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  The Economist  

Every weekday our global network of correspondents makes sense of the stories beneath the headlines. We bring you surprising trends and tales from around the world, current affairs, business and finance — as well as science and technology. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Every weekday our global network of correspondents makes sense of the stories beneath the headlines. We bring you surprising trends and tales from around the world, current affairs, business and finance — as well as science and technology. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

 

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#2064

Taken littorally: Spain’s sudden crisis in Ceuta

The deadly [rush of migrants] (https://www.economist.com/europe/2026/07/31/a-migrant-surge... more

10 hrs Ago

24 MINS

24:17

10 hrs Ago

#2063

Omission accomplished: why the Iran-war cycle spins on

From [impasse in Iran] (https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2026/07/28/new-st... more

31 Jul 2026

25 MINS

25:39

31 Jul 2026

#2062

Working memory: the surprising decline of dementia

A dive into the data reveals that, despite dire past predictions, the prevalence of dement... more

30 Jul 2026

25 MINS

25:08

30 Jul 2026

#2061

Brave New whirl: Turkey’s opposition overhaul

An ousted former opposition leader started a new party—called the New Party. We assess its... more

29 Jul 2026

20 MINS

20:27

29 Jul 2026

#2060

Burning questions: a more fire-prone world

Wildfires in France and Spain are only growing worse by the day. We examine what can be do... more

28 Jul 2026

24 MINS

24:17

28 Jul 2026

#2059

Cockroaches 1, Modi 0: India’s remarkable protests

The resignation of India’s education minister was a [stunning capitulation] (https://www.e... more

27 Jul 2026

22 MINS

22:34

27 Jul 2026

#2058

The Elon game: Musk’s vision of the future

After [Elon Musk] (https://www.economist.com/insider/the-insider/an-interview-with-elon-mu... more

24 Jul 2026

27 MINS

27:42

24 Jul 2026

#2057

An interview with Elon Musk

Elon Musk may be the most powerful man in the world. For his first extended interview sinc... more

23 Jul 2026

1 HR 20 MINS

1:20:40

23 Jul 2026

#2056

For bucks’ sake: the rise of self-made billionaires

Many people, including politicians, love to hate the super-rich, and assume they have game... more

23 Jul 2026

25 MINS

25:10

23 Jul 2026

#2055

Kyiv brawl: Ukraine’s top general fired

Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky has fired the [commander-in-chief] (https://www.eco... more

22 Jul 2026

21 MINS

21:34

22 Jul 2026

#2054

Hard cedar: Lebanon seeks Trump’s help

Today, Lebanon’s president [Joseph Aoun] (https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa... more

21 Jul 2026

22 MINS

22:24

21 Jul 2026

#2053

A firm Andy: what are new British PM’s plans?

[Andy Burnham] (https://www.economist.com/britain/2026/07/19/how-britains-new-prime-minist... more

20 Jul 2026

26 MINS

26:19

20 Jul 2026

#2052

You’ve come a long way, Bibi: Israel’s crucial election

Binyamin Netanyahu’s government will, unusually, serve out its full term. What comes after... more

17 Jul 2026

23 MINS

23:58

17 Jul 2026

#2051

In it to bin it: Nigel Farage v Count Binface

We take a peek into a quirk of British politics as the country’s populist-right polling le... more

16 Jul 2026

22 MINS

22:53

16 Jul 2026

#2050

Strait and narrowing: the Iran deal crumbles

The sketch of a deal to end the war is all but dead; oil is up as strikes rain down. We lo... more

15 Jul 2026

22 MINS

22:26

15 Jul 2026

#2049

The case of the missing totem: Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar’s jailed leader has not been seen since 2022. We ask [if she is in fact alive] (ht... more

14 Jul 2026

22 MINS

22:42

14 Jul 2026

#2048

A hawk who flew on political winds: Lindsey Graham

The longtime South Carolina senator died suddenly at the weekend. His political arc mirror... more

13 Jul 2026

20 MINS

20:15

13 Jul 2026

#2047

Putin’s options: an oligarch speaks out

This week [Andrey Melnichenko] (https://www.economist.com/leaders/2026/07/09/the-man-who-w... more

10 Jul 2026

25 MINS

25:05

10 Jul 2026

#2046

Peace fire: further US-Iran strikes

As America hit 90 targets in a second day of [attacks on Iran] (https://www.economist.com/... more

09 Jul 2026

20 MINS

20:44

09 Jul 2026

#2045

Marine warfare: Le Pen runs for president

Last night, the populist-right leader [announced] (https://www.economist.com/europe/2026/0... more

08 Jul 2026

24 MINS

24:27

08 Jul 2026

#2044

Continental rift: NATO’s tense summit

As [NATO leaders] (https://www.economist.com/international/2026/07/02/nato-ponders-how-to-... more

07 Jul 2026

20 MINS

20:19

07 Jul 2026

#2043

The mourning show: the politics of Khamenei’s funeral

The Iranian regime hopes the massive crowds gathered for [Ayatollah Ali Khamenei] (https:/... more

06 Jul 2026

20 MINS

20:32

06 Jul 2026

#2042

The 250-year experiment: America’s birthday

Big birthdays are often a time for reflection. Our editors and correspondents chat through... more

03 Jul 2026

36 MINS

36:12

03 Jul 2026

#2041

Roaring trades: oil majors’ secret success story

Big oil firms keep one part of their business hush-hush: trading. Amid an almighty oil sho... more

02 Jul 2026

23 MINS

23:05

02 Jul 2026