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  • Abby Wilson

    Latest articles by Abby Wilson

    A group of Iraqi men and women protests a proposed law, holding signs and yelling

    The Iraqi bill to lower the age of marriage for girls to nine

    The Explainer Politicians and activists are protesting the conservative bill, which would give religious leaders more power over personal affairs

    The Explainer
    • Illustration of European soldiers, some in silhouette

      Who would fight Europe's war against Russia?

      Today's Big Question Western armies are struggling to recruit and retain soldiers amid fears Moscow's war in Ukraine may spread across Europe

      By Abby Wilson Published 12 August 24

      Today's Big Question
    • Colourful boats lining the canals of Aveiro, Portugal

      Tourists welcome: the destinations open to holidaymakers

      The Explainer These getaway spots are ideal for conscious travellers who don't want to contribute to the problems of overtourism

      By Abby Wilson Published 6 August 24

      The Explainer
    • A gaming chair in front of a desk with a large monitor and speakers

      What was Gamergate – and why are we still talking about it?

      The Explainer Ten years on, the impact of the misogyny-fuelled campaign still lingers

      By Abby Wilson Published 5 August 24

      The Explainer
    • Photo composite of Labour politicians Keir Starmer, Angela Rayner, Rachel Reeves and David Lammy alongside road signs indicating 'no left turn' and 'right turn only'

      How conservative is Labour?

      Today's big question Keir Starmer's party triumphed in the general election despite prioritising 'wealth creation and growth, not redistribution'

      By Abby Wilson Published 8 July 24

      Today's big question
    • A giraffe standing in the middle of a large, grassy national park

      The difficult job of defining a species

      The Explainer Though taxonomy is hundreds of years old, scientists are still striving to create a universal and easily understood system

      By Abby Wilson Published 8 July 24

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