Latest articles by Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK
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Neighbour admits urinary ‘weapon of mass destruction’
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New Covid variant BA.2.86: does the UK booster programme go far enough?
Talking Point Some MPs and experts say criteria for jabs is ‘too narrow’ ahead of ‘rocky ride’ this winter
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‘Major escalation’: Sunak confronts China after Parliament ‘spy’ suspect arrested
Speed Read PM faces anger from MPs ‘left in the dark’ about detainment of two men over espionage allegations in March
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Couple sues after ‘farting dog’ ruins flight
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House prices fall at fastest pace since 2009 – and more pain expected
Speed Read Gloomy forecasts follow 4.6% year-on-year drop as higher interest rates hit the property market
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What have we learned in King Charles’s first year?
Today's Big Question The monarch is ‘stamping his personality’ on the role and is definitely not a ‘caretaker’, says Palace source
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Luton Airport bendy buses join Ukraine war effort
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Naked cyclist arrested on charity bike ride
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Paw Patrol snacks recalled due to porn site gaffe
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Asian hornets threaten ‘catastrophe’ for UK bees
Speed Read Invasive species is gaining ‘foothold’ in southern England with ‘sharp rise’ in sightings
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Would North Korean weapons tilt the war Russia’s way?
Today's Big Question Putin wants to boost ‘depleted stocks’ but Pyongyang’s arms may be in poor condition
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Are public marriage proposals getting out of hand?
Talking Point Previously private moment is ‘becoming a public event’ as companies cash in
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Experts suggest the real-life Dracula was vegan
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What the Labour reshuffle tells us about Keir Starmer’s plans
feature Commentators say Blairites ‘largely prospered’ at the expense of those on centre-left of party
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How Burning Man descended into chaos
Under the Radar Torrential rain leaves thousands of revellers stuck at Nevada festival
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What went wrong with the German economy?
Today's Big Question ‘Deep-rooted’ and ‘knotty’ problems threaten return of ‘sick man’ label
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Pedants forgive Waterstones over apostrophe
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Panama Canal: falling water levels threaten world trade
Under the Radar Drought in what should be the rainy season is leading to an expensive logjam in the vital waterway
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‘Mutant mogs’ prowling the UK
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Crash frees millions of bees
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Alcohol may not give people ‘beer goggles’ after all
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Wriggling worm found in woman’s brain
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Canada ‘poison seller’ linked to 88 deaths in the UK
Speed Read Father whose son took his own life has criticised police inaction despite ‘clear warning signs’
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Should the Ofgem energy price cap be scrapped?
Today's Big Question Poorer households may end up paying more this winter despite cap being lowered from October
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