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GameStop Shock
Chaos on the US markets last week as GameStop’s price rocketed. But what really happened?

The Irish Question
Has Brexit brought the reunification of Ireland any closer?

Putin vs Navalny
Alexei Navalny’s return to Russia has tweaked the tiger’s tail. Why is Mr Putin so afraid?

Covid and the NHS
Infections are rising, hospitals are filling up. Is the NHS coping with the Covid crisis?

America: what just happened?
What do events in Washington mean for America, its institutions and its politics?

Facebook's Monopoly Problem
David Aaronovitch explores the antitrust case against Facebook.

The Climate Crisis: Are We Moving Fast Enough?
China has set a target for net zero CO2, the US will shortly - but is this fast enough?

Living with the Taliban
Could the Taliban return to power in Afghanistan? If so, what would the world do?

Brexit: Is It Oven Ready?
David Aaronovitch and The Briefing Room team explore Britain's readiness for 2021.

How Broke is Britain?
Britain’s borrowing is forecast to hit nearly £400bn this year. Can we afford this?