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How will new V level qualifications work?

How will new V level qualifications work?

The Week UK — Government proposals aim to 'streamline' post-GCSE education options

From Da Vinci to a golden toilet: a history of museum heists

From Da Vinci to a golden toilet: a history of museum heists

The Week UK — 'Spectacular' events at the Louvre are the latest in a long line of peculiar art robberies

The best sherries to try this autumn

The best sherries to try this autumn

The Week UK — The warming tipple from sunny Spain is an underrated cold-weather staple

How medical imposters are ruining health studies

How medical imposters are ruining health studies

The Week UK — Automated bots and 'lying' individuals 'threaten' patient safety and integrity of research

Cosy autumn breaks around the UK

Cosy autumn breaks around the UK

The Week UK — Charming spots for a seasonal getaway

Who are the new-wave hackers bringing the world to a halt?

Who are the new-wave hackers bringing the world to a halt?

The Week UK — Individual groups and nations are beginning to form concerning partnerships with new ways to commit cybercrime

Can Gaza momentum help end the war in Ukraine?

Can Gaza momentum help end the war in Ukraine?

The Week UK — Zelenskyy's request for long-range Tomahawk missiles hints at 'warming relations' between Ukraine and US

Sora 2 and the fear of an AI video future

Sora 2 and the fear of an AI video future

The Week UK — Cutting-edge video-creation app shares 'hyperrealistic' AI content for free

Gaza peace deal: why did Trump succeed where Biden failed?

Gaza peace deal: why did Trump succeed where Biden failed?

The Week UK — As the first stage of a ceasefire begins, the US president's unique 'just-get-it-done' attitude may have proven pivotal to negotiations

The struggles of Aston Martin: burning cash not rubber

The struggles of Aston Martin: burning cash not rubber

The Week UK — The car manufacturer, famous for its association with the James Bond franchise, is 'running out of road'

Weird conspiracy theories: from JFK to 5G

Weird conspiracy theories: from JFK to 5G

The Week UK — It's easy to dismiss "alternative truths" but the most famous - and strangest - conspiracy theories can retain their fascination for years

Why did the China spying case collapse?

Why did the China spying case collapse?

The Week UK — Unwillingness to call China an 'enemy' apparently scuppered espionage trial

Is smoking cool again?

Is smoking cool again?

The Week UK — Cigarettes are back - as young people rebel against smoke-free measures

What are stablecoins, and why is the government so interested in them?

What are stablecoins, and why is the government so interested in them?

The Week UK — With the government backing calls for the regulation of certain cryptocurrencies, are stablecoins the future?

What Saudi Arabia wants with EA video games

What Saudi Arabia wants with EA video games

The Week UK — The kingdom's latest investment in gaming is another win for its 'soft power' portfolio

The UK's five greatest prime ministers

The UK's five greatest prime ministers

The Week UK — A new YouGov poll gives the latest indication of the fame and popularity of the UK's past leaders

The most abusive Ryder Cup in history

The most abusive Ryder Cup in history

The Week UK — 'Snarling' fan atmosphere at US golf venue was 'off the scale'

The rise of English sparkling wine

The rise of English sparkling wine

The Week UK — As UK-based brands give champagne a run for its money, here's everything you need to know about choosing the right bottle

Should Tony Blair run Gaza?

Should Tony Blair run Gaza?

The Week UK — Former PM is a key figure in plans for a post-war Palestine and could take up a formal leadership position

The best music tours coming to the UK in 2025: from Oasis to Little Simz

The best music tours coming to the UK in 2025: from Oasis to Little Simz

The Week UK — These are the hottest tickets in the cultural calendar

Cops storm 'Brazilian Fritzl's' compound 'where stepdad kept sex slave daughter'

Cops storm 'Brazilian Fritzl's' compound 'where stepdad kept sex slave daughter'

The Sun — THIS is the dramatic moment armed officers burst into a compound and arrest a stepfather accused of keeping his stepdaughter as a sex slave. The 29-year-old woman escaped the twisted prison after b...

‘Not proven’ no longer: Scotland abolishes ‘bastard verdict’

‘Not proven’ no longer: Scotland abolishes ‘bastard verdict’

The Week UK — Scottish parliament to remove ‘legal idiosyncrasy’ in major reforms to the jury system

'Narcocorridos': why Mexico is banning 'drug ballads'

'Narcocorridos': why Mexico is banning 'drug ballads'

The Week UK — Authorities prohibit cartel-glorifying music genre - with limited success

Marie Antoinette Style at the V&A: a 'magnificent' exhibition

Marie Antoinette Style at the V&A: a 'magnificent' exhibition

The Week UK — The UK's first show dedicated solely to the last queen of France explores the complex woman behind the 'bling'.
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