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Check in Kyiv: prospects for peace?
12 februari 2026 · 23 min
As Russia’s war in Ukraine nears four years, there has been no let up in the fighting on the battlefield. Yet there is some optimism that negotiations could yield a ceasefire. Our correspondent joins a Colombian drug raid to destroy a cocaine laboratory in the Amazon. And is crime in London really soaring? Lees meer
Guests and host:
Rosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”
Oliver Carroll, Ukraine correspondent
Claire McQue, Latin America writer
Sonny Loughran, Britain writer
Topics covered:
Ukraine peace prospects
Colombia’s war on drugs
Crime in London
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Dhaka matters: an election for Bangladesh
11 februari 2026 · 21 min
The toppling of authoritarian leader Sheikh Hassina in Bangladesh in 2024 was celebrated as a triumph for democracy. Tomorrow the country finally heads to the polls. Our correspondent weighs the choice. Can Mars and other bleak planets be made fit for human habitation? And why AI bots are applying for human jobs. Lees meer
To find out how to have sex in space, listen to this episode of “The Weekend Intelligence”.
Guests and host:
Rosie Blau and Jason Palmer, co-hosts of “The Intelligence”
Mark Johnson, senior writer
Oliver Morton, senior editor
Shera Avi-Yonah, business writer
Topics covered:
Bangladesh’s election
Astrobiology
How AI changes job recruitment
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A Keir-death experience: Britain's PM clings on
10 februari 2026 · 21 min
Sir Keir Starmer has faced calls for his resignation from a senior party member. He has survived – but Britain’s prime minister is now fighting for his political survival. Assisted dying legislation is catching up with public opinion in America. And what happens when skiing meets rodeo? Lees meer
Guests and host:
Rosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”
Sacha Nauta, Britain editor
Stevie Hertz, US policy correspondent
Aryn Braun, West Coast corrrespondent
Topics covered:
Keir Starmer’s political future
Assisted dying in America
The sport of skijoring
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Snap judgement: Japan PM’s electoral landslide
9 februari 2026 · 23 min
Takaichi Sanae’s gamble to call a general election has paid off. How will the prime minister’s thumping victory change Japan? New legislation in Republican states could imperil academic freedom. And why “Taxi Driver” resonates 50 years after the film’s release. Lees meer
Guests and host:
Rosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”
Noah Sneider, East Asia bureau chief
Rebecca Jackson, Southern correspondent
Andrew Miller, author of The Economist’s Back Story column on culture
Topics covered:
Japan’s election
University censorship in America
Fifty years of “Taxi Driver”
For more on Japan’s economy, listen to last week’s episode of Money Talks
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Elon shot: will Musk’s mega-merger work?
6 februari 2026 · 23 min
This week Elon Musk announced the merger of two of his companies: SpaceX and xAI, which makes chatbots. Is the new firm viable? As migrant workers return home for lunar new year, the Chinese Communist Party tells migrant workers not to stay for too long. And our culture editor’s hot take on “Heated Rivalry”. Lees meer
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Nukes of hazard: US-Russia arms treaty expires
5 februari 2026 · 25 min
The New START nuclear deal was signed in 2010 to restrict the number of strategic warheads and missiles America and Russia could amass. Will there be a new deal – and what will happen if not? How social media has helped fuel recruitment to cults. And our baldness correspondent bristles at some hairy questions. Lees meer
Listen back to "The Bomb", our Babbage series on America's quest to modernise its nuclear arsenal.
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Peter and the wolves: Mandelson falls but Epstein scandal spreads
4 februari 2026 · 20 min
Peter Mandelson was a totem of Britain’s Labour party for decades. The newest Epstein files mark the end of his political career. What are the consequences for the country’s prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer? Ryanair is controversial and widely hated—yet strangely successful. And why so many animals engage in same-sex relationships. Lees meer
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Tug of Warsh: will the new chair politicise the Fed?
