Latest articles by Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK
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Why Irish traditional music is having a moment
In The Spotlight Frustrations with isolation and technology credited for reviving 'auld' trad tunes
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What's behind Farage's leftward pivot?
Today's Big Question Reform leader announced headline-grabbing policies on winter fuel payments and child benefits
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Festivals in public parks: the battle for our urban green spaces
Talking Point It's locals vs. revellers as cash-strapped councils turn to concerts in local parks for extra revenue
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Can Trump ban overseas students from US universities?
Today's Big Question President's decision to revoke Harvard's access to database for admitting international students 'drastically escalates' the dispute
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Lucy Connolly: a 'free speech martyr'?
Talking Point Woman jailed for inciting racial hatred during Southport riots championed as victim of 'two-tier' justice
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The Japanese salarymen with a side hustle as cheerleaders
Under The Radar 'Suited and booted' Cheer Re-Man's cheer squad are 'injecting high-flying excitement' into Japan's business world
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How would chemical castration for sex offenders work?
Today's Big Question Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood isn't 'squeamish' about using the controversial measure
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China's soaring dementia rates
Under The Radar Government launches action plan after cases in China increase 50% faster than global average
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French town divided over horse-drawn bin lorries
Under The Radar Critics say that the eco-friendly take on rubbish collection is 'terrifying' for the animals
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Ozempic menus: how weight-loss jabs are changing restaurants
In The Spotlight Reduced appetites mean a shift towards smaller portions
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The history of animal metaphors in propaganda
The Explainer Rats, snakes and cockroaches among the imagery used to dehumanise political enemies and minority groups
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The weirdest Eurovision performances of all time
In Depth All the weird – and wonderful – acts that have left Eurovision audiences stunned, from Windows95man to Dustin the Turkey
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Virgin Island: has reality finally gone too far?
Talking Point The Channel 4 show has been described as 'cruel', 'icky' and... 'heartwarming'
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What are the different types of nuclear weapons?
The Explainer Speculation mounts that post-war taboo on nuclear weapons could soon be shattered by use of 'battlefield' missiles
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Brazil has a scorpion problem
Under The Radar Venomous arachnids are infesting country's fast-growing cities
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Why Turkey's Kurdish insurgents are laying down their arms
Under the Radar The PKK said its aims can now be 'resolved through democratic politics'
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The genetic secrets of South Korea's female free-divers
Under The Radar Unique physiology of 'real-life mermaid' haenyeo women could help treat chronic diseases
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Where is the safest place to go in a nuclear attack?
In Depth From safest countries to the most secure parts of buildings, these are the spots that offer the most protection
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The secret lives of Russian saboteurs
Under The Radar Moscow is recruiting criminal agents to sow chaos and fear among its enemies
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The timely revival of watchmaking
Under The Radar Artisan horology is enjoying a surprising resurgence
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Pakistan's solar panel boom
Under The Radar A 'perfect storm' has created a solar 'revolution' in the south Asian country
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'Making memories': the scourge of modern parenting?
In The Spotlight Meghan Markle sends her children emails of each day's 'moments' but is constant 'memory-making' just another burden for parents to bear?
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Time to clamp down on 'headphone dodgers'?
Talking Point Passengers who play music on trains blasted as 'phenomenally rude', and 'thin end of the wedge' for decline of common courtesy
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Is it time for Doctor Who to retire?
Talking Point 'Viewer apathy' could prove the ultimate foe for the Time Lord, amid lukewarm reviews and falling ratings
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