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The 5 waterways that control global trade
The Explainer These waterways act as a lifeline for much of the world’s economy
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Can solar panels save you money?
The Explainer Demand for renewable domestic energy is rising as Iran war threatens surging prices
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The UN wants reparations for slavery but not all countries agree
The Explainer The body declared slavery to be a ‘crime against humanity’
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How the UK’s transplant system deteriorated
The Explainer Once ‘world leader’, NHS now lags behind European countries thanks to lack of investment and resources, outdated technology, and failure of ‘opt-out’ law
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Talking Points
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NHS satisfaction: on the road to recovery?
Talking Point Key survey rating is improving but dissatisfaction remains the majority experience in landmark annual poll
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Benjamin Netanyahu’s gamble in Iran
Talking Point In going to war, the Israeli PM is risking his country’s long-term security, as well as support at home and abroad
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Meningitis: was the response too slow?
Talking Point Hospital delay in alerting authorities allowed students to continue mixing – potentially spreading infection
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Under the Radar
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The German deepfake scandal putting ‘virtual rape’ in the spotlight
Under the Radar Bombshell allegations from TV star shifts debate on restricting AI pornography
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India’s ‘reversal’ of transgender rights
Under the Radar Government seeks to narrow legal definition of transgender people and remove right to self-identify
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There’s a radioactive time bomb in the Pacific Ocean
Under the radar The nuclear waste problem may explode once again
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Speed Reads
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NASA set to launch Artemis II lunar mission
Speed Read The mission will send four astronauts to the moon
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Judge halts Trump’s White House ballroom
Speed Read ‘No statute comes close to giving the president the authority he claims,’ said the judge
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Supreme Court rejects gay ‘conversion therapy’ ban
Speed Read The court rejected the law in an 8-1 ruling
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Florida renames Palm Beach airport after Trump
Speed Read The change was signed into law by Florida’s Republican governor, Ron DeSantis
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