Arion McNicoll, The Week UK

Talking point As support for the far-right party surges, politicians are debating whether it poses a threat to German democracy

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Last updated 23 January 24

The Explainer Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are not the only threat to global shipping, experts warn

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 22 January 24

The Explainer Humans may be 'shockingly close' to being able to communicate with other species

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 19 January 24

Talking Points Critics say three new films depicting 'humanity's darkest chapter' offer 'unexpected hopefulness'

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 18 January 24

In depth Starmer and Davey have refused to rule out a post-election deal, leaving some commentators warning of a 'coalition of wokery'

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Last updated 15 January 24

in depth Rapidly spreading new JN.1 strain is 'yet another reminder that the pandemic is far from over'

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 12 January 24

In Depth Decade-long project from filmmaker J.A. Bayona is 'a moving account' about the survivors of a 1972 plane crash

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 11 January 24

Talking Point With the gripping second season now under way, critics say the hit game show has entered the canon of 'truly great reality TV'

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 10 January 24

In depth Latest show from the US writer has topped Netflix's charts but not all of his other TV adaptations have been hits

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 9 January 24

The Explainer Infections and hospitalisations continue to rise as a highly contagious new Covid subvariant spreads rapidly across the UK

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Last updated 8 January 24

In the Spotlight Leader of rebranded Brexit Party could play pivotal role in next election but may face challenge from Nigel Farage

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 5 January 24

The Explainer Government denies 'massaging figures' to show a reduction in the backlog of people seeking asylum

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 3 January 24

Speed reads Police believe suspect, who killed himself, may have shot his father before carrying out mass murder

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 22 December 23

Under the radar Analysts fear Africa's fourth most populous country may be heading for 'sham elections'

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 20 December 23

Speed reads SaxaVord Spaceport aims to begin rocket launches next summer

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 19 December 23

The Explainer Welsh Labour MPs are jostling for top job following first minister Mark Drakeford's surprise retirement

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 18 December 23

Talking point 'Sleek, barely there footwear' is blurring traditional gender divisions

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 15 December 23

Under the radar Customers left 'adrift' after controversial teeth-straightening company announces immediate closure

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 14 December 23

In the Spotlight Studio Ghibli's latest film from the Japanese director has topped the North American box office chart

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 12 December 23

The Explainer Scientists warn of advent of 'Lunar Anthropocene' era as human visits alter the Moon's surface

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 11 December 23

Talking Point Magazine commends the singer for being 'a source of light in a time of darkness'

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 8 December 23