Latest articles by Rebekah Evans, The Week UK
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Blind Side subject Michael Oher sues ‘adoptive parents’
Speed Read Former NFL star alleges story that became Hollywood blockbuster was all a lie
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What next for Ecuador after Fernando Villavicencio assassination?
feature The killing of a candidate ahead of this week’s elections follows years of crime and a rapidly increasing drugs trade
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The rise of Brotox: why more men are getting cosmetic surgery
feature Men who, like Barbie’s male sidekick, don’t feel ‘Kenough’ are increasingly getting cosmetic treatments
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State pension underpayments: are you getting the right amount?
feature Hundreds of thousands of women may have received less than they were owed
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Early retirement: what is the ‘FIRE’ movement?
feature Younger workers are aiming to quit the workforce early through extreme saving and investment
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The spiralling global rice crisis
feature India’s decision to ban exports is starting to have a domino effect around the world
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Sturgeon Moon: supermoon lights up night skies worldwide
In Pictures Photographers across the globe capture first of August’s two full Moons
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Ghana abolishes the death penalty
feature It joins a growing list of African countries which are turning away from capital punishment
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Twitter to X and five other controversial rebrands from history
Under the Radar Elon Musk’s decision joins a long list of derided company changes
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The sinister side to India’s fantasy gaming craze
feature Fantasy gaming is booming in India, despite the country's ban on gambling
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Concert etiquette: why are people behaving badly?
Talking Point Experts believe incidents at live events are becoming worse in the era of social media
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NHS at 75: the UK’s shining light through the years
In Pictures The National Health Service celebrates another milestone birthday
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Colin Pitchfork: justice secretary attempts to halt killer’s release
Speed Read The double child-murderer has been in and out of prison following a series of parole decisions
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Desertification: Iraq’s worsening water crisis
feature Drought, climate change, mismanagement and oil production have all been blamed for water scarcity in the country
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Astronomy Photographer of the Year offers vibrant look at universe
In Pictures Shortlisted entries for annual competition are out of this world
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Nato warning over Wagner troops in Belarus
Speed Read Move of mercenary group into Russian neighbour has sparked fears of further trouble
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English cricket is ‘racist, sexist and elitist’, says independent report
Speed Read Chair of governing body apologises after crushing indictment of the sport ‘at all levels’
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The power of Estonia’s same-sex marriage law
feature LGBTQ people hope the country will set an example for other European nations
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Kenya’s doomsday death cult: the trial of Paul Mackenzie
feature More than 300 bodies discovered in mass graves after claims a cult leader allegedly told his followers to starve themselves to death
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Glasgow to host first Banksy solo show in 14 years
Speed Read The return of the ever-elusive street artist has experts and fans excited
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How the Grenfell tragedy changed the UK
feature Six years on since the government vowed to ‘learn lessons’ has sufficient progress been made?
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Jodie Comer: from Holby City to Hollywood
In the Spotlight Actor has had a meteoric rise courtesy of award-winning performances in Killing Eve and now Prima Facie
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‘Theatre of cruelty’: has the reality TV bubble burst?
Under the Radar A million fewer viewers watched the latest Love Island launch compared to last year
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Silvio Berlusconi: ‘bounce-back politician’ dies aged 86
Speed Read The former Italian prime minister was linked to a series of scandals in and out of office
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