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Lawmaking in Britain is becoming worse Something will turn up
When should Rishi Sunak call the next British election? Divide and rue
Suella Braverman uses a pro-Palestinian march to sow discord Circuit fudge
Why rail electrification is so slow in Britain Bagehot
To understand Britain, watch “Homes Under the Hammer” Europe Cling to the centre
Germany’s Christian Democrats are unsure whom to hug Free under fire
A year after its liberation, Kherson still knows fear—and defiance Jews in France
Antisemitism surges in France after the Hamas attacks on Israel Charlemagne
The outsize influence of small states is fading in the EUUnited States It can’t happen here (again)
Donald Trump looks terrifyingly electable Hope springs
Democrats are giddy from this week’s electoral sweep The clap is back
Why sexually transmitted infections are rising in America Disarming justice
The Supreme Court has found a gun-control measure it likes East of Eden
California is losing people, but this region wouldn’t know it Indefensible, unpronounceable
Boston’s “cradle of liberty” was paid for with slavery profits Cracks in the wall
Chicago’s progressive coalition is struggling with migrationMiddle East & Africa Israel’s window of legitimacy
Will America pull the plug on Israel’s invasion of Gaza? The darkest nights
Gaza’s nights are darker now than at any point in the past decade Gaza’s civilians
All parties are blaming each other for the dire situation in Gaza Iran, Israel and the war
The deadly missile race in the Middle East Crisis in the Middle East
The Gaza war has deepened Joe Biden’s Iran nightmare Chicken wars
The battle over South Africa’s spicy-chicken market Critical minerals
China is winning Africa’s “white-gold” rush for lithiumThe Americas Bonanza or bust?
Oil traders are flocking to sanctions-free Venezuela All that glitters
Illegal gold is booming in South America No country for old men
Why are there so many suicides in rich, stable Uruguay? Asia India’s north-east
Can Narendra Modi complete India’s state-building project? Grainy season
Narendra Modi and the art of claiming credit Links in the Chain
China’s aggression brings Japan and the Philippines closer Diplomatic baggage
North Korea is shutting embassies Banyan
Australia and China patch things upChina Bogged down
Xi Jinping wants China to have better toilets Not all fun and games
The people of Hong Kong are growing more tolerant Xi, her, hers
China wants women to stay home and bear children Chaguan
A Chinese dispute with the Philippines is a test of AmericaInternational New arrivals, old problems
Why migration is in such a mess once moreSpecial report Unknown soldiers
The People’s Liberation Army is not yet as formidable as the West fears Rank indifference
China is struggling to recruit enough highly skilled troops Weapons of woe
From hypersonic missiles to undersea drones, the PLA is making leaps Peace disease
Xi Jinping worries that China’s troops are not ready to fight Command or control
Xi Jinping is obsessed with political loyalty in the PLA Operation overload
Invading Taiwan would be a logistical minefield for China China’s armed forces
AcknowledgmentsBusiness Surveillance capitalism
Silicon Valley is piling into the business of snooping From tycoons to tiffin boxes
India is in the midst of an unusual IPO boom An innovator’s dilemma
When should a founder step down? Caving in
The fall of WeWork shows the deepening cracks in property Bartleby
How to manage teams in a world designed for individuals Schumpeter
The Bob Iger v Nelson Peltz rematch Finance & economics Take the plunge
Are politicians brave enough for daredevil economics? Little Satan
America’s economic might gives it little sway in the Middle East Death valley
America’s bad auto loans could have nasty consequences Buttonwood
Forget the S&P 500. Pay attention to the S&P 493 About that renaissance
Why American manufacturing is becoming less efficient Soft-currency power
The Chinese yuan is losing value, yet gaining ground Free exchange
In praise of America’s car addiction Science & technology Gut feelings
Microbiome treatments are taking off The war underground
Israel hopes technology will help it fight in Hamas’s tunnels The wind in their sails
How two teams plan to smash the world sailing-speed recordCulture Estate of affairs
The business of mining literary estates is booming Risky business
A new Museum of Prohibited Art shows how censorship evolved Murder, she wrote
Daphne Caruana Galizia’s son tries to make sense of her murder Breadth of French air
Two new novels showcase the breadth of contemporary French fiction Cowboys and Indians
Rodeo plays a central role in Native American culture Bizzy bees
Are influencers shrewd businesspeople or fame-hungry narcissists?Economic & financial indicators Indicators
Economic data, commodities and marketsObituary Elastic adventures
David Kirke believed safe sport repressed people’s imaginationsThe Economist explains The Economist explains
Who is Herzi Halevi, the chief of staff of the Israel Defence Forces? The Economist explains
Why covid-19 did not harm rich economies as badly as first thoughtBy Invitation British constitutional arrangements
The United Kingdom’s political constitution is under severe strain