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This post is part of Global Voices’ May 2026 Spotlight series, “Global crisis, local solutions.” This series will offer stories of resistance and successful climate action, insight into how ...

DR. A. C. HADDON, F.R.S., recently brought before the research department of the Royal Geographical Society a plea for the investigation of biological and anthropological distributions in Melanesia.

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Across Melanesia, cargo cults have blended indigenous beliefs with influences from Western contact, creating unique spiritual movements. Examples include the John Frum and Prince Philip cults on Tanna ...

Devpolicy's latest poll on Australian attitudes to aid reveals disappointing, predictable and surprising findings about aid support.

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