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The Economist's Digital Editor, based in London. Previously correspondent in Chicago, Paris, Delhi, Johannesburg. Author of a couple of books, including The Wonga Coup. www.economist.com

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Our story on the conviction of SBF for fraud. Crypto? Dodgy? You surprise me www.economist.com/finance-and-... Why Sam Bankman-Fried has been convicted of fraud from TheEconomist

03.11.2023 07:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Israel’s invasion of Gaza has been delayed Bibi and his generals are divided

we assess why the ground invasion has not happened (yet) www.economist.com/briefing/202...

27.10.2023 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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American power: indispensable or ineffective? How Joe Biden manages the war between Israel and Hamas will define America’s global role

Our cover story this week switches the focus to America: www.economist.com/leaders/2023...

27.10.2023 07:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mapping Israel’s war in Gaza Our satellite tracking of the conflict with Hamas, updated regularly

our updated story on mapping the conflict www.economist.com/interactive/...

25.10.2023 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ukraine’s allies are scrambling to bolster its air defences The country is bracing for another winter onslaught of Russian missiles

Meanwhile, in the other war... www.economist.com/europe/2023/...

25.10.2023 08:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Netanyahu’s handling of the hostage crisis enrages Israelis The anguished families of Israeli captives are becoming a political force

Israelis are increasingly angry with Netanyahu www.economist.com/middle-east-...

25.10.2023 08:19 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Can America handle two wars, and maybe a third? The superpower is becoming overstretched

The growing geopolitical challenge for America www.economist.com/internationa...

25.10.2023 08:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Argentina’s election result is the worst of all possible outcomes Sergio Massa, the economy minister, will now go head-to-head with Javier Milei

Spare a thought for the unlucky Argentine population: www.economist.com/leaders/2023...

24.10.2023 09:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Iran’s ayatollahs play the Middle East’s most dangerous game They want to escalate without triggering full-blown war

Our look at Iran's dangerous position as the Israel-Hamas conflict rolls on www.economist.com/briefing/202...

24.10.2023 09:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Is being a leader really sexier than being a manager? Introducing our new podcast, Boss Class

our new podcast series, Boss Class, has just launched. How to be a good (or a terrible) manager: www.economist.com/bartleby/202...

24.10.2023 09:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Israel’s window of legitimacy in Gaza is shrinking The Middle East is poised for war

Our latest piece on Israel-Hamas, asking when time will start to run out if Israel is to act www.economist.com/middle-east-...

23.10.2023 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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23.10.2023 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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23.10.2023 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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