Why are global stock markets soaring in the middle of a recession? Why has the Italian birth rate slumped to its lowest since 1861? And are people happier working from home? Olly Mann, Felicity Capon, John Stepek and Joe Evans reveal all.

Are we on the verge of eradicating HIV? Could a political advert get under Donald Trump’s skin? And should humans be banned from setting animals to work? Olly Mann, Jess Hullinger, Joe Evans and Kari Wilkin reveal all

Will the indictment of Kosovo’s President lead to new Balkan tensions? Why is Isis sending amphetamines to Europe? And why might Covid-19 lead to a new round of raves. Olly Mann, Joe Evans, Holden Frith and James Ashford reveal all

What is seasteading? Why are kids with short attention spans being prescribed video games? And what can we learn from a £100,000 speech?

Are humans on the cusp of being able to hibernate? Has social media given rise to a new type of politics? And has war finally arrived inside the Assad family? Olly Mann, Arion McNicoll, Jessica Hullinger and Joe Evans reveal all.

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Why are South Africa’s hospitals overflowing with drink-related casualties? Should furloughed workers be working for free? And why are British beaches still not clean? Olly Mann, Holden Frith, Kari Wilkin and Theo Tait reveal all.

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Why is a convicted paedophile claiming vigilantes violated his rights? Will China have a future without cash? And are UK doctors facing a depression pandemic? Olly Mann, Felicity Capon, James Ashford and John Stepek reveal all.

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Why is Gucci renouncing seasons? Why has a 46,000-year-old Aboriginal heritage site been blown up? And who are Newcastle United's prospective new owners? Olly Mann, James Ashford, Jessica Hullinger and Arion McNicoll reveal all.

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In a special edition for the 25th anniversary of The Week, current editors Theo Tait and Caroline Law and founding editor Jeremy O’Grady join Olly Mann to talk about how the magazine began - and how it has developed a unique approach to the news.

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What are the health effects of living without touch? Has coronavirus advanced the cause of Taiwanese independence? And will students buy into virtual education. Olly Mann, Jeremy O’Grady, Holden Frith and Kari Wilkin reveal all

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