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Big spenders
Can America afford its debts?
Public debt stands at 98% of GDP. Neither Democrats nor Republicans are helping
Boom-tastic
American politicians are the oldest in the rich world
A country ranking shows that concerns about age go beyond Joe Biden and Donald Trump
Violent streak
The attempt on Trump’s life is shocking, but not surprising
Too many Americans think violence is justified to prevent him from becoming president
Kitchen nightmares
Why cooking causes 4m premature deaths a year
One big health risk is often overlooked
The beautiful island
A short history of Taiwan and China, in maps
The Chinese Communist Party’s obsession with the island is about more than just territory
The toll of war
How many Russian soldiers have been killed in Ukraine?
Four charts illustrate a grim new milestone
Wealth of nations
The world’s richest countries in 2024
Our annual ranking compares economies in three different ways
The unconservative Conservatives
These charts show how Britain’s Tory party lost its way
Plus, a few things it got right
City guide
The world’s most liveable cities in 2024
Our sister company has rated the best, and worst, cities in which to live
Tsunami warning
Our new “mega-poll” gives Labour an expected majority of 280 seats
It puts the Conservatives on a record-low 76 seats, with the Liberal Democrats and Reform UK making gains
Buzzword
Why a drone war in Asia would look different from the one in Ukraine
Vast distances mean more propulsion and higher costs
Better to have loved and lost
Three charts assess England’s chances of winning the Euros 2024
Bookmakers’ odds may not tell the whole story