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Peter Mandelson vetting: who knew what, and when?The Explainer Starmer said to be furious about Foreign Office cover-up that allowed Mandelson to be appointed US ambassador despite failed vetting
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Drill, baby, drill? The ethics of exploiting North Sea oil resourcesThe Explainer With energy prices volatile due to the conflict in the Middle East, many are calling for the UK’s domestic production to be maximised
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What is the femosphere?The Explainer A growing number of influencers are encouraging women to ditch the egalitarian narrative of liberal feminism and take a more cynical approach to the opposite sex
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The pros and cons of Premium BondsThe Explainer The prize rate for Premium Bonds dropped in April, and some savers are uncertain about saving in this way
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The UK’s £100k tax trapThe Explainer Critics say the tax quirk is unfair and dents ambition
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Why the UK is not ready for warThe Explainer Requiring greater funding, and with shrinking personnel numbers, Britain is at ‘serious risk of being left behind’ its allies
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The regulation issues with grey-market peptidesThe Explainer Users claim synthetic proteins aid weight loss, anti-ageing and muscle repair, but concerns abound over regulation
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Trump’s naval blockade: how it will workThe Explainer The US will blockade Iranian ports after talks between the two sides failed
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How airlines are reacting to surging oil pricesThe Explainer Southwest, Delta, United and JetBlue are among the companies announcing price hikes
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Pig-butchering: Southeast Asia’s scam hubsThe Explainer To feed the online fraud trade, Chinese crime syndicates have set up ‘factories’ using forced labour across Southeast Asia
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Trump probably can’t quit NATO but he can wreck itTHE EXPLAINER While an official withdrawal is unlikely, there’s still plenty the US could do to cut the decades-old security compact off at the knees
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Pension ‘death tax’ changes loomThe Explainer Major reforms to how pensions form part of an estate for inheritance tax are coming soon
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Satoshi Nakamoto: the mystery behind the creator of BitcoinThe Explainer New investigation sheds light on identity of cryptocurrency’s shadowy founder
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Why Hungary’s elections matter to the global rightTHE EXPLAINER The far-right has long looked to Viktor Orbán’s government as the model for its ultra-nationalist project. With days to go before Hungary’s national election, they’re starting to worry.
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What are the rules of war?The Explainer Strict protocols governing violations of international humanitarian law are not always enforceable – or enforced
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