3 februari 2026 · 20 min
After months of speculation, Donald Trump has picked Kevin Warsh to run the Federal Reserve. Our correspondent explains what this means for America–and the world economy. What matters more in Thailand’s election: the will of the people or the power of the monarchy? And why Hong Kong’s humble tram network could help keep tourism on track. Lees meer
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Survival Modi: Indian PM’s fortunes revive
2 februari 2026 · 21 min
After Narendra Modi’s setback in the 2024 Indian elections, many thought his star was falling. Our correspondent explains the surprising resurgence of popular support. Why pushing your child to specialise may not be the best way to nurture their genius. And what the departure of pandas from Japan says about the country’s relationship with China. Lees meer
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Boss Class 1. Fat layer of humans
31 januari 2026 · 36 min
Can AI do my job? How should employees and bosses be using the technology right now? And how should all of us prepare for the future? Lees meer
Andrew Palmer returns for a third season of Boss Class. This time it’s all about AI. In the first episode, he starts introducing AI into his daily work routines, and receives a nasty shock.
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In this episode, Andrew asks Claude, a generative AI programme, to write his management column for him. You can find Andrew’s column here and Claude’s version here.
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Democracy on ICE? The mood turns in America
30 januari 2026 · 27 min
On the streets of Minneapolis, in polls and in the halls of Congress, disapproval of President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda is mounting. Democrats won a near-term battle on funding—for now—but a wider war awaits. Kim Jong Un, North Korea’s leader, appears to be positioning his daughter ever more visibly as his successor. And remembering Mark Tully, a veteran BBC correspondent in India. Lees meer
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S3 Bonus 1: Bret Taylor of Sierra and OpenAI
29 januari 2026 · 34 min
A conversation about the potential and limits of AI agents with the co-founder of Sierra, an agentic customer-service company. Bret Taylor, who is also the chairman of OpenAI, tells Andrew Palmer about the imperfections of the technology, the competition between model-makers and vendors, and how he uses AI to manage. Lees meer
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S3 E1 Fat layer of humans
29 januari 2026 · 35 min
How should employees and bosses be using the technology right now? And how should all of us prepare for the future? Lees meer
Andrew Palmer returns for a third season of Boss Class. This time it’s all about AI. In the first episode, he starts introducing AI into his daily work routines, and receives a nasty shock.
Guests
Tom Blomfield, Partner at Y Combinator
Ethan Mollick, Professor at Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Ludwig Siegele, AI Editorial Lead, The Economist
Ruth Berry, AI engineer, The Economist
Topics
Generative AI at work
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In this episode, Andrew asks Claude, a generative AI programme, to write his management column for him. You can find Andrew’s column here and Claude’s version here.
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No middle ground: Iran’s dangerous division
29 januari 2026 · 22 min
As the smoke of a murderous crackdown clears, Iranians have hardened into two camps. Moderates and reformists are out; a sense of looming civil war is in. As America nears its 250th birthday, we launch our series examining the highlights and low points of its history. And why the wild playground popularity of the song “Sigma Boy” is so worrisome. Lees meer
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We’ll be right over here: Europe’s populists sour on Trump
28 januari 2026 · 19 min
Many of the continent’s populist-right leaders once saw President Donald Trump as an example-setting fellow traveller. But his actions and policies on Venezuela, Greenland and Canada have them pulling back. Dating apps from the West failed to make inroads in India; now the country has its own crop of them. And scientific spying in the jungle reveals where predators hunt. Lees meer
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General ejection: China’s military purge
27 januari 2026 · 23 min
The two men under investigation are in the army’s highest echelon, and are some of President Xi Jinping’s closest counsel. We examine the probable motives for a surprising purge. In Ukraine’s freezing capital thousands upon thousands of people suffer unpredictable cuts to electricity, heat, even water; we ask them how they cope. And why Strava is leading the fitness-app footrace. Lees meer
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Resistance is fatal: another killing in Minneapolis
26 januari 2026 · 26 min
For the second time this month, federal agents in Minneapolis killed a citizen under disputed circumstances. We take a wider look at the immigration-enforcement effort and what, if anything, might limit it. OpenAI remains a generative-AI darling but it is burning through eye-watering amounts of money; 2026 may be its make-or-break year. And the effort to save Britain’s red squirrels. Lees meer
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Trailer: Boss Class Season 3
25 januari 2026 · 2 min
AI is changing how we work. It's turning us all into managers. Be a good one. Lees meer
The Economist’s management columnist, Andrew Palmer, takes on the bots in the third season of Boss Class. From cloning to coding, agents to entry-level jobs, he tackles the threat head on and figures out how to turn anxiety into opportunity. Along the way he meets bulls and bears and the people who can help you to master management in the age of AI.
