Latest articles by Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK
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Pedro Sánchez and the corruption scandalThe Explainer A string of allegations have been levelled at PM’s allies and relatives
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Amazon deforestation: the good, the bad and the under protectionUnder The Radar Deforestation has fallen but harsh realities remain
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The rise of LitRPGUnder The Radar How novels based on video games are hooking readers
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The reasons behind the birth rate declineThe Explainer Office for National Statistics says the fertility rate in England and Wales is the lowest ever recorded
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AI row casts a shadow over literary prizeIn The Spotlight Doubts raised over Commonwealth Prize short-story winner after claims text showed signs of being AI-generated
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Married at First Sight: ‘a recipe for disaster’?Talking Point Reality TV show is in the spotlight after allegations of sexual abuse
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The end of Google as we know itIn The Spotlight Why the search giant wants us to google less
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The threat to nuclear power plants around the worldThe Explainer Direct strike could cause release radioactive materials and cause mass terror
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Reversing Brexit: how would rejoining the EU work?The Explainer Previous concessions and favourable terms for the UK might not be on the table again
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What is the Thucydides trap?The Explainer Chinese premier cited ancient Greek history to issue warning to Donald Trump
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UAE, Iran and the Abraham Accords 2.0The Explainer Israel’s agreements with some Arab neighbours are being reconsidered in the light of the Iran war
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The rise of non-English songs at EurovisionUnder The Radar This year 24 languages will be heard at the song contest as native tongues stage a comeback
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The battle for Pluto’s planetary status continuesUnder The Radar Nasa may revisit one of outer space’s thorniest questions
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Is it too late for Keir Starmer to save his job?Today's Big Question PM’s speech to rekindle ailing leadership gets mixed reception
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Why the EU is rolling back AI restrictionsThe Explainer Bloc postpones new regulations after growing pressure from tech firms and industry groups
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The problem with Antarctic tourismIn The Spotlight The ‘bottom of the world’ is in danger of being ‘loved to death’ by visitors
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Why the sun is setting on the cheap flights eraThe Explainer We might have seen the last of the £9.99 flight to Spain
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Why pharmacies are still struggling to obtain medicinesIn The Spotlight Iran war and wider structural issues are causing ‘anxiety’ for patients reliant on medications
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The Haitian migrants seeking the Mexican dreamUnder The Radar Many refugees end up in legal limbo but others feel ‘free’ in their new home
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The state of London’s bridgesIn The Spotlight Three crossings are currently unaccessible as the global metropolis loses its lustre
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Why Japan is scrapping its ban on exporting lethal armsUnder The Radar The prime minister is tearing up pacifist rules in an ‘increasingly severe security environment’
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Burnham Beeches hotel: a calming country house in BuckinghamshireThe Week Recommends Less than an hour from London, this laid-back Georgian manor is perfect for a weekend break
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Are golf courses the answer to the housing shortage?The Explainer Clubs are under threat as developers eye up land for new homes
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FBI probing unexplained deaths of US scientistsIn The Spotlight At least 10 people linked to sensitive research have died suddenly or disappeared, prompting speculation and conspiracy theories
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