Latest articles by Arion McNicoll, The Week UK
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Hidden Bible chapter found after 1,500 years
Speed Read New text offers a ‘unique gateway’ into early translations of the Bible, researchers say
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The truth behind China’s ‘world-leading’ scientific research
feature Country’s rapid rise in number of cited studies threatens to ‘shift the global balance of power’
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Martine Vik Magnussen: billionaire’s son ‘confesses’ to role in her death
In Depth Prime suspect who fled London 15 years ago says Norwegian student died in a ‘sex accident gone wrong’
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Amsterdam ‘stay away’ campaign: do Brits abroad deserve a bad rap?
Talking Point Dutch capital’s bid to deter ‘messy’ tourists comes amid international efforts to limit cheap tourism
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France after Macron: can anything stop Marine Le Pen?
Today's Big Question Analysts believe the far-right leader may be the biggest political beneficiary of popular fury over President Macron’s pension reforms
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Rahul Gandhi: defamation conviction causes uproar in India
feature Critics decry disqualification of Indian opposition politician as ‘murder of democracy’
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Are Xi and Putin in a true bromance or a marriage of convenience?
Today's Big Question Chinese leader’s visit to Moscow offered a political boost for his Russian counterpart, but analysts say the meeting revealed much about where the real power lies
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Xi Jinping: the new global peacemaker
feature China intervenes in the Middle East and Ukraine - but what are its intentions?
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An end to Iran and Saudi Arabia’s seven-year rift
feature Thawing of relations could transform the Middle East
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Restaurant Elis review: an evening of exceeded expectations
The Week Recommends Unexpected delights await at the second restaurant of Brazilian-born chef Rafael Cagali
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Obesity drugs: is new ‘skinny jab’ a game changer or a quick-fix fad?
Today's Big Question Weight-loss injection loved by celebrities has been given the green light by the NHS
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Why Connecticut is seeking justice for convicted witches
Speed Read Scores of people tried for witchcraft in the 1600s may now get posthumous absolution
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Prime time: the rise and rise of energy drinks
feature The YouTuber-backed drink Prime is in such demand it is being resold by eager schoolchildren
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Why space experts want a new time zone for the Moon
Speed Read An international effort has been launched to create a commonly agreed lunar time
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Shamima Begum: what next after ‘Isis bride’ loses bid to regain UK citizenship?
Talking Point Lawyers say the Isis bride was victim of human trafficking for the purposes of sexual exploitation
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AI and Big Tech: busted flush or next gold rush?
Talking Point Generative AI start-ups won $1.37bn in investment last year – almost as much as the five previous years combined
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Nigerian election: the battle to control Africa’s largest economy
feature Outsider Peter Obi leads polls ahead of election that will have ramifications for Africa and beyond
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All Quiet on the Western Front: war kitsch or timely reminder?
Talking Point Having swept the boards at the Baftas, Netflix adaptation of anti-war classic is now tipped for Oscars glory, but critics in Germany have decried the film as ‘a piece of indescribable impudence’
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Google’s Bard: AI chatbot makes $100bn mistake
Speed Read An error during Google’s demonstration of its new ChatGPT rival instantly wiped 9% off the tech firm’s value
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Why can’t we predict when earthquakes will occur?
Today's Big Question Seismologists hope AI could forecast disasters like those that hit Turkey and Syria
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Will HS2 be scrapped and what has it cost so far?
In Depth Experts say cutting costs on the controversial high-speed rail project could mean a slower and less regular service linking fewer locations
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Lavrov in Mali: is Russia’s African charm offensive working?
Today's Big Question Russia’s growing influence on the continent has been met with broad concern in the West
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H5N1: bird flu in mammals stoking fears of human ‘spill-over’
In Depth Avian flu in foxes, otters and mink has led to calls for greater international action
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Bursting Beijing’s balloon: what’s behind US response?
feature Incident triggered cancellation of US Secretary of State’s visit to China
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