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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 3222 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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The government shutdown in America is now the second-longest on record. Yet there is no apparent urgency to end it, either from Republicans or Democrats. Why Ghana has escaped the jihadist violence of its neighbours in the Sahel. And bottled water is... more
America has been blowing up ships in foreign waters suspected of carrying drugs. That will do little to dent today’s narco-business, which is more inventive and adaptable than ever. Why business executives in China keep disappearing. And the jewels s... more
Takaichi Sanae, Japan’s new prime minister, rode motorbikes and plays heavy-metal drums. Will her political ambitions be as bold? America, a nation of immigrants, is turning against new arrivals. Our correspondent explains the consequences. And a fas... more
Ten days into the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the truce remains tenuous. Today our correspondent speaks to people on the ground in Gaza about what they expect from the future. Why global cities are coming round to bikes again. And being left-... more
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The Economist was at some point the best. However, they refuse to acknowledge the genocide in Gaza. They very lightly criticize Israel of anything. At some point, the pattern became clear. I canceled my subscription. I will not pay for biased news.
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I like the topics, but the narrator has such an artifical voice and tone.
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