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The collapse of western funding for international aid–for both emergency humanitarian operations and official development assistance (ODA)–is a major blow. The dramatic consequences for the neglected populations are the result of the structural weaknesses–evident for years [1]–of an economic model of international aid and development whose obsolescence is now plain…

NASA's stuck astronauts are heading home now that a replacement crew has arrived at the International Space Station

Since 2022, Colorado and 10 other states have passed voter initiatives to protect or expand abortion access. Yet, seven of these states, including Colorado, require people under the age of 18 to get consent from or notify a parent prior to receiving abortion services.

Nigeria has abundant human and natural resources but remains mired in underdevelopment. There are high levels of poverty, corruption, unemployment and inequality. The country is currently witnessing a rise in ethnic militias and terrorism, adding to the threats posed by armed herdsmen’s deadly clashes with rural communities over land.

Software is ubiquitous, powering almost every aspect of our lives. The computerised systems in your car alone incorporate tens of millions of lines of code. The increasing digital transformation of our society means that demand for more and better software is likely to continue into the future.

In the few weeks since United States President Donald Trump returned to the White House, world leaders and commentators have struggled to make sense of his approach to foreign policy, including tariffs, alliance renegotiations and threats of territorial appropriation.

Women’s goods are taxed at a higher rate than men’s, an invisible bias that is estimated to cost women $2.5bn a year

One proposal would create a streamlined process for selling off federal land to state and local governments, but only if they allow housing to be built on it.

A backlash against US products includes alcohol, electric vehicles, and even cutting-edge weapons.

Social media apps like TikTok have become an essential tool for smugglers and migrants alike

Sudiksha Konanki's disappearance in the Dominican Republic has led to intense scrutiny of Joshua Riibe, the last person to see her.