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Rise in rhino numbers offers wildlife hope
Is conservation working? A survey of rhinoceroses in Nepal shows that a population once close to extinction is now on the rise. But many species remain high on the danger list.
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Police killing sparks protests in Minneapolis
Is policing broken? Yesterday saw a second wave of protests after yet another Black person was killed by a police officer in the USA. Now some people are asking if policing is beyond reform.
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Sailor, sportsman, hero – and royal husband
Did he see more change than any of us will? Prince Philip has died aged 99. He led an extraordinary life and was a witness to some of the most momentous events in world history.
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New young faces join the billionaires’ club
Can we learn anything useful from the latest list of billionaires? It now runs to thousands of people, one of them still a teenager – but the editor who oversees it is worried.
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The wayward son saved by a president’s love
Is Hunter Biden brave to publish his life story? The book, out yesterday, describes his battle against addiction and the role of his father Joe Biden in putting his life back on track.
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When passports can threaten your freedom
Is the world sleepwalking into captivity? Governments are proposing vaccination certificates as the key to resuming normal life, but critics see them as an infringement of liberty.
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America on trial in police murder case
Will it be a turning point for America? The trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd has prompted discussion about whether the US can start to heal its racial divisions.
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The poet who walked a political tightrope
Is poetry more important than politics? Four hundred years after his birth, Andrew Marvell remains a rare example of someone who established a reputation in both spheres.
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How to talk about the schools abuse scandal
Is this a second #MeToo? A tide of testimonies about sexual violence from school and university students has sparked a new conversation about abuse – and what schools should do about it.
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How blocking the sun could help fix climate
Is it a good idea? As a new report shines light on a radical idea to cool the Earth, some scientists warn that solar geoengineering might actually cause more problems than it solves.
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The 16 words that will haunt Boris Johnson
Are capitalism and altruism compatible? Boris Johnson let slip that he thinks greed is the key to Britain’s successful vaccination programme. A shocking thought – but could it be true?
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The asylum seekers who reshaped the world
Does the world need a new approach to refugees? The UK has announced changes to its asylum law, hoping to discourage displaced people from reaching the country illegally.
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Women’s football celebrates a TV triumph
Can it be as entertaining as men’s? Yesterday the BBC and Sky announced that they will pay millions of pounds to show top matches on TV, raising hopes that equality is not far off.
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Chilled out Finns are world’s happiest people
Should all countries be more like Finland? The Scandinavian state has been named the world’s happiest nation – again. Now some say we could all learn from the Nordic way of life.
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Tsunami of anger over treatment of women
Are new laws the right way to tackle the problem? As testimonials of abuse flood social media and protesters take to the streets, everyone seems to agree things need to change. But how?