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Miliki: The Whimsical Life and Timeless Laughter of Spain’s Beloved Clown
Emilio Alberto Aragón Bermúdez (4 November 1929 – 18 November 2012) better known as Miliki, was a Spanish clown, accordionist, and singer,…
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COP28: four key issues that will dominate the latest UN climate summit
The United Nations Environment Programme recently published a report with an unusually strong title for a UN body: “Emissions Gap…
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Henry Kissinger has died. The titan of US foreign policy changed the world, for better or worse
Henry Kissinger was the ultimate champion of the United States’ foreign policy battles.
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The Ethical Slut has been called ‘the bible’ of non-monogamy – but its sexual utopia is oversimplified
The book, Ethical Slut, is divided into four parts, each offering mental exercises to help readers embrace a sexually diverse…
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Why do some people who experience childhood trauma seem unaffected by it?
Childhood trauma is taken into consideration in criminal sentencing and is accepted as a factor that can contribute to substance…
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Plants are likely to absorb more CO₂ in a changing climate than we thought – here’s why
The world’s vegetation has a remarkable ability to absorb carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the air and store it as biomass.…
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Ukraine’s IT army is a world first: here’s why it is an important part of the war
Ukraine’s recently formed “IT army” is playing a crucial role in the war with Russia, launching disruptive cyber-attacks and data…
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How climate change is affecting the seasons
Autumn has finally arrived in the UK following an unusually sunny September. The days are growing shorter, the temperature cooler,…
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Breaking Boundaries: The Remarkable Life of Hannah Höch
Hannah Höch (1 November 1889 – 31 May 1978) was a pioneering German Dada artist, celebrated for her significant contributions…
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1 November in Indian and World History
1 November in Indian and World History is celebrated, observed, and remembered for various reasons. 1 November is the birth…
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Anasuya Sarabhai: Pioneer of the Women’s Labor Movement
Anasuya or Anusyabehn Sarabhai (11 November 1885 – 1 November 1972) was a trailblazer in the women's labor movement in…
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Toni Stone: Pioneering the Diamond for Women in Baseball
Toni Stone (17 July 1921 – 2 November 1996) was the first of three women to play professional baseball full-time…
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Exxon, Apple and other corporate giants will have to disclose all their emissions under California’s new climate laws
Many of the world’s largest public and private companies will soon be required to track and report almost all of…
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Israel-Hamas war: history shows the dangers of a creeping occupation
The US president, Joe Biden, has warned Israel that occupying Gaza “would be a big mistake”. The warning seemed to…
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Lucha Reyes: The Voice of Mexican Tradition
Lucha Reyes (July 19, 1936 – October 31, 1973) was a Peruvian performer and one of the most respected singers…
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