Emerging Technologies
Sweden has passed a law accelerating its timetable to become carbon-free
Sweden has passed a law accelerating its timetable for achieving carbon neutrality.
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Global
These are the countries with the best paternity policies in the world
These nations have made the biggest leaps in granting new dads that important time off.
Future of Enterprise
Universal basic income is a step closer to reality in Haiwaii
The state congress has passed a bill that puts Hawaii on the path to universal basic income.
Global
Water on Mars? It could all be down to a hot blast
Hot debris from the impact that formed the Lyot crater on Mars may have melted snow and ice on the planet’s surface, forming the water-carved valleys near the crater.
Environment
Why France is offering US climate scientists research grants
Macron wants US research scientists to fight climate change in France.
Migration
Why there's only one real solution to the refugee crisis
The only real option for tackling the refugee crisis is to address the causes of people’s displacement, this requires adapting development policies to economic reality.
Future of the Internet
How Google searches could help governments map immigration flows
A study found that the search terms used by Middle Easterners en route to Europe were pretty close predictors of their movements.
Global Governance
Digital voting could revolutionise democracy, but it might come at a cost
Digital technology could boost voter participation, but it comes with risks.
Global Governance
Why populism is still a threat in Europe
Populism is still a threat to Europe, says Richard Maher. Here's how we can contain it.
Global
The delicate art of engaging with Trump on Twitter
With US President Donald Trump foregoing traditional niceties by on his personal Twitter account, only a handful of world leaders have engaged directly with him on social media.
Europe
This is what Europe thinks Brexit should look like
While public opinion over Brexit remains sharply divided in the UK, there are differing attitudes amongst Europeans too
Africa
Making everyone count: how identification could transform the lives of millions of Africans
Almost half of those living in sub-Saharan Africa — approximately 500 million people — do not have proof of legal identity. The repercussions of this are huge.
Global Governance
Has populism peaked? What Emmanuel Macron's victory tells us
France has bucked the populist trend, but what does this mean for the future?
France
After Macron's victory, what next for France and Europe?
Following Emmanuel Macron's victory in the French presidential election, a look at the likely next steps for France.
Environment
4 innovative ways India is using WhatsApp
From reporting parking offences to sourcing school books for flood victims.