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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.

 

#1812

For her eyes only: a new boss at MI6

When the incoming chief of [Britain’s secret services] (https://www.economist.com/britain/... more

11 hrs Ago

27 MINS

27:25

11 hrs Ago


#1811

Mission possible: Baghdad is booming

Our correspondent meets Iraq’s prime minister Muhammad al-Sudani to discuss the country’s ... more

Yesterday

24 MINS

24:46

Yesterday


#1810

Sino-the-times: China gathers global allies

World leaders flocked to China this week for an international summit followed by a giant [... more

03 Sep 2025

21 MINS

21:17

03 Sep 2025


#1809

Call the shots: vaccine cuts imperil global health

America’s health secretary, RFK Jr, is known for his opposition to vaccines, particularly ... more

02 Sep 2025

21 MINS

21:26

02 Sep 2025


#1808

Indonesia ablaze: Riots test Prabowo

For the past week in Indonesia, protesters have taken to the streets and cities have burne... more

01 Sep 2025

22 MINS

22:42

01 Sep 2025


#1807

Split ends: political in-fighting in Israel

Prime minister Bibi Netanyahu is focused on his own political survival. Our correspondent ... more

29 Aug 2025

25 MINS

25:47

29 Aug 2025


#1806

Chill baby chill: Modi-Trump relations dip

Yesterday Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Indian imports to America, among the highes... more

28 Aug 2025

21 MINS

21:43

28 Aug 2025


#1805

Fed alert: can Trump fire a governor?

What does Donald Trump’s attempt to [sack Lisa Cook] (http://economist.com/finance-and-eco... more

27 Aug 2025

23 MINS

23:28

27 Aug 2025


#1804

Grand theft global: the business of street crime

Car and phone theft were once the preserve of petty crooks in London. Now they underpin a ... more

26 Aug 2025

19 MINS

19:37

26 Aug 2025


#1803

That warm buzzy feeling: malaria and climate change

As temperatures climb, mosquitoes will migrate to places where natural resistance to malar... more

25 Aug 2025

24 MINS

24:43

25 Aug 2025


#1802

Rule and divide: opposition grows in Syria

Less than nine months after Syria’s dictator Bashar al-Assad was toppled, the honeymoon is... more

22 Aug 2025

23 MINS

23:38

22 Aug 2025


#1801

Stake and chips: will America take 10% of Intel?

[Intel] (https://www.economist.com/business/2025/08/15/what-might-trumpian-meddling-mean-f... more

21 Aug 2025

21 MINS

21:02

21 Aug 2025