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Why is There Violence in East Jerusalem? Palestine-Israel Crisis and the Sheikh Jarrah Homes
A basic summary of the context behind the violence in East Jerusalem to help explaining why Israel-Palestine conflict is erupting again now.
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What Power Does Australia Really Have to Help Other Countries in Crisis?
When news breaks of awful things happening in other countries – particularly abuses of power like in the Indian farmer protests and Myanmar military coup – the most common questions we get asked is: “How can we help them?” While it’s easy to share posts on social media, beyond that, how
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How Does the Trump Impeachment Trial Work? This is Whether a Guilty Verdict is Even Possible
Trump's historic second impeachment trial is now underway. This is how it works, and why a guilty verdict is unlikely...
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The Farmers' Protest in India Is Escalating – What We Know About Journalist Arrests and Internet Restrictions
A guide to help you follow what's happening with the farmers protest in India, including what sparked the protest, journalist arrests and how to help.
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Explained: What You Need To Know About the Myanmar Military Coup
If you're struggling to follow the news on the military coup that was just staged in Myanmar, don't fret. This is the essential info...
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Biden’s First 100 Days: What Will Affect Young Aussies The Most?
Joe Biden has big plans for his first 100 days! Some of his decisions over the next three months will affect Aussies more than others – here are the only four areas you need to watch.
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4 Things You Need to Know Before Joe Biden's Inauguration Tomorrow
Whether you're getting up early to watch from Australia or having a sleep in, these are the key details to know before Biden's inauguration... and why it will be different.
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A Very Simple Explainer on That ‘Highly Transmissible’ UK COVID Variant
Australian authorities are quietly worried about the new UK variant of COVID-19. But do you really need to be? Here's all the details you need, in language you understand.
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Do You Know What ‘Free Speech’ Means, Really?
With Trump was banned from *all* of social media and Parler barred by Apple, Facebook and Amazon, is free speech being destroyed? The answer lies in how we all misinterpret what 'free speech' really means...
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The US Government Wants to Breakup Facebook… What Does That Mean?
Explaining why the US Government is concerned about Facebook, and what (if anything) will happen with the lawsuits they just filed against the tech giant...
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How Are COVID-19 Vaccines Being Developed (and Approved) So Quickly?
Good enws! The UK has approved the first coronavirus vaccine. But how and why are COVID-19 vaccines approved so quickly? The reasons are surprisingly simple...
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Why There Is a Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen... And How You Can Help
Yemen is facing the world's worst humanitarian crisis... but do you know why? Read this to understand what's happening and how you can help.