Latest articles by Arion McNicoll, The Week UK
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Libya floods: death toll set to rise with 10,000 reported missing
More than 6,000 people reported dead, with hundreds of bodies still washing ashore
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Would a Biden impeachment help the Democrats?
Critics say the impeachment inquiry against the US president is 'so thin you can see right through it'
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The British public services that are actually working well
feature UK public services have slipped in some global performance tables, but Britain still performs strongly in others
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Why are so many local councils on the brink of bankruptcy?
Today's Big Question Inflation, underfunding and growing demand for services has put pressure on local authorities at the worst time
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How the political world might change in 2024
feature Elections in major democracies, new technologies and shifting political currents all threaten the status quo next year
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Chess and trans rights: another pawn in the culture war?
Talking Point Several national chess federations have announced they will not be adhering to the international governing body’s new restrictions on trans players
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Da Terra review: high-end elaborate dining in London’s East End
The Week Recommends Each dish at this two-Michelin-starred restaurant requires evident toil, but the resulting flavours appear effortless
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The collapse of the Russian rouble
feature The Russian currency has hit its lowest point since the immediate aftermath of the invasion of Ukraine
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Cost-of-living crisis: is the UK over the worst of it?
Today's Big Question Inflation data showing sharp falls in price rises will bring ‘sighs of relief in government’, but food prices may not ever come back down
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Chalet Saunton review: a happy return to Saunton Sands
The Week Recommends Chic apart-hotel in north Devon offers elegant interiors and breathtaking views
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Could Ron DeSantis win the Republican nomination?
In Depth Amid plummeting polls the Florida governor has shaken up his campaign team but analysts say his chances remain slim
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The mushroom poisoning mystery confounding Australia
In Depth Detectives said the three deaths ‘could be very innocent but we just don’t know at this point’
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The heir to Blair: does former Labour leader hold the answers for Keir Starmer?
Today's Big Question Recent ‘cosy chat’ seen as political redemption for the former PM and political positioning for the man tipped to be the next one
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‘Cold tongue’: what the Pacific Ocean cool patch mystery says about climate change
Under the Radar One part of the Pacific Ocean is baffling scientists, but the broad trajectory of oceanic temperatures remains clear
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Why life-threatening allergic reactions are on the rise
feature Allergy-related hospital admissions in England have more than doubled over the past 20 years
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Rutherglen by-election: a pivotal moment for Labour in Scotland?
Talking Point The contest in Rutherglen and Hamilton West is being seen as a chance for the party to rebuild its Scottish credentials
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The UK’s looming rental crisis
feature Focus on the UK’s mortgage ‘timebomb’ has left plight of private renters largely overlooked
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Can the Ukraine-Russia Black Sea grain deal be rescued?
Today's Big Question The Kremlin’s termination of agreement has sparked fears among food-insecure countries
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John Kerry in Beijing: how red China is turning green
feature Climate talks set to resume between Washington and Beijing this week
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North Korea launches 1,000km missile towards Japan after threatening US
Speed Read Pyongyang warned Washington of ‘shocking’ repercussions over alleged spy planes
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Will Nato use Ukraine membership as a bargaining chip with Russia?
Today's Big Question Nato may simply be dangling Ukrainian accession plans to bring Russia to the negotiating table, analysts say
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The taming of Malaria
feature Distribution of vaccines a ‘challenge’ and costs ‘considerable’ but rollout still marks landmark moment in history
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How safe are the world’s rollercoasters?
In Depth Spate of rollercoaster breakdowns put amusement park safety in the spotlight
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Why aren’t soaring interest rates bringing down inflation?
Today's Big Question PM pins blame for stubborn inflation on fixed-rate mortgages, but economists say the picture is more nuanced
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