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  1. The Economist23 min

    Get your Strait facts: China’s quiet Taiwan push

    Rosie Bloor, Jason Palmer, Jeremy Page, Georgia Banjo, Amelia Wood

    U.S.-China-Taiwan diplomatic tensions have escalated following the State Department's removal of anti-independence language and a surge in Global South endorsements of Beijing's unification claims amid warnings of a 2027 PLA invasion capability. Simultaneously, the Lucy Letby murder conviction faces scrutiny from international medical experts and statisticians who argue that circumstantial evidence supports natural causes, prompting a potential referral to the Criminal Cases Review Commission. In the sports sector, top European football clubs generated record revenues exceeding €11 billion while star player salaries remained stagnant relative to earnings a decade ago, shifting investment focus toward non-sporting revenue streams and future Middle Eastern deals.

  2. The Economist23 min

    Veep state: the running mates debate

    Rosie Bloor, Jason Palmer, James Bennett, Matthew Holhouse, Amelia Wood

    In the US vice presidential debate, J.D. Vance effectively projected a restrained persona while avoiding direct answers on the 2020 election results, whereas Tim Walz overcame an initial stumble to defend abortion rights before the discussion turned to January 6th. Concurrently, the UK Labour government has initiated a diplomatic reset with the EU but remains constrained by its refusal to rejoin the single market or customs union despite high voter support for closer integration. These political shifts occur alongside a broader economic phenomenon where prestigious accolades, from Michelin stars to literary prizes, often undermine long-term operational stability by increasing costs and distracting leadership.

  3. The Economist23 min

    Don wan: Harris keeps Trump tame

    Harris, Trump, Rosie Bloor, Jason Palmer, James Bennett, Amelia Wood, Ora Ogunbiyi

    Vice President Kamala Harris dominated the election debate by reframing border security discussions and presenting specific economic policies, while Donald Trump failed to detail healthcare alternatives, repeated false claims about the 2020 election, and offered vague responses on Ukraine. Analyst James Bennett observed that although Harris put Trump "on the back foot" with this performance, the event is unlikely to significantly shift polling or the campaign's ultimate outcome. Simultaneously, a global medical review highlighted the United States' critical role as the primary plasma exporter, contrasting its payment-based donation model with restrictive European regulations driven by safety concerns and political contradictions. This economic strain also extends to Nigeria, where rising living costs are forcing Yoruba families to consolidate multi-day weddings into single-day events and replace luxury customs with modest, practical alternatives.