Latest articles by Rebecca Messina, The Week UK
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Italy's prisons crisis
Under the Radar Severe overcrowding, dire conditions and appalling violence have brought the Italian carceral system to boiling point
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Gregg Wallace apologises for 'women of a certain age' jibe
Speed Read MasterChef presenter says he was 'not in a good headspace' when he made the comments regarding complainants
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'She died because of me': Sara Sharif's father 'takes full responsibility' for her death
Speed Read Urfan Sharif retracts previous court testimony, telling the Old Bailey that fatal beating was 'all my fault'
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Why Justin Welby has stepped down as Archbishop of Canterbury
In the Spotlight 'Lack of curiosity' over claims of abuse of dozens of boys by Christian camp leader had made Welby's position untenable
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The pros and cons of universal health care
Pros and Cons A medical system that serves everyone comes with its own costs, and they're not only financial
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Princess of Wales returns to work in first meeting of 2024
Speed Reed Early Years project has been the 'cornerstone' of Catherine's charitable work
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Sicily yacht sinking: search resumes for Mike Lynch
Speed Read Specialist divers continue to search for six guests still missing from superyacht struck by a suspected tornado
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Carlos Puigdemont: Catalan separatist evades police manhunt
Speed Read Two Catalan police officers arrested on suspicion of helping wanted separatist leader escape after surprise appearance at Barcelona rally
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The viral stars of the 2024 Paris Olympics
The Explainer From 'Olympic Love Island' to Norway's 'Muffin man', the winners of the Paris Games aren't always on the podium
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The fight to save the world's most famous cheeses
Under the Radar Reliance on exhausted fungal strains threatens the future of a host of blue cheeses
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Strictly Come Dancing scandal timeline: what happened when
In the Spotlight BBC director general addresses speculation over show's future and apologises to celebrity contestants who say they were mistreated
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The five moments it went wrong for the Tories
In Depth From Partygate to the budget that broke Britain, the pivotal points in the Conservative Party's decline
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Who will win France's election of extremes?
Today's Big Question Voters face a stark choice between far-right party and left-wing alliance as centrists lose ground
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Pros and cons of renting
Pros and cons One-third of households in the UK are rented, but the vast majority of people aspire to own their own home
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Does 'slacktivism' work?
In the Spotlight 'All eyes on Rafah' image is the latest in a series of viral social media causes but their impact is unclear
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Are young people falling out of love with music?
Under the Radar Children are listening to more music than ever, but pinning identity to genres is an increasingly alien notion
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El Califa de León: the world's first Michelin star tacos
The Week Recommends Unassuming taqueria in business since 1968 joins fine-dining spots in guide's first Mexico edition
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New Caledonia: is Azerbaijan to blame for deadly riots in French overseas territory?
Today's Big Question Catalyst for the disorder is new legislation that would expand the eligible electorate, but Baku is accused of fomenting turmoil
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Why Cannes 2024 is shaping up to be the most dramatic yet
In the Spotlight Organisers face controversies on multiple fronts, from a potential stand-off with Iran to rumours of a 'secret list' of industry predators
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Tories suffer early losses in local elections
Speed Read Labour jubilant amid string of victories, but several key races remain
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Universal donor blood is 'close' to reality
Under the Radar Scientists identify 'cocktail' of enzymes that destroy harmful antigens
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UK rents climb to record high
Speed Read Renters outside London now pay an average of £1,291 per month but rate of increase seems to be slowing
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Quiz of The Week: 20 - 26 April
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
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Nuclear near-misses
The Explainer From technical glitches to fateful split-second decisions, the world has come to the brink of nuclear war more times than you might think
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