Latest articles by Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK
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Wim Hof: the ‘Iceman’ touting cold exposure and conscious breathing
In the Spotlight The sexagenarian water fanatic stars in new BBC reality show
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The pros and cons of ‘buy now, pay later’ schemes
Pros and Cons Payment schemes are booming in popularity but some warn of potential financial risks
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Lizelle Herrera arrest highlights rising tensions over Texas abortion laws
In the Spotlight The case has ‘confounded activists on both sides of the abortion debate’
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The best TikTok recipes that are actually worth trying
The Week Recommends You’ve tried feta pasta and whipped coffee, but what about these #FoodTok concoctions?
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How Prince William plans to rule as king
feature Sources say Duke and Duchess of Cambridge want to ‘rip up the rule book’
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Inside Julian Assange and Stella Moris’s Belmarsh wedding
Under the Radar Supporters celebrated with ‘champagne and canapes’ but the bride was left ‘fighting back tears’
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The arguments for and against a no-fly zone
Pros and Cons Experts fear enforcing restrictions on airspace could escalate conflict with Russia
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Are beavers bad for the environment?
In Depth Farming and fisheries industries voice concern about reintroduction of wild species
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The countries with nuclear weapons
In Depth Total global tally of nukes has dropped from 70,000 to around 14,000 in past 55 years
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How reliant is Britain on Russian gas?
Today's Big Question Gas prices have soared by 70% in less than two weeks as Vladimir Putin threatens supply
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The controversies of Molly-Mae Hague
In the Spotlight The influencer and entrepreneur has put a few noses out of joint during her short career
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The Duchess of Cambridge in Denmark – in pictures
In Pictures Kate Middleton’s whistle-stop two-day tour was packed with engagements
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Palacio Solecio review: regal renovation breathes new life into historic palace
The Week Recommends An elegant hotel tucked in the side streets of Malaga’s old town
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What is a ‘trigger warning’ and why are they controversial?
feature Debate continues over whether content labelling helps or harms students
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Ashling Murphy: the calls for change to protect women in Ireland
In Depth Minister to publish strategy to end violence against women as experts highlight need for cultural change
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How safe are UK prisons?
In Depth Former inmate describes ‘horror’ of giving birth to stillborn baby behind bars
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How the ‘Colston Four’ were found not guilty
feature Conservative MP calls for appeal after protesters cleared of criminal damage charges
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Why Politics for All was banned from Twitter
In Depth Social media expert says news account’s suspension is ‘one of the shadiest things I’ve ever seen’
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Are streaming services helping or hurting musicians?
In Depth Streaming is on the up but MPs say most artists make ‘pitiful’ incomes from services
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The secret to keeping a New Year’s resolution
feature Anticipating obstacles and rewarding yourself are key to success, psychologists say
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The top social media posts of 2021
In Depth Users gave weddings, K-pop and Twitter wit the thumbs up
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The 39 towns competing to be cities
In Depth Queen will approve ‘upgrade’ in status to winning locations next year as part of Platinum Jubilee celebrations
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The most extreme weather events in 2021
In Pictures Link between climate change and worsening weather established in pivotal year
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The BBC’s battle to retain top talent
In the Spotlight Andrew Marr exits as broadcaster launches ‘major reshuffle’ of remaining senior presenters
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