US fiscal standoff: Could the nation default on its debt?
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns of a US default by early June if Congress fails to raise debt ceiling.
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The Future Library: A forest unfolding for next century’s books
Some of the world’s most acclaimed authors are secretly working on manuscripts to be read only by future generations.
Ghosts of Gujarat: India bans the BBC’s Modi film
A documentary on Modi’s role in 2002 Gujarat riots causes a media maelstrom in India. Plus, UK press vs labour unions.
What does Blinken’s Middle East visit hope to achieve?
The trip comes at a time of increasing tension with dozens of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces so far this year.
Are humans fundamentally decent?
'Most people deep down are pretty decent but power corrupts,' argues historian and author Rutger Bregman.
How will US and German tanks help Ukraine?
Berlin and Washington are sending Leopard II and M1 Abrams models to Kyiv to support its fight against Russia.
Why is the US worried about Israel’s new government?
President Joe Biden is sending his top diplomats to meet with Israeli officials in quick succession.
Will the US default on its debt?
The United States has hit its debt ceiling, triggering a political battle in Congress.
Why is France being told to leave Burkina Faso?
The former colonial power has been asked to withdraw its troops from the West African country.
Peru protests: Can the divide be bridged?
Protesters urge president to step down while demanding root-and-branch change to address long-running inequality.
Can Sweden and Turkey resolve their differences?
Ankara is angry after a far-right activist destroyed a copy of the Quran outside the Turkish embassy in Stockholm.
Why are so many jobs being shed in Big Tech?
Hundreds of thousands of people laid off in just over a year as major tech firms cut back.
The Twitter Files: The deep state connection
Twitter's secret relationship with the US government. Plus, SLAPPs - the tool used to silence critical journalism.
Is globalisation breaking down or transforming?
Crisis upon crisis threatens to fracture the global economy after decades of economic integration.
What does India’s plan to target ‘fake news’ mean for media?
State agency would determine what constitutes misinformation.
Why has Germany prevented supply of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine?
Why are tanks seen as so crucial in the war?
Are the US and Europe uniting or drifting apart?
The war in Ukraine brought Europe and the US closer, but domestic realities may be pulling them apart.
What’s fuelling public anger in Peru?
Protests calling for change have taken place since the former president was impeached and arrested.
Is China heading for a demographic crisis?
The population in the world's most populous country has shrunk for the first time in 61 years.
Are short-term holiday rentals destroying communities?
Tenants and first-time buyers struggle to build future as landlords cater to tourists.