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After the decapitation of Hizbullah, Iran could race for a nuclear bomb

Published on Oct 07, 2024 08:00 AM IST

The embattled clerical regime might feel the need for stronger deterrence

TOPSHOT - A drawing of Hassan Nasrallah, the slain leader of the Lebanese group Hezbollah who was killed days earlier in an Israeli air strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, is depicted next to a condolence message signed by Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on a billboard near a church in Damascus on October 1, 2024. (Photo by LOUAI BESHARA / AFP)(AFP)
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The states that will decide America’s next president

Insights from our election forecast model

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. August 20, 2024 and former U.S. President Donald Trump in Bedminster, New Jersey, U.S., August 15, 2024 are seen in a combination of file photographs. REUTERS/Marco Bello, Jeenah Moon/File Photo(REUTERS)
Published on Oct 06, 2024 08:00 AM IST
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Fear of a Soviet-style collapse keeps Xi Jinping up at night

China’s Communists have now been in power longer than the Soviets

Chinese President Xi Jinping makes a toast during the National Day reception on the eve of the 75th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China September 30, 2024. REUTERS/Florence Lo TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY(REUTERS)
Published on Oct 05, 2024 08:00 AM IST
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Harris’s and Trump’s economic plans both promise utopia

High spending, low taxes—and don’t worry about the deficit

This combination of photos shows Vice President Kamala Harris, left, on Aug. 7, 2024, and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump on July 31, 2024. (AP)
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 09:12 AM IST
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AI and globalisation are shaking up software developers’ world

Their code will get cheaper. So might they

An employee of software company Nuix stands in their office located in central Sydney, Australia. (REUTERS)
Published on Oct 03, 2024 08:00 AM IST
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Britain’s last coal-fired power station closes

The end of an era

A worker inspects the offline turbine hall of Ratcliffe on Soar Coal-fired power station in Nottinghamshire central England on October 1, 2024. The UK�s last coal-fired power station shut down on September 30 after 60 years of looming over the small town of the same name, the closure signalled the end to polluting coal-powered electricity in the UK, in a landmark first for any G7 nation. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP)(AFP)
Published on Oct 02, 2024 08:00 AM IST
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Ishiba Shigeru will become Japan’s next prime minister

The maverick won his fifth bid for leadership of the ruling party

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, center, and his cabinet ministers arrive for a photo session at Ishiba's residence in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Toru Hanai, Pool Photo via AP)(AP)
Published on Oct 01, 2024 09:07 PM IST
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Sport is getting hotter, harder and deadlier

As players vomit and boil, even John McEnroe reckons “it is not humane”

Roofers sport hats to take cover from the sun during a heatwave in Eagle Pass, Texas, U.S. July 27, 2023. REUTERS/Adrees Latif TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY(REUTERS)
Published on Sep 29, 2024 08:00 AM IST
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What will happen if America’s election result is contested?

The system is now stronger, but so is public mistrust of it

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 06: An attendee holds a
Published on Sep 28, 2024 08:00 AM IST
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The never-Trump movement has leaders. What about followers?

For some dissident Republicans, backing Kamala Harris seems a step too far

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 21: Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan speaks on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 21, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Delegates, politicians, and Democratic Party supporters are in Chicago for the convention, concluding with current Vice President Kamala Harris accepting her party's presidential nomination. The DNC takes place from August 19-22. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Andrew Harnik / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)
Published on Sep 27, 2024 08:00 AM IST
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The hit series “Bridgerton” has set off a string-quartet boom

It is a surprising example of how popular culture can shape consumer habits

With vibrant costumes and a focus on the marriage market, “Bridgerton” positions itself as a modern period drama
Published on Sep 26, 2024 08:00 AM IST
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Has Taylor Swift peaked?

The musician is at the height of her commercial, but not her creative, power

Taylor Swift attends the MTV Video Music Awards in Elmont, New York, U.S., September 11, 2024. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly(REUTERS)
Published on Sep 25, 2024 08:00 AM IST
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People are splurging like never before on their pets

Would you buy your furry companion a cologne?

Pets
Published on Sep 24, 2024 08:00 AM IST
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Is the era of the mega-deal over?

