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Why UK scientists are trying to dim the Sun
In The Spotlight The UK has funded controversial geoengineering techniques that could prove helpful in slowing climate change
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'Like a sound from hell': Serbia and sonic weapons
The Explainer Half a million people sign petition alleging Serbian police used an illegal 'sound cannon' to disrupt anti-government protests
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Is America heading toward competitive authoritarianism?
Today's Big Question Some experts argue that the country's current democratic system is fading
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Mark Carney: the banker turned prime minister who will lead Canada
In the Spotlight Carney was elected as the new leader of the Liberal Party, replacing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
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New FBI Director Kash Patel could profit heavily from foreign interests
The Explainer Patel holds more than $1 million in Chinese fashion company Shein
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How Elon Musk is transforming American government
Talking Points Trump's ally is moving 'with lightning speed'
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What the controversial triple lock means for state pensions
The Explainer Hints that the policy may be means-tested met with backlash and reassurances
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New Year's Honours: why the controversy?
Today's Big Question London Mayor Sadiq Khan and England men's football manager Gareth Southgate have both received a knighthood despite debatable records
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Labour's plans to redefine the green belt
The Explainer Angela Rayner's planning reforms turn green-belt areas into 'grey belt' house-building zones, and campaigners are voicing concerns
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FTC bans fake online product reviews
Speed Read The agency will enforce fines of up to $51,744 per violation
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The CIA is openly recruiting foreign spies in other countries
In the Spotlight The agency is posting instructions in multiple languages for people to contact them
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Infected blood scandal: will justice be served?
Today's Big Question Government apologises for 'decades-long moral failure' and promises £10bn compensation but true accountability may take far longer
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Five takeaways from Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget
The Explainer Chancellor announces 2p cut to National Insurance, freezes fuel and alcohol duty, and suggests inflation will fall below 2% BoE target 'within months'
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The curious case of the vanishing Westminster WhatsApps
Talking Point Revelations from Covid inquiry 'reopen big questions about government transparency in the digital age'
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