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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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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Are Western sanctions working on Russia’s growing economy?
Today's Big Question IMF forecasts Russian growth but one expert says the West must be patient in bid to deter Putin
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South Sudan and the ‘Pilgrims of Peace’
feature LGBT rights likely to overshadow religious leaders’ visit to African nation
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