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The last image transmitted by the camera on board the Madleen of its crew and passengers. (Freedom Flotilla Coalition/Telegram account)

Is Israel’s interception of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla legal?

Israel says it enforced a lawful blockade in the international waters where it seized a flotilla carrying aid and activists bound for Gaza. But the seizure likely violates international laws.
United States Vice-President JD Vance addresses the audience at the Munich Security Conference at the Bayerischer Hof Hotel in Munich, Germany, Feb. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

How rebellion against moralizing has become a surprising rallying point for the political right

American Vice-President JD Vance’s comments about Greta Thunberg’s ‘scolding’ points to a long history of people seeing scolding as one of the worst things we can do.
Gold medallist Australian skateboarder Arisa Trew centre celebrates with silver medallist Japanese skateboarder Cocona Hiraki (left) and bronze medallist British skateboarder Sky Brown (right). Dean Lewins/AAP

Friday essay: girls have long been woefully underestimated – but now they’re roaring back

Girls’ interests are too often trivialised or dismissed … but passionate, driven girls are making an impact – from Greta Thunberg to 14-year-old skateboarding gold medallist Arisa Trew.
Manifestation de jeunes activistes pour le climat à la COP27 de Charm el-Cheikh en novembre 2022. Fayez Nureldine/AFP

Climate: can young activists still sway the outcome of COP negotiations?

Since the major demonstrations organised in Madrid (COP25) and Glasgow (COP26), young people seem to have less and less of a voice at the UN’s major climate conferences. Why?
Parents, caregivers and educators must encourage their children to talk about and understand climate change before participating in climate action. (Shutterstock)

Engage, Educate and Empower: The 3 Es to discuss climate change with children

Discussing climate change with children is important, and the three Es can help facilitate these discussions.
Crossbench MPs Kate Chaney, Zoe Daniels, Monique Ryan, Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall in the new parliament AAP Image/Lukas Coch

Women are turning the tide on climate policy worldwide, and may launch a new era for Australia

From Barbados to Finland, we’ve seen women’s leadership on climate bring fair, innovative and ambitious policies.

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