Latest articles by Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK
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How domestic abusers are exploiting technology
The Explainer Apps intended for child safety are being used to secretly spy on partners
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The UK's growing adult literacy problem
Under the Radar Global report shows Britain's decline in reading skills as we choose scrolling and streaming over turning the pages of a book
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Chennai's chess champions
In The Spotlight The Indian city is 'churning out' a flood of chess 'wizards' and 'geniuses'
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How would reaching net zero change our lives?
Today's Big Question Climate target could bring many benefits but global heating would continue
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2024 and the rebirth of body horror
Talking Point In a year of female-focused 'scintillating gore', have horror films gone too far?
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Saudi Arabia World Cup: have lessons been learned from Qatar?
Today's Big Question Human rights groups fear a repeat of issues at the 2022 tournament
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The influencer court case shaking up social media
Under The Radar TikTok star accuses her rival of stealing her beige 'aesthetic' but are there shades of grey in US copyright law?
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Why is Putin 'de-exonerating' Stalin's victims?
Under the radar Russian president has 'insatiable impulse' to 'rewrite history', say commentators
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The UK's international student scandal
Under The Radar Financial worries make foreign students an attractive financial prospect, but some 'lack basic English'
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Y.M.C.A. and four other songs that have escaped their meaning
The Explainer Some of pop's biggest hits have been misinterpreted by politicians and the public alike
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The spray-on foam insulation causing house nightmares
In the Spotlight Fears insulation causing roof-timber rot means homeowners are struggling to sell
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Europe's growing wolf problem
Under The Radar Plans are underway to allow EU farmers to kill wolves but is the predator being unfairly attacked?
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Should the UK ban marriage between cousins?
In the Spotlight Several Scandinavian nations are banning consanguineous unions, with some calling for Britain to follow suit
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Bovaer: the new dairy additive prompting boycotts and conspiracy theories
In The Spotlight Manufacturer says it wants to reduce methane emissions from cows but social media criticism has grown
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French government on brink of collapse over budget stand-off
The Explainer Marine Le Pen gave French PM until today to buckle to her demands
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Christmas trees: losing their magic?
In the Spotlight Festive firs are a yuletide staple but are their days numbered?
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Why India is concerned at Bangladesh's 'Hinduphobia'
The Explainer Arrest of monk Chinmoy Krishna Das stokes safety concerns for Hindu minority in Bangladesh
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Spines and the rise of AI book publishers
Under The Radar New publishing venture has been roundly condemned by industry figures
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The return of the Asbo
In the Spotlight Will Home Office plans for 'respect orders' be a 'boon' for 'curtain-twitchers'?
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Will the UK see a white Christmas in 2024?
In Depth Snow has fallen on Christmas Day in the UK 54 times in the last 65 years, according to Met Office data
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Why the UK is running out of burial plots
Under The Radar Capacity in cemeteries is running out as the death rate increases
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How much of a blow is ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu?
Today's Big Question Action by Hague court damages Israel's narrative that Gaza conflict is a war between 'good and evil'
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'The Hum': the real-life noise behind The Listeners
In the Spotlight Can some of us also hear the disturbing sound that plagues characters in the hit TV show – and where is it coming from?
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Why Bhutan hopes tourists will put a smile back on its face
Under The Radar The 'kingdom of happiness' is facing economic problems and unprecedented emigration
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