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Ordinary Russians already feeling the pain of sanctions over Ukraine war

The falling ruble pushes up the price of imports, which make up over half the consumer basket.

Would Vladimir Putin actually be able to rule Ukraine?

Ukrainian resistance to Russia's invasion has been fierce since Vladimir Putin attacked the country, raising questions about whether he'd be able to rule Ukrainians as he pleases

Putin's claim to rid Ukraine of Nazis is absurd given its history

It is worth pointing out that Ukraine today is a vibrant, pluralistic democracy

Do sanctions ever work - and could they stop Russia's invasion of Ukraine?

Sanctions are coercive measures that can be applied to diplomatic, economic and cultural relations between states

Outgunned Ukraine military can still inflict pain on Russian forces

Since 2014-15, Ukraine has tripled its defence budget and attempted to modernise its forces

Ukraine war: The world needs a united West to contain Russian aggression

The Russian president's intentions have been crystal clear since his rambling speech on February 21 in which he talked of Russia's "empire"

Putin's invasion of Ukraine attacks its history, reveals imperial instincts

Ultimately, the use of "empire" as an ideology reveals Russia's yearning for - or sense of entitlement to - a third imperial regime.

Putin's erasing of Ukraine's distinct history shows his imperial ambitions

Vladimir Putin has long insisted Ukraine is part of the country he rules. "Kiev is the mother of Russian cities...," he wrote in March 2014

Ukraine crisis: Putin's public approval is soaring, but is unlikely to last

Russia's military buildup along the Ukrainian border over the last few months coincides with a steady rise in Putin's popularity

Ditch sticky notes and pets' names: How to have safe passwords in 2022

We routinely ignore the recommendations for good passwords in the name of convenience

For a more enduring New Year's resolution, pick an 'old year's resolution'

With the 'old year' approach, perhaps you can sidestep the inevitable challenges that come with traditional New Year's resolutions and achieve lasting, positive changes

Omicron and market sell-off: Don't be surprised if more turbulence comes

Until we know when we will get rid of this virus and how our economies will regain strength, it will be too early to talk about recovery.

Global banks' new decarbonisation initiative at COP26 is a step backwards

It wouldn't make sense to abruptly forbid lending to non-green projects now, since the world needs to avoid hitting hardest banks most involved in carbon-heavy sectors.

Global warming must stay below this level for west Antarctica's ice sheet

Scientists expect sea-level rise will exacerbate the damage from storm surges and coastal floods during the coming decades

Superman is bisexual: The coming out of a social justice superhero

Issue #5 of Superman: Son of Kal-El will be out this November, and will feature Jon sharing a kiss with friend and online journalist Jay Nakamura

Nobel Prize winner Abdulrazak Gurnah: An introduction to his writing

He has written numerous works that pose questions around ideas of belonging, colonialism, displacement, memory and migration

Covid-19 could nudge minds and societies towards authoritarianism

Examples of authoritarian laws include legal restrictions surrounding LGBT civil liberties or extreme criminal punishment

Stock market: Many companies are choosing not to be listed, here's why

The number of listed companies worldwide peaked at 45,743 in 2014 but had slipped to 43,248 by 2019 according to the World Bank

Can maths help you be number one in sports? Raducanu may have the answer

Sport and maths are very different activities, but some aspects of the mindset required to be successful in maths or sport can certainly help you to achieve success in the other.

AUKUS, born in secrecy, will have implications for Australia, wider region

Dubbed by some as ANZUS 2.0, AUKUS is a trilateral agreement, but one that notably excludes New Zealand