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Territorial concessions will be central to any Ukraine peace deal, and to Russia’s long-term plan

1 day ago | theconversation.com | Stefan Wolff |Tetyana Malyarenko

If the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, meet in Istanbul on May 15, territory – and who controls it – will be high on their agenda. Putin offered to start direct talks between Russia and Ukraine at a press conference on May 11.
Russia-China ties on full display on Victory Day - but all is not as well as Putin is making out

1 day ago | theconversation.com | Stefan Wolff

Chinese troops participating in Russia’s Victory Day parade in Red Square, Moscow, on May 9 is a clear indication that President Xi Jinping is fully committed to his “no-limits” partnership with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. Xi’s own attendance of the parade, which came as part of a state visit to Russia, underlines that China is not only supporting Russia. It signified that Beijing wants this support to be understood clearly in Kyiv, Washington and European capitals.
Tax Canadian movies? Why culture has always been at the centre of trade wars

2 days ago | theconversation.com | Sarah Smith

The United States government recently announced a plan to leverage a 100 per cent tariff on “foreign” films. President Donald Trump explained it was because he wanted to protect the U.S. film industry. He said other reasons include “national security” and “propaganda.” The current announcement may seem out of place in trade talks about steel and automobiles. But culture has long been a key part of North American trade relations.
Marketing unhealthy food as good for kids is fuelling obesity in South Africa: how to curb it

2 days ago | theconversation.com | Aisosa Jennifer Omoruyi

Children are considered lucrative consumers of food. They need protection against misleading health labels.
Cuando los primeros humanos nadaban en el desierto del Sahara

2 days ago | theconversation.com | Antonio González-Martín |Alicia Estévez |Javier Rodriguez |Javier Rodríguez

Hace unos 10 000 años, una enigmática población humana dibujó en un abrigo rocoso imágenes que representan un grupo de personas nadando. Esta noticia no sería sorprendente si no fuera por la ubicación de la cueva, la historia de los personajes que la descubrieron y la secuenciación del ADN de los artistas que la pintaron. Las imágenes se encontraron en una cueva situada en la meseta de Gilf Kebir, en el suroeste de Egipto, junto a la frontera con Libia.
How the weather got ‘stuck’ over the UK - and produced an unusually dry and warm spring

3 days ago | theconversation.com | Simon Lee |Matthew Patterson

A “blocking” weather system lingering high above the UK has produced one of the driest, warmest and brightest starts to spring on record. April 2025 was the sunniest since records began in 1910. This followed the third-sunniest March, and both months saw temperatures well above average nationwide. On May 1, the temperature reached 29.3°C in Kew Gardens in London – a new record for the date.
From defenders to skeptics: The sharp decline in young Americans’ support for free speech

3 days ago | theconversation.com | Jacob Mchangama

For much of the 20th century, young Americans were seen as free speech’s fiercest defenders. But now, young Americans are growing more skeptical of free speech. According to a March 2025 report by The Future of Free Speech, a nonpartisan think tank where I am executive director, support among 18- to 34-year-olds for allowing controversial or offensive speech has dropped sharply in recent years.
Footy’s ‘code wars’ are back, but which is actually the No. 1 Australian sport: the NRL or AFL?

3 days ago | theconversation.com | Tim Harcourt

Every now and then, so-called “code wars” erupt between the major Australia winter football codes: the National Rugby League (NRL) and the Australian Football League (AFL). This animosity likely stems from a phenomenon known as “the Barassi Line”, a cultural and geographical divide based on football preference which runs from Eden, NSW, through Canberra and up to Arnhem Land.
A glimpse of something better

3 days ago | theconversation.com | Misha Ketchell

Did you notice it? After a period of global instability and division, it feels like Australian democracy has just shown us a glimpse of what’s possible. It was an orderly, if at times uninspired, election campaign. Last week, it ended with a thoughtful and gracious concession speech. There is also cause for hope in the measured tone of a PM who seems determined to act with respect and humility in the face of a thumping win.
Farmers fear dingoes are eating their livestock - but predator poo tells an unexpected story

3 days ago | theconversation.com | Rachel Mason |Euan Ritchie

Killing carnivores to protect livestock, wildlife and people is an emotive and controversial issue that can cause community conflict. Difficult decisions about managing predators must be supported by strong scientific evidence. In Australia, predators such as dingoes and foxes are often shot or poisoned with baits to prevent them from killing sheep and cattle. Feral cats and foxes are also killed to protect native wildlife.