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The Iran war triggered the largest supply shock in the history of petroleum, yet prices never rose as high as feared. Our correspondent explains how action taken by China steadied global oil flows. Why Brazil has such strict laws on racist language. ... more
The Muslim Brotherhood won power and influence in the Arab Spring of 2011. Now autocrats are resurgent and its leaders are in jail or exile. Elon Musk says Europe is more dangerous than America. Is he right? And the puzzling popularity of padel.
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Britons are turning to artificial intelligence to file objections to state institutions, and claim their dues. The resulting deluge of complaints and demands may overwhelm bureaucracies. Should Catholic priests have to report child abuse disclosed in... more
We look at the peace that has settled over Khartoum, the ruined capital. War rages on elsewhere, and a slim chance at a settlement rests largely with the belligerents’ foreign patrons. We ask why President Donald Trump has picked a fight over a new b... more
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A weekday show with a global network of correspondents delivering context on current affairs, business, science, and technology. Episodes commonly thread geopolitics, macroeconomics, and culture through field reporting, expert analysis, and on-the-ground updates from major regions. Noteworthy is the willingness to cross traditional boundaries—combining high-stakes policy discussions with industry trends, travel and culture segments, and technology insights—creating a globally informed, civically engaged, and business-savvy listening experience. Listeners are likely professionals seeking nuanced perspectives, with interest in markets, policy, and global developments, presented through a polished newsroom lens rather than purely opinionated t... more
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