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BBC sex pictures scandal: could unnamed presenter face prison?

The BBC presenter accused of paying a teenager tens of thousands of pounds over several years for sexually explicit photos could face prison, a leading obscenity lawyer has said.

The Week · Jul 10, 2023

Male spider mites ‘strip females to jump queue’

Male spider mites peel the moulting skin off newly mature females to make sure they are first in the queue to mate, according to a new study. “Living together in dense colonies can make for fierce competition in finding a mate”, noted CNN, “especially because female spider mites only use…

The Week · Jul 10, 2023

A Buddhist pilgrimage route in Japan

Japan is crisscrossed with ancient pilgrimage routes, and walking them is a slow but rewarding way to experience the country’s religious art and architecture, its cultural traditions, and its wild landscapes.

The Week · Jul 9, 2023

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Recipe: charred courgette and chickpea salad

This recipe is a great dish for summer, says Amelia Christie-Miller, founder of Bold Bean Co. You could serve it as a side at a barbecue, but it is tasty and hearty enough to hold its own as a lunch. Feeds 2 to 3 people.

The Week · Jul 9, 2023

Jenin and the endless cycle of Palestinian displacement

Anne Irfan, lecturer at UCL explains how the Israeli military operation in Jenin highlights a struggle around demographics, displacement and mobility.

The Week · Jul 9, 2023

The ‘dramatic’ rise of ADHD

Doctors have described symptoms that might now be categorised as ADHD for several hundred years.

The Week · Jul 8, 2023

Nigel Farage: was former UKIP leader cancelled by Coutts?

Cancel culture, already the blight of British universities, seems to be creeping into banking, said The Daily Telegraph.

The Week · Jul 8, 2023

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The Week Unwrapped: Ukraine memorabilia, a red-light row and Barbie

Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Abdulwahab Tahhan, Julia O’Driscoll and Emma Smith.

The Week · Jul 8, 2023

Fish & Forest review: a modern foodie’s delight in historic York

Tucked away on medieval Micklegate street and close to the historic York City Walls is Fish Forest – a very modern foodie’s delight. With an unassuming storefront, simple yet cosy interior design and chatty, laid-back staff, this restaurant is invitingly lacking in pretension – and yet its menu is geared…

The Week · Jul 8, 2023

How safe are rollercoasters around the world?

Questions are once again being asked about the safety of rollercoasters after eight people were left hanging upside down for more than two hours when the ride they were on broke down at a fair in Wisconsin.

The Week · Jul 7, 2023

Alexandr Wang: the world’s youngest self-made billionaire shaking up tech

When the Silicon Valley company Scale AI was valued at $7.3 billion in 2021, its co-founder and chief executive Alexandr Wang become “the world’s youngest self-made billionaire” at just 25 years old.

The Week · Jul 7, 2023

Quiz of The Week: 31 June - 6 July

The NHS celebrated its 75th birthday this week amid growing concerns about whether the health service can make it to 100.

The Week · Jul 7, 2023

Wimbledon school car crash: tributes pour in for eight-year-old as woman quizzed

Tributes have been paid to the eight-year-old girl who was killed after a car crashed into a London school holding a tea party in its grounds.

The Week · Jul 7, 2023

Breaking the class ceiling: are Starmer’s speaking lessons the answer?

Keir Starmer has promised to smash the “class ceiling” by boosting education for poorer children.

The Week · Jul 7, 2023

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The Week · Jul 7, 2023

What would the UK be like without a monarchy?

King Charles was presented with the Scottish crown jewels this week at a ceremony in St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh to mark his coronation.

The Week · Jul 7, 2023

Potential poisoning and succession posturing for South Africa’s Zulu king

Power struggles within South Africa’s Zulu monarchy have intensified amid contradictory claims from two high-profile officials over the king’s health.

The Week · Jul 7, 2023

Potential poisoning and succession posturing for South Africa’s Zulu king

Power struggles within South Africa’s Zulu monarchy have intensified amid contradictory claims from two high-profile officials over the king’s health.

The Week · Jul 7, 2023

Banksy: Cut and Run exhibition review

“Love him or loathe him, it is impossible to ignore Banksy,” said Mark Brown in The Daily Telegraph. Although he himself has somehow managed to preserve his anonymity, the mysterious graffiti artist’s work has become “as recognisable (and as saleable)” as anything created by Andy Warhol or Keith Haring.

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The Week · Jul 7, 2023

Vaccination explained in 60 seconds: ideas that changed the world

In this series, The Week looks at the ideas and innovations that permanently changed the way we see the world.

The Week · Jul 7, 2023

Joker causes shark panic in Torquay

A prankster caused panic on a Torquay beach by planting a fake shark fin in the sea about 300 metres from the coast. The practical joker “went to great lengths” to carve the shape of the distinctive dorsal fin out of hardened insulation foam and paint it dark grey, said…

The Week · Jul 6, 2023

As You Like It: a ‘good-natured comedic romp’

For his RSC debut, Omar Elerian has presented “As You Like It” conventionally, as a “good-natured comedic romp packed with laughter”, said Diane Parkes on What’s on Stage. There is a twist, however: all of the main parts are played by actors in their 60s, 70s and 80s – which guarantees exemplary verse-speaking.

The Week · Jul 6, 2023

Champion: entertaining BBC rap drama set in south London

This “consistently entertaining” BBC drama was written by Candice Carty-Williams, whose 2019 novel “Queenie” was a publishing sensation, said Ellen E. Jones in The Guardian.

The Week · Jul 6, 2023

When is the ideal time to buy a house?

Buying a house can be especially daunting in uncertain economic times, leaving many would-be homeowners struggling to decide if and when to take the plunge.

The Week · Jul 6, 2023

Potential fifth by-election headache for Rishi Sunak after Chris Pincher report

Rishi Sunak is facing a fifth potentially embarrassing by-election defeat after a House of Commons committee said Tory MP Chris Pincher should be suspended following allegations of sexual misconduct.

The Week · Jul 6, 2023

The cost of clean air: who will win the battle over low emissions zones?

Five Tory-led councils have argued at the High Court that London mayor Sadiq Khan “lacks the legal powers” to extend the capital’s ultra-low emissions zone (Ulez).

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