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Why does Trump love tariffs?
How new tariffs could affect the world economy during a second Trump presidency.

Is the push for the electric cars in trouble?
The government wants to end the sale of petrol cars by 2030.

Why we need to care about the Arctic
What threats and opportunities does the Arctic face?

Is chainsaw economics working in Argentina?
President Milei is cutting inflation, government spending and regulations.

Will new weight loss drugs save or bankrupt the NHS?
The NHS is set to offer Mounjaro to 3.4m people to tackle obesity.

What’s going on in Syria?
The quick fall of the Assad regime.

Ukraine - what’s next?
Both sides struggle to get the upper hand in the conflict.

Why do we have such overcrowded prisons?
Britain has the highest number of prisoners per head of population in western Europe.

European defence in the new Trump era
What is the future of Nato and European security?

What does the Budget mean for the UK’s economy?
The chancellor attempts to fix the UK’s finances - will she succeed?