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The Explainer
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Britain's giant rat problem
The Explainer Rising infestation reports and increased sightings of oversized rats have caused concerns about waste management in some areas
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Kabul braces for a waterless future
THE EXPLAINER A confluence of manmade and environmental factors makes the Afghan city the first modern capital to risk running out of groundwater
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'Quiet vacationing': a secret revolt against workplace culture
The explainer You can be in two places at once
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How can Iron Man be Doctor Doom?
The Explainer With Robert Downey Jr set to return to the MCU as the Marvel arch-villain, we explore how he can play both characters – and who else is set to feature alongside him in Avengers: Doomsday
The Explainer
Talking Points
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The Strait of Messina: a bridge too far?
Talking Point Giorgia Meloni's government wants to build the world's longest suspension bridge, fulfilling the ancient Roman vision of connecting Sicily to the Italian mainland
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The White House refurb: Versailles on the Potomac?
Talking Point Trump's 90,000sq ft White House ballroom will fit 650 people and will be funded by 'patriot donors'
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'Actual poop': the messy ending of 'And Just Like That...'
Talking Point Reviewers slam 'unfunny and hateful' finale to 'Sex and the City' reboot
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Under the Radar
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Hurricanes are not exclusive to Earth. They can happen in space.
Under the radar These storms may cause navigational problems
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Helsinki's year of zero road fatalities
Under the Radar Finland's 'Vision Zero' safety strategy 'shifts responsibility for crashes from road users to the designers of the road system'
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How China is battling the chikungunya virus
Under The Radar Thousands of cases of the debilitating disease have been found in the country
Under The Radar
Speed Reads
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Russia tries Ukraine land grab before Trump summit
Speed Read The incursion may be part of Putin's efforts to boost his bargaining position
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US, China extend trade war truce for 90 days
Speed Read The triple-digit tariff threat is postponed for another three months
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US to take 15% cut of AI chip sales to China
Speed Read Nvidia and AMD will pay the Trump administration 15% of their revenue from selling artificial intelligence chips to China
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Europe counters Putin ahead of Trump summit
Speed Read President Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska this week for Ukraine peace talks
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The most expensive big cities to buy a house in the UK
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The origins of marriage
In Depth The institution of marriage has become something of a political battlefield. How did marriage begin and why?
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A timeline of JK Rowling's anti-trans shift
In Depth The 'Harry Potter' author's comments about the trans community are ongoing
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Today's Newspapers A round-up of the headlines from the UK front pages
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