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The Explainer
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Premium Bonds prizes: all you need to knowThe Explainer It has a reputation as the ‘nation’s favourite savings product’ but might not be your best investment option
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Prevent and the changing landscape of British extremismThe Explainer The UK’s counter-terrorism scheme has been blighted by well-publicised failures and accusations of prejudice. Is it fit for purpose?
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The next AI data center could be in your own homeThe Explainer Startups are looking to install smaller, quieter AI data software in people’s houses
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The point of an imperfect ceasefireThe Explainer Fighting has continued in the Middle East despite truce agreements
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Talking Points
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Can England win the World Cup?Talking Point Three Lions fans ‘live in hope’ but will ‘turgid’ reality dash those dreams?
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Erdogan’s Turkey: descending into one-man rule?Talking Point The president’s campaigns against popular rivals have solidified his grip on power, but risky political moves could backfire
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Ken Paxton and the election victory that Trump may come to regretTalking Point President’s endorsement boosted Senate hopeful in a hotly-contested Republican primary – but Paxton’s baggage may be a liability for the party
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Under the Radar
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US honey production is in a sticky situationUnder the radar From parasites to curbed research
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China bans award-winning film starring convicted murdererUnder The Radar Nationalists and the manosphere have pushed authorities to ban a film about a controversial killing
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Microrobots that could heal spinal injuriesUnder the Radar Promising lab results for ‘microscopic repair crews, guided by magnets’
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Speed Reads
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Trump commits $700M to prop up coal industrySpeed Read The fund will reopen one coal-fired plant and help at least 13 others
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Kennedy Center orders removal of Trump’s nameSpeed Read Officials have until June 12 to remove his name from the building
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House passes Ukraine aid as Zelenskyy pokes PutinSpeed Read The vote passed by a margin of 226 to 195
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Flesh-eating screwworm found in Texas calfSpeed Read This was the first case of the parasite found in U.S. livestock since the 1960s
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