It could kill millions—and spread chaos across Africa and the Middle East
Before reform and money comes courage
Welcome to the mirror world
Two contradictions could stymie the AI chipmaker-in-chief
Shortages are hampering the production of essential medicines
The Guardian Weekly (August 29, 2024) – The new issue features ‘Game Changers’ – Will the Paralympics make a difference for disabled people?
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Spotlight | Families on the frontline of the mpox outbreak
Carlos Mureithi and Ruth Alonga report from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where 96% of Africa’s 17,000 reported cases of the viral disease this year have occurred.
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Health | The quest to end the menopause
Women’s ovaries affect everything from metabolism to mood – so some scientists are trying to slow the way they age. But is it a good idea? Amy Fleming investigates.
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Feature | The evolution of Kamala Harris
After Kamala Harris’s triumphant speech at last week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Janell Ross’s profile tells the story of the vice-president’s rapid rise to become a US presidential contender.
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Opinion | Escaping Russia’s legacy
Ukraine marked its independence day last weekend with the country still facing an uncertain future. Olga Rudenko’s eloquent piece explains why it was a bittersweet celebration of a defiant nation that refuses to bow to a tyrant and his armies.
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Culture | The podcast that made true crime truly popular
On the 10th anniversary of the streaming hit Serial, the show’s founder Sarah Koenig talks to Fiona Sturges about how it tapped into the amateur sleuth in us all.
The Globalist Podcast (August 29, 2024): Russia doubles down on its bombardments of eastern Ukraine following what president Zelensky called “one of the largest strikes” of Putin’s invasion. Where does that leave the hopes of peace talks?
Then: we break down a new regional policing plan put forward by Pacific leaders. Plus: the Venice Film Festival gets under way.
Hundreds of troops entered cities in the occupied territory, targeting Palestinian militants. It was a significant escalation after months of raids that have unfolded alongside the war in Gaza.
New York and California have become unlikely focal points in the fight for control of the House, as Democrats toil to appeal to wary voters in districts won by President Biden.
Pavel Durov, who was arrested near Paris over the weekend as part of a broad investigation into criminal activity on the platform, was also barred from leaving the country.
Closely watched elections in the former East Germany are likely to reveal a still-divided country and yield a worrying challenge to Berlin.
Chapters: 0:00 Shahed drones 0:31 What they are and how they work 2:45 How they stack up to other drones 4:01 Who’s using these drones? 6:02 Defenses against these drones
WSJ looks at how Iran’s kamikaze drones work, how they are being used across the globe by militant groups and Russia and the defense mechanisms used against them.
The Globalist Podcast (August 28, 2024): China, the US and its allies continue imposing punitive restrictions on each other’s goods as a global trade dispute gathers steam. In the crosshairs? Everything from electric vehicles to your favourite butter.
We then cross to Libya, where a struggle for control of the country’s central bank has interrupted oil output. Plus: who will be Japan’s next prime minister?
Both Democrats and Republicans are expressing support for tariffs to protect American industry, reversing decades of trade thinking in Washington.
For many, Covid is increasingly regarded like the common cold. A scratchy throat and canceled plans bring a bewildering new critique from friends: You shouldn’t have tested.
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s proposed changes to the judiciary are at the center of a diplomatic fight with the United States in the last weeks of his presidency.
When her “do not resuscitate” order was ignored, Marie Cooper found herself in a painful situation she had hoped to avoid.
Ten states have ballot measures to establish a right to abortion in their state constitutions. The pushback has already begun.
In his 30s, the Republican vice-presidential nominee read works on theology, mysticism, and political and moral philosophy. And he discovered his faith.
University officials are spelling out strict codes around protests. They say they are trying to be clear. Others say they are trying to suppress speech.
The heavily fortified area separating North and South Korea is home to a biodiverse landscape and is a place of deep meaning for nearby farmers whose bees can fly freely through it.
The newly anointed Democratic presidential nominee revived a demoralized party. But as she leaves Chicago, a bruising, closely fought contest awaits her.
A single image captures the significant moment for young women in America.
Mr. Kennedy said he will remove his name from the ballot in battleground states, so as not to be a spoiler.
The Globalist Podcast (August 23, 2024): We examine Kamala Harris’s performance as she accepts the Democratic Party’s nomination for president.
After that: why Germany and Ukraine are at odds over future aid, a roundtable discussion of Monocle’s mobility issue and a check-in with the co-curator of the Busan Biennale. Plus: Andrew Mueller on ‘What We Learned’ this week.
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