Full Season 3 out 29th January 2026.
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Trailer: Boss Class Season 3
24 januari 2026 · 2 min
AI is changing how we work. It's turning us all into managers. Be a good one. Lees meer
The Economist’s management columnist, Andrew Palmer, takes on the bots in the third season of Boss Class. From cloning to coding, agents to entry-level jobs, he tackles the threat head on and figures out how to turn anxiety into opportunity. Along the way he meets bulls and bears and the people who can help you to master management in the age of AI.
Full Season 3 out 29th January 2026.
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ISIS control: Syria’s prison camp changes hands
23 januari 2026 · 27 min
Our Middle East correspondent reports from the largest holding camp for ISIS fighters in northern Syria, which government troops have just retaken from Kurdish control. What will happen to the inmates? Custom-made drugs are a medical milestone. And our obituaries editor remembers Cecilia Giménez, whose “Monkey Jesus” transformed the fortunes of a Spanish church. Lees meer
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Trailer: Boss Class Season 3
22 januari 2026 · 2 min
AI is changing how we work. It's turning us all into managers. Be a good one. Lees meer
The Economist’s management columnist, Andrew Palmer, takes on the bots in the third season of Boss Class. From cloning to coding, agents to entry-level jobs, he tackles the threat head on and figures out how to turn anxiety into opportunity. Along the way he meets bulls and bears and the people who can help you to master management in the age of AI.
Full Season 3 out 29th January 2026.
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Grave new world: the Greenland row’s lasting damage
22 januari 2026 · 22 min
After an astonishing week, Donald Trump has said America will not take Greenland by force, nor put tariffs on those who oppose his acquisition plan. Our correspondent asks if America-Europe relations can ever be repaired. A deal to transfer TikTok to American ownership is due today––why is no one watching? And pop songs get gloomier. Lees meer
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House of Kurds: on the ground in northern Syria
21 januari 2026 · 21 min
In recent days Syrian government troops have tried to retake territory held by the country’s Kurdish minority. Our correspondent reports from the region. Factions are fighting to control Vietnam’s Communist Party Congress: the winner will change Vietnam’s future. And are millennial fathers more hands-on than their crusty forbears? Lees meer
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Power ballot: Japanese PM’s electoral gamble
20 januari 2026 · 24 min
Japan’s prime minister Takaichi Sanae has called an election three months into her term. Can she capitalise on her popularity, or will her less-popular party be punished at the ballot box? Will a new treaty curb the destruction of the oceans? And how fancy restaurants are responding to the age of Ozempic. Lees meer
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Thin ice: could the Greenland clash kill NATO?
19 januari 2026 · 24 min
Donald Trump has promised to impose a 10% tariff on eight countries, all NATO members, that oppose his plan to acquire Greenland. As the argument over the territory’s future continues, our correspondent analyses the fragile state of international relations. American megachurches are becoming more like businesses. And the rise of vodcasts: why audio is becoming video. Lees meer
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Clutching at shahs: Iran’s would-be revolutionary
16 januari 2026 · 27 min
Reza Pahlavi, son of the shah deposed in the 1979 revolution, tells us he sees himself as the people’s choice to lead. We ask how that might work. Our correspondent reckons that, in a full accounting of buying versus renting a home, the smart choice has become clear. And our obituaries editor on Aldrich Ames, a prolific CIA double agent for Russia. Lees meer
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Maria-view mirror: asking Venezuelans what they want now
15 januari 2026 · 21 min
As Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela’s opposition leader, meets with President Donald Trump, we talk through our exclusive polling on what the country wants for its future. Childhood in the age of AI promises to be bespoke and personalised—and perhaps also lonely and atomised. And on America’s National Bagel Day, our correspondent explores the foodstuff’s murky history. Lees meer
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Independence Jay? Inflation and attacks on the Fed
14 januari 2026 · 24 min
More inflation numbers, more jabs by President Donald Trump at Jay Powell, the Federal Reserve chairman. We ask what the Fed is doing, should be doing and is being pressured to do. Six years after the official Brexit divorce, we count the costs and ask what making-up is now possible. And how self-help books reveal the anxieties of their times. Lees meer
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Lowering the steaks: a Mercosur deal at last
13 januari 2026 · 23 min
