Latest articles by Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK
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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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Is the great British sitcom dying out?
Talking Point The 'watercooler' show may be on the wane, but there's life in the genre while we still 'crave the classics'
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Blue plaques: Historic England's search for new local heroes
In the Spotlight Opening nominations for new iconic signs will help 'more people celebrate their heritage'
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Gas masks and loo rolls: why 'preppers' are on the rise
Under The Radar Doomsday community has expanded from 'Rambo wannabes' to 'Tesco regulars'
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Can Labour win in Scotland?
Today's Big Question Keir Starmer's party has healthy lead over SNP ahead of 'most competitive' election in decades
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Drowning Street and four other memorable lectern moments
The Explainer From Rishi's 'Things can only get wetter' to Theresa's tears
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What are rogue waves and what causes them?
Under The Radar Once dismissed as mythology, the 'giant colossi' are now taken very seriously
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The long journey to becoming an astronaut
In the Spotlight Soaring into space remains a dream of children and adults alike – but how do you become an astronaut?
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What are sponge cities and can London become one?
Under The Radar Use of green and blue spaces to drain excess water is growing but implementing measures can be difficult
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The value of silence
Under The Radar In a world 'filled with constant yapping' some are making an effort to keep schtum
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The AI 'concierge' that will decide who you date
In the Spotlight If the bots click, real life may follow – or that's the idea, says Bumble
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The Startup Party: what is Dominic Cummings planning now?
The Explainer Former No. 10 guru says 'completely different' party will focus on 'voters, not Westminster'
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Why deepfakes of dead loved ones are big business in China
Under The Radar AI-generated avatars of deceased 'builds on China's long cultural history of communicating with the dead'
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Perplexity AI: has Google finally met its match?
In the Spotlight Generative AI start-up provides fast, Wikipedia-like responses to search queries
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Taliban's quest for tourists to see the wonders of Afghanistan
Under The Radar Troubled country wants to become a 'tourism powerhouse' – but how safe is it?
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Inside Siberia's 'megaslump' – and why it is getting bigger
Under The Radar The 'eerie sinkhole' is rapidly expanding and climate change is the reason why
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Gavin & Stacey and the trouble with sitcom revivals
In the Spotlight Much-loved series to return for Christmas special but is TV's past best left behind?
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Is Russia jamming GPS in the Baltics?
Under The Radar Satellite location signals are vital for aviation safety but they are 'vulnerable to blocking or distortion'
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The laws of finding – and keeping – treasure in Britain
In the Spotlight Amateur archaeology is on the rise but flouting the laws can land you in prison
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Is international law falling apart?
Today's Big Question Conflict in Gaza is testing the strength of the two intergovernmental courts in The Hague
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Esports: the big season coming to the UK
In the Spotlight Major gaming tournaments are 'running wild' this year
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Why can't Ofsted stop rise in 'illegal schools'?
Today's Big Question Worrying rise in alternative education providers where teachers require neither qualifications nor criminal record checks
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