sydney
AI systems that can autonomously make decisions on our behalf will be a huge time saver – but we must deploy them with care.
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Environment + Energy
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Samuel Cornell, UNSW Sydney
We’ve had many public awareness campaigns, yet Australia is still nowhere near the federal-government supported goal of zero drownings.
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Education
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Kimberley Beasley, Murdoch University
Planning a playdate can be stressful. Parents can end up worrying about where to go, what to do, whether the house is tidy enough, or that you might be judged about the food you offer.
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Arts + Culture
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Alexandra Sherlock, RMIT University
After years of legal challenges between Australian manufacturers and American footwear giant Deckers Brands, UGG Since 1974 will drop ‘ugg’ for international sales.
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Effie Karageorgos, University of Newcastle
When Simon Townsend was a fledgling journalist in his early 20s, he fought fearlessly against the draft and was imprisoned twice for his pacifist beliefs.
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Books + Ideas
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Elizabeth Little, Deakin University
Assault allegations against Neil Gaiman raise some serious moral questions about the unequal power relations between star authors and their fans.
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Business + Economy
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Marta Andhov, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Visual contracts can make the legal process more accessible. But there are challenges that need to be addressed before they become more widespread and accepted.
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