Latest articles by Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK
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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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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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