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Africaâs young are educated, ambitious side-hustlers. But they are hampered by their economies and dispirited by their politicians. How to harness their vast potential? Americaâs so-called Department of Government Efficiency is, in a real-world accounting, not actually budging the budget much (8:25). And why Germans take more days off sick than other Europeans do (15:48).
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The possibilities for an inevitable coalition government are a head-spinning colour wheel of party logos. We look at the most likely outcomes, and the smaller parties that may well play kingmakers. A series of scandals in Japan has propelled the country to a belated #MeToo crisis (10:35). And Londonâs once-abundant pie shops struggle with changing tastes and relocating clientele (16:53).
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We investigate Chinaâs under-the-radar push to get other countries to change their official language on Taiwanâs independence. Would it make a difference in a bid to reunify by force? The case of a nurse jailed for killing babies exposes deep problems with British justice (10:10). And how top footballers get a smaller slice of their clubsâ take than they once did (17:35).
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Backing away from European security guarantees and seeking mineral rights in Ukraine as recompense for military aid: at the Munich Security Conference the Trump administration made its convention-trashing, transactional nature clear. What Europe will or even can do is not so obvious. And a tribute to Donald Shoup, whose studies on keeping cars moving focused on where they parked (17:45).
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The American president and Indian prime minister have long been friends. But when the two met at the White House yesterday, they had many thorny issues to discuss, including trade and immigration. Why the skies are getting smallerâand more crowded (10:40). And âSaturday Night Liveâ at 50 (17:57).
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During a 90-minute telephone conversation, the American and Russian presidents started negotiating a future for Ukraine. What will this mean for Europe? Our correspondent interviews a leader of the Rwandan-backed rebel group M23 in Goma, Congo (9:44). And how Bridget Jones changed cinema (and Chardonnay) (18:08).
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In an interview with The Economist ahead of the Munich Security Conference, Ukraineâs president is pessimistic that Trump can end the conflict. How fish farming in West Africa could improve food security (11.57). And contemplating the holy hashtags of FaithTok (17:10).
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The winner of Germanyâs upcoming election will also play a crucial role in Europe. The Economistâs editor-in-chief speaks to Friedrich Merz, the front-runner for chancellor, on the scale of the problemsâand his rather cautious solutions. Taiwan faces Chinese infiltration of its armed forces (14:00). And are backpacks really becoming cool (23:10)?
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Some of the most frenetic innovation of Ukraineâs war happens in the electromagnetic spectrum: detecting and denying signals to and from materiel. This invisible battle will play out elsewhere. Cycling is notorious for doping scandals, but the latest way to gain an edge will be hard to spot (7:40). And why speeches in Britainâs Parliament are getting shorter and less important (15:00).
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How do you run a scam operation?
Perks, recruitment, outsourcing and a monthly landscaping budgetâthis is Scam Inc.
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Who are the scammers?
They aren't who you think.
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You wouldnât fall for a scamâwould you?
A small town in Kansas is left reeling after one of its best and brightest gets sucked in.
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Our new podcast series is a shocking look at transnational organised crime: nearly as big as the illegal-drug trade and far more sophisticated than you might think. Beware. After a week that started with bold tariff moves by the Trump administration, what can be gleaned from how things progressed (09:20)? And a staid, ancient game gets a glitzy modern makeover (16:20).
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We meet the opposition leader who is likely to be the next president. Cleaning up the domestic mess after an alleged coup would seem easy compared with his tasks on the international stage. Our correspondent reports on renewed violence in Colombia; again, or still, it is about cocaine (10:10). And remembering the ups and downs of Marianne Faithfull, a beloved British singer (17:40).
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The details President Donald Trump laid out for American ownership and redevelopment of the Gaza Strip took everyone by surpriseânot least Israelâs prime minister. As improbable as it all is, though, it may play into Binyamin Netanyahuâs hands. As a second-world-war-era dispute reignites between Ukraine and Poland, Russia is the beneficiary (10:00). And the growing appetite for eye-wateringly pricey baby products (19:10).
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From media-studies dropout to international jihadist to Syriaâs ruler, Ahmed al-Sharaa has an unlikely rĂ©sumĂ©. He speaks with our editor-in-chief, sharing hopeful-sounding hints of his visionâbut precious little detail. Japanâs economy has been hobbled by low inflation for years; is that now in the past (14.05)? And the lucrative media gigs of Britainâs lawmakers (21.30).
Special thanks to Mamoon Alhidayat, our interpreter in Syria.
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President Donald Trump followed through on his tariff threats, starting with Canada, Mexico and China. We look at the first skirmishes in what promises to be a painful trade war (10:30). A Concorde-style supersonic passenger jet could soon be flying again, if one company gets its way. And why standing ovations are no longer a rare sight (16:40).
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The Mahabharata is one of Indiaâs two great Hindu epics. It is thousands of years old and thousands of pages long. Over the past 75 years archaeologists in India have been searching for evidence that this mythological story might be based on true events. The Economistâs Leo Mirani travels to Delhi to unearth the story behind the story, and asks who gets to control the past?
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The fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria will reshape the wider region. Our correspondent says few countries have as much to gain from a stable Syria as Turkey. How will it use its leverage (09:25)? Donald Trumpâs enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies will change Americaâs economy. And remembering Italian hermit Mauro Morandi (17:30).
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As some of Donald Trumpâs most controversial choices for top jobs are questioned this week, our correspondent analyses how supine Republicans may be in his second term. Has the luxury business passed its peak (09:57)? And why scientists are finding new ways to deal with an invasive pest in Australia: the cane toad (16:55).
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