Latest articles by Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK
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The 95% Muslim country that has banned the hijab
Under The Radar Outlawing the headscarf is the latest chapter in Tajikistan's clampdown on Islamic culture
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How prepared are we for human bird flu?
Today's Big Question Government stocks up on vaccines as risk of new pandemic is 'plausible and imminent'
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Why are West End theatre ticket prices soaring?
In The Spotlight Actors worry high cost will kill sector, but soaring seat prices are still below inflation
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Is BT's 'great digital switchover' a catastrophe waiting to happen?
Concern grows for elderly and vulnerable as the landline is switched off
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Should MPs be banned from betting?
Today's Big Question Pressure is growing for action but some commentators argue the media outrage is 'confected'
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'Brain drain' fear as record numbers leave New Zealand
Under The Radar Neighbouring Australia is luring young workers with prospect of better jobs
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Pickle juice: the anti-cramp wellness trend
The Explainer The 'unlikely' and 'briny' drink is growing in popularity in sport and beyond
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How North Korea dodges sanctions using wigs and eyelashes
Under The Radar Booming trade with China is allowing Pyongyang to use foreign currency to advance its nuclear programme
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Secret plan for UK to protect Irish skies
Under The Radar Relations between Dublin and London have historically been strained but covert co-operation has endured for decades
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What are digital nomads?
The Explainer Dozens of countries now offer remote working visas but the schemes vary and there are downsides too
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A picture with baggage: Bukayo Saka and the Iceland fallout
Talking Point The focus on the winger after England's Euro 2024 warm-up defeat has caused controversy
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Mexico's avocado militias
Under The Radar The country supplies around 80% of the avocados eaten in the US but they have now been branded 'blood diamonds'
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Intermittent fasting: does diet pioneered by Michael Mosley work?
The Explainer Doctor's TV documentary and international best-selling book 'set the stage for the next great fad diet'
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Artistic swimming: landmark moment for men denied
Under The Radar Hopes were high for first male in Olympic team but 'pioneer' missed the cut
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Why Emmanuel Macron has called snap elections
Speed Read President surprises France with vote after Marine Le Pen's EU victory
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Hong Kong launches 'smile offensive' to boost flagging tourism
Under The Radar Government minister blames 'black sheep' for territory's unfriendly reputation and calls on hospitality staff to go 'the extra mile'
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The 'furious dogfight' over literary festival sponsorship
Talking Point Baillie Gifford has cancelled all its deals with book events after pressure from activists
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Madrí: row brews over Yorkshire's 'Spanish' lager
Talking Point Galician beer boss questions honesty of British brewer whose popular drink is 'confusing for the consumer'
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How turbulence will change air travel
Under The Radar Ban on children sitting on laps among a raft of changes as turbulence expected to rise
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Rain and red faces: the best of Rishi's election gaffes
In The Spotlight PM has suffered string of mishaps on the campaign trail, from a football faux pas to a 'Mickey Mouse moment'
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Why Hunter Biden is in court again
In The Spotlight Republicans expected to make hay from Biden Junior's latest legal entanglement
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Is Russia fighting a 'sabotage' war in Europe?
Today's Big Question Series of 'random' attacks has put security services across the continent on 'high alert'
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Why Japan is clamping down on host clubs
Under The Radar Women flock to bars for attention from male hosts but 'slippery' payment systems leads to huge debts
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Loaded relaunch: modern masculinity or mid-life crisis?
Talking Point Lads' mag wants to allow men to 'ogle beautiful women' but has it misjudged 'the most sexually jaded generation of Western men in history'?
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