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Who are the West Bank settlers?
The Explainer While all eyes are on Gaza, Israeli settlers are encroaching further onto Palestinian land in the West Bank
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The Birmingham bin strikes
The Explainer Giant rats and failed talks are haunting residents in the Midlands city
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Trump tariffs: five scenarios for the world's economy
The Explainer A US recession? A trade war with China? How 'Liberation Day' could realign the globe
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Inside the contested birth years of generations
The Explainer Battles over where Gen Z ends and Gens Alpha and Beta begin remain ongoing
By David Faris Published
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Detentions and hostile treatment: is it safe to visit the US?
The Explainer Spate of interrogations and deportations at US border sparking decline in overseas visitors
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The financial changes to expect in 'Awful April'
The Explainer As the new financial year begins, it brings changes for bills, wages and tax
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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The ETA: how new UK travel rules may affect you
The Explainer Full roll-out of Britain's new travel scheme is designed to be easy, but some have already faced problems
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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The 'two-tier justice' row
The Explainer Sentencing Council delays new guidance advising pre-sentencing reports for ethnic minorities and women after backlash from both Labour and Tories about bias
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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How Iron Man became Doctor Doom
The Explainer As Robert Downey Jr prepares to become the Marvel baddie, we explore how he can play both characters – and who else is set to feature alongside him in Avengers: Doomsday
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Carnivore diet: why people are eating only meat
The Explainer 'Meatfluencers' are taking social media by storm but experts warn meat-only diets have health consequences
By Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, The Week UK Published
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Why does Donald Trump want Greenland?
The Explainer Trump is not the only US president who has tried to gain control of Greenland
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'Like a sound from hell': Serbia and sonic weapons
The Explainer Half a million people sign petition alleging Serbian police used an illegal 'sound cannon' to disrupt anti-government protests
By Abby Wilson Published
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Charities and the royals: a mixed history
The Explainer As Prince Harry quits the charity he founded, what's the value of royal patronage?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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South Korean commission exposes history of fraud and abuse in overseas adoptions
The Explainer The largest exporter of international adoptees allowed fraud to flourish, as the government pushed the adoption agenda
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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The Lower Thames Crossing conundrum
The Explainer 'Symbol of Britain's sclerotic planning system' finally gets green light after years of delays – but at what cost for locals and the Treasury?
By The Week UK Published
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