Going around the bloc: Europe’s vaccination push

Going around the bloc: Europe’s vaccination push

The first inoculations are happening across the continent as part of a co-ordinated push—but levels of both supply and uptake remain uncertain. Our correspondent explores South Korea’s obsession with hiking and why it means different things to different climbers. And looking back on a troubling year for Britain’s royals.

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Pulp friction: the trade war bites Apple

Pulp friction: the trade war bites Apple

As Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs take effect, our correspondent explains how one of America’s most profitable companies may navigate the trade war. Are class divides in Britain softening (9:28)? And...

9 Apr 202523min

Economies of sail: migrant-smuggling entrepreneurs

Economies of sail: migrant-smuggling entrepreneurs

More than 36,000 migrants crossed the English Channel in small boats last year. Our correspondent investigates the increasingly sophisticated business strategies of the criminals who smuggle them. As ...

8 Apr 202525min

Doomed traders: Trump’s tariff fallout

Doomed traders: Trump’s tariff fallout

Since Donald Trump announced punishing tariffs on “Liberation Day” last week, stock markets have fallen and governments and businesses scrambled to respond. Our correspondent discusses the impact on t...

7 Apr 202521min

Over the Yoon: South Korea ousts president

Over the Yoon: South Korea ousts president

South Korea has been paralysed since its president declared martial law in December. Even after his impeachment, politicians face a divided polity and battered economy. Why governments should pay atte...

4 Apr 202520min

Wall of duties: Trump’s towering tariffs

Wall of duties: Trump’s towering tariffs

Even in the run-up to Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff hikes, few had expected such colossal levies. Our correspondent explains how they will shake America’s economy and global trade. After Suda...

3 Apr 202524min

Ballot from the blue: will Ukraine hold a poll?

Ballot from the blue: will Ukraine hold a poll?

Months ago, holding an election in wartorn Ukraine seemed impossible. Now plans are being made. Our correspondent explains the prospects for the campaign – and the chance of a ceasefire, which must pr...

2 Apr 202523min

Right down: Le Pen barred

Right down: Le Pen barred

Marine Le Pen is one of France’s most popular politicians, who has brought the National Rally party to the heart of the political landscape. Our correspondent explains the implications of a court ruli...

1 Apr 202520min

Shock and war: Myanmar junta exploits quake

Shock and war: Myanmar junta exploits quake

Civil war in Myanmar is hampering relief efforts after the devastating earthquake on Friday, as the ruling military regime intensifies attacks on resistance fighters. The impact of Donald Trump’s atte...

31 Mar 202523min

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