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Joint effort
An elite club for wealthy nations no more: under the guidance of Angel Gurría and his team, the OECD has broadened its membership and kept pace with a perplexing global economy.
Floats your boat
The strategically key Bosphorus Strait has put Istanbul’s nerdy ship-spotters at the axis of shifting military tides.
Sweden on high alert
The flare-up in the Baltic region has seen tensions rising in Sweden. We visit Gotland to see what action the government is taking to fortify the island.
Inside Casa Xina, a striking architectural gem in Barcelona
Casa Xina is all China-inspired folly on the outside but inside it’s a world of quiet and calm. And the residents are happy to conspire to keep it that way.
Cities
Mayor Solly Msimanga is fighting corruption in Tshwane, South Africa. Plus: getting Yangon on the move again and news from Buenos Aires and Madrid.
Showing their rage
One group of senior dissenters has fought injustice for 30 years. We meet the Raging Grannies.
Southern comforts
Artistically and economically diverse, the texan city’s wealth is more cultural than petrochemical.
Politics
Fundraising in Burkina Faso, the Mexican governor tackling corruption and referendums to watch.
Beware of the bear
The Nordic nations are increasingly wary of Russia. We head to Sweden to see how it is preparing to defend itself.
