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Five years of Russia-Ukraine war: Will the 'Putin consensus' among Russians hold?
Perceived wisdom has it that the longer a war goes on, the less enthusiastic a public becomes for continuing the conflict.
By The Coversation 2 months ago
Five years of Russia-Ukraine war: Will the 'Putin consensus' among Russians hold?
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Forgiveness is not always easy, but it can help you flourish
Being hurt by others is common and can be deeply painful.
By The Coversation 2 months ago
Forgiveness is not always easy, but it can help you flourish
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Why US is experiencing largest measles outbreak
The measles outbreak in South Carolina reached 876 cases on Feb. 3, 2026.
By The Coversation 2 months ago
Why US is experiencing largest measles outbreak
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When Valentine's Day forces a relationship reckoning
For people who have been quietly struggling with doubts about their relationship, the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day can feel fraught.
By The Coversation 2 months ago
When Valentine's Day forces a relationship reckoning
From raids to inter-communal violence: South Sudan's 'White Army' explained
The UN warned in January 2026 of possible mass violence between South Sudan’s government and the White Army despite a 2018 peace deal that ended a five-year civil war.
By The Coversation 3 months ago
From raids to inter-communal violence: South Sudan's 'White Army' explained
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Five years of Russia-Ukraine war: Will the 'Putin consensus' among Russians hold?
Perceived wisdom has it that the longer a war goes on, the less enthusiastic a public becomes for continuing the conflict.
By The Coversation 2 months ago
Five years of Russia-Ukraine war: Will the 'Putin consensus' among Russians hold?
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Forgiveness is not always easy, but it can help you flourish
Being hurt by others is common and can be deeply painful.
By The Coversation 2 months ago
Forgiveness is not always easy, but it can help you flourish
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Why US is experiencing largest measles outbreak
The measles outbreak in South Carolina reached 876 cases on Feb. 3, 2026.
By The Coversation 2 months ago
Why US is experiencing largest measles outbreak
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When Valentine's Day forces a relationship reckoning
For people who have been quietly struggling with doubts about their relationship, the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day can feel fraught.
By The Coversation 2 months ago
When Valentine's Day forces a relationship reckoning
From raids to inter-communal violence: South Sudan's 'White Army' explained
The UN warned in January 2026 of possible mass violence between South Sudan’s government and the White Army despite a 2018 peace deal that ended a five-year civil war.
By The Coversation 3 months ago
From raids to inter-communal violence: South Sudan's 'White Army' explained
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Five years of Russia-Ukraine war: Will the 'Putin consensus' among Russians hold?
Perceived wisdom has it that the longer a war goes on, the less enthusiastic a public becomes for continuing the conflict.
By The Coversation 2 months ago
Five years of Russia-Ukraine war: Will the 'Putin consensus' among Russians hold?
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Forgiveness is not always easy, but it can help you flourish
Being hurt by others is common and can be deeply painful.
By The Coversation 2 months ago
Forgiveness is not always easy, but it can help you flourish
Premium
Why US is experiencing largest measles outbreak
The measles outbreak in South Carolina reached 876 cases on Feb. 3, 2026.
By The Coversation 2 months ago
Why US is experiencing largest measles outbreak
Premium
When Valentine's Day forces a relationship reckoning
For people who have been quietly struggling with doubts about their relationship, the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day can feel fraught.
By The Coversation 2 months ago
When Valentine's Day forces a relationship reckoning
From raids to inter-communal violence: South Sudan's 'White Army' explained
The UN warned in January 2026 of possible mass violence between South Sudan’s government and the White Army despite a 2018 peace deal that ended a five-year civil war.
By The Coversation 3 months ago
From raids to inter-communal violence: South Sudan's 'White Army' explained
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When Valentine's Day forces a relationship reckoning
For people who have been quietly struggling with doubts about their relationship, the weeks leading up to Valentine's Day can feel fraught.
By The Coversation 2 months ago
When Valentine's Day forces a relationship reckoning
Premium
Why US is experiencing largest measles outbreak
The measles outbreak in South Carolina reached 876 cases on Feb. 3, 2026.
By The Coversation 2 months ago
Why US is experiencing largest measles outbreak
From raids to inter-communal violence: South Sudan's 'White Army' explained
The UN warned in January 2026 of possible mass violence between South Sudan's government and the White Army despite a 2018 peace deal that ended a five-year civil war.
By The Coversation 3 months ago
From raids to inter-communal violence: South Sudan's 'White Army' explained
What democracies today can learn from Mussolini's fascist rise
Given the scale of Hitler's atrocities, our image of fascism today has largely been shaped by Nazism. Yet, Mussolini preceded Hitler.
By The Coversation 1 year ago
What democracies today can learn from Mussolini's fascist rise
Why is climbing Mount Everest so dangerous?
Scaling Mt Everest: 2023 ended as one of the deadliest on record, with 11 deaths recorded for the season to May 23, and a further two climbers still missing.
By The Coversation 1 year ago
Why is climbing Mount Everest so dangerous?
Dehydration: how it happens, what to look out for, steps to take
Dehydration can be either water loss or salt and water loss. The body's "water ecosystem" is regulated by responses to salt and water levels.
By The Coversation 2 years ago
Dehydration: how it happens, what to look out for, steps to take
How desk jobs alter your brain and why they're so tiring
A study that scanned people's brains at different points in their workday found high-demand tasks which require intense, constant concentration can lead to a build-up of a potentially toxic chemical.
By The Coversation 3 years ago
How desk jobs alter your brain  and why they're so tiring
Save mothers from death during pregnancy and after childbirth
The responsibility of saving our mothers by tackling the causes of preventable maternal deaths belongs to all of us.
By The Coversation 3 years ago
Save mothers from death during pregnancy and after childbirth
Ngilu's endorsement of Musila angers leaders
Last month, Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga, while on a campaign tour of Kitui County, endorsed Julius Malombe.
By The Coversation 3 years ago
Ngilu's endorsement of Musila angers leaders
Gachagua's impeachment case resumes
Crime and Justice
By Kamau Muthoni and Fred Kagonye
1 hr ago
Will Omtatah challenge Ruto? Decision due next month
Rift Valley
By Stephen Rutto
2 hrs ago