A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, the Trump effect, (10:30) imagining peace in Ukraine and (18:00) should fans watch the World Cup in Qatar?
Tag Archives: Ukraine
Previews: The Economist Magazine – Nov 12, 2022
The Trump effect
Despite the former president’s efforts, America and its democracy look stronger after the midterms
Imagining peace in Ukraine
How a stable and successful country could emerge from the trauma of Russia’s invasion
Great powers must talk
Refusing to speak is what children do when they are angry
News: Russia Ups Strikes As Zelensky Lays Out Peace Talk Rules, U.S. Elections
We give you the latest on the war as Russia ramps up its attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure and Volodymyr Zelensky lays out conditions for “genuine” peace talks. Plus: the US midterm elections and what the results mean for Ukraine, a flick through today’s papers and a check-in from Dubai Design Week.
News: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Rebuilding Ukraine, Malaysia Votes
We report on Rishi Sunak becoming the next UK prime minister. Plus: global efforts to reconstruct Ukraine, Malaysia prepares to go to the polls, and Booker Prize winner George Saunders on his new collection of short stories.
News: Liz Truss Resigns, UK Political Chaos, Nigeria Elections, Ukraine Energy
After a chaotic 45 days in office, Liz Truss has stepped down as the UK’s shortest-serving prime minister. Plus: Nigeria prepares for elections, a flick through the day’s papers, and the latest business news.
Morning Headlines: News & Stories From London
President Vladimir Putin declared martial law in the four Ukrainian regions that Russia partially controls on Wednesday.
Headlines: Iranian Drones Attack Ukraine, Liz Truss Woes, U.S.-Canada Aid Haiti
Russia launches a fresh offensive on Ukraine’s cities, the British public is reassured that the prime minister “is not under a desk” as political turmoil continues, and Canada and the US send defence equipment to Haiti as the crisis deepens. Plus: the winner of the 2022 Booker Prize and the BBC marks 100 years.
Preview: The New Yorker Magazine – Oct 24, 2022
Inside the U.S. Effort to Arm Ukraine
Since the start of the Russian invasion, the Biden Administration has provided valuable intelligence and increasingly powerful weaponry—a risky choice that has paid off in the battle against Putin.
What We’ve Lost Playing the Lottery
The games are a bonanza for the companies that states hire to administer them. But what about the rest of us?
Who Paul Newman Was—and Who He Wanted to Be
He thought his success was just a matter of hard work and good luck. Other people had a different perspective.
Views: American Scientist Magazine – Nov/Dec 2022
Ukrainian Scientists and Educators in Wartime
Following Russia’s invasion on February 24, the lives of scientists in Ukraine, like those of everyone else in the country, were upended. Russia has targeted educational and research institutions, destroying 285 buildings and damaging 2,528, according to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.
The Art of Turbulence
Despite enormous efforts, physicists are still struggling to create a complete theory of turbulent flows. Perhaps they need a change of perspective.
The Push and Pull of Friction
Forces involved in everyday activities become so familiar that we overlook how complicated they can be.
Stories: G-7 Pledges More Weapons & Sanctions, Iran Protests, Iraqi Politics
The latest on the ground in Kyiv. Plus: protests in Iran, a flick through the day’s papers and Frieze London.
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