Latest articles by Arion McNicoll, The Week UK
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Covid-19: where we are now
The Explainer Infections and hospitalisations continue to rise as a highly contagious new Covid subvariant spreads rapidly across the UK
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Richard Tice: Reform UK's leader, for now
In the Spotlight Leader of rebranded Brexit Party could play pivotal role in next election but may face challenge from Nigel Farage
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How the UK's asylum case backlog is measured
The Explainer Government denies 'massaging figures' to show a reduction in the backlog of people seeking asylum
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Prague shooting: student kills 14 people at university
Speed reads Police believe suspect, who killed himself, may have shot his father before carrying out mass murder
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Congo election: the vote that will shape the future of central Africa
Under the radar Analysts fear Africa's fourth most populous country may be heading for 'sham elections'
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Lift-off in Shetland Islands for UK's first vertical spaceport
Speed reads SaxaVord Spaceport aims to begin rocket launches next summer
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Wales after Drakeford: what resignation means for Welsh politics
The Explainer Welsh Labour MPs are jostling for top job following first minister Mark Drakeford's surprise retirement
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Ballet flats: the new men's fashion must-have?
Talking point 'Sleek, barely there footwear' is blurring traditional gender divisions
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Nothing to smile about: the sudden demise of Smile Direct Club
Under the radar Customers left 'adrift' after controversial teeth-straightening company announces immediate closure
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The Boy and the Heron: a final animated masterpiece from Hayao Miyazaki?
In the Spotlight Studio Ghibli's latest film from the Japanese director has topped the North American box office chart
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The Moon's man-made problems
The Explainer Scientists warn of advent of 'Lunar Anthropocene' era as human visits alter the Moon's surface
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Why Vladimir Putin lost out to Taylor Swift as Time's Person of the Year
Talking Point Magazine commends the singer for being 'a source of light in a time of darkness'
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The Rest Is: the rise of Gary Lineker's podcast empire
In the Spotlight Footballer turned presenter now has a 'hat-trick of career triumphs' as his shows 'dominate the charts'
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Zoe: the personalised nutrition app giving doctors food for thought
In the Spotlight Medical professionals say popular dietary monitors may lead to unnecessary health concerns
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What will it take to free the hostages in Gaza?
Today's Big Question Following release of four Israeli hostages, hopes are growing that a deal might emerge for a larger group
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New study suggests hitting the snooze button may be no bad thing
Speed Read People who delay getting up perform better in some cognitive tests, research finds
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Biden's Israel visit: what can US president achieve after Gaza hospital blast?
Today's big question Deadly explosion threatens to derail the US president's diplomatic ambitions during 'high-stakes' visit to region
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Le Meurice review: the 'Versailles of today'
The Week Recommends Located right in the heart of Paris, Le Meurice feels more like a palace than a hotel
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Will Patois become Jamaica's official language?
Under the Radar Momentum is building to give Jamaica's most widely spoken dialect official status
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The Greatest Show Never Made review: stranger than fiction
The Week Recommends An oddly uplifting documentary about people being duped into joining a fake TV series
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The 2010s and mass protest: a decade without meaningful change?
Talking Point New book reviews a decade of demonstrations and asks why many of them failed
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Five key takeaways from the Conservative Party conference
The Explainer Divisive speeches on immigration and gender issues have prompted consternation among the party's centrists
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How the Las Vegas Sphere will change the future of live entertainment
Under the radar Multi-billion-dollar venue opens to widespread critical acclaim with ambitious residency by U2
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The Catholic Church's Synod: which off-limits issues are now on the agenda?
Today's Big Question Previously taboo subjects such as married priests and the blessing of gay unions are suddenly under consideration
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