Latest articles by Arion McNicoll, The Week UK
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Gregg Wallace apologises for 'women of a certain age' jibe
Speed Read MasterChef presenter says he was 'not in a good headspace' when he made the comments regarding complainants
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Russia vows retaliation for Ukrainian missile strikes
Speed Read Ukraine's forces have been using U.S.-supplied, long-range ATCMS missiles to hit Russia
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Thirteen missing after Red Sea tourist boat sinks
Speed Read The vessel sank near the Egyptian coastal town of Marsa Alam
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Why Justin Welby has stepped down as Archbishop of Canterbury
In the Spotlight 'Lack of curiosity' over claims of abuse of dozens of boys by Christian camp leader had made Welby's position untenable
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'Heartbreak' as One Direction star Liam Payne dies aged 31
Speed Read Singer fell from third floor of hotel in Argentina
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Thomas Tuchel to become next England football manager
Speed Read 'Divisive' German coach hopes to lead the men's team to victory
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India and Canada expel diplomats amid murder row
Speed Read New Delhi denies allegations linking Indian intelligence services to assassination of Sikh separatist last year
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Keir Starmer defends winter fuel cut
Speed Read PM says government must 'fix the foundations' despite criticism
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Study links high cholesterol to dementia
Speed Read It has been added to a list of 12 previously known risk factors including depression, smoking and loneliness
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Roll-out of affordable malaria vaccine begins
Speed Read R21 is approved for babies and may save hundreds of thousands of lives
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British Armed Forces personnel details 'hacked by China'
Speed Read The Ministry of Defence became aware of the breach 'several days ago'
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Covid-19: where we are now
The Explainer Infections and hospitalisations continue to rise as a highly contagious new Covid subvariant spreads rapidly across the UK
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Nothing to smile about: the sudden demise of Smile Direct Club
Under the radar Customers left 'adrift' after controversial teeth-straightening company announces immediate closure
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The Boy and the Heron: a final animated masterpiece from Hayao Miyazaki?
In the Spotlight Studio Ghibli's latest film from the Japanese director has topped the North American box office chart
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Industry backlash as Sunak set to water down green pledges
Speed Read Automotive and energy bosses look for clarity after PM backs away from UK net zero goal
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Disunited nations: has the UN lost its relevance?
Missing figures at UN General Assembly lead to broad questions about the organisation's credibility
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K2-18b: the exoplanet that could have signs of life
The Explainer Scientists may have discovered evidence of farts from alien marine creatures 120 light years away
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Libya floods: death toll set to rise with 10,000 reported missing
More than 6,000 people reported dead, with hundreds of bodies still washing ashore
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Would a Biden impeachment help the Democrats?
Critics say the impeachment inquiry against the US president is 'so thin you can see right through it'
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The British public services that are actually working well
feature UK public services have slipped in some global performance tables, but Britain still performs strongly in others
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Why are so many local councils on the brink of bankruptcy?
Today's Big Question Inflation, underfunding and growing demand for services has put pressure on local authorities at the worst time
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Chess and trans rights: another pawn in the culture war?
Talking Point Several national chess federations have announced they will not be adhering to the international governing body’s new restrictions on trans players
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Da Terra review: high-end elaborate dining in London’s East End
The Week Recommends Each dish at this two-Michelin-starred restaurant requires evident toil, but the resulting flavours appear effortless
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The collapse of the Russian rouble
feature The Russian currency has hit its lowest point since the immediate aftermath of the invasion of Ukraine
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