Latest articles by Arion McNicoll, The Week UK
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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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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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India or Bharat? G20 invitation fuels speculation over name change
Talking Point Rumours are circulating that the government is preparing a new name in a bid to break with the country’s colonial past
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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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Robotyne: does liberated village signal success of Ukraine counter-offensive?
Today's Big Question Russia deploys crack paratroopers to try to stall key Ukrainian advances
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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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Cost-of-living crisis: is the UK over the worst of it?
Today's Big Question Inflation data showing sharp falls in price rises will bring ‘sighs of relief in government’, but food prices may not ever come back down
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Chalet Saunton review: a happy return to Saunton Sands
The Week Recommends Chic apart-hotel in north Devon offers elegant interiors and breathtaking views
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The mushroom poisoning mystery confounding Australia
In Depth Detectives said the three deaths ‘could be very innocent but we just don’t know at this point’
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‘Cold tongue’: what the Pacific Ocean cool patch mystery says about climate change
Under the Radar One part of the Pacific Ocean is baffling scientists, but the broad trajectory of oceanic temperatures remains clear
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The UK’s looming rental crisis
feature Focus on the UK’s mortgage ‘timebomb’ has left plight of private renters largely overlooked
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Can the Ukraine-Russia Black Sea grain deal be rescued?
Today's Big Question The Kremlin’s termination of agreement has sparked fears among food-insecure countries
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John Kerry in Beijing: how red China is turning green
feature Climate talks set to resume between Washington and Beijing this week
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