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Qatar’s World Cup gamble
The Gulf state is hosting the most expensive football World Cup ever

Is India ready to become the world's most populous country?
We examine how India will cope as it overtakes China to have the most people in the world

War and starvation - Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict
Can a recently signed truce between Ethiopia and Tigray lead to lasting peace?

Russia, France and the battle for influence in West Africa
As France ends its anti-jihadist military operation in the Sahel, is Russia moving in?

Daunting challenges for UN climate conference
Delegates are gathering in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, for the COP27 UN climate conference

Why the US midterm elections matter
US Public Radio correspondents explore the big issues facing voters on November 8th

What caused the turmoil in British politics?
After the resignation of Liz Truss the UK is getting its third prime minister this year

What is economic growth and why does it matter?
The IMF has downgraded global growth forecasts warning “the worst is yet to come”

Xi Jinping’s plan for China
The Chinese president could become leader for life

What should we make of Russia’s nuclear threats?
The US warns of “catastrophic consequences” if Russia uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine