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Israel claims it had the right to intercept the large flotilla of aid ships heading towards Gaza this week and detain the activists onboard, including Greta Thunberg.
International law experts disagree.
Donald Rothwell says while the law around Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza is complex, the interception of the ships in international waters is not.
The countries with activists onboard the ships, such as Ireland and Colombia, were also swift to remind Israel of its obligations to their citizens. As Rothwell notes, the activists must be treated in accordance with the law and given access to diplomats from their home countries.
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Justin Bergman
International Affairs Editor
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Donald Rothwell, Australian National University
Flotilla organisers say the Israeli military boarded their ships in international waters, where they have the right to freedom of navigation.
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Andonea Jon Dickson, University of Edinburgh; Cetta Mainwaring, University of Edinburgh; Thom Tyerman, University of Edinburgh
The US, UK and Australia are all expanding efforts to deport non-citizens, reframing the act of seeking asylum from a human right to a criminal act.
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Marina Yue Zhang, University of Technology Sydney
If reports are true, the ‘ban’ is less of a final break than a negotiation tactic. It is China’s way of showing Australia the old rules no longer apply.
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Mike Climstein, Southern Cross University; Michael Stapelberg, Southern Cross University; Nedeljka Rosic, Southern Cross University
No wonder consumers are confused about whether sunscreens actually work. Experts unpack the latest news.
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Vicki Sentas, UNSW Sydney
Police across the country have been put on notice after the lead plaintiff in a class action has been awarded $93,000, with thousands more payouts likely.
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Emily Brayshaw, University of Technology Sydney
Superstar Taylor Swift has entered her showgirl era. But what does the new persona say about her, and why has she harnessed this image now?
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Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
Very few voters trust (or even like) politicians, so it’s hard to imagine a world where the government would create more, but Don Farrell may well try.
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David Smith, University of Sydney
Sunday’s attack on worshippers at an LDS church exposes, once more, the lingering animosity Mormons receive from both sides of the political spectrum.
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Lyndsey Collins-Praino, University of Adelaide
Dementia’s effects on the brain can cause death. They can also lead to other complications, which can then be fatal.
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Politics + Society
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Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
After a slight delay, the Papua New Guinea government has agreed to sign off on a new defence treaty with Australia.
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Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
Opposition finance spokesman James Paterson canvasses the economy and the budget, and says Liberals need to sort out its stance on net zero sooner rather than later.
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Environment + Energy
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Euan Ritchie, Deakin University; Kylie Soanes, The University of Melbourne; Marissa Parrott, The University of Melbourne; Vanessa Pirotta, Macquarie University; Zara Bending, Macquarie University
Jane Goodall showed tremendous courage in charting her own course as a pioneering researcher – and working to spread hope wherever she went.
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Marnie Shaw, Australian National University; Laura Jones, Australian National University
It doesn’t sound big. But this humble new set of rules will make it possible for many Australian households to export a lot more solar – and help the power grid .
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Science + Technology
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Laura McKemmish, UNSW Sydney
A failed star just taught us something new about the search for alien life.
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Michele Governale, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington; Ulrich Zuelicke, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Science fiction sometimes uses quantum concepts to make the impossible seem plausible. But real-world developments will likely have profound societal implications.
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Arts + Culture
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Adam Daniel, Western Sydney University
With a powerhouse performance from Aisha Dee and strong visual design, Watching You is a thriller that critiques our voyeuristic culture.
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Amy Maguire, University of Newcastle
The new Stan documentary Surviving Malka Leifer is challenging to watch but shows us three women claiming their power.
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A post-growth world
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The man in every headline
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What about WA?
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Julie Wood
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