Latest articles by Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK
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Javier Milei's memecoin scandal
Under The Radar Argentinian president is facing impeachment calls and fraud accusations
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Ukraine goes all out to woo young people into the army
Under The Radar New recruitment drive offers perks as morale and numbers fall
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Data blunders put Japan's after-work boozing culture in the spotlight
Under The Radar Excessive alcohol consumption and an analogue work culture combine to create a recipe for disaster when it comes to sensitive files
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The optics of Hamas' hostage releases
In The Spotlight 'Release certificates' and 'gift bags' part of 'strategic choreography' of prisoner swaps
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Decline of dating apps: will AI be our knight in shining armour?
In The Spotlight New features have raised concerns about privacy and manipulation
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Intervision: Putin's Eurovision rival
Under The Radar Russian president wants to revive contest as "anti-woke rival" to the annual singathon
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How personality tests are locking autistic people out of jobs
Under The Radar Experts say psychometric tests make job applications challenging for neurodivergent people
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'Baby Boom' – the jet that could bring back supersonic travel
The Explainer The prototype's successful test could pave the way for the next Concorde
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The secrets of a 2,000-year-old burnt scroll
Under The Radar Researchers used artificial intelligence to 'virtually unwrap' ancient document
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Grenfell Tower and the dilemma of tragic landmarks
The Explainer Plans to demolish fire-damaged tower exposes sensitivities over nature of remembrance
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Why so many Thais were captured by Hamas
Under The Radar Five Thai farmers are returning home after they were released by Hamas last week
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Ukraine's disappearing army
Under the Radar Every day unwilling conscripts and disillusioned veterans are fleeing the front
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Palestine's newly freed political prisoners
The Explainer Terrorists, women and children have been released in the latest phase of the ceasefire prisoner swap
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Bonnie Blue, Andrew Tate and a new cult of sex extremism
Talking Point OnlyFans adult worker and male misogynist have 'plenty in common' claims commentator
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China and India's dam war in the Himalayas
Under The Radar Delhi's response to Beijing's plans for a huge dam in Tibet? Build a huge dam of its own right nearby
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All change at the Louvre
In The Spotlight Emmanuel Macron announces overhaul of the Louvre following a series of issues
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The new JFK, RFK and MLK files: what to expect
The Explainer Will the release of documents on the assassinations that 'shattered the 60s' satisfy the conspiracy theorists?
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What Trump's 'tech bros' want
The Explainer Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos had 'prime seats' at the president's inauguration. What are they looking to gain from Trump 2.0?
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Gen Z and astrology: written in the stars
Talking Point Younger generations feel validated and reassured by star signs
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Birthright citizenship under threat in US
The Explainer Donald Trump wants to scrap the policy he calls a 'magnet for illegal immigration'
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Life after being a hostage
Under The Radar Israel expects released captives to have 'severe' physical and emotional challenges
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The never-ending wonder of Pompeii
In The Spotlight A luxury bathhouse is the latest treasure to be uncovered at the 'gift that keeps on giving'
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Will European boots on the ground in Ukraine actually keep the peace?
Today's Big Question Pressure is growing for allies to keep the peace if Trump pulls plug on support
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The sweet smell of excess: how fatbergs make perfume
Under The Radar Scientists are turning the horror blobs of the sewer into fragrant scents
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