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Editor's Picks from The Economist The Economist
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A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Published weekdays from Monday to Thursday.
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Above the law: A murder in Kazakhstan
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, we consider the rule of law in Kazakhstan, where a murder trial has shone a light on the culture of impunity that exists among the well-connected.
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Editor’s Picks: Big tech’s bid for power
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, amid the AI revolution, big tech needs more computing power—and the electricity to power it. Alphabet, Amazon and Microsoft are on the hunt for new energy sources.
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Editor’s Picks: Why Arab armed forces have lousy reputations
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, we evaluate why Arab militaries often fall short. Misguided approaches to spending and training may be to blame.
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Editor’s Picks: How Labour is courting British business
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, Britain’s Labour Party is on course to form the next government. We examine what a Labour win would mean for business.
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Editor’s Picks: The old financial order is disintegrating
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, why the order that has governed the global economy since the second world war is close to collapse.
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Editor’s Picks: The resurgence of global jihadism
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, extremists are on the march again—and they are using the war in Gaza to radicalise a new generation.
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