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How potatoes became an 'unusual bellwether' in Russia's economy
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What the Renters' Rights Bill means for landlords and tenants
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What the Renters' Rights Bill means for landlords and tenants
The Explainer Reforms will give tenants more protection from eviction – but may result in rent increases
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AI chatbots are leading some to psychosis
The explainer The technology may be fueling delusions
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What the CIA just revealed about its Lee Harvey Oswald connection
The Explainer The agency has admitted a key fact about Oswald for the first time
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Russia's 'shared values' visa
The Explainer The 'anti-woke' scheme is aimed at foreigners who reject LGBTQ+ rights and 'non-traditional' values – and who can provide Moscow with online clout and skilled workers
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Talking Points
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Are AI lovers replacing humans?
Talking Points A third of Gen Z singles use tech as a 'romantic companion'
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Is this the end of the late-night chat show?
Talking Point Totems of US media landscape 'seem like relics of a bygone era' as ad revenues plummet and viewers switch to YouTube, TikTok and podcasts
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The rental bikes that are dividing London
Talking Point Fans swear by their convenience but detractors see danger in the green 'invasion'
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Under the Radar
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Scientists are developing artificial blood for use in emergencies
Under the radar It could aid in global blood shortages
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Champagne problems: migrant vineyard workers treated 'like slaves'
Under the Radar Convictions spotlight the 'exploitation and misery' at the heart of the 'glamorous' industry
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The biggest hospital abuse scandal you've probably never heard of
Under The Radar CCTV footage revealed serious abuse of vulnerable adults at Muckamore Abbey Hospital, Northern Ireland
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Speed Reads
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Bangladesh plane crash kills at least 25 children
Speed Read A fighter jet experienced a mechanical failure and crashed into a school in Dhaka
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28 nations condemn Israel's 'inhumane killing' in Gaza
Speed Read Countries including Australia, France, Japan and the U.K. have released a joint statement condemning Israel's ongoing attacks
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Japan's prime minister feels pressure after election losses
Speed Read Shigeru Ishiba has vowed to remain in office
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Israeli gunfire kills dozens at Gaza aid site
Speed Read The U.N. estimates that at least 875 Palestinians have died while trying to access food in recent months
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