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Sarah Rainsford shares the best books to explain Vladimir Putin's Russia
The Week Recommends The correspondent picks works by Anna Politkovskaya, Catherine Belton and more
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The Other Place: an 'excruciatingly funny' and 'shockingly frank' take on Antigone
The Week Recommends Alexander Zeldin's retelling of the ancient Greek tragedy is 'sucker-punch theatre'
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The rise of pronatalist tech bros
In the Spotlight 'Mix of narcissism, altruism and dreams of immortality' behind drive to reproduce exhibited by likes of Elon Musk
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How Israel's Iron Dome missile defence system works
The Explainer 'Envy of other militaries' is facing a shortage of missiles as it looks to 'fast-track' next iteration designed to counter drones
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Is the UK worth investing in?
Today's big question Labour looks to woo business and reverse years of underinvestment in search for holy grail of growth
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Kris Kristofferson: the free-spirited country music star who studied at Oxford
In the Spotlight The songwriter, singer and film-star has died aged 88
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The Chagos agreement explained
In Depth Ceding the islands to Mauritius could allow China to gain foothold in the Indo-Pacific, experts have warned
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Take an island-hopping trip around Brittany
The Week Recommends From neolithic monuments to colourful harbours, there is much to discover
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Why has Joker: Folie à Deux divided critics?
Talking Point The sequel to Joker is 'staggeringly inept' in its attempts to explore mental health issues – but Lady Gaga is 'magnetic'
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Roasted aubergine traybake recipe
The Week Recommends This easy dish is perfect for entertaining
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The life and times of Kamala Harris
The Explainer The vice-president is narrowly leading the race to become the next US president. How did she get to where she is now?
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Assisted dying: will the law change?
Talking Point Historic legislation likely to pass but critics warn it must include safeguards against abuse
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Princess of Wales visits Southport
Speed Read The royal couple met the families of the girls killed in the knife attack
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Keir Starmer's first 100 days: how did they go?
Today's big question Honeymoon period dominated by rows over gifts and infighting but there are 'signs of a progressive philosophy emerging'
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Properties of the week: fine mill houses
The Week Recommends Featuring homes in Suffolk, Hampshire and Essex
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Lindsey Hilsum shares her favourite books of poetry
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Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular – an 'exhilarating and life-affirming' show
The Week Recommends 'Showstopping' set-pieces have audience in 'raptures' at Glasgow Hydro
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A Different Man: 'original and daring' film starring Marvel veteran Sebastian Stan
The Week Recommends 'Bleakly funny' satire explores the very different lives of two men with neurofibromatosis
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Our Evenings: Alan Hollinghurst's 'finest' novel yet
The Week Recommends A gay, half-Burmese actor looks back on his life in this 'compellingly fresh' book
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Best politics podcasts: from The Rest is Politics to Pod Save the UK
The Week Recommends Political podcasts are big business – here's the ones worth seeking out
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Who will replace Rishi Sunak as the next Tory leader?
In Depth Shortlist will be whittled down to two later today
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The best Sunday roasts around London and the UK
The Week Recommends They say you can't beat a home-cooked roast with all the trimmings but these restaurants prove it can be just as good to head out
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Long Covid: study shows damage to brain's 'control centre'
The Explainer Research could help scientists understand long-term effects of Covid-19 as well as conditions such as MS and dementia
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The Wagatha Christie case: a timeline
In Depth Rebekah Vardy and Colleen Rooney's lawyers return to court following the 'modern-day whodunnit' trial
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