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Australian photographer Matty Smith won Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026 with his image of two southern elephant seal pups
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Ireland is now paying artists a basic income. Will the idea catch on?
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‘Less scrolling, more play’: UK to ban social media for kids
In a landmark move, the UK government has joined Australia in outlawing social media for under-16s. Will it work?
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A UK festival is swapping big-name acts for beach cleans, wildlife walks and community-led events that ‘nourish the soul’
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Radical change can lead to a fairer and greener world, says new report
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The schools giving children a say in how they are run
As trust in democracy declines, a project putting pupils’ voices at the heart of school life is proving its worth
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