From Argentinian beef to German cars, a freshly inked deal between the EU and a bloc of South American countries should ease trade barriers—and is a sign of global trade’s topsy-turvy time. Foreigner-bashing is politically fashionable in Japan, but focuses on the wrong problems. And a look at Parkrun, a free weekly event that has unwittingly made many Britons healthier. Lees meer
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Strike fear: Iran’s protests and Israel
12 januari 2026 · 27 min
Each country fears an attack from the other: Iran may wish to distract from internal conflict, Israel to exploit it. In an interview with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu we explore perspectives on the war-gaming. As the first cohort of graduates weaned on generative AI enters the workforce, we examine a changing career ladder. And why European pension systems badly need reform. Lees meer
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Shah caller: Iran’s protests are different this time
9 januari 2026 · 28 min
Demonstrations are growing once again—but this time the message is notably different, and the regime has little means available to calm tensions. Where will it end? Our World Ahead series lays out what to expect this year in China’s dealings with Taiwan, Japan and beyond. And a tribute to Nino Loureiro, a pioneering fusion physicist slain by a former classmate. Lees meer
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Oil pressure: America’s tanker seizures
8 januari 2026 · 23 min
It had real dramatic elements: a (slow) chase scene, faked locations, a literal false flag, a daring helicopter descent. But what is the broader picture of America’s bid to disrupt the Venezuelan-oil network? And how will the expanding oil saga affect an already weakened regime in Cuba? Also, we ask whether Hispanic football fans might avoid the World Cup in America. Lees meer
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In the line of fires: LA’s ashen suburbs one year on
7 januari 2026 · 24 min
We return to the Los Angeles suburbs that were consumed by wildfires a year ago. The varying rebuilding efforts reveal divides in wealth, but also strains in California’s insurance industry. Never mind the AI job apocalypse, if it comes: the technology will create plenty of new roles, too. And why “peak wine” may be a good thing for sippers of the fine kind. Lees meer
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Xi’s not there: what China’s Venezuela response reveals
6 januari 2026 · 20 min
The countries have a decades-long relationship—debt freely given in one direction and plenty of oil sold in the other. Yet America’s intervention has served as a reality check on China’s power in Venezuela and elsewhere. Our World Ahead series examines the risks to the American dollar as global reserve currency. And pricey handbags ain’t built like they used to be. Lees meer
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Nicolás caged: what next for Venezuela?
5 januari 2026 · 25 min
America’s National Security Strategy, released a month ago, suggested the administration’s focus was on dominance of the western hemisphere. But no one expected its first move would be a special-forces raid to depose President Nicolás Maduro. What is next comes with grave risks. And the video-games business wants to escape its rut by finding whole new markets—geographically and demographically. Lees meer
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State of the art: Chinese market flounders
2 januari 2026 · 22 min
Property wealth in China turbo-charged investment in art. Now house prices have crashed, art sales may follow. Are Britons really leaving the country in droves? And our obituaries editor on the death of the American cent coin. Lees meer
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What in the world: predictions for 2026
1 januari 2026 · 20 min
The editor of our annual “World Ahead” publication predicts the themes and events that will dominate the headlines in 2026, from geopolitics to tech. He also admits what we got wrong last year. And The Economist launched its first podcast 20 years ago. We chart the evolution of audio, from a basement broom cupboard to today’s bountiful offerings. Lees meer
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Years ending: notable lives lost in 2025
31 december 2025 · 22 min
Today’s show is a tribute to those whose lives we remembered this year. From Pope Francis, the most open-minded pontiff for decades, and controversial vice-president Dick Cheney, to champ of the chimpanzees Jane Goodall, bubblegum pop star Brian Wilson and Alice Tan Ridley, a New York subway busker who became a superstar. Lees meer
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Boom with a view: our economy of the year
30 december 2025 · 22 min
Announcing the return of The Economist’s annual ranking for best performing economy. Are you ready for the big reveal? Dalit cuisine is barely visible, in India or beyond. And why London’s river boats are making a comeback. Lees meer
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Generals’ selection: Myanmar’s sham poll
29 december 2025 · 21 min
Five years after seizing power in a coup, the military junta in Myanmar is holding an election. Yet all credible opposition has been banned. And war has inspired so many films over the past century. Our correspondents battle it out to pick the best one. Lees meer
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Battle of the texts: which books changed the world?
