A stretch and a run: Brazil’s ex-president returns

A stretch and a run: Brazil’s ex-president returns

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva left office with a sky-high approval rating, having raised millions from poverty—but was then convicted of corruption. Now he wants his old job back. Forced labour in Uzbekistan’s cotton fields, once widespread, is swiftly vanishing. And an old hypothesis confirmed: birds get more colourful the closer they live to the equator.

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The Intelligence: can Milei cure malaise in Argentina?

The Intelligence: can Milei cure malaise in Argentina?

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The Intelligence: on the ground in Gaza

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The Intelligence: antisemitism in France

The Intelligence: antisemitism in France

In the European country with both the largest Jewish and largest Muslim populations, a rise in antisemitic acts brings particular perils; we examine them. Winemaking was always going to be hit hard by...

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The Intelligence: putting a Dave face on it

The Intelligence: putting a Dave face on it

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The Intelligence: Kherson, one year later

The Intelligence: Kherson, one year later

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The Intelligence: how strong is the Chinese military?

The Intelligence: how strong is the Chinese military?

Miscalculating the prowess of the People’s Liberation Army is dangerous. Overestimating it could cause unnecessary confrontation, but underestimating it is risky for Taiwan. We bring you some balance....

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