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382. The battle for Papua New Guinea
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A week after a landslide that left hundreds of people dead, the prime minister of Papua New Guinea is facing a vote of no confidence. The outcome will be keenly watched in China, Australia and the US, which are seeking to woo the country's government and solidify their influence in the Pacific.Plus: a helicopter scandal at the MoD and the rebirth o…
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381. Will South Africa turn its back on the ANC?
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Former president Jacob Zuma was this week banned from running as a candidate in South Africa's parliamentary elections, which take place this weekend. Despite that setback, his party could cost the ANC its majority, which it has held since the end of apartheid. Are South Africans finally falling out of love with the party of liberation?Plus: the va…
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380. What has the Pope got to do with climate change?
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This week the Vatican is playing host to an international conference on climate change, at which many of the world's mayors and governors will discuss how we can adapt to the challenges of global warming. Could religious leaders help to win over some people who wouldn't listen to politicians? Plus: ultra-long mortgages and Swiftonomics. Olly Mann a…
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379. Will the US end child marriage?
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Each year tens of thousands of children, some as young as 10, are married in a handful of American states, including California, which have no lower age limit for marriage. Most of these weddings involve a young girl marrying a man who is over 18. Will a new campaign bring the practice to an end? Plus: Black maternal health and the price of olive o…
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378. Why is the world running low on blood?
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In Britain and beyond, health services are desperately seeking blood donors. But could science help ease the crisis? This week scientists have taken a step closer to being able to convert blood from one type to another, which would allow donations to be used more efficiently and effectively. Plus an immersive D-Day simulation, and analysing a weigh…
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Scientists are arguing that octopuses – and many other animals – experience consciousness. What does that mean for how humans treat them? Plus the size of the electric car market, and Morocco's controversial football kitOlly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Harriet Marsden, J…
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#376 Sudan, tackling homelessness and fake news
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What is happening in Sudan? Could London really end rough sleeping? And why has Joe Lycett been making up stories? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Mariana Vieira, Rebekah Evans and Jamie TimsonAutor: The Week
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#375 Ultrarunning, menswear and a meaty row
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Is the "Hardest Geezer" a high-endurance trendsetter? Will Ted Baker survive? And what's the beef with lab-grown meat? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Harriet Marsden, Leaf Arbuthnot and Holden FrithAutor: The Week
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#374 Deserted islands, Africa's youngest leader and showering
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What's behind a row about an uninhabited rock? How did Bassirou Diomaye Faye get from a Senegalese jail to the presidency – in just two weeks? And how often should we wash? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Julia O'Driscoll, Arion McNicoll and Suchandrika Chakrabarti…
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#373 Apologies, sporting pay and a country comeback
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Is it time to say sorry for slavery? Can female sport stars close the pay gap? And is country music moving into the mainstream? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Rebekah Evans, Emma Smith and Jamie TimsonAutor: The Week
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#372 Egypt, deep-sea mining and age ratings
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What's behind the EU's deal with Egypt? Should we mine the seabed for minerals? And are we getting more prudish about movies? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Holden Frith, Jamie Timson and Leaf Arbuthnot.Autor: The Week
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#371 Derelict homes, Welsh mines and vinyl
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What can we do about abandoned property? Are old mines still doing us harm? And what do LP sales tell us about the economy? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Harriet Marsden, Julia Macfarlane and Guy Anker.Autor: The Week
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#370 Methane, whales and Soho Strife
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Can satellites stop methane leaks from space? Are British whale-beachings on the rise? And what's gone wrong at Soho House? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Jessica Hullinger, Harriet Marsden and Julia O'DriscollAutor: The Week
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#369 Measles, karting and TikTok tunes
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What's behind the rising number of measles outbreaks? Will a new female karting competition change motorsport for the better? And why are some songs disappearing from TikTok? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Abdulwahab Tahhan, Emma Smith and Sorcha Bradley…
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#368 Ageing leaders, asbestos and getting sozzled
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Should political leaders undergo cognitive testing? How did Sydney find itself in the midst of an asbestos crisis? And why are there so many English words for getting drunk? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Arion McNicoll, Cindy Yu and Harriet Marsden…
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#367 Tipping points, hacking and trigger warnings
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What would the collapse of a climate regulating ocean current system mean for the world? How hackable is UK infrastructure? And are theatre audiences too squeamish? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Jess Hullinger, Rebekah Evans and Jamie Timson…
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#366 Sham science, a fake death and hair-raising prices
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Is science facing a credibility crisis? Why did an Indian influencer fake her own death? And should men and women pay the same for a haircut? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Holden Frith, Suchandrika Chakrabarti and Leaf Arbuthnot The Week's new daily digital digests: f…
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