Latest articles by Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK
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The people who raffle their homes
Under The Radar Offer the chance to win your house for £2 a ticket? It's simple and can make thousands but it's not stress-free
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Who wants to be a millionaire? The dark side of lottery wins
In The Spotlight Is hitting the jackpot a dream come true or actually a nightmare?
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France's war on 'Algerian Nutella'
Under The Radar A wildly popular hazelnut spread is causing a storm across the channel
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Injury time: is there too much football?
In The Spotlight New and expanded competitions are putting more top players on the treatment table
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Is this the end for India's Maoist insurgency?
Under The Radar Narendra Modi clamps down on Naxalite jungle rebels in move some see as attempt to seize mineral wealth
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The battle to be named the world's oldest restaurant
Under The Radar Two Madrid restaurants dispute the historical record but could both of their claims be cooked?
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Why Israel is attacking Iran now
The Explainer A weakened Tehran and a distracted Donald Trump have led Benjamin Netanyahu to finally act against long-standing foe
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Why Syrian antiquities are flooding Facebook Marketplace
Under The Radar Looting of ancient treasures has surged since the fall of Assad, and finds a quick market online
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Why Iranian cities are banning dog walking
Under The Radar Our four-legged friends are a 'contentious topic' in the Islamic Republic
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What can Labour learn from the left in Denmark about immigration?
Today's Big Question The Nordic government's surprisingly strict approach has been hailed a success
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Why Elon Musk's satellites are 'dropping like flies'
Under The Radar Fierce solar activity destroying Starlink satellites
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Five takeaways from Scottish Labour's surprising by-election win
The Explainer Result is a mixed bag for Keir Starmer but Reform UK remains ebullient
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Why Vietnam is dropping its two-child policy
Under The Radar Relaxation of family limit to boost birth rates – but 'baby boom' not certain
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The 'race against time' to find Madeleine McCann evidence
The Explainer Search team 'swinging pickaxes' and using diggers after 'disturbing' discoveries linked to key suspect Christian Brückner
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Brazil's reborn dolls craze
Under The Radar The 'hyper-realistic' babies soaring in popularity in South American nation have spawned controversy
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How to create a healthy 'germier' home
Under The Radar Exposure to a broad range of microbes can enhance our immune system, especially during childhood
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How much should doctors trust parental intuition?
In The Spotlight Study finds parents' concern can be better at spotting critical illness than vital signs
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Why Gen Z want to return to the office
In The Spotlight Younger workers 'crave' connection and face-to-face learning
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What's next for Elon Musk?
Today's Big Question The world's richest man has become 'disillusioned' with politics – but returning to his tech empire presents its own challenges
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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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