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John Lee: the ‘enemy’ of democracy becomes chief executive of Hong Kong
In the Spotlight Former chief secretary takes top job in ceremony attended by President Xi Jinping
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Deborah James: tireless cancer campaigner dies aged 40
In the Spotlight The bowel cancer campaigner raised millions for cancer research charities
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Rinat Akhmetov: the richest man in Ukraine sues Russia
In the Spotlight Steel magnate says invasion has cost him billions and violated his property rights
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What has Serena Williams been doing?
In the Spotlight The tennis great made a surprise return to the court this week after a year away
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Mick Lynch: the veteran trade unionist leading rail walkouts
In the Spotlight The RMT has reportedly balloted for strike action 200 times under Lynch’s leadership
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Who is Darwin Nunez? The ‘modern striker’ signing for Liverpool
In the Spotlight Portuguese club Benfica confirm a deal for the Uruguay international worth up to €100m
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Sheryl Sandberg’s mixed legacy
In the Spotlight The most important woman in tech is leaving Meta. Will she be missed?
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Top ten most valuable football players in the world in 2022
In the Spotlight PSG star Kylian Mbappé leads the way in football’s estimated transfer value list
By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published
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Iga Swiatek: the unstoppable superstar of women’s tennis
In the Spotlight Polish world No.1 is now on a 35-game winning streak after her French Open triumph
By Mike Starling, The Week UK Published
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Lester Piggott: the remarkable career of ‘Old Stoneface’
In the Spotlight Britain’s ‘finest’ jockey was also a figure ‘dogged by controversy’
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Martin Lewis: who is the money saving expert?
In the Spotlight Financial guru remains ‘trenchant and steadfast’ voice on consumers’ cash and rights
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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The Russian religious leader providing ‘spiritual cover’ for Vladimir Putin’s war
In the Spotlight Patriarch Kirill I facing EU sanctions over support for Ukraine invasion
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Caroline Watt: where is Rebekah Vardy’s missing agent?
In the Spotlight Watt absent from ‘Wagatha Christie’ libel trial after being accused of doing her client’s ‘dirty work’
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Phil Mickelson: the downfall of America’s ‘apple pie’ golf champion
In the Spotlight Six-time major winner has suffered a ‘spectacular decline in popularity’
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