Latest articles by Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK
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'Animal Farm' at 80: Orwell's parable remains 'horribly' relevant
Talking Point George Orwell's warnings about authoritarianism and manipulation have been weaponised across the political spectrum
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Thomas Skinner: from TV star to 'Britain's most influential political figure'
Talking Point As ex-Apprentice star scores invite to J.D. Vance barbecue, has he moved from grafter to grifter?
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Is Britain broken?
Today's Big Question Crime data raises questions about the veracity of Nigel Farage's 'lawless' narrative
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How China is battling the chikungunya virus
Under The Radar Thousands of cases of the debilitating disease have been found in the country
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Will proposed driving law reforms make the roads safer?
The Explainer Older drivers face compulsory eyesight checks under new plans
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Who owns Gaza? Israel's occupation plans
The Explainer Egypt, Israel and Britain have ruled the beleaguered territory
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Why 'faceless bots' are interviewing job hunters
In The Spotlight Artificial intelligence is taking over a crucial part of recruitment
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India's fake weddings
Under The Radar New party trend promises all the fun of a wedding without any of the downsides
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What does RFK Jr's stop on mRNA vaccine development mean for rest of the world?
The Explainer Effects of the funding cut could be 'measured in human lives'
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Off the boil: the decline of the TV cooking show
In The Spotlight A string of controversies have bubbled over in the genre just as people are flocking to simpler cooking clips on social media
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The female-led all-women tours in Afghanistan
Under The Radar Women are 'swapping cocktails in Ibiza' for visiting a 'terror hotspot'
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Acid rain is back: the sequel nobody wanted
Under The Radar A 'forever chemical' in rainwater is reviving a largely forgotten environmental issue
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Why AI means it's more important than ever to check terms and conditions
In The Spotlight WeTransfer row over training AI models on user data shines spotlight on dangers of blindly clicking 'Accept'
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Is Trump's tariffs plan working?
Today's Big Question Trump has touted 'victories', but inflation is the 'elephant in the room'
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What did the doctors' strike achieve?
Today's Big Question With fewer doctors walking out than in previous strikes, are there signs of a 'softening' in the pay dispute?
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The Miami Showband massacre, 50 years on
The Explainer Unanswered questions remain over Troubles terror attack that killed three members of one of Ireland's most popular music acts
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The Macrons v. Candace Owens: consequences for conspiracy theorists?
Talking Point French president and his wife are suing the right-wing influencer over bizarre claims Brigitte Macron was born a man
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The UK's new online age verification rules
The Explainer Experts say underage users can easily circumvent rules designed to protect them
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Could Thailand and Cambodia really go to war?
Today's Big Question Thai leader has warned that recent hostilities over border dispute could lead to all-out conflict
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Will the UK recognise Palestine as a state?
Today's Big Question Pressure is growing on Keir Starmer, but is the Palestinian statehood debate a 'distraction'?
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The biggest hospital abuse scandal you've probably never heard of
Under The Radar CCTV footage revealed serious abuse of vulnerable adults at Muckamore Abbey Hospital, Northern Ireland
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How potatoes became an 'unusual bellwether' in Russia's economy
Under The Radar Spud shortages are pointing to a wider crisis in the nation's finances
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The rental bikes that are dividing London
Talking Point Fans swear by their convenience but detractors see danger in the green 'invasion'
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Thailand's monk sex scandal
In The Spotlight New accusations involving illicit sex and blackmail have shaken the nation and opened a debate on the privileges monks enjoy
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