Arion McNicoll, The Week UK
Arion McNicoll is a freelance writer at The Week Digital and was previously the UK website’s editor. He has also held senior editorial roles at CNN, The Times and The Sunday Times.
Along with his writing work, he co-hosts “Today in History with The Retrospectors”, Rethink Audio’s flagship daily podcast, and is a regular panellist (and occasional stand-in host) on “The Week Unwrapped”. He is also a judge for The Publisher Podcast Awards.
Latest articles by Arion McNicoll, The Week UK
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New study suggests hitting the snooze button may be no bad thing
Speed Read People who delay getting up perform better in some cognitive tests, research finds
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Biden's Israel visit: what can US president achieve after Gaza hospital blast?
Today's big question Deadly explosion threatens to derail the US president's diplomatic ambitions during 'high-stakes' visit to region
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Le Meurice review: the 'Versailles of today'
The Week Recommends Located right in the heart of Paris, Le Meurice feels more like a palace than a hotel
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Will Patois become Jamaica's official language?
Under the Radar Momentum is building to give Jamaica's most widely spoken dialect official status
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The Greatest Show Never Made review: stranger than fiction
The Week Recommends An oddly uplifting documentary about people being duped into joining a fake TV series
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The 2010s and mass protest: a decade without meaningful change?
Talking Point New book reviews a decade of demonstrations and asks why many of them failed
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Five key takeaways from the Conservative Party conference
The Explainer Divisive speeches on immigration and gender issues have prompted consternation among the party's centrists
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How the Las Vegas Sphere will change the future of live entertainment
Under the radar Multi-billion-dollar venue opens to widespread critical acclaim with ambitious residency by U2
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The Catholic Church's Synod: which off-limits issues are now on the agenda?
Today's Big Question Previously taboo subjects such as married priests and the blessing of gay unions are suddenly under consideration
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Why is the UK pushing Germany on fighter jets for Saudi Arabia?
Today's big question Berlin has opposed the sale of weapons to Riyadh on humanitarian grounds
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Laurence Fox suspended by GB News after 'unacceptable' Ava Evans comments
Speed Read Broadcaster issues apology after actor goes on a tirade during a live interview with Dan Wootton
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