Latest articles by Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, The Week UK
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Is the world ready for a second Donald Trump presidency?
Today's Big Question Trump has once again set his sights on the treaties and organisations he disagrees with most
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Why is Marine Le Pen on trial?
The Explainer French politician stands to lose more than her freedom if found guilty of embezzling EU funds
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Dame Maggie Smith: an intensely private national treasure
In the Spotlight Her mother told her she didn't have the looks to be an actor, but Smith went on to win awards and capture hearts
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Can Israel fund a war on two fronts?
Today's Big Question Benjamin Netanyahu says he won't back down against Hezbollah, but analysts suggest his economy can't take it
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The countries that could solve the UK prisons crisis
The Explainer Britain's jails are at breaking point, and ministers are looking overseas for solutions
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Huw Edwards: from BBC prestige to courtroom disgrace
In the Spotlight Former presenter escapes custodial sentence with reputation 'in tatters'
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Why is Labour looking to Italy on migration?
Today's Big Question Keir Starmer wants to learn lessons from Giorgia Meloni, but not everyone is impressed with the Albania agreement
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Why more and more people believe in aliens
In the Spotlight Growing numbers say they have seen a UFO – and even US politicians are getting caught up in the trend
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Psychedelic drugs and treating mental illness
The Explainer Scientists claim hallucinogenics could help treat depression and anxiety, but not everyone is convinced
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AI and the 'cocktail party problem'
Under The Radar The human ear can naturally filter out background noise. Now technology has been developed to do the same
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Keir Starmer defends winter fuel cut
Speed Read PM says government must 'fix the foundations' despite criticism
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Vladimir Putin's secret sons
Under The Radar A new report claims the Russian president has two young children who he keeps out of the public eye
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Is British history something to be proud of?
Talking Point A sharp fall in the number of people praising our past might not be a bad thing
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The UK's scams and fraud epidemic
The Explainer Record numbers are complaining they've fallen victim to online fraudsters
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Why the UK phone signal is so poor
Under The Radar Having trouble connecting? A lack of investment, planning rules and even your home could be to blame
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Atesh: the Ukrainian partisans taking on Russia
Under The Radar Underground resistance fighters are risking their lives to defend their country
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Should dynamic ticket pricing be banned?
Talking Point Oasis fans call for action after 2025 reunion tour ticket prices rise by hundreds of pounds
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Why gonorrhoea is becoming 'untreatable'
In the Spotlight Infections hit record high as experts warn about rise in antibiotic-resistant cases
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