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Deep-space sci-fi novel is delightful, profound and not to be missed
A planet is about to be destroyed by the collapse of a binary star system in Slow Gods, Claire North’s first venture into classic science fiction. Read it! says Emily H. Wilson Source link
Human minds abhor uncertainty. This is a problem for liberal democracy
Neurologically, the flexibility of the future promised by liberal democracy can be a challenge because it brings with it uncertainty. But there are solutions, say Florence Gaub and Liya Yu Source link
Sussan Ley is learning the risks of giving everyone a say on net zero
If, as expected, the net zero target is abandoned, the long delay in reaching this point will leave the Liberals looking like they’ve capitulated once again to the Nationals. Source link
Man arrested after groping Mexican president on street
Claudia Sheinbaum says her government will review the country’s laws on sexual harassment, saying she had filed a complaint to stand up for other Mexican women who are not in positions of power. Source link
France suspends Shein over sex doll sales hours after first Paris store opens
The Chinese fast-fashion retailer opened its first ever physical store worldwide in Paris, only to be told the French government would be suspending access to its online platform. Source link
Ukraine and Russia locked in intense clash over key strategic city
Moscow says it is making advances in the key city, which it says would allow Russian forces to claim more territory in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region. Source link
Trump blames record US government shutdown for election drubbings
The US President says a swathe of bad election results this week are a result of the weeks-long political stalemate that has seen many federal workers go unpaid, and crucial government programs unfunded. Source link
Driver rams car into pedestrians and cyclists on French island
A prosecutor has said a 35-year-old man deliberately rammed his car into pedestrians and cyclists on the French island of Oleron. Source link
Toxic algae blighting South Australia could pose a global threat
Researchers warn that the alga Karenia cristata, which has killed around a million animals in Australian waters in one of the biggest algal blooms ever seen, could harm marine life elsewhere Source link
Japan deploys troops to trap bears after record wave of attacks and deaths
In September, the government relaxed gun rules to make it easier for hunters to shoot bears in urban areas. Source link