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Putney Pusher: did the Met get the wrong man?The Explainer The family of Nicholas Brandram insist he was not the man who pushed a jogger into the path of a London bus in 2017
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The great local government shake-upThe Explainer Last week, plans to overhaul England’s system of county councils and local authorities were abruptly paused. What’s going on?
By The Week UK Published
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Fiji declares national emergency as drugs and stigma fuel HIV outbreakThe Explainer As new HIV diagnoses skyrocket, the government is focusing on community advocacy
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Why charity shops are closingThe Explainer Lack of good-quality items and rise in online retailers is forcing more stores to shut their doors
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The weapons the US have put in spaceThe Explainer ‘Extraordinary’ announcement has sparked strong criticism from Russia and China, fuelling fears of a space arms race
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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The Nottingham balaclava banThe Explainer The city has taken targeted steps to tackle anti-social behaviour
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Swedish elections on a knife-edgeThe Explainer A ‘razor-thin’ victory for the centre-left is forecast but not certain, in a result that tests the temperature of European politics
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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The fall of Imran KhanThe Explainer How did Pakistan’s cricketing-great-turned-politician end up behind bars?
By The Week UK Published
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Why Sweden is deporting vulnerable BritsThe Explainer Criticism is mounting over how Britons who made the country their home before Brexit are being dealt with
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What to consider if you want to retire abroadThe Explainer Many British retirees may seek warmer climes for their golden years but there are risks to be aware of
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Tourist tax: how it might workThe Explainer Visitor charge is part of Burnham’s devolution agenda but could hit hospitality industry hard
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Why GLP-1s don’t work for everyoneThe Explainer Some people aren’t responding to the drugs at all, no matter if they try Wegovy or Zepbound
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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The Com network and rise of nihilistic terrorismThe Explainer Members of decentralised group commit ‘violence for the sake of violence’
By The Week UK Published
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All eyes on Russian airspace as Ukraine threatens commercial travelTHE EXPLAINER Putin says Zelenskyy’s warnings to Russian flights amount to ‘terrorism’
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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The AI bubble and warnings of doomThe Explainer Bank of England governor among ‘throng of figures’ sounding alarm over new technology
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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