Latest articles by Will Barker, The Week UK
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The six-seven meme that has taken over the world
In the Spotlight With roots in rap and basketball, the phrase has young people obsessed, and it could be here to stay
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The WW2 ‘massacre’ dividing Senegal and France
Under the Radar A new investigation found the 1944 Thiaroye attack on ‘unarmed’ African soldiers was ‘premeditated’, and far deadlier than previously recorded
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What are V levels?
The Explainer Government proposals aim to ‘streamline’ post-GCSE education options
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How medical imposters are ruining health studies
Under the Radar Automated bots and ‘lying’ individuals ‘threaten’ patient safety and integrity of research
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From Da Vinci to a golden toilet: a history of museum heists
In the Spotlight Following the ‘spectacular’ events at the Louvre, museums are ‘increasingly being targeted by criminal gangs’
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The best sherries to try this autumn
The Week Recommends The warming tipple from sunny Spain is an underrated cold-weather staple
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Who are the new-wave hackers bringing the world to a halt?
The Explainer Individual groups and nations are beginning to form concerning partnerships with new ways to commit cybercrime
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Can Gaza momentum help end the war in Ukraine?
Today's Big Question Zelenskyy’s request for long-range Tomahawk missiles hints at ‘warming relations’ between Ukraine and US
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Gaza peace deal: why did Trump succeed where Biden failed?
Today's Big Question As the first stage of a ceasefire begins, Trump’s unique ‘just-get-it-done’ attitude may have proven pivotal to negotiations
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Sora 2 and the fear of an AI video future
In the Spotlight Cutting-edge video-creation app shares ‘hyperrealistic’ AI content for free
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The struggles of Aston Martin
In the Spotlight The car manufacturer, famous for its association with the James Bond franchise, is ‘running out of road’
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Why did the China spying case collapse?
Today’s Big Question Unwillingness to call China an ‘enemy’ apparently scuppered espionage trial
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Weird conspiracy theories: from JFK to 5G
In Depth It’s easy to dismiss “alternative truths” but the most famous – and strangest – conspiracy theories can retain their fascination for years
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What to know about stablecoins
The Explainer With the government backing calls for the regulation of certain cryptocurrencies, are stablecoins the future?
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What Saudi Arabia wants with EA video games
In the Spotlight The kingdom’s latest investment in gaming is another win for its ‘soft power’ portfolio
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The most abusive Ryder Cup in history
In The Spotlight ‘Snarling’ fan atmosphere at US golf venue was ‘off the scale’
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The rise of English sparkling wine
The Week Recommends As UK-based brands give champagne a run for its money, here’s everything you need to know about choosing the right bottle
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Should Tony Blair run Gaza?
Today's Big Question Former PM is a key figure in plans for a post-war Palestine and could take up a formal leadership position
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‘Narcocorridos’: why Mexico is banning ‘drug ballads’
Under the Radar Authorities prohibit cartel-glorifying music genre – with limited success
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‘Not proven’ no longer: Scotland abolishes ‘bastard verdict’
Talking Point Scottish parliament to remove ‘legal idiosyncrasy’ in major reforms to the jury system
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Marie Antoinette Style at the V&A: a ‘magnificent’ exhibition
The Week Recommends The UK’s first show dedicated solely to the French queen explores the complex woman behind the ‘bling’
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The UK’s opioid crisis: why the stats don’t add up
The Explainer A new report has revealed that the UK’s total of opioid-related deaths could be much greater than official figures show
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The best spy shows to watch in 2025: from Slow Horses to The Assassin
The Week Recommends These latest gripping espionage series will keep you hooked until the end
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England’s ‘dysfunctional’ children’s care system
In the Spotlight A new report reveals that protection of youngsters in care in England is failing in a profit-chasing sector
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