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Is Rishi Sunak delivering on his five pledges?
In depth Target to halve inflation met but others to grow the economy, shorten NHS waiting times and stop small boat arrivals remain a long way off
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Inside the world of extreme body modification
Under the radar 'Mastermind' of British group to be sentenced this week in connection with 'bizarre and growing' practice of removing genitals
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What is the new definition of extremism?
Today's Big Question Michael Gove on a mission to 'push for more stringent measures to tackle extremism in the UK'
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Christian Horner and the Red Bull saga that refuses to go away
Why everyone's talking about 'Too dizzy-making' even for the 'merry-go-round world of F1'
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Haiti's mass jailbreak: what do gang leaders want?
Today's Big Question Gangs hope violence will bring down Prime Minister Ariel Henry amid a growing security and economic 'nightmare'
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The Red Army Faction: German fugitive arrested after decades on run
Why Everyone's Talking About Police reward and TV appeal leads to capture of Daniela Klette, now 65
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Palau: diving in a tropical Pacific paradise
The Week Recommends The Micronesian island country is a 'dream destination' for divers
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Chicken thighs with mustard & leeks (pollo con senape e porri)
The Week Recommends Golden, crispy chicken thighs pair beautifully with leeks braised in pan drippings, wine and Dijon mustard
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Can Beyoncé save country music's reputation?
Talking Point First black woman to top the Billboard country charts could finally break down the genre's racist stereotype
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Russia's 'grey zone' tactics in Finland’s snowy forests
Under the radar Tensions have risen between the two countries ever since Finland applied to join Nato last May
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Shamima Begum: no way home
Talking point The embattled former Londoner has been in Syria since February 2015
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Properties of the week: houses with church connections
The Week Recommends Featuring a property converted from a 12th-century Benedictine nunnery across four acres of land
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Sargent and Fashion: Tate Britain's new show 'spectacular' but 'myopic'
The Week Recommends The exhibition puts the artist's 'interest in and skill with fashion' in the spotlight
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Wicked Little Letters: sweary comedy that 'could have been a gem'
In review Despite enjoyable performances from Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley, the film 'glides complacently and wastefully'
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An Enemy of the People: a 'blistering, modern-dress production'
The Week Recommends Director Thomas Ostermeier's update of Ibsen's classic is 'shockingly fresh'
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Inseparable Sisters: uplifting BBC documentary about conjoined twins
The Week Recommends A 'refreshingly human and optimistic' portrayal that balances reality with positivity
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Will AI porn transform adult entertainment – and is that a good thing?
Today's Big Question The possibility of 'unprecedented interactivity and realism' must be weighed against legal and ethical concerns
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Liz Truss and her bid to woo the American far-right
Why Everyone's Talking About Former PM pitching herself as 'bridge in transatlantic conservative movement'
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New austerity: can public services take any more cuts?
Today's Big Question Some government departments already 'in last chance saloon', say unions, as Conservative tax-cutting plans 'hang in the balance'
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Recipe: leek, spinach and chickpea soup
The Week Recommends This hearty soup recipe offers wholesome comfort in every spoonful
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Palermo's swagger and scruffy charm
The Week Recommends From its opera house to its art galleries, the Sicilian city is 'adorable and underrated'
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Self-driving cars: the revolution that wasn’t?
The Explainer Why driverless vehicles are still a very rare sight on the world’s roads today
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London's Overground: a 'woke' rebrand?
Talking Point Sadiq Khan's recent announcement that TfL will be renaming Overground lines was highly polarising
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This Is Me... Now: Jennifer Lopez's 'fun mess'
The Week Recommends A 'bonkers' companion to the star's ninth studio album
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