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In an interview with Javier Milei, our correspondent probes how far the âanarcho-capitalistâ president plans to push his promise to slash spending and reform the state. Can seaweed and other fibrous packaging replace plastic (11:51)? And remembering Celeste Caeiro, who named the carnation revolution in Portugal in 1974 (18:20).
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As civil war rages in the country, millions of people have been displaced and famine is widespread. Why wonât the warring parties join talks to end it? Accusations of assassination plots and an attempted coup swirl in Brazil (9:28). And why Chinese bubble tea shops are conquering your local shopping street (17:33).
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This morning, a deal halting fighting between Israel and Lebanon for 60 days came into effect. Our correspondent considers if that can hold, and what it means for Gaza. What do Northvoltâs financial troubles mean for European hopes to produce batteries for electric vehicles (10:06)? And why the French are realising that women can still be sexy at 60 (16:08).
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Donald Trump had been facing a swathe of lawsuits this year. Now he has won a second term in office, the cases against him are falling away. Why wellness trends may be contributing to iodine deficiency (8:02). And the secrets of elevator etiquette (13:58).
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Gautam Adani is one of Indiaâs richest men, whose fortunes are closely aligned to those of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. What will the political ramifications be of bribery charges against him? Chinaâs property crisis has left a truly staggering number of new homes empty (9:01). And why Jordan Peterson is so contrarian, yet so popular (17:09).
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Should people have the right to choose how they die? Though many Britons support the principle, a vote on assisted dying in the House of Commons may fail. Donald Trump reshaped the Supreme Court in his first term. His second act could be just as dramatic (09:30). And remembering figurative painter Frank Auerbach (18:10).
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What will the worldâs richest man do in the White House? Our correspondent analyses the political and ideological role Elon Musk could play in Donald Trumpâs second term. âSmall things like theseâ may be fiction but it is based on grim historical truths in Ireland (9:30). And Chile is suffering a spate of salmon heists (15:22).
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Donald Trump tore up Americaâs nuclear deal with Iran in his first term. What will he do when he becomes president again? The pushy tactics Chinaâs government uses to press women to have more children (10:24). And the sneaker wars get more competitive (18:06).
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Trade ties between the two countries have been increasing for over a decade. The election of Donald Trump for a second term means the relationship could now become even closer. Going to space could harm human health (7:57). And why Britain has such miserable mobile-phone service (14:43).
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America feared that letting Ukraine use US weapons to attack far-off targets in Russia would escalate the conflict. Why has President Joe Biden finally changed his mind? Markets soared when Donald Trump was elected, but the longer-term impact of Trumponomics may be less positive (9:42). And why airships are back in our skies (18:12).
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Donald Trump admires Vladimir Putinâs strongman style and has failed to condemn his invasion of Ukraine. So why do some people in Kyiv think Trumpâs election is good news? African churches are springing up across the world (10:20). Our critic reviews âGladiator IIâ. She is not entertained (17:38).
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China is enacting a rapid project of military modernisation. Though in some areas its forces are already stronger than America, that does not mean China is ready for war. Why luxury shoppers are no longer buying so much online (10:16). And remembering Balthazar Uscha, Ecuadorâs last ice-miner (16:45).
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A week after Donald Trump won a decisive victory in the presidential election, he is making appointments to his new White House. What do they tell us about his second term? Many European governments are turning against immigration but they still need agricultural migrants (10:29). And why place names in India are getting longer (18:20).
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At a time when Russia is making gains in Ukraine and Donald Trump has been re-elected as president, Europe needs strong leadership. Instead, Germanyâs ruling coalition has collapsed. A study that hinted at racism among white doctors in America may have been flawed (9:18). And the wondrous revival of Kingâs Cross in London (17:23).
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Last time Donald Trump was president he pulled America out of the Paris climate agreement. What is on the agenda at COP29, as world leaders meet after a second Trump victory? The future of cloud computing (9:40). And how the culture wars came for remembrance poppies (17:35).
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Donald Trump will inherit a tangle of conflicts in the Middle East; will he deliver on his promise to âstop the warsâ? That will depend on who has his ear. Our correspondent says the way to better rehabilitate people in British prisons is to take some of them out (10:33). And our obituaries editor on the staggeringly productive career of Quincy Jones (19:15).
Additional audio in this episode includes Quincy Jones, âSoul Bossa Novaâ and âIn Cold Bloodâ; Michael Jackson, âBillie Jeanâ, âBadâ and âThrillerâ; Lesley Gore, âIt's My Partyâ; USA For Africa, âWe Are The Worldâ; DJ Jazzy Jeff, âThe Fresh Prince Of Bel Airâ; Frank Sinatra, âFly Me To The Moonâ
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The American presidential election delivered a mercifully quick and decisive outcome. Our data editor explains why such a tight-seeming race was likely to result in a clear-cut victory. As ADHD prevalence keeps climbing, the science suggests it should be treated not as a disorder but as a spectrum (11:33). And the Indian startups cashing in on a rise in religiosity (19:47).
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In the end America got a swift and decisive call as to the next president: Donald Trump. We invite the hosts of âChecks and Balanceâ, our subscriber-only podcast on American politics, onto the show to discuss what we know so farâabout the presidency, Congressional races and ballot initiatives.
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John Prideaux, Charlotte Howard and Idrees Kahloon are on today's edition of The Intelligence with their take on the election results so far. To listen, head to The Intelligence feed. Checks and Balance will be back on Friday with a full episode.
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America and the world hold their proverbial breath for what has become a dead heat. Our special episode explains how the vote works and how the count will proceed. We ask what to watch for, how countries outside America view the potential outcomes, how the countryâs largest swing county has prepared and whether it is worthwhile staying up all night.
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