Latest articles by Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK
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England's new national forest
In The Spotlight The 6,000-acre Western Forest will be spread between farms and urban areas
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The fight for control of Ukraine's nuclear reactors
The Explainer How serious is Donald Trump about US ownership of Kyiv's nuclear power plants?
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The 'secretive and strange' battle for the most powerful role in sport
Under The Radar Sebastian Coe among the contenders as the International Olympic Committee gathers to choose its next president
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Chile's stargazing 'dark skies' are under threat
Under The Radar New chemical plant could spoil celebrated astronomical stronghold
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What is overdiagnosis and is it actually happening?
The Explainer Leading expert says an overcorrection is leading to health problems
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How feasible is a Ukraine ceasefire?
Today's Big Question Kyiv has condemned Putin's 'manipulative' response to proposed agreement
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Sino the times: the decline of Chinese restaurants
In The Spotlight Generational shifts have seen the sector fall out of favour in the UK
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How Gail's became the symbol of high street gentrification
In The Spotlight Upmarket bakery chain has been bitterly resisted by residents in several areas
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Greenland's surprising election result
The Explainer Unexpected success for Demokraatit after a campaign overshadowed by Trump's threats
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How worried should we be about microplastics in our brains?
The Explainer Average human brain contains enough plastic fragments to make a spoon
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Business booms 'bigly' for Trump impersonators
Under The Radar 'Insane' demand for presidential doppelgangers at parties, golf tournaments – even children's birthdays
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The world's youngest leaders
The Explainer Younger PMs and presidents are praised for 'injecting new energy' into world politics
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What happens when a pope dies?
In The Spotlight Vatican protocol on a pontiff's death is steeped in tradition and ritual
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The battle for 21st century naturism laid bare
In The Spotlight Nudist lifestyle falling out of favour in Germany but naked attraction is on the rise in the UK
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US foodies brace for tariff war
Under The Radar Shoppers stocking up on imported olive oil, maple syrup and European wine as price hikes loom
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The 'vulgar' question causing outrage in India
Under The Radar Podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia under police investigation for "dirty" comment on YouTube show
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Is the body positivity era over?
Talking Point For some, a 'parade of skeletons' on the red carpet is a symptom of a return to an ultra-skinny ideal
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What did Starmer actually get out of Trump?
Today's Big Question US president's remarks, notably on tariffs and the Chagos Islands, were encouraging but vague
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What is Great British Energy going to do exactly?
The Explainer Will the new state-owned clean-energy company cut bills? And if so, when?
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Is a 'No ball games' culture stopping outdoor play?
Under The Radar Report warns that 'hostile' communal spaces mean children playing out less
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How worried should we be about asteroids?
Today's Big Question Odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth have fluctuated wildly this week
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Why some people remember dreams and others don't
Under The Radar Age, attitude and weather all play a part in dream recall
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Javier Milei's memecoin scandal
Under The Radar Argentinian president is facing impeachment calls and fraud accusations
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Ukraine goes all out to woo young people into the army
Under The Radar New recruitment drive offers perks as morale and numbers fall
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