Latest articles by Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK
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What does Tim Walz bring to the Kamala Harris campaign?
Today's Big Question Running mate has 'energised' the party and 'balanced' the ticket – but will it be enough?
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The rise of international franchises for British public schools
Under The Radar Schools are opening outposts across Asia but they have angered human rights activists
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China's winning battle against desertification
Under The Radar Beijing is using solar power to lead the fight as climate change intensifies the threat
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Why theatres are abandoning intervals
Talking Points Younger audiences prefer pause-free performances but a break ensures extra revenue, and theatregoers' comfort
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Public sector strikes: where are we now
The Explainer Government announces deals with train drivers but further walkouts are on the cards
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Why water on Mars is so significant
The Explainer Enough water has been found to cover the surface of the Red Planet – but there's a catch
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Swearing in the UK: a colourful history
In The Spotlight Thanet council's bad language ban is the latest chapter in a saga of obscenity
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'Second only to a nuclear bomb' – the controversial arms Russia is using in Ukraine
The Explainer Thermobaric bombs 'capable of vaporising human bodies' have been used against Ukraine
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The peaceful archipelago that may take up arms
Under The Radar Russia's invasion of Ukraine has left the Åland Islands 'peculiarly vulnerable'
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Why has a Romanian prince gone fugitive?
Under The Radar Paul of Romania is wanted for his role in plot to reclaim royal lands
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Welsh radar site to 'protect Britain from deep space warfare'
Under The Radar Government says site will be 'vital' for defence but opponents say it puts Wales in danger
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The couples who run their marriage like a business
In the Spotlight Using business principles in the home touted as a potential solution to gender disparity in domestic labour
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Has Keir Starmer turned the tide after week of riots?
Today's Big Question After two trouble-free nights, attention turns to whether the PM can meet longer term challenges
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The myth of 'healthy' moderate drinking
Under The Radar The shaky logic that a daily tipple can lengthen your life has been a 'propaganda coup for the alcohol industry'
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War tours: how tourism in Ukraine is bouncing back
Under the Radar Visitors are returning to the war-torn country but not everyone is happy to see them
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Has geopolitical wrestling overshadowed the Olympics?
Today's Big Question Global political tensions and culture war issues have loomed large in Paris
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ME: the condition still baffling the NHS
The Explainer Also known as chronic fatigue syndrome, ME affects a quarter of a million people in the UK but is 'poorly understood'
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Eluned Morgan: Wales' 'colourful' new first minister
In The Spotlight 'Steeped in politics' from an early age, vibrant politician has promised that 'grey suits are out'
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Keir Starmer and the 2011 London riots: the lessons for today's unrest
The Explainer PM's 'brutal' response 13 years ago when director of public prosecutions sent a 'very powerful message'
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Australia's hospitals sound alarm on saline shortage
Under The Radar A mysterious rise in demand has focused attention on a weakness in Australia's healthcare
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Britain's new retail returns nightmare
In The Spotlight Gen Z influencers and a 'poopy diaper' have shown up fault-lines in the system
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Does TikTok have a 'Nazi problem'?
Platform's algorithm accused of promoting Hitler-related propaganda
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The 'frivolous' trade in taxidermied bats
Under The Radar Painted woolly bats are being sold online: bad news for the species – and humans
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The Great Stay: why employees have stopped moving jobs
Talking Points The balance of power is shifting to bosses but is it all bad news for the staff?
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