Latest articles by Arion McNicoll, The Week UK
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How the Ukraine war exposed cracks in Western defence
feature Germany to send tanks to Ukraine but experts say failure to act sooner reveals divisions in the West’s coalition
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Death of a superpower: is China facing a decade of decline?
Today's Big Question For the first time in 60 years, China’s population has fallen – leading to concerns about its superpower status
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What healing of the ozone layer means for climate crisis
feature New study says the atmospheric layer that protects Earth from ultraviolet radiation could be fully restored within four decades
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Terror police probe uranium seized at Heathrow
Speed Read The radioactive substance was found during routine inspection of package flown into the airport
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Rishi Sunak and the importance of maths
Talking Point Prime minister wants mandatory maths lessons until the age of 18, but critics say the policy doesn’t add up
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Will new Covid testing rules for China prevent the spread of new variants?
Today's Big Question Curbs on travellers from China are being introduced worldwide in a bid to stop the emergence of new coronavirus strains
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The Great Unretirement: necessary evil or new normal?
Talking Point ONS data shows that more than 100,000 people aged 50-64 have returned to work in past year
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Energy crisis: is next winter going to be worse?
Today's Big Question Many Europeans are turning down the thermostat this winter, but experts say next year is going to be even tougher
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How the Ukraine war might play out in 2023
feature Analysts believe winter may play a key role in determining outcome of conflict as Russian invasion falters
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How difficult is it to change your gender in the UK?
In Depth UN official urges Scotland to delay plans to make it easier for transgender people to be granted legal recognition
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What crypto’s collapse means for effective altruism and long-termism
feature Demise of FTX a big blow to the charitable philosophy aiming to make the world a better place through the pursuit of wealth
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World population hits eight billion: why the milestone matters
feature Estimates on how many people can live sustainably on the planet ‘vary widely’
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What is the European Political Community?
feature Liz Truss in Prague for new 44-nation forum first proposed by Emmanuel Macron
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What the pound’s record low means for the UK
feature Weak currency means higher prices and prospect of big interest rate hike
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Wolf Hall author Hilary Mantel dies aged 70
Why Everyone’s Talking About The Booker Prize-winning author died ‘suddenly yet peacefully’ on Thursday, her publisher said
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Mini-budget 2022: Kwasi Kwarteng’s ‘growth plan’ in seven bullet points
feature The chancellor has insisted his changes will make the tax system ‘simpler and fairer’
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What next for Ukraine after annexation votes in Russian-occupied areas?
Today's Big Question Kyiv says ‘sham’ referendums will change nothing and its forces will continue counter-offensive
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Why is gun crime on the rise?
Today's Big Question Poverty, smuggling and ‘county lines’ blamed for increase in firearms offences across England and Wales
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Leroy Shoreditch review: a Michelin-starred east London staple reborn
The Week Recommends This is a wine bar, perfected, with food that will take your breath away
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Is fresh conflict on the horizon in Kosovo?
feature Amid growing tensions, experts fear that the country’s violent past ‘has come back to haunt it’
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KOL restaurant review: a tour of Mexican cuisine past, present and future
The Week Recommends Extremely high-end and entirely casual, KOL is worthy of its Michelin star
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AI will deepen divisions, say Yuval Noah Harari and Slavoj Zizek
feature Audiences at this year’s HowTheLightGetsIn festival heard a stark warning about the risks of artificial intelligence
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Tried and tasted: Christmas DIY meal kits
The Week Recommends Traditional festive feasts and some unique menu options
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Will the UK have a second year of A-level results chaos?
feature A grades awarded in almost half of exams amid ‘rampant grade inflation’
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