Latest articles by Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK
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Will stodgy school dinners become a thing of the past?
Talking Point Schools will no longer be allowed to offer unhealthy grab-and-go options like sausage rolls and pizza every day
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India’s controversial bid to reintroduce cheetahs
Under The Radar Villagers and conservationists are up in arms over Narendra Modi’s Project Cheetah
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Harry and Meghan’s non-royal tour of Australia
In The Spotlight The ‘quasi-royal’ visit is proving controversial Down Under, with accusations that the couple are capitalising on their profile for commercial gain
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Trump’s naval blockade: how it will work
The Explainer The US will blockade Iranian ports after talks between the two sides failed
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Tottenham Hotspur beware: big clubs can go down
In The Spotlight Spurs have sunk into the bottom three of the Premier League with only six matches left – and relegation is an expensive business
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Why the super-rich are swapping Dubai for Milan
In The Spotlight Italian city’s flat tax rate is attracting the wealthy after Iran attacked the UAE
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Iran conflict: who are the winners and losers?
Today's Big Question China and Pakistan emerge stronger from the 38-day conflict; for the US, Israel and Iran, the picture is more mixed
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Satoshi Nakamoto: the mystery behind the creator of Bitcoin
The Explainer New investigation sheds light on identity of cryptocurrency’s shadowy founder
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The normalisation of political profanity
In The Spotlight Donald Trump isn’t the first politician to tarnish their office with foul-mouthed rhetoric – and it’s catching on with rivals, too
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Artemis II and the value of human space travel
Talking Point Are new Moon missions worth the astronomical cost?
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What would happen if the US left Nato?
The Explainer Donald Trump keeps threatening to withdraw from the alliance but actually doing so would present major challenges
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Italy and the World Cup curse
Talking Point Azzurri last won a knockout match on the game’s biggest stage before the first iPhone was released
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Has Trump’s unpredictability broken the oil market?
Today's Big Question Traders aren’t listening to the US president anymore, as oil prices continue to rise
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Can solar panels save you money?
The Explainer Demand for renewable domestic energy is rising as Iran war threatens surging prices
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NHS satisfaction: on the road to recovery?
Talking Point Key survey rating is improving but dissatisfaction remains the majority experience in landmark annual poll
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Why Tyrannosaurus rex has been cut down to size
Under The Radar New findings about the Nanotyrannus have upended what we thought we knew about dinosaur hierarchy
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Is Ed Miliband the most powerful man in Westminster?
Talking Point Former Labour leader strongly influences government policies, say commentators
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Operation Dudula: South Africa’s anti-migrant movement
Under The Radar Populist group accused of blocking foreign nationals from healthcare and schools
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Shy Girl and the ‘uncertain new era’ of AI books
Under the Radar Hachette drops horror novel after claims that artificial intelligence was used to write much of it
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The UK’s new steel tariff strategy
The Explainer ‘Watershed’ moment sees Britain use Trump tactic and ‘dip its toes into protectionism’
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Saturday Night Live UK: laugh like no one’s watching?
Talking Point Does the British version of the US comedy raise a smile?
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The unusual repercussions of the oil and gas shortage in Asia
Under The Radar ‘Crippling shortages’ of energy are affecting work habits, education, and even funerals
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What’s happening with the Welsh elections?
The Explainer Close race for Senedd seats but most Welsh voters unsure how new ballot system works
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If the shoe doesn’t fit: Trump and his footwear
Under The Radar US president is gifting oversized Oxfords to his team
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