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Should Australia open its borders?
Australia's pandemic saw robust success and prolonged isolation. Our expert Aussie panel discusses what this reveals about national character.
Kaja Kallas navigates Estonia’s digital future amid pandemic and geopolitical tensions
Having taken over as Estonia’s prime minister amid the crises of coronavirus and regional instability, Kaja Kallas explains how her nation can lead the way for Europe.
As darkness falls
As the Taliban swiftly approached Kabul, many foreign journalists were already leaving. By 15 August, British journalist Charlie Faulkner had decided to stay and report from the ground.
The Agenda: Urbanism
Abu Dhabi’s unique, new park and our design editor’s views on how taxis rank.
The Agenda: Comment
One foreign correspondent offers her view of the ethics of writing about other cultures.
Collective thought
The neurosurgical oncology team at the University Hospital of Bern have their patients’ brains on their minds. Here’s how they operate.
Keeping up appearances
Anne Urbauer on how Germany’s politicians have discovered that there’s a fine line between looking good and appearing too cool when it comes to winning votes.
Prized fighter
Agile and intuitive, Saab’s new Gripen E jet is set to bolster Sweden’s defence capabilities and – if the buyers meet strict criteria – its coffers too.
The news breakers
Old-school news agencies have found a new purpose and power in a world of misinformation and reporting cutbacks. This is how ‘wires’ have stayed on top.
