Latest articles by Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK
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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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The challenge facing Syria's Alawites
Under The Radar Minority sect that was favoured under Assad now fears for its future
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Indonesia eyes the world stage
Under The Radar Joining Brics could give the Southeast Asian nation new leverage on the world stage
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The 'wild west' of unregulated cosmetic surgery in the UK
The Explainer Complaints soar as aesthetics industry, selling Botox and fillers, remains largely unregulated
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The inmate firefighters tackling the wildfires in Los Angeles
In The Spotlight Convicts sent into the danger zone make around $27 for a 24-hour shift
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How Norway became an electric vehicle pioneer
Under The Radar Early adoption, incentives and political consistency have helped Scandinavian nation race ahead
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Hebdo attack: 10 years on, are we all still 'Charlie'?
Talking Point Terror attack on French satirical magazine united the Western world in defence of free speech, but a decade on some claim 'the killers have won'
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How US veterans are helping locate Vietnam's mass graves
Under The Radar Former enemies are uniting to bring healing and closure to both sides
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What is Kessler syndrome?
The Explainer Scientists warn that space junk collisions could eventually trap us on Earth
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Ukraine and Syria: a budding new friendship
The Explainer Why Zelenskyy's government is rapidly building ties with Russia's former ally in the Middle East
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Terror on wheels: the history of vehicle-ramming attacks
The Explainer Cars and lorries have now become 'the jihadist's weapon of choice' but they've been a mass-killing weapon for years
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Blake Lively's 'bombshell' legal action
In the spotlight It Ends With Us actor files 'astonishing' court filing against co-star and director Justin Baldoni
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The unstoppable rise of the Christmas jumper
In The Spotlight The novelty garments have fallen in and out of fashion over the past 70 years
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Why are people microdosing Ozempic?
In The Spotlight Tiny doses of the weight-loss drug can sidestep its unpleasant side effects, say influencers. But is customising the dose a good idea?
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Why more and more adults are reaching for soft toys
Under The Radar Does the popularity of the Squishmallow show Gen Z are 'scared to grow up'?
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How domestic abusers are exploiting technology
The Explainer Apps intended for child safety are being used to secretly spy on partners
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Chennai's chess champions
In The Spotlight The Indian city is 'churning out' a flood of chess 'wizards' and 'geniuses'
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How would reaching net zero change our lives?
Today's Big Question Climate target could bring many benefits but global heating would continue
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2024 and the rebirth of body horror
Talking Point In a year of female-focused 'scintillating gore', have horror films gone too far?
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Saudi Arabia World Cup: have lessons been learned from Qatar?
Today's Big Question Human rights groups fear a repeat of issues at the 2022 tournament
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The influencer court case shaking up social media
Under The Radar TikTok star accuses her rival of stealing her beige 'aesthetic' but are there shades of grey in US copyright law?
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Why is Putin 'de-exonerating' Stalin's victims?
Under the radar Russian president has 'insatiable impulse' to 'rewrite history', say commentators
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Y.M.C.A. and four other songs that have escaped their meaning
The Explainer Some of pop's biggest hits have been misinterpreted by politicians and the public alike
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