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What powers do metro mayors have?
The Explainer From next year, the majority of England's residents will live under a metro mayor – but the system is far from simple
By The Week UK Published
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Fico assassination attempt exposes deep divisions in Slovakia
The Explainer Violence lays bare the growing schism between older, nationalist Slovaks and younger, pro-Western liberals
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Welcome to summer without El Niño
The Explainer Temperatures may be cooler. But not by much.
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The UK's food poverty crisis
The Explainer Austerity, Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic and high inflation have led to one of Europe's worst rates of food insecurity
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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What does the Green Party stand for?
The Explainer The party's growing prominence has sparked Labour into action ahead of the general election
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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The pros and cons of mortgages
The Explainer Increasing numbers of borrowers are taking out long-term mortgages; many could still be repaying them in retirement
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Crink: the new autocractic 'axis of evil'
The Explainer China, Russia, Iran and North Korea make up the 'axis of totalitarian states' colluding to undermine the West
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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How to do Disney World with an invisible disability
The Explainer Accessible travel at Florida's famous theme park is about more than wheelchair access
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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The Startup Party: what is Dominic Cummings planning now?
The Explainer Former No. 10 guru says 'completely different' party will focus on 'voters, not Westminster'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Right to roam: the battle to access England's green spaces
The Explainer A battle is being fought over access to England's green spaces
By The Week UK Published
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'100-day' whooping cough: why are cases surging
Under the radar Falling immunisation rates and missed vaccinations during pandemic contribute to spike in deadly disease
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated
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What is Russia plotting in Moldova?
feature Ahead of two crucial polls, Kremlin 'using all available means of leverage and interference to impose its will – short of bombing the country'
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Last updated
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The extra costs to consider when planning your summer holiday
The Explainer Air fares are on the rise but that is not the only charge you need to pay for your getaway
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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What reclassifying cannabis could change
The Explainer The Biden administration's move to change marijuana from a Schedule I narcotic to Schedule III could reshape the pot landscape even if it doesn't mean full federal legalization
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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'National scandal': prison early-release scheme gets earlier and earlier
The Explainer Government says 'short-term' extension is necessary to help ease pressure on prisons
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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