Latest articles by Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK
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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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How Highland cows became unlikely social media starsUnder The Radar Farmers and nature reserves have called on TikTokers to leave their animals alone
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Peter Mandelson vetting: who knew what, and when?The Explainer Starmer said to be furious about Foreign Office cover-up that allowed Mandelson to be appointed US ambassador despite failed vetting
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India’s home-help conundrumUnder The Radar The nation’s instant home-help services are enjoying a frenzy of orders
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What is the femosphere?The Explainer A growing number of influencers are encouraging women to ditch the egalitarian narrative of liberal feminism and take a more cynical approach to the opposite sex
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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 cheetahsUnder 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 AustraliaIn 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 workThe 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 downIn 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 MilanIn 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 BitcoinThe Explainer New investigation sheds light on identity of cryptocurrency’s shadowy founder
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The normalisation of political profanityIn 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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