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What are the rules about homeschooling – and how are they changing?
The Explainer Additional safeguards planned for the most vulnerable children, prompted by the killing of Sara Sharif
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Inside the house of Assad
The Explainer Bashar al-Assad and his father, Hafez, ruled Syria for more than half a century but how did one family achieve and maintain power?
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The best books of 2024 to give this Christmas
The Week Recommends From Percival Everett to Rachel Clarke these are the critics' favourite books from 2024
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Parmigianino: The Vision of St Jerome – masterpiece given 'new lease of life'
The Week Recommends 'Spectacularly inventive' painting is back on display at the National Gallery
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In the footsteps of wartime heroes in western France
This fascinating journey is 'part hike, part homage'
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Carry-On: Taron Egerton's airport thriller is 'unexpectedly watchable'
Talking Point Netflix action movie makes a few 'daft swerves' – but is a 'thoroughly enjoyable' watch
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The missed opportunities to save Sara Sharif
Talking Point After each horrific child abuse case, we hear that lessons will be learnt. What is still missing?
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Upside-down sticky pear and walnut cake
The Week Recommends This sweet treat is the perfect way to finish a celebratory lunch
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The Week Unwrapped: Scotland ends 'government by WhatsApp'
Podcast Plus, could autonomous buses solve our transport problems? And how will AI cameras tackle drink-driving?
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Simulation theory: are we all living in The Matrix?
The Explainer Elon Musk is among many fascinated by the idea that our 'reality' is actually an advanced super-computer simulation
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Properties of the week: characterful country retreats
The Week Recommends Featuring homes in Kent, Surrey and Devon
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The Imaginary Institution of India: a 'compelling' exhibition
The Week Recommends 'Vibrant' show at the Barbican examines how political upheaval stimulated Indian art
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Caroline Quentin shares her favourite books
The Week Recommends The actor shares works by Patrick Hamilton, Liz Knight and Elizabeth Taylor
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Queer: 'ill-disciplined' Daniel Craig drama fails to take off
Talking Point Bond actor offers 'touchingly vulnerable' performance but 'little' happens in the plot
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Top UK restaurants 2024
The Week Recommends Featuring a classic bistro, a country pub and a celebrity hot spot
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Best new hotels and places to stay in 2024
The Week Recommends Featuring stylish island resorts, historical properties and wilderness retreats
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The 2024 travel bucket list
The Week Recommends Best holidays, adventures and experiences to book in 2024
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Will Starmer's Brexit reset work?
Today's Big Question PM will have to tread a fine line to keep Leavers on side as leaks suggest EU's 'tough red lines' in trade talks next year
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Best podcasts 2024: from We Live Here Now to The Rest is Classified
The Week Recommends From short stories and funny conversations to thought-provoking history shows
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Beijing's espionage strategy 'can be summarised in three words: collect, collect, collect'
The Explainer Cyber capabilities and old-fashioned human intelligence operate in 'fundamentally different way from those in the West—in nature, scope, and scale'
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Rupert Murdoch's succession problem
Talking Point A court ruling has thrown the future leadership of News Corp and Fox wide open. What next?
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Diversity training: a victim of the 'war on woke'
Talking Point More and more US companies have phased out corporate DEI initiatives, and the incoming Trump administration is likely to fuel the cultural shift
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The best books about money and business
The Week Recommends Featuring works by Michael Morris, Alan Edwards, Andrew Leigh and others.
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A motorbike ride in the mountains of Vietnam
The Week Recommends The landscapes of Hà Giang are incredibly varied but breathtaking
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