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Who is winning the Ukraine war?
The Explainer Having failed to break through on the battlefield, Vladimir Putin has ‘shifted the war to Ukraine’s energy and logistics systems’ ahead of a winter assault
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How drugs became ‘endemic’ in UK prisons
The Explainer Buzzing drones drop drugs into prisons ‘like a pack of wasps’ as drug-related deaths spike behind bars
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‘Deskilling’: a dangerous side effect of AI use
The explainer Workers are increasingly reliant on the new technology
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How safe is London?
The Explainer Murder rates are down but rape figures are up
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‘Never more precarious’: the UN turns 80
The Explainer It’s an unhappy birthday for the United Nations, which enters its ninth decade in crisis
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Sudan stands on the brink of another national schism
The Explainer With tens of thousands dead and millions displaced, one of Africa’s most severe outbreaks of sectarian violence is poised to take a dramatic turn for the worse
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What really happens to all the UK’s stolen cars and phones
The Explainer Cars are ‘soaked’ and taken to ‘chop shops’
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Testosterone therapy in women highlights the lack of women’s health research
The explainer There is no FDA-approved testosterone product for women
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How the clock change could impact your finances
The Explainer The winter months can be more expensive but there are ways to keep your costs down
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What another poor harvest means for the UK
The Explainer The three worst harvests on record have occurred in the past five years
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Are car headlights too bright?
The Explainer 82% of UK drivers concerned about being ‘dazzled’ as LED bulbs become more common
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Why are so many prisoners being released by mistake?
The Explainer Overcrowding and bad computer systems have been blamed for 128% rise in unauthorised releases
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Why scientists are attempting nuclear fusion
The Explainer Harnessing the reaction that powers the stars could offer a potentially unlimited source of carbon-free energy, and the race is hotting up
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Why Britain is struggling to stop the ransomware cyberattacks
The Explainer New business models have greatly lowered barriers to entry for criminal hackers
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How climate change poses a national security threat
The explainer A global problem causing more global problems
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