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Who is winning the war in Ukraine now?
The Explainer Vladimir Putin continues to stall on ceasefire agreement, even as Russian advance slows
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What are the impartiality rules for BBC presenters?
The Explainer News presenters and hosts of 'flagship programmes' must adhere to tougher guidelines than other staff and freelancers
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How to find the right home insurance
The Explainer Prices for home insurance are on the rise, but opting out could leave you 'financially exposed'
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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How the care industry came to rely on migrant workers
The Explainer Government crackdown on recruiting workers abroad risks deepening care sector crisis, industry leaders warn
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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How the UK still benefits from EU funds
The Explainer Keir Starmer seeks access to bloc's new rearmament fund, while British scientists reap £500 million in EU research grants
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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How did Kashmir end up largely under Indian control?
The Explainer The bloody and intractable issue of Kashmir has flared up once again
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The history of animal metaphors in propaganda
The Explainer Rats, snakes and cockroaches among the imagery used to dehumanise political enemies and minority groups
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What are the different types of nuclear weapons?
The Explainer Speculation mounts that post-war taboo on nuclear weapons could soon be shattered by use of 'battlefield' missiles
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Could the 'zombie fungus' from 'The Last of Us' exist in real life?
The Explainer Climate change is increasing fungal infections
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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Kim Kardashian and the trial of the 'Grandpa Robbers'
The Explainer Reality star testified for close to five hours about night of 'terror' in Paris hotel room
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Last updated
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Do smartphone bans in schools work?
The Explainer Trials in UK, New Zealand, France and the US found prohibition may be only part of the solution
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Why are white South Africans emigrating?
The Explainer As the US welcomes Afrikaner refugees, the general exodus of South Africa's white population continues to grow
By The Week UK Published
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UK-India trade deal: how the social security arrangements will work
The Explainer A National Insurance exemption in the UK-India trade deal is causing concern but should British workers worry?
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Where the new Pope Leo XIV stands on various issues
The Explainer The first American pontiff is expected to continue some of his predecessor's work
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Syria's Druze sect: caught in the middle of Israeli tensions
The Explainer Israel has used attacks on religious minority by forces loyal to Syria's new government to justify strikes across the border
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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