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A South African politician ends up homeless in Nthikeng Mohlele’s spicy new novel – but is it any good?
Nthikeng Mohlele is a unique voice in South African literature. Revolutionaries’ House is his most political work so far, but far from his best.
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Racism is such a touchy topic that many US educators avoid it – we are college professors who tackled that challenge head on
Stephanie Shonekan, Professor and Dean, College of Arts and Humanities, University of Maryland A history course created amid the upheaval of the Black Lives Matter movement invites students to have ...
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3 reasons why a Trump White House might not be a disaster for Ukraine − in fact, it might tighten the screws on Russia
By Tatsiana Kulakevich, Associate Professor of Instruction in the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies, Affiliate Professor at the Institute for Russian, European, and Eurasian Studies, ...
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Israel: Yoav Gallant’s sacking could have devastating consequences both for Palestinians and Israelis
The sacking of Yoav Gallant could be a pivotal moment in Netanyahu’s determination to reshape Israel in his own political image.
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Papal elections aren’t always as dramatic as ‘Conclave’ – but the history behind the process is
I’m a historian of the medieval papacy and editor of the forthcoming three volumes of the Cambridge History of the Papacy. So it was more or less mandatory for me to see the new movie “Conclave.” ...
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In hundreds of communities across the US, finding a dentist is like pulling teeth − but in 14 states, dental therapists are filling the gap
Studies show that people who can easily access dental care are more likely to go for cleanings and other procedures.
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Four out of five people in Africa use wood for cooking: a transition to clean fuels would cut emissions and save lives, a model for Nigeria shows
If Nigeria doesn’t roll out clean fuels fast, its carbon dioxide emissions from cooking on firewood will triple by 2060, new research has found.
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Most US book bans target children’s literature featuring diverse characters and authors of color
The number of book bans in the US has soared in recent years. A new study shines light on which types of books and authors are the main targets.
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Countries spend huge sums on fossil fuel subsidies – why they’re so hard to eliminate
Countries have promised to reduce their fossil fuel subsidies to fight climate change, but it’s harder to do than it looks. An energy law expert explains the challenges.
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Cacti are surprisingly fragile – and five other intriguing facts about these spiky wonders
Few plant families are as iconic as the resilient, spiky cactus, thriving in the driest deserts and as well as decorating our offices and homes. Their success in both environments comes down to ...
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Tech firms like to make cancelling subscriptions infuriatingly hard – but regulators are starting to crack down
Imagine your favourite author has a new book coming out, and your local bookshop is offering to deliver it to you for free on publication day. All you have to do in return is sign up to their new ...
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Populist parties thrive on discontent: the data proves it
Anger and resentment have become the accepted currency of populist politicians. Donald Trump is generally the first example that comes to mind, but Europe has its fair share of these leaders too, from ...