Latest articles by James Ashford
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Coronavirus: what has the World Health Organization done wrong?
In Depth Trump pulls funding for agency over accusations of ‘cover-ups and failures’
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UK coronavirus response: would Labour do things differently?
In Depth Keir Starmer calls on government to be ‘transparent’ on lockdown exit strategy
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The social events that fuelled the Covid-19 outbreak
In Depth Experts say ‘singing and dancing’ have helped spread the virus
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52 ideas that changed the world - 43. Writing
In Depth Writing is the foundation of history, great literature – and this article
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Coronavirus: what we know about recovery
In Depth Outcomes are worrying for those Covid-19 patients admitted to intensive care
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Wuhan ends coronavirus lockdown - in pictures
In Depth Residents of Chinese city at centre of outbreak allowed to leave for first time since January
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Coronavirus: how does the traffic light exit strategy work?
In Depth New report by PM’s former adviser backs phased return to normal life after lockdown
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One million coronavirus cases: what the figures tell us
In Depth Data suggests that most people will recover but death rates are still accelerating
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52 ideas that changed the world - 42. Monogamy
In Depth The roots of monogamy have more to do with evolution than romance
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Europe’s Wuhan: inside Germany’s groundbreaking coronavirus experiment
In Depth Heinsberg has gone from ‘leper colony’ to ‘vanguard’ of German Covid-19 efforts
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Coronavirus testing: five things we still don’t know
In Depth Government facing growing pressure to explain why UK is lagging behind other developed nations
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Is there a risk of a UK lockdown ‘rebellion’?
In Depth Concerns rise that British public will head outside when warmer weather arrives
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Coronavirus in the Middle East: ‘a perfect storm is gathering’
In Depth Millions of refugees in failing states in ‘mortal peril’ from Covid-19 spread
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Houseparty and Zoom: how safe are the video calling apps?
In Depth Boris Johnson criticised for using Zoom for Cabinet meeting
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Five key coronavirus questions that need to be answered
In Depth From how the outbreak began to true death rate
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52 ideas that changed the world - 41. The wheel
In Depth The wheel might seem simple, but it took humans a long time to figure it out
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Coronavirus: Refugee camps bracing for ‘devastating’ impact
In Depth Looming threat of Covid-19 will be ‘more than a disaster’ to displaced people
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Fact check: the fake coronavirus cures that you should shun
In Depth From avoiding ice cream to consuming antimalarials and huge amounts of garlic
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Coronavirus glossary: from shielding, self-isolating and social distancing to covidiots
In Depth A guide to the most talked-about terms and their meanings
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Coronavirus: nine ways to help the most vulnerable
In Depth Volunteers are going above and beyond to help those in need
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General knowledge quiz: wake up your brain with The Week’s ultimate challenge
The Week Recommends Find out how efficiently your mind is wired
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Should GCSEs be scrapped?
In Depth Cancellation of exams as schools shut has fuelled debate about whether testing at 16 should be ditched for good
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Quiz of The Week: 14 - 20 March 2020
Speed Read Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
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52 ideas that changed the world - 40. Insurance
In Depth Managing and mitigating risk has been part of society since the dawn of humankind
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