Set for life? Putin’s power-grab

Set for life? Putin’s power-grab

After Russia’s president proposed vast constitutional change, the whole government resigned. It seems to be another convoluted power-grab by Vladimir Putin—and it seems likely to work. Our correspondent finds that the tired stereotypes European Union countries have about their neighbours are pervasive even at the heart of the European integration. And the surprising and nefarious world of sand-smuggling. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/radiooffer

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The Intelligence: who wins The Economist’s country of the year?

The Intelligence: who wins The Economist’s country of the year?

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The Intelligence: searching for the elixir of life

The Intelligence: searching for the elixir of life

Scientists are making considerable progress in the race to slow the ageing process of our cells, and in turn, our bodies. But what would living for longer actually mean for the world? How government l...

22 Joulu 202330min

The Intelligence: Alice Weidel’s alternative plan for Germany

The Intelligence: Alice Weidel’s alternative plan for Germany

Our Berlin bureau chief sits down with the increasingly popular co-leader of the Alternative for Germany, the furthest-right of the country’s seven main political parties. How viable are her policy pl...

21 Joulu 202324min

The Intelligence: Colorado blocks Donald Trump’s candidacy

The Intelligence: Colorado blocks Donald Trump’s candidacy

The state’s supreme court has ruled that he cannot appear on the Republican primary ballot, citing insurrection and a constitutional amendment. It’s an extraordinary decision, but it will only matter ...

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The Intelligence: Congo’s election

The Intelligence: Congo’s election

After a dubious win in 2018, Felix Tshisekedi is running for office again in the Democratic Republic of Congo – and an incumbency bias could work in his favour. Is there any hope for a fair election? ...

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The Intelligence: Red (Sea) alert

The Intelligence: Red (Sea) alert

In response to the war in Gaza, Iran-backed Houthi militants are attacking vessels along the key shipping route. If it continues, the consequences could upend global trade. Why do so many young Americ...

18 Joulu 202319min

The Weekend Intelligence: MH17 and the battle for truth

The Weekend Intelligence: MH17 and the battle for truth

For almost a decade The Economist’s Noah Sneider has been following the story of MH17, the passenger plane shot down over Eastern Ukraine on July 17th 2014. All 298 people on board died. No group, or ...

16 Joulu 202348min

The Intelligence: Zelensky’s plea

The Intelligence: Zelensky’s plea

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