Events Forum of The Economist: News & Analysis

This language shaped the world

But most people know little about it

How to handle a crisis

Keep calm and carry on

The most liveable cities

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The 40 best books of 2025

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Welcome to Poundland

Britain is cheap, and should learn to love it

Scrap the asylum system

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The tragedy of Labour

Sir Keir Starmer is rapidly losing his authority

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The latest discoveries in science and technology

The Big Beautiful Bill

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