From withheld cancer drugs to postcode lotteries in treatment: why people in police custody are missing vital medications

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When someone is taken into police custody, they dont lose their basic rights, including access to healthcare. But new research suggests that, for many people detained by police in England, getting the care they need can be...

Politics with Michelle Grattan: pollster Kos Samaras on how voters are leaving the major parties behind

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As we enter the final days of campaigning, Labor leads with its nose in front on most polls, but the devil is in the detail of particular seats. To help get a read on what the voters are feeling at this late stage, were...

Who do Africans trust most? Surveys show it’s not the state (more likely the army)

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A recent Afrobarometer study has shown declining trust in public institutions over the past decade among African citizens. Study findings call into question the credibility and legitimacy of state institutions like the...

Teachers in South African schools may be slow to report rape of girls: study shows why

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In South Africa, the age of consent for sex is 16 years old. Engaging in sexual activity with someone under the age of 16 is considered statutory rape, even if the minor consents as defined under the law that applies to...

Winning hearts and power: how Mali’s military regime gained popular support

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Malis interim president, Colonel dArmée Assimi Gota, who came to power in a coup on 18 August 2020, enjoys remarkably strong public support. Survey data from pan-African research network Afrobarometer and the...

Five ways to make cities more resilient to climate change

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Climate breakdown poses immense threats to global economies, societies and ecosystems. Adapting to these impacts is urgent. But many cities and countries remain chronically unprepared in what the UN calls an adaptation...

Colon cancer rates are rising among young people – could changes to children’s gut bacteria explain why?

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Alarming trends show that colon or bowel cancer is increasing in younger people. If the rise continues, colorectal cancer is projected to become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among young adults globally by...