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Do smartphone bans in schools work?
The Explainer Trials in UK, New Zealand, France and the US found prohibition may be only part of the solution
By The Week UK Published
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Doom: The Dark Ages – an 'exhilarating' prequel
The Week Recommends Legendary shooter adds new combat options from timed parries to melee attacks and a 'particularly satisfying' shield charge
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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6 of the scariest spiders in existence
The Explainer These 8-legged critters can cause serious harm
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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Slovenia is ready for its moment in the travel spotlight
The Week Recommends Mountains, lakes, caves and coastline await
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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8 splashy items to elevate any pool party
The Week Recommends Fire up the snow cone machine, and turn on that outdoor movie projector
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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Athens city and beach: The Dolli at Acropolis and Cape Sounio
The Week Recommends Luxury living in two Grecotels designed to showcase ancient Greek ruins and modern Greek style
By Helen Brown, The Week UK Published
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Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel: a foodie haven in Portugal's Douro Valley
The Week Recommends Luxury city hotel with food from a Michelin-starred chef – and plenty of port
By Xandie Nutting Published
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Spain's love of sunflower seeds is wrecking its football stadiums
Under the Radar One club controversially bans 'national vice' as discarded 'pipas' shells block drains and erode concrete
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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In search of paradise in Thailand's western isles
The Week Recommends 'Unspoiled spots' remain, providing a fascinating insight into the past
By The Week UK Published
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Dark chocolate macadamia cookies recipe
The Week Recommends These one-bowl cookies will melt in your mouth
By The Week Staff Published
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Hiroshige: Artist of the Open Road
The Week Recommends The British Museum showcases enchanting work by the prolific Japanese artist
By The Week UK Published
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Reeta Chakrabarti shares her favourite books
The Week recommends The journalist and BBC news anchor picks works by Charlotte Brontë, John Keats and Jhumpa Lahiri
By The Week UK Published
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What to watch in 2025: the best films and series on Netflix UK
The Week Recommends From dystopian dramas to a cowboy romance
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What's going on with the Beckhams?
In the Spotlight From wedding tantrums to birthday snubs, rumours of a family rift are becoming harder to hide
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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