After the party, the hangover: Boris survives, barely

After the party, the hangover: Boris survives, barely

Boris Johnson, Britain’s prime minister, narrowly survived a no-confidence vote last night. As he limps on, the informal contest to succeed him will intensify, as will questions about the Conservative Party’s direction. San Francisco’s progressive district attorney faces a recall election today, in a vote with broader implications for the future of criminal-justice reform in America. And why Ukraine’s army relies on century-old machineguns. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer

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Immunisation shot? The case against Binyamin Netanyahu

Immunisation shot? The case against Binyamin Netanyahu

Political deadlock in Israel is now inextricably intertwined with a case against the prime minister. An eventual coalition could provide him with immunity, or could seal his political fate. The signat...

3 Okt 201920min

Reform over function: Peru’s political crisis

Reform over function: Peru’s political crisis

A long-running dispute between the president and the opposition-controlled Congress has spun out of control—and it’s not clear who will end up leading the country. A visit to a protest camp in coal-co...

2 Okt 201922min

Party like it’s 1949: China’s National Day

Party like it’s 1949: China’s National Day

As at the founding of the People’s Republic, the 70th anniversary featured a tightly controlled parade bristling with the country’s latest military kit. That marks a sharp contrast to the growing chao...

1 Okt 201920min

Out-of-office messaging: Britain’s Tory conference

Out-of-office messaging: Britain’s Tory conference

Lawmakers are back in Parliament while the ruling party is elsewhere, laying out its legislative mission. The Tories are divided, more scandals are arising and the only consistent message is “Get Brex...

30 Sep 201922min

Spoiled ballot: Afghanistan’s election

Spoiled ballot: Afghanistan’s election

The country is set for another violent and disputed election. But the fact that Afghans will head to the polls anyway is an encouraging story. Insurance could mitigate the risks that climate change pr...

27 Sep 201922min

Call to account: Trump-Ukraine intrigues

Call to account: Trump-Ukraine intrigues

President Donald Trump’s call to his Ukrainian counterpart is under ever-greater scrutiny. An unexpected impeachment inquiry has started; how will it end? For the world’s small-island states, climate ...

26 Sep 201920min

And the law won: Boris Johnson’s latest defeat

And the law won: Boris Johnson’s latest defeat

Once again, Britain’s prime minister has been thwarted, this time for trying to stymie Parliament as the European departure looms. How will Boris proceed, and how will Brexit progress? We take a look ...

25 Sep 201921min

Aid for abetting? Trump’s Ukraine call

Aid for abetting? Trump’s Ukraine call

President Donald Trump’s critics say a telephone call with his Ukrainian counterpart would reveal his most egregious offence yet. But it’s hard to say what would tip lawmakers into pursuing impeachmen...

24 Sep 201919min

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