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How Israel was created and the roots of the Palestinian conflict
The Explainer Examining the roots of the bitterly contested Israel-Palestine conflict
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Alcatraz: America's most infamous prison
The Explainer Donald Trump wants to re-open notorious 'escape-proof' jail for 'most ruthless and violent prisoners' in the US
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Another messaging app used by the White House is in hot water
The Explainer TeleMessage was seen being used by former National Security Adviser Mike Waltz
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What to know about Real IDs, America's new identification cards
The Explainer People without a Real ID cannot board a commercial flight as of May 7, 2025
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Scattered Spider: who are the hackers linked to M&S and Co-op cyberattacks?
The Explainer 'Decentralised and adaptive', the group's mainly English-speaking members operate like an 'organised criminal network'
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A newly created gasoline giant in the Americas could change the industry landscape
The Explainer Sunoco and Parkland are two of the biggest fuel suppliers in the US and Canada, respectively
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Why has shoplifting got worse?
The Explainer Drug dependency drives majority of retail theft, but recent years have also seen an increase in organised gangs targeting shelves
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Sick 9/11 responders are being left behind amid federal spending battle
The Explainer Services have been cut and restored following outcry, but staffing issues remain
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What are HMRC's tax rules on savings?
The Explainer The taxman could be coming for your savings interest
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No-jury trials: a radical solution to courts backlog
The Explainer 'Bold and radical' proposal for jury-less courts backed by chief justices but opposed by barristers and solicitors
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How to survive a blackout
The Explainer After power outage plunged millions of Europeans into darkness, what should we do if it happens in the UK?
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Local elections 2025: where are they and who is expected to win?
The Explainer Reform UK predicted to make large gains, with 23 councils and six mayoralties up for grabs
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What is Barack Obama's net worth?
The Explainer Book royalties and entertainment mega-deals sustain the former president's financial portfolio more than eight years after he left office
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How the US bond market works – and why it matters
The Explainer Donald Trump was forced to U-turn on tariffs after being 'spooked' by rise in Treasury yields
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Andrew Tate and the manosphere: a short guide
The Explainer It is widely believed that boys and young men are absorbing sexist attitudes online, from influencers in the manosphere
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