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Charles de Gaulle created a system where a surprise candidate can upend the presidential elections in France. Will it happen in 2022?

  The west has long defined racism as a function of colonial domination and discrimination. But in a changing world this definition must be challenged

In the UK, there is very little to stop a leader who doesn’t care to comply with unwritten norms

  They want a fairer, more sustainable future

Weather forecasting is complex and challenging. The process entails three steps: observation, analysis and communication

  Some obese people lack the classic metabolic risk factors of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar linked with obesity. But are they still at

Boris Johnson continues to insist the public cares more that he ‘gets on with the job’ than what happened in Downing Street over lockdown. But he may be

  By Ken Hughes

Polling trends suggest more letters could make their way to the 1922 Committee

The eruption is akin to a weapons-grade chemical explosion, and there could be several weeks or even years of major volcanic unrest to follow

We might one day create virtual worlds with characters as intelligent as ourselves Virtual character may soon be smarter than us. Michelangelus/Shutterstock Most research into the ethics of Artificial

We’re likely to see a lot less of Andrew, and a lot more damage control in the form of positive headlines.

  Will we now see a proper pandemic recovery?

  Last year started out hopeful with the emergence of COVID-19 vaccines, but quickly proved to be a challenging year for governments and communities worldwide.

Omicron may not be the final variant, but it may be the final variant of concern