Latest articles by Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK
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The Japanese salarymen with a side hustle as cheerleaders
Under The Radar 'Suited and booted' Cheer Re-Man's cheer squad are 'injecting high-flying excitement' into Japan's business world
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China's soaring dementia rates
Under The Radar Government launches action plan after cases in China increase 50% faster than global average
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French town divided over horse-drawn bin lorries
Under The Radar Critics say that the eco-friendly take on rubbish collection is 'terrifying' for the animals
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The history of animal metaphors in propaganda
The Explainer Rats, snakes and cockroaches among the imagery used to dehumanise political enemies and minority groups
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The weirdest Eurovision performances of all time
In Depth All the weird – and wonderful – acts that have left Eurovision audiences stunned, from Windows95man to Dustin the Turkey
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What are the different types of nuclear weapons?
The Explainer Speculation mounts that post-war taboo on nuclear weapons could soon be shattered by use of 'battlefield' missiles
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Brazil has a scorpion problem
Under The Radar Venomous arachnids are infesting country's fast-growing cities
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Why Turkey's Kurdish insurgents are laying down their arms
Under the Radar The PKK said its aims can now be 'resolved through democratic politics'
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The genetic secrets of South Korea's female free-divers
Under The Radar Unique physiology of 'real-life mermaid' haenyeo women could help treat chronic diseases
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Where is the safest place to go in a nuclear attack?
In Depth From safest countries to the most secure parts of buildings, these are the spots that offer the most protection
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The secret lives of Russian saboteurs
Under The Radar Moscow is recruiting criminal agents to sow chaos and fear among its enemies
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The timely revival of watchmaking
Under The Radar Artisan horology is enjoying a surprising resurgence
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Pakistan's solar panel boom
Under The Radar A 'perfect storm' has created a solar 'revolution' in the south Asian country
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'Making memories': the scourge of modern parenting?
In The Spotlight Meghan Markle sends her children emails of each day's 'moments' but is constant 'memory-making' just another burden for parents to bear?
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The Scattered Islands and France's 'triangle of power' in the Indian Ocean
Under The Radar Small, uninhabited but strategically important islands are a point of contention between France and Madagascar
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How the woke right gained power in the US
Under the radar The term has grown in prominence since Donald Trump returned to the White House
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The rise and fall of 4chan
The Explainer Most notorious messageboard on the internet appears to have posted its last meme
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Network states: the tech broligarchy who want to create new countries
Under The Radar Communities would form online around a shared set of 'values' and acquire physical territory, becoming nations with their own laws
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The secrets of lab-grown chocolate
Under The Radar Chocolate created 'in a Petri dish' could save crisis-hit industry
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Christian dramas are having a moment
Under The Radar Biblical stories are being retold as 'bingeable' seven-season shows
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Money dysmorphia: why people think they're poorer than they are
In The Spotlight Wealthy people and the young are more likely to have distorted perceptions
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The Israeli army's 'tourist hikes' in occupied Golan Heights
Under The Radar 'Provocative' twice-daily tours into territory seized from Syria have quickly sold out
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Russia's spring offensive: what does it mean for Ukraine?
Today's Big Question Ukraine's military campaigner says much-anticipated offensive has begun
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The micro-cheating phenomenon
In The Spotlight Relationship buzzword covers a host of 'seemingly small betrayals'
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