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The IDF's manpower problem
The Explainer Israeli military's shortage of up to 12,000 troops results in call-up for tens of thousands of reservists
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Inside Nigel Farage's plan for a British baby boom
The Explainer Reform UK thinks pro-natalist policies could be a 'fertile' vote winner
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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NASA is moving away from tracking climate change
The Explainer Climate missions could be going dark
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Cloudbursts: what are the 'rain bombs' hitting India and Pakistan?
The Explainer The sudden and intense weather event is almost impossible to forecast and often leads to deadly flash-flooding and landslides
By The Week UK Published
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Britain's giant rat problem
The Explainer Rising infestation reports and increased sightings of oversized rats have caused concerns about waste management in some areas
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Kabul braces for a waterless future
THE EXPLAINER A confluence of manmade and environmental factors makes the Afghan city the first modern capital to risk running out of groundwater
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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'Quiet vacationing': a secret revolt against workplace culture
The explainer You can be in two places at once
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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How can Iron Man be Doctor Doom?
The Explainer With Robert Downey Jr set to return to the MCU as the Marvel arch-villain, we explore how he can play both characters – and who else is set to feature alongside him in Avengers: Doomsday
By The Week UK Last updated
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Facial recognition vans and policing
The Explainer The government is rolling out more live facial recognition technology across England
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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How to manage your money at university
The Explainer Student discounts, bank accounts and other perks can help with income
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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The truth about sunscreen
The Explainer The science behind influencer claims that sun cream is toxic
By Helen Brown, The Week UK Published
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Will proposed driving law reforms make the roads safer?
The Explainer Older drivers face compulsory eyesight checks under new plans
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Who is winning the Ukraine war?
The Explainer Vladimir Putin continues to stall on ceasefire agreement, even as Russian advance slows
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What are grooming gangs? UK scandal explained
The Explainer Government makes an about-turn on a national inquiry into child sexual abuse carried out by gangs
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Who owns Gaza? Israel's occupation plans
The Explainer Egypt, Israel and Britain have ruled the beleaguered territory
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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