Latest articles by Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, The Week UK
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Saudi Arabia: the laws on what women can – and can't – do
In depth Rights for Saudi women are still far from equal but there have been big recent positive changes
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Slovakia's growing bear problem
Under The Radar Government officials back plan to cull animals after latest death
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What are AI hallucinations?
The Explainer Artificial intelligence is known for making things up – and that can cause real damage
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Kill the Boer: Elon Musk and the anti-apartheid song
Under the radar Billionaire reignites controversy by linking South African 'struggle song' to 'white genocide'
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Gaza is running out of cash
Under The Radar Palestinians pay the price as black market springs up around banknotes and coins
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What should you be stockpiling for 'World War Three'?
In the Spotlight Britons advised to prepare after the EU tells its citizens to have an emergency kit just in case
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Carnivore diet: why people are eating only meat
The Explainer 'Meatfluencers' are taking social media by storm but experts warn meat-only diets have health consequences
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Spherex: Nasa's cutting-edge telescope searching for the origins of life
The Explainer New mission to unlock the secrets of the universe with most comprehensive map of the cosmos yet
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The UK's best food and drink festivals in 2025
The Week Recommends Enjoy delicious dishes at a culinary extravaganza near you
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The Arab League's plan for Gaza
The Explainer Arab leaders reject Donald Trump's proposals to move Palestinians out of Gaza to create 'Middle East Riviera'
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Why are more young people getting bowel cancer?
The Explainer Alarming rise in bowel-cancer diagnoses in under-50s is puzzling scientists
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The end of leasehold flats
The Explainer Government reforms will give homeowners greater control under a move to the commonhold system
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Joan Didion and posthumous publishing: a new problem?
Talking Point Personal and intimate diaries from the author – which she kept out of public view – will be released in April
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How should Keir Starmer handle Donald Trump?
Today's Big Question Meeting the president in Washington calls for some delicate diplomacy from the PM
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Why do so few female chefs have Michelin stars?
In The Spotlight Sexism, harassment and work-life balance blamed as only one female chef is honoured in this year's UK awards
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Ukraine: three years on, is peace more elusive than ever?
Today's Big Question Europe sides with Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Donald Trump appears to endorse Moscow
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Donald Trump: the president who would be king
Talking Point White House staff appear to have welcomed the president's 'kingly pretensions'
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How Poland became Europe's military power
The Explainer Warsaw has made its armed forces a priority as it looks to protect its borders and stay close to the US
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Oscar predictions 2025: who is likely to win?
In Depth This year's Academy Awards have an 'unpredictable playing field'
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'Super Earth': the exoplanet in the 'habitable zone' for alien life
The Explainer HD 20794 D is located in the 'habitable zone' of a star similar to our Sun
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Why are we so obsessed with The Traitors?
In the Spotlight It's the BBC's most scheming, manipulative and treacherous show – and viewers can't get enough
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How could AI-powered government change the UK?
Today's Big Question Keir Starmer unveils new action plan to make Britain 'world leader' in artificial intelligence
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The Aussie beach cabana drama
Row over using tents to reserve a spot on the sand has even drawn in the prime minister
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How can the UK solve the adult social care crisis?
Today's Big Question New commission announced to turn our buckling care sector around: yet more delay or finally a way forward?
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