Back to the USSR: Russia and Ukraine

Back to the USSR: Russia and Ukraine

As border tensions continue to build, our Russia editor looks back to the fall of the Soviet Union to explain why Russia has never accepted Ukraine’s independence. Eating out has only become more expensive through the decades, yet the diners keep coming; we examine the long history and economics of restaurants. And our staff picks for 2021’s best books.

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Turkish delight: influencing the new Syria

Turkish delight: influencing the new Syria

The fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria will reshape the wider region. Our correspondent says few countries have as much to gain from a stable Syria as Turkey. How will it use its leverage (09:25)? Donal...

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Putty people: can Trump get his picks?

Putty people: can Trump get his picks?

As some of Donald Trump’s most controversial choices for top jobs are questioned this week, our correspondent analyses how supine Republicans may be in his second term. Has the luxury business passed ...

30 Tammi 202523min

Remote control: Rwandan proxies occupy Congo

Remote control: Rwandan proxies occupy Congo

Rebels linked to Rwanda have occupied the city of Goma in eastern Congo. Our correspondent reports on the horrific scenes there, and warns that Rwanda’s belligerence may be part of a bigger plan to re...

29 Tammi 202522min

Bot against America: a Chinese AI jolts markets

Bot against America: a Chinese AI jolts markets

Silicon Valley firms have poured billions of dollars into artificial intelligence. But a new cheap AI model from DeepSeek, a Chinese start-up, has sent shockwaves through the stockmarket. Our correspo...

28 Tammi 202524min

Trailer: Scam Inc

Trailer: Scam Inc

A sophisticated, predatory, multi-billion dollar industry is emerging from the shadows. It already rivals the size of the illicit drug trade. And it’s about to get bigger and much more powerful. The E...

27 Tammi 20253min

Gaza, stripped: Palestinians return to ruins

Gaza, stripped: Palestinians return to ruins

Though thousands of Palestinians are going back to northern Gaza, rebuilding their lives and homes will take years. Just a week into the ceasefire, our correspondent says peace already looks fragile. ...

27 Tammi 202523min

In with a chancellor: dissecting Britain’s growth plan

In with a chancellor: dissecting Britain’s growth plan

Rachel Reeves has had a rocky start as chancellor of the exchequer. Our editor-in-chief meets her at Davos to dissect her plans for growth. Australia Day is coming up, but do not expect universal merr...

24 Tammi 202521min

Right turn at a broken traffic light: Germany’s AfD

Right turn at a broken traffic light: Germany’s AfD

After the collapse of the governing “traffic light” coalition in December, the hard-right AfD has a renewed swagger. How long can other parties keep it from power? We speak with Syrian refugees headin...

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