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Hours after Trump announced a two-week pause in fighting with Iran, Israel escalated its strikes on Lebanon.
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What does the war in Iran mean for Taiwan? | The Economist
2026-04-03
What does the war in Iran mean for China and Taiwan? The Economist’s geopolitics editor discusses fears that China might see a window for an attack while America is distracted in the Middle East.
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Is the private-credit meltdown the next financial crisis? | The Economist
2026-04-02
There’s been a rush of headlines about a meltdown in private credit, sparking fears of a 2008-esque crisis. But what’s actually happening? Our top economics editors explain what private credit is, what’s causing the concern and whether it can be compared to the Lehman Brothers collapse.
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What is the American “kill line”? | The Economist
2026-02-24
The American "kill line” has gone viral in China as shorthand for what is supposedly wrong with America—and right with China. But is this an exaggeration? While there is no doubt life can be tough in America, people in China have plenty else to be glum about these days. #china #america
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Do the rich pay enough tax? | The Economist
2026-02-13
Across the world, calls to make the wealthy pay more tax are growing louder. But, as our economics editor Henry Curr explains, the stats on inequality may actually surprise you.
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How to avoid a hangover
2025-12-31
Why are hangovers so hard to cure? Alex Hern, our AI writer and Rosie Blau, co-host of the The Intelligence podcast, discuss what actually causes a hangover and if there’s way to stop them.
00:00 – What actually causes a hangover?
01:03 – Can you stop a hangover?
02:06 – What might help prevent a hangover?
03:22 – Can folk remedies help?
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Why grandparents are the real screen addicts
2025-12-25
Are seniors more addicted to screens than teenagers? Tom Wainwright, our media editor and Rosie Blau, co-host of The Intelligence podcast, discuss the rise of screen use among the elderly and the potential risks and benefits.
01:05 – The risks of excessive screen use
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03:21- How are companies responding to older tech users
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Why China wants Taiwan
2025-12-24
Reporting on China is challenging. The country’s leaders seldom give interviews to Western media and when they do they tend to stick to prepared official lines. To understand China, journalists rely on well-connected academics who know the workings and worldview of the Communist Party.
The Economist’s Geopolitics editor, David Rennie, speaks to one of China’s shrewdest experts on America, Da Wei. He is a professor and director of the Centre for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University. They discuss China’s view of Taiwan and how Beijing could take the small island nation.
00:00 – Could Trump sell out Taiwan for a trade deal?
02:24 – How China can win over the Taiwanese
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