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VDV: who are Russia’s elite airborne force?
feature The paratroopers have ‘fearsome reputation’ but have suffered losses during Ukraine conflict
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Who owns Qatar and what does the Gulf state own?
feature The World Cup host’s Sovereign wealth fund has £40bn of investments in UK alone
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Is Iran issuing death sentences to Mahsa Amini protesters?
feature Authorities have issued first punishment in start of brutal crackdown on ‘greatest demonstration of dissent in recent years’
By The Week Staff Published
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Water bill discounts: the customers due to save money
feature Watchdog orders Thames Water and Southern Water among others to repay millions to customers for missing targets
By The Week Staff Last updated
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What is the RSV virus and why is it surging among children?
feature Respiratory illness is bouncing back after a ‘hiatus’ during the Covid pandemic
By The Week Staff Published
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House of Lords reform: what are the options?
feature A citizens’ assembly, elected chamber or outright abolition have all been proposed
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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The opening of Tutankhamun’s tomb 100 years on
feature This month marks a century since Tutankhamun’s tomb was opened for the first time in three millennia
By The Week Staff Published
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The science behind lab-grown blood
feature Development of ‘absolute game changer’ could help those with sickle cell and other conditions
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Who are the shortest-serving world leaders?
feature Liz Truss will have served for 50 days as PM when she hands over to Rishi Sunak
By The Week Staff Published
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What happened to Air France flight AF447?
feature Airbus and Air France on trial for manslaughter over crash that ‘changed aviation history’
By The Week Staff Published
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Opec+: what oil production cut means for the West
feature Dramatic drop in output helps Russia but could spell further price rises for consumers
By Fred Kelly Published
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Do vegans live longer?
feature Plant-based lifestyles can drastically lower rates of some serious diseases
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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What happens if the UK’s credit rating is downgraded?
feature Credit agency Moody’s joins IMF in criticising the Truss government’s fiscal plans
By Richard Windsor Published
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What the National Insurance reversal means for you
feature Britain’s poorest households will gain just 63p a month from the back-pedal over tax rise
By The Week Staff Published
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