The Economist

An anti-missile system operates after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel.
The Economist
The Economist

THE ECONOMIST: Will Israel retaliate against Iran?

“TAKE THE WIN”, President Joe Biden is reported to have urged Israel’s prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, in the aftermath of Iran’s missile attack. But will he?

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The Singapore-flagged container vessel Dali trapped under the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Business
The Economist

Chain reactions: Winners and losers in the supply game

Supply-chain managers cannot seem to catch a break, but the cargo disruptions of the past month offer one important lesson: it is better to be safe than sorry.

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There’s been a number of sci-fi scenarios focusing on the dangers of AI going wrong. But what happens if it goes extraordinarily well?
Technology
The Economist

Finally machines can do the work. So what’s left for humans?

There’s been a number of sci-fi scenarios focusing on the dangers of AI going wrong. But what happens if it goes extraordinarily well?

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk opening Tesla’s EV manufacturing plant in Germany in 2022. Pool
Business
The Economist

Why Tesla’s troubles are even worse for its EV imitators

Elon Musk’s EV carmaker has hit several potholes in 2024. But if you think Tesla’s having a hard time, spare a thought for its once-white-hot imitators.

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Competition is fierce in the latest subset of countries making up the geopolitical pecking order. But two nations appear to be leading the race
Business
The Economist

How China and India shape up in struggle for ‘global south’

Competition is fierce in the latest subset of countries making up the geopolitical pecking order. But two nations appear to be leading the race.

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THE ECONOMIST: America’s dilemma with interest rates does not look good for Australians hoping for loan relief
Business
The Economist

US interest rates will stay high. That’s bad news for us

MUST-READ EXPLAINER: America faces a dilemma about whether to start cutting interest rates. Most now say it won’t happen soon. That is bad news for Australians hoping for home loan relief.

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President Xi Jinping is trying to remake China’s economy.
Business
The Economist

Why Xi Jinping’s plan to rescue China’s economy is doomed

China’s president has doubled down on his audacious plan to remake China’s economy. But it’s a fundamentally flawed strategy.

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Annie Rauwerda tries a 48-year-old perpetual stew.
Food
The Economist

‘Perpetual stew’: Ancient way of cooking has won over Gen Z

It is collaborative, uncoordinated — and tasty.

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Children queue for food in Rafah.
World
The Economist

What Israel’s killing of aid workers means for Gaza

The effort to bring enough food into Gaza has been haphazard and deadly. Now it is even worse

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Xi Jinping may have a plan to reboot the nation, but will it actually work?
Business
The Economist

Xi wants to lead the next industrial revolution but can he?

The Chinese president may have a plan to revive the nation, but will it actually work?

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Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are surging in popularity - but scientists are finding they could also help treat a wide range of serious conditions.
Health
The Economist

Weight-loss drugs could be miracle cures for other diseases

Scientists are finding that anti-obesity medicines can also help treat dozens of other diseases.

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o date, it has sold 11.6m copies worldwide, according to the publisher
The Economist
The Economist

The children’s book that rewrote the rules for success

How Julia Donaldson’s much loved children’s tale ‘The Gruffalo’ became a global phenomenon.

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Video
The crash of a container ship into a Baltimore bridge closed one of the busiest ports in the US.
World
The Economist

The real impact of the Baltimore bridge disaster

The video footage of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge was shocking. But the impact is set to cause ripples well beyond the harbour.

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What are markets saying about the current race for the White House? 
The Economist
The Economist

Ballots and bucks: How do elections hit investors?

What are markets saying about the current race for the White House? 

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New iPhone 14 models on display at an Apple event on the campus of Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
The Economist
The Economist

How will Apple’s antitrust headache impact the tech giant?

The antitrust battle with Apple may drag on for years. But even if the company wins, it could still suffer the consequences. 

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