Born to revolt? Why the French go on strike

This Thursday, much of France is grinding to a halt due to a nationwide general strike over pension reform. It begs the question: is striking typically French? Although French people arguably have striking down to a fine art, on closer inspection, the…

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NSW environment watchdog to require big polluters to show how they will hit net zero and then nudge them to improve

The state’s EPA is unveiling what it calls Australia’s ‘most comprehensive plan’ to cut carbon emissionsGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales’s environmental watchdog has released what it calls Austral…

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Now is the time to save the all-volunteer force.

It has been nearly 50 years since the United States moved away from drafting members into military service. Since the Vietnam War ended, an all-volunteer force has kept America safe at home and abroad. During this period, volunteer numbers for military service have seen ups and downs, but recent reports indicate we may be near…

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‘Like a sister’: Australia will miss Jacinda Ardern but trans-Tasman ties likely to stay strong

A National win in New Zealand could bring minor changes to the relationship but the neighbours are expected to remain close no matter who the prime ministers areGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastJacinda Ardern is …

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