26 december 2025 · 41 min
So many books are published each year; few stand the test of time. Today we devote our whole show to asking which works have shaped the way we behave and how we think. Picks include “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley, “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen, “A Suitable Boy” by Vikram Seth and “Lord of the Rings” by JRR Tolkien. Lees meer
Full list of books mentioned in the show:
The Bible
The Koran
“Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen
“The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins
“On the Origin of Species” by Charles Darwin
“Il Saggiatore” by Galileo Galilei
“Two New Sciences” by Galileo Galilei
“Capital in the Twenty-First Century” by Thomas Piketty
“Amusing Ourselves to Death” by Neil Postman
The novels of Philip Pullman
The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
“The Satanic Verses” by Salman Rushdie
“Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley
“A Suitable Boy” by Vikram Seth
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So this is quizmas: our inaugural holiday face-off
24 december 2025 · 28 min
Join our editors and correspondents in a gripping test of recall and reflexes. There are questions on business and politics of course—but also news noises to identify, one saucy limerick and quotes from “The Real Housewives” franchise that frankly no one expected. Which team will take the trophy? Lees meer
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Growing pains: a recession in recessions
23 december 2025 · 21 min
Recessions are, in their way, bad news. But so, paradoxically, is a lasting dearth of them. We explain the dangers that lie beneath the current run of continuous growth. Our correspondent looks into the hidden economics of online reviews, and whether to trust them. And a turkey-industry exposé that you’ll just gobble up. Lees meer
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Slop stars: why AI-generated content could help creators
22 december 2025 · 21 min
In a world of infinite content, who wins and who loses? Our correspondent explains what the proliferation of AI-generated art means for human artists. What the prevalence of male-female friendships tell us about a society. And why you should propose with a yellow-gold ring. Lees meer
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Country of the year: The Economist’s pick for 2025
19 december 2025 · 23 min
Each year, The Economist tries to identify which country has improved the most, whether economically, politically or in other ways. In a turbulent year, the choice was tricky. We unveil the result. And The Economist Educational Foundation helps kids worldwide be more news-savvy. We invite you to donate and support its work: https://economistfoundation.org/donate/. Lees meer
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Weight boss? Competition for Novo Nordisk
18 december 2025 · 21 min
Since Novo Nordisk launched Wegovy in 2021, it has dominated the fast-growing market for slimming drugs. Now a new jab is eating into the Danish firm’s success. Why a slang expert thinks the first word humans ever uttered may have been a profane one. And why British sheep have got happier. Lees meer
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Emissions possible: EU petrol ban quashed
17 december 2025 · 20 min
The European Union had promised to ban the sale of new diesel and petrol vehicles by 2035, as part of its environmental ambitions. Yesterday it watered down that commitment. Our correspondent explains the implications. Will Donald Trump’s choice of Federal Reserve chair politicise the institution? And The Economist announces its word of the year. Lees meer
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After Bondi: how to tackle extremism
16 december 2025 · 20 min
As the Australian authorities continue their investigation into Sunday’s deadly attack on a Hannukah party in Sydney, investigators have uncovered a possible link with Islamic State. Our journalists recommend their favourite books of 2025. And why there is now an Advent calendar for everything. Lees meer
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Judgment day: Jimmy Lai convicted
15 december 2025 · 21 min
Today Hong Kong’s most prominent media mogul was convicted of flouting national security legislation. Our correspondent explains the consequences for the territory. Why the policies of Britain’s Labour government are damaging London. And our correspondent offers sober advice on how (not) to cure a hangover. Lees meer
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Right, here, waiting: Europe’s populists on the rise
12 december 2025 · 28 min
In Britain, Germany and France, populist-right leaders and parties are making hay. What unites their movements, and how do their respective political environments shape their future prospects? And our obituaries editor reflects on the life of Frank Gehry, perhaps the world’s most innovative architect. Lees meer
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