Latest articles by Arion McNicoll, The Week UK
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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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Captain Tom charity closes to donations amid daughter’s pool row
Speed Read Hannah Ingram-Moore to appeal council order to demolish spa complex at her home
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Prince William, homelessness and a question of privilege
Talking Point Push by the Prince of Wales to end homelessness has been welcomed by some, but is he the the wrong person for the job?
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Covid inquiry: what we have heard so far
feature Public inquiry hears damning evidence from scientists amid finger-pointing from ministers and civil servants alike
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How can we get electricity from space?
feature Solar power harvested by satellites and beamed to Earth is no longer ‘just science fiction’, say scientists
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Elizabeth Gilbert and the debate over cancelling Russian culture
Talking Point Decision to delay publication of novel set in 20th-century Siberia sparks intense debate
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Who will get the blame for UK mortgage misery?
Today's Big Question As mortgage rates continue to soar, fingers have been pointed far and wide
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Privileges committee: who are its members and what powers does it have?
In Depth Boris Johnson’s preemptive resignation does not diminish from the significance of the cross-party findings
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Vladimir Kara-Murza, ‘Spymania’ and Putin’s crackdown on dissent
feature Kremlin has been steadily broadening and intensifying its hunt for internal enemies
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The politics of drought: new crisis facing the EU
feature Spain’s PM says severe water shortages will become ‘one of the central political and territorial debates’ of our time
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Anti-racism policing unit is accused of racism
Speed Read Police Race Action Plan criticised for treating minority staff members as ‘troublemakers or difficult’
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Kosovo: why have tensions boiled over in the Balkans?
Today's Big Question Nato troops have been injured as fresh violence flared between Kosovo Serbs and ethnic Albanians
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Is it time to recognise Afghanistan’s Taliban government?
Talking Point UN says engaging with extremist group may pave way to gaining humanitarian access to impoverished country
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Stan Grant and Australian media’s racism reckoning
feature Trailblazing Indigenous Australian journalist stands down citing racist abuse and media failings
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Germany’s coalition of chaos
feature Dispute over gas-boiler ban threatens to unravel Germany’s three-party governing alliance
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Mickey Mouse vs. GOP: fallout continues from battle between Disney and DeSantis
feature With Republican challenger set to launch 2024 presidential bid, picking a fight with Mickey Mouse appears to have backfired
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Can ‘once-in-a-generation’ Renters’ Reform Bill fix private renting?
Today's Big Question Bill to end ‘no-fault’ evictions has been cautiously welcomed by some landlords and campaigners
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Maïwenn Le Besco: the ‘eyebrow-raising’ director behind Johnny Depp’s comeback
Why Everyone’s Talking About The controversial director remains unapologetic about casting Depp so soon after his bitter defamation trial
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Sollip review: European fine dining with Korean influences
The Week Recommends Bermondsey restaurant earned its first Michelin star last year – and with good reason
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Woman who wrote children’s book on grief charged with murdering husband
Speed Read Eric Richins died last year after his wife, Kouri Richins, made him a spiked drink, authorities allege
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The pharmacist will see you now: will Sunak’s antibiotic prescription plans work?
Talking Point Patients will be able to get prescription medicines and oral contraception directly from pharmacies in bid to ease pressure on GPs
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Will Republicans stick with Trump after sexual abuse verdict?
Today's Big Question E. Jean Carroll’s victory might only increase the likelihood that the former president will be on the Republican ballot in 2024
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