Latest articles by Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK
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How could escalation in the Middle East affect the global economy?
Today's Big Question Oil prices have already risen but wider conflict could see supply chains disrupted more broadly
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Pig butchering: one of the world's fastest growing scams
In the Spotlight Beijing is cracking down on the crypto con but this has only pushed it worldwide
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Is death a thing of the past?
Under The Radar Scientists discover multicellular life forms emerging from the cells of dead organisms, raising profound ethical questions
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The billion-dollar fight over the 'holy grail' of shipwrecks
In the Spotlight Several nations have staked a claim to the San José's treasure but who has the right to it?
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What will the next pandemic look like – and are we ready?
The Explainer Creator of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine warns that future viruses could be more contagious and lethal
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Colombo's wetlands: how the 'lungs' of Sri Lanka's capital are being restored
Under the radar The revival of the ecosystems could prove a 'valuable lesson' for the world
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Oxford Street: a return to former glories?
In the Spotlight Sadiq Khan hopes to restore the fortunes of the famous London shopping street but is pedestrianisation the way forward?
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How the brain changes during pregnancy
In the Spotlight 'Baby brain' has some scientific basis but not in the way we first thought
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Parliament to P45: is there a life after politics?
In the Spotlight Some former MPs make millions but others are facing a 'financial cliff edge'
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'New dawn' as Māori queen is crowned
In the Spotlight Ngā Wai Hono i te Pō's ascent to the throne comes at a thorny moment for New Zealand's indigenous community
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The UK's worsening wet weather
The Explainer More frequent and intense rain is keeping flood boss 'awake at night'
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The 'Swiss model' shaking up the Champions League
In the Spotlight Uefa says the new format offers 'greater excitement' but critics say boredom is guaranteed
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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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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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The UK's drink-driving problem
In the Spotlight Deaths caused by drivers over legal alcohol limit have risen to highest level in 13 years
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Paraguay's dangerous dalliance with cryptocurrency
Under The Radar Overheating Paraguayans are pushing back over power outages caused by illegal miners
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What does Covid look like in 2024?
Today's Big Question Disease experts are calling for closer monitoring as new variant fuels rise in infections
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James Timpson: the new prisons minister offering offenders a second chance
In the Spotlight Keir Starmer's appointment of retail boss was a 'bolt from the blue'
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Reform on the rise: can smaller parties reshape British politics?
Talking Point Reform, Greens and independents hope to shape Starmer's policy but can they go even further?
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From party colours to Count Binface: your quirky election questions answered
The Explainer Why are elections held on a Thursday and why do we use pencils?
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Education, education, education: a history of Labour's schools policies
The Explainer Party has often backed comprehensive education but critics say it is driven by the 'politics of envy'
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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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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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