Nippon’s acquisition of US Steel is not the only mega-merger falling apart

Companies have been tentatively returning to the negotiating table after a dealmaking drought that began when central banks raised interest rates in 2022(Pixabay)
Published on Sep 23, 2024 08:00 AM IST
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The downfall of a Philippine mayor may be linked to Chinese gangs

The story of Alice Guo provides hints about how transnational criminals operate

Alice Leal Guo, former mayor of Bamban in Philippines' Tarlac province, attends a hearing at the Senate in Manila over accusations of human trafficking and links to Chinese organised crime, on September 9, 2024. Alice Leal Guo was initially arrested in Indonesia on September 3, having been on the run since she was linked to a Chinese-run online gambling centre where hundreds of people were forced to run scams or risk torture. (Photo by Jam Sta Rosa / AFP)(AFP)
Published on Sep 22, 2024 08:00 AM IST
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How to finish Japan’s business revolution

Tokyo-listed companies have become more friendly to shareholders, but the job is only half-done

A woman walks in front of an electronic quotation board displaying stock prices of Nikkei 225 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on September 4, 2024. Japan's key Nikkei index dropped more than three percent on September 4, weighed down by falls on Wall Street following lacklustre manufacturing data. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP)(AFP)
Published on Sep 21, 2024 08:00 AM IST
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Why orange juice has never been more expensive

Pity those who rely on the breakfast staple

Despite high prices, global demand for juice remains strong, because consumers are affluent enough to pay more.
Published on Sep 20, 2024 08:00 AM IST
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America’s election is mired in conflict

Donald Trump’s conspiracy machine is already gearing up for election night

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 13: Supporters of Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, hold signs during a campaign rally at The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas on September 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. With 53 days before election day, Former President Trump continues to campaign. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JUSTIN SULLIVAN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)
Published on Sep 19, 2024 08:00 AM IST
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How Christianity shapes politics in America

Four books and a podcast explain a complicated relationship

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - July 17: Members of the Rod of Iron Ministries, an offshoot of the Unification Church, march around the security zone near Fiserv Forum in support of Former President Donald Trump and the GOP as the RNC continues on July 17, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They came to show their support for Former President Donald Trump and the GOP. Jim Vondruska/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Jim Vondruska / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)
Published on Sep 18, 2024 09:00 AM IST
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Geothermal energy could outperform nuclear power

Tricks from the oil industry have produced a hot-rocks breakthrough

FILE - A drill rig stands at a Fervo Energy geothermal site under construction near Milford, Utah, Nov. 26, 2023. Southern California Edison will purchase electricity from Fervo Energy, Fervo announced on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt, File)(AP)
Published on Sep 17, 2024 08:00 AM IST
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Strangely, America’s companies will soon face higher interest rates

Even though the Federal Reserve is about to loosen monetary policy

FILE PHOTO: A jogger runs past the Federal Reserve building in Washington, DC, U.S., August 22, 2018. REUTERS/Chris Wattie/File Photo(REUTERS)
Published on Sep 16, 2024 08:00 AM IST
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EU handouts have long been wasteful. Now they must be fixed

New research highlights their failures

European Union flags outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. (Reuters file photo)
Published on Sep 14, 2024 08:00 AM IST
The Economist

Cheap Asian motorcycles are transforming African cities

The $1,000 boda boda carries a big economic punch

The two-wheelers are vital for the informal economy that makes up 86% of employment in Africa(Representative Image/AFP)
Published on Sep 13, 2024 08:00 AM IST
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These books reveal why the brain is the biggest mystery of all

Eight of the best books on brains and consciousness—human, octopus and other

If the reader is in search of a single comprehensive introduction to the brain, this is it.(Unsplash)
Published on Sep 12, 2024 08:00 AM IST
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How to write the perfect CV

A job applicant walks into a bar

The CV’s number-one task is not to put the reader off.
Published on Sep 11, 2024 08:00 AM IST
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What to read to become a better writer

Five texts that explain how to write simply and well

The first words are the hardest. For many of us writing is a slog. (Pixabay)
Published on Sep 10, 2024 08:00 AM IST
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When it comes to ice cream, the instinct to innovate is misguided

Forget flavours like ketchup, pickle and blood. It’s best to keep it vanilla

From Dairy Queen to Carvel, famed restaurant chains are offering special discounts and freebies in honour of National Ice Cream Day(Representational Image)
Published on Sep 09, 2024 08:00 AM IST
The Economist

War and climate change are overwhelming Somalia

It has already been battered by three decades of conflict

Refugees and asylum seekers, mostly from the Afghanistan's Hazara ethnic group who have been in Indonesia for about 7 to 12 years and others from Sudan, Somalia and Ethiopia, take part in a protest demanding their resettlement and basic human rights assistance in front of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office building in Jakarta on August 12, 2024. (Photo by Yasuyoshi CHIBA / AFP)(AFP)
Published on Sep 08, 2024 08:00 AM IST
The Economist

Canadians are taking dramatic steps to avoid more ruinous firestorms

The focus is as much on mitigation and preparation as on suppression

A helicopter buckets water onto smouldering fires outside Jasper, Alberta, Canada, on Friday July 26, 2024. AMBER BRACKEN/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS)
Published on Sep 07, 2024 08:00 AM IST
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Humans have engaged in warfare throughout their existence

Are they ever going to change?

British soldiers in a trench in World War 1. (Shutterstock)
Published on Sep 06, 2024 08:00 AM IST
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