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The Explainer
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What is the femosphere?
The Explainer A growing number of influencers are encouraging women to ditch the egalitarian narrative of liberal feminism and take a more cynical approach to the opposite sex
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The pros and cons of Premium Bonds
The Explainer The prize rate for Premium Bonds dropped in April, and some savers are uncertain about saving in this way
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The UK’s £100k tax trap
The Explainer Critics say the tax quirk is unfair and dents ambition
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Why the UK is not ready for war
The Explainer Requiring greater funding, and with shrinking personnel numbers, Britain is at ‘serious risk of being left behind’ its allies
The Explainer
Talking Points
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Will stodgy school dinners become a thing of the past?
Talking Point Schools will no longer be allowed to offer unhealthy grab-and-go options like sausage rolls and pizza every day
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Soldiers and veterans have mixed feelings on the Iran war
Talking Point The US should ‘articulate a very clear plan if we’re going to put American service members’ lives in jeopardy,’ one veteran said
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The end of Nato?
Talking Point Donald Trump’s threats to pull the US out of the alliance would be almost impossible to put into action, but they draw attention to a ‘staggering’ imbalance
Talking Point
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The best British crime dramas to watch now
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Under the Radar
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The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is now a thriving ecosystem
Under the radar The open ocean has new inhabitants
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Cyberdecks are unique, customizable and a technological rebellion
Under the radar The portable computers give users complete control
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India’s controversial bid to reintroduce cheetahs
Under The Radar Villagers and conservationists are up in arms over Narendra Modi’s Project Cheetah
Under The Radar
Speed Reads
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Israel and Lebanon begin tentative 10-day ceasefire
Speed Read Israeli forces will remain in a 6-mile security zone around Lebanon
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California disbars Jan. 6 legal architect Eastman
Speed Read Eastman concocted strategies to undermine Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory
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Jury finds Ticketmaster, Live Nation run monopoly
Speed Read The verdict “will be an earthquake in the industry,” one analyst said
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Israel and Lebanon hold rare talks as fighting rages
Speed Read The two nations had not held official meetings in over 30 years
Speed Read
More From The Week
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The Week Unwrapped: How did Pakistan become the Middle East mediator?
Podcast Plus, has Northern Ireland struck gold? And why does the Queen of Country unite Americans?
By The Week UK Published
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The week’s best photos
In Pictures A blanket of blue, a battle with a bull, and more
By Stephen Kelly Published
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The Week Unwrapped: Is Viktor Orban about to lose power?
Podcast Plus, why are stalking offences on the rise? And would you choose to be dissolved after death?
By The Week UK Published
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The week’s best photos
In Pictures The blue marble, small but mighty, and more
By The Week US Published
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A (semi-comprehensive) glossary of incel terminology
in depth How to make sense of the insider jargon used by this sad, terrifying male subculture
By David Faris Published
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The Illuminati: what is it, who are its members, and what do they believe?
In Depth Belief that a ‘corrupt elite is secretly running the world’ is one of the longest-running and most widespread conspiracy theories of our time
By The Week UK Last updated
In Depth