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What happens to the UN without America?

2025-09-23

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What would happen if America left the UN? As the organisation turns 80, our diplomatic editor, Anton La Guardia, analyses whether its future is under threat on The Intelligence podcast.

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Why do the Democrats seem so weak?

2025-09-22

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Donald Trump’s net approval rating is in dire straits. And yet, the Democratic Party is even less popular than the president. Robert Guest, our deputy editor, explains why #usa #democrats #politics

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Can two sperm make a baby?

2025-09-19

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Scientists have created mouse pups with two fathers by combining the sperm of two mice in a lab. The breakthrough technique offers a possible future in which two dads could have children to whom they are both genetically related

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Weekly Market Pulse: An Energetic Market

2025-09-18

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2025-09-18

Quite the turnaround from February–March. Back then, tariff chaos sank the dollar 10% in March, volatility spiked, correlations went quickly toward +1, markets cracked, and only currency havens like the euro, yen, and gold found love.

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How Trumpian is Britain becoming?

2025-09-17

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America’s president is paying a state visit to Britain at a time when there are growing calls to Make England Great Again. Is Britain becoming more Trumpian?

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Welcome to the deficit-populism doom loop

2025-09-16

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Why can’t governments stop the rise of populist parties and satisfy the markets? Gavin Jackson, our finance writer, explains why politicians face an impossible dilemma: fixing weak economies with only deeply unpopular policies to choose from.

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Should cars be manufactured like iPhones?

2025-09-15

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As cars are increasingly designed to be smartphones on wheels, Jan Piotrowski, our business columnist, argues that they should be manufactured like smartphones, too #cars #iphone #manufacturing

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Britain’s stolen cars fuel a global criminal market

2025-09-13

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Every four minutes a car is stolen in Britain—but where do they end up? We tracked the new global black market in stolen vehicles.

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Are Britain’s spies ready for future global threats?

2025-09-12

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When MI6’s new chief takes over on October 1st, she’ll face a world where technology has irrevocably changed the nature of modern espionage. Rosie Blau, co-host of The Intelligence podcast, and Shashank Joshi, our defence editor, discuss what the future holds for Britain’s foreign intelligence agency. 00:00 - How would you characterise the challenges MI6 faces? 01:43 - Who is the incoming chief? 03:18 - How will she address the challenges that...

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The reverse-credit card craze in China

2025-09-11

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China is obsessed with pre-paid cards. Western credit culture often encourages consumers to buy now and pay later. But in China, it’s usually the reverse #china #bnpl #shopping

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What do Americans really think of Donald Trump?

2025-09-10

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What do Americans really think of Donald Trump? John Prideaux, our US editor, breaks down the latest data to find out how popular the president is.

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Is France ungovernable?

2025-09-09

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For the fourth time in under two years, President Macron is looking for a new prime minister. Our Paris bureau chief, Sophie Pedder, explains the paralysis at the heart of France’s government.

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What is America up to on this tiny Pacific island?

2025-09-08

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Across the Pacific, America is preparing for a possible war with China. Our diplomatic editor, Anton La Guardia, travelled to Tinian to explore why islands like it could play a decisive role.

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How stablecoins are disrupting global finance

2025-09-05

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Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency that could make payments faster and cheaper. But could they also threaten the financial system as we know it?

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Are Ukraine’s kamikaze drones causing a Russian petrol crisis?

2025-09-04

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Oil refineries across Russia are going up in flames. Ukraine is using new long-range drones to strike at Putin’s petrostate. How are the attacks affecting the world’s third-largest oil producer?

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Why are strip clubs vanishing?

2025-09-03

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Why are strip clubs in Britain vanishing? Rosie Blau, co-host of The Intelligence podcast, and our writer, Rohan Banerjee, pull back the curtain on adult entertainment lounges and what the future might hold for them. 00:00 - What are strip clubs really like? 01:23 - Who goes to strip clubs? 02:08 - Are strip clubs doing well? 02:40 - How many strip clubs are left in the UK? 03:23 - Why did you go to a strip club in Norwich? 03:52 - What...

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Why is the trial of Jair Bolsonaro so important?

2025-09-03

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Brazil’s former hard-right president, Jair Bolsonaro, is on trial for allegedly attempting a coup to remain in power. He denies all charges. Could this be a test case for how countries recover from a populist fever?

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Is Donald Trump pushing India towards China?

2025-09-01

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China’s President Xi Jinping is playing host to over 20 world leaders, welcoming autocrats such as Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un. A more surprising addition to the guest list is India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Our foreign editor explains how Donald Trump’s chaotic trade war is pushing America’s friends towards China. #donaldtrump #putin #xijinping #modi #china #india

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Why do people hate vocal fry?

2025-08-29

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What do Kim Kardashian and James Bond have in common? Lane Greene, our language correspondent, explores the controversy behind their creaky vocal quality

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Can President Trump take over the Fed?

2025-08-27

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In Donald Trump’s latest attack on the Federal Reserve he said he was sacking Lisa Cook, a governor on its board. Many fear that he is trying to take over America’s central bank to quickly lower interest rates

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