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The next act
Britain after Boris
What will the end of his chaotic premiership mean for the country’s future?
Gene editing
Could cosmetics get a makeover?
Science could help the industry meet demands for sustainably sourced products
War in Ukraine
Is Vladimir Putin ill?
Rumours about Mr Putin’s health were circulating even before the war in Ukraine—but are they true?
War in Ukraine
Three months that have shaken the world
Our experts discuss the war’s impact and possible future reverberations
China
China in Africa: should the West be worried?
The seeds China planted in the continent decades ago have spread deep roots
Australian politics
What do Australia’s election results reveal about the country?
Anthony Albanese’s underwhelming victory shows that voters are unimpressed with the country’s main political parties
Trouble in the horn of Africa
Disputed borders: Ethiopia and Sudan
How Ethiopia’s civil war revived a century-old dispute with a neighbour
War in Ukraine
An emerging global food crisis
With no end to the war in sight, our experts discuss its effect on global food supplies, and how new members will change NATO