Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains a significant issue in The Gambia, where, according to UNICEF, approximately 76 percent of women and girls aged 15–49 have undergone the practice.

Responding to news that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested by Philippine authorities on the basis of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) ...

It’s too early to make a full estimate of the costs of Alfred’s impacts. But previous natural disasters give us a framework for thinking about them.

The recent discovery of a caravan full of explosives in Dural, in Sydney’s northwest, caused significant fear about the possibility of a mass casualty attack. On Monday, the Australian Federal Police ...

As climate change accelerates and trust in authority declines, natural disasters trigger waves of easy – but false – explanations.

The violence in Syria in recent days has shown how difficult it will be to unite a fractured country with deeply held grievances.

Despite being a member of the EU, Romania’s democratic institutions remain vulnerable because of its unresolved past, historical political fragmentation, corruption, and a lack of trust in the system.

Madsen, Associate Professor, Canada Research Chair in Mental Health and Intersectionality, University of British Columbia Early brain development lays the foundation for lifelong health and success.

New Zealand has a strong legacy in quantum physics. But to turn this into a thriving commercial sector will require investment in training and retaining top talent.

Independents took cities by storm last election. This time, they’ve got regional Australia in their sights ...

The plan also suggests ways to make the state’s infrastructure and tax system fairer, more efficient and more sustainable. The plan’s recommendations are expected to cost between A$60 billion and $75 ...

Doherty, Laureate Professor Emeritus, The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity On March 11, 2020, as COVID continued to spread rapidly around the globe, the World Health Organization ...