Latest articles by Abby Wilson
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David Attenborough at 99: a 'radical' voice for climate action
In The Spotlight In his new film 'Ocean', TV's best-known naturalist delivers his strongest message yet
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Ukraine-US minerals deal: is Trump turning away from Putin?
Today's Big Question US shows 'exasperation' with Russia and signs agreement with Ukraine in what could be a significant shift in the search for peace
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Why UK scientists are trying to dim the Sun
In The Spotlight The UK has funded controversial geoengineering techniques that could prove helpful in slowing climate change
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The rise and rise of VTubers
Under The Radar This anime-inspired internet subculture is going global
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'Like a sound from hell': Serbia and sonic weapons
The Explainer Half a million people sign petition alleging Serbian police used an illegal 'sound cannon' to disrupt anti-government protests
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The ages of consent around the world
In Depth A pending Iraqi bill plans to lower the legal age of consent – how does the rest of the world compare?
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The El Salvador mega-prison at the centre of Trump's deportation scheme
The Explainer Invoking a 1798 law, the US president has sent hundreds of alleged gang members to high-security prison called 'black hole of human rights'
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Why plans for a national park are 'ripping apart' genteel Galloway
Under the Radar Galloway's towns are 'bracketed with campaign banners' as residents battle over plans for the park
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Should we give 'gentle parenting' a time out?
Talking Point Popular, empathy-heavy parenting technique facing a stern ticking off
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The pressure of South Korea's celebrity culture
In The Spotlight South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron was laid to rest on Wednesday after an apparent suicide
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Lily Collins' surrogacy backlash
In the Spotlight Actor's baby announcement renews debate about the expensive, exclusive – and steadily expanding – surrogacy industry
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The rising demand for nuclear bunkers
Under the Radar Fears of nuclear war have caused an increase in shelter sales, but experts are sceptical of their usefulness
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Have we reached peak population?
Under the Radar The global population is expected to plateau before the end of the century
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Are pig-organ transplants becoming a reality?
The Explainer US woman has gene-edited pig-kidney transplant, and scientists hope experimental surgery could save thousands of lives
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The complaint that could change reality TV for ever
In the Spotlight A labour complaint filed against Love Is Blind has the potential to bolster the rights of reality stars across the US
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Liverpool's Lourdes miracle
Under The Radar The inexplicable recovery of a young man more than a hundred years ago has been recognised as an official 'miracle' by the Archbishop of Liverpool
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Labour's plans to redefine the green belt
The Explainer Angela Rayner's planning reforms turn green-belt areas into 'grey belt' house-building zones, and campaigners are voicing concerns
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Spotify Wrapped: a slave to the algorithm?
Talking Point Some listeners aren't convinced by the streaming platform's AI features – or what they say about their music habits
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How the UK's electric car plans took a wrong turn
The Explainer Car manufacturers are struggling to meet 'stringent' targets for electric vehicle sales
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Jaguar's stalled rebrand
In the Spotlight Critics and car lovers are baffled by the luxury car company's 'complete reset'
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Marine Le Pen's fake jobs trial
The Explainer The far-right French leader could face a fine, jail time, and a five-year ban from public office if found guilty of embezzlement
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How AI-generated images are threatening science
Under The Radar Publishers and specialists are struggling to keep up with the impact of new content
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Orkney's war on stoats
In the Spotlight A coordinated stoat cull on the Scottish islands has proved successful – and conservationists aren't slowing down
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Is Daylight Saving Time good for the climate?
Under the Radar Scientists are split over the potential environmental benefits of the hotly contested time change
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