The leadership of Nicolás Maduro has brought Venezuela to the verge of revolution as its mismanaged economy collapses.

Drive to decarbonise airline industry to reach net zero by 2050 risks pushing up prices for airplane tickets.

Irish soldiers about to be deployed to a peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon have said they are not afraid as they prepare to travel to a region of high tensions.Violence between Israel and Hezbollah militants in Lebanon has flared...

Torrential rain floods cars and streets in Spain's Zaragoza, wrecking havoc. Source: FORTA, through Reuters

Kroha is a 46-year-old paramedic who has been working on the frontline in Donbas, one of the most fiercely fought over parts of Ukraine since Russia’s attempts to invade the country. Bel Trew follows Kroha for the day, witnessing the...

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the vital sea port of Odessa has been unable to function properly. Without it Ukraine, known as the breadbasket of Europe, has been unable to export its grain, a problem that the UN could see push...

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has turned into a grinding battle of attrition, leaving a wake of destruction in towns and cities across the country. As the fighting has raged and areas in the east and south change hands, families caught in...

From the opening days of Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine, the city of Mariupol has frequently been in the headlines. Through shelling, bombings and incursions by Russian soldiers, the city has been under constant bombardment,...

The 1963 March on Washington was the largest civil rights demonstration in U.S. history, where over 250,000 people gathered to demand jobs, equality, and justice. Led by organizers like Bayard Rustin and featuring powerful...

Metro Manila, the capital region of the Philippines, has a long history of colonization, war, and natural disasters, making it one of the most vulnerable cities on Earth. Despite its challenges—like traffic, poverty, and floods—the city...

Bangalore, known as India’s “Silicon Valley,” is a major tech and innovation hub that plays a big role in the country’s economy, especially in the South, which is richer and more developed than the North. Southern states have higher...

Chicago is known for its beautiful public spaces, like Millennium Park with its famous Bean sculpture and its 30-mile lakefront that’s almost entirely parkland. The city has created green areas through smart planning and bold actions,...

Chengdu, a major city in southwest China, has become known as the country's "park city" thanks to its focus on green spaces and modern urban planning. With a rich 3,000-year history and rapid growth in recent decades, it has expanded its...

During the building of the National Museum of African American History in Washington, D.C., engineers faced major flooding risks, especially from underground water that could have damaged the nearby Washington Monument. To protect the...

Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is Africa’s most populous city and one of the fastest growing in the world. Despite having rich natural resources and great potential, it struggles with deep poverty,...

Chicago became one of the most important cities in the U.S. thanks to its central location, booming railroad and river networks, and its role in agriculture and industry. It grew rapidly by processing goods like grain and meat, shipping...

This week, we're talking about what the average American thinks of artificial Intelligence, from a recent report from the Center for Partnership on AI.

America and Russia have pulled out of the INF, a cold war-era weapons treaty. Why is this significant and what does this mean for global stability?

The novel coronavirus has killed thousands of people and is devastating the global economy. Ed Carr, The Economist's deputy editor, and Alok Jha, our science correspondent, answer your questions on covid-19. Find all of The Economist's...

With the huge influx of African immigrants coming to Europe, I was curious how those already here are living, what they contribute to society, and how they feel as foreigners in Warsaw Poland. I had the great opportunity to meet with...

Lockdowns appear to have slowed the spread of covid-19. But what has the world learned about the virus during this time? Ed Carr, The Economist's deputy editor, and Callum Williams, our senior economics correspondent, answer your questions.

When the Russian submarine Kursk sank in 2000, it was a conspiracy theorist's dream come true. Immediately, conflicting stories started pouring in from official sources, ranging from a US submarine ramming the Kursk to a potential...

Africa is changing so fast, it is becoming hard to ignore. In the short term the continent faces many problems, including covid-19, but in the long term it could rival China's economic might.

What has the world learned about the novel coronavirus and its knock-on effects on the global economy? Ed Carr, The Economist's deputy editor, and Alok Jha, our science correspondent, answer more of your questions about the virus.