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The Explainer
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Why Israel is attacking Iran now
The Explainer A weakened Tehran and a distracted Donald Trump have led Benjamin Netanyahu to finally act against long-standing foe
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5 password habits that put you at risk
The Explainer These common — and understandable — password shortcuts are a hacker's dream
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Youth Demand promises a 'revolution'
The Explainer New protest group picks up Just Stop Oil's mantle and vows to 'build a movement that is going to take control of the British state'
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Five takeaways from Rachel Reeves' Spending Review
The Explainer The winners and losers as the government sets its budgets for the next four years
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Talking Points
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Is it time for the UK to quit the European Convention on Human Rights?
Talking Point Once considered a fringe position, under Kemi Badenoch the possibility of quitting the ECHR is edging closer to becoming official Tory policy
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Does Tinder's height filter spell doom for 'short kings'?
Talking Point The world's biggest dating app is trialling a new 'preference' – but some worry it will shorten the odds of finding a match
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Ballerina: 'a total creative power cut' for the John Wick creators
Talking Point Ana de Armas can't do much with her 'lethally dull' role
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Under the Radar
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Mar-a-Lago face: what's behind the Maga plastic surgery trend?
Under the Radar Trump supporters driven by 'desire to please' the President but phenomenon crosses party lines
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Why Syrian antiquities are flooding Facebook Marketplace
Under The Radar Looting of ancient treasures has surged since the fall of Assad, and finds a quick market online
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Climate change can impact our gut health
Under the radar The gastrointestinal system is being gutted
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Speed Reads
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Hundreds die in Air India crash with 1 survivor
Speed Read The London-bound Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed soon after takeoff
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Trump's LA deployment in limbo after court rulings
Speed Read Judge Breyer ruled that Trump's National Guard deployment to Los Angeles was an 'illegal' overreach. But a federal appellate court halted the ruling.
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Israel strikes Iran, killing military and nuclear chiefs
Speed Read Israeli officials said the attack was a 'preemptive' strike on Iran's nuclear program
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Weinstein convicted of sex crime in retrial
Speed Read The New York jury delivered a mixed and partial verdict at the disgraced Hollywood producer's retrial
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The week's best photos
In Pictures A robotic dog, a protest for justice, and more
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Elon Musk's biggest controversies
In Depth The business mogul has a long history in the hot seat
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