Vlad the in-jailer: Alexei Navalny sentenced

Vlad the in-jailer: Alexei Navalny sentenced

Alexei Navalny returned to Russia after being poisoned in an assassination attempt that many believe came from the Kremlin. He was immediately arrested, and yesterday his prison sentence was extended for nine years. But if Vladimir Putin hopes that ends his influence, he may be mistaken. The world has turned against Russian artists. And a new exhibition explores African-American contributions to the American table.

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Runaway soldier: American detained in North Korea

Runaway soldier: American detained in North Korea

Little is known about why he fled across the border into the hermit kingdom, but securing his release will require some tactical diplomacy. Given the tense relationship between both countries, is Kim ...

20 Jul 202322min

Model growth: Tesla’s ambitious plans

Model growth: Tesla’s ambitious plans

The carmaker, which reports results today, is still celebrating impressive growth and its boss has even bigger plans for it. But with the threat of fast-scaling competitors in the EV market, is the co...

19 Jul 202322min

Charming the prince: Biden seeks a deal with Saudi Arabia

Charming the prince: Biden seeks a deal with Saudi Arabia

America is keen to mend the relationship between the Gulf state and Israel, but Muhammad bin Salman has hefty demands. Is the deal worth the price? Asia’s longest serving leader is carefully planning ...

18 Jul 202325min

Cruel summer: heatwaves rage across the world

Cruel summer: heatwaves rage across the world

Europe, America and Asia are all enduring scorching heatwaves, air temperatures are repeatedly breaking records and the health impacts are alarming. But is the worst yet to come? Why risky assets are ...

17 Jul 202324min

Mass destruction: is the Ethiopian government covering up war crimes?

Mass destruction: is the Ethiopian government covering up war crimes?

The burning of burial grounds in the northern region of the country suggests that authorities are destroying evidence. If these claims are proven true, will the government be held accountable? In news...

14 Jul 202328min

Second thoughts: Donald Trump’s policy plans

Second thoughts: Donald Trump’s policy plans

When he was last elected, many were surprised, even in his own camp. This time around, his backers are taking no such chances. We take a closer look at his policy plans. China currently supplies nearl...

13 Jul 202326min

AI-pocalypse: predicting the threat from artificial intelligence

AI-pocalypse: predicting the threat from artificial intelligence

Wiping out a tenth of the world? Possible. Wiping out all of humanity? Less likely, but not entirely impossible. We examine how two groups of experts have arrived at these worrying predictions about A...

12 Jul 202323min

Rutte, damn: the Dutch prime minister steps down

Rutte, damn: the Dutch prime minister steps down

Mark Rutte is stepping down after leading the Netherlands for 13 years. Despite his renowned political survival skills, our correspondent explains why it was migration policy that brought about his do...

11 Jul 202327min

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