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Mark Carney’s first fireside chat showed strength in the face of weakness
In Mark Carney’s “fireside chat”, the PM spoke candidly with his constituents, laying out the challenges prompted by an upturned US. Is Carney’s intimate communication style the remedy we need in chaotic times?
Geopolitics might’ve lost its shock value but the Delphi Economic Forum is a good omen for diplomacy
The geopolitical calendar is becoming ever more packed with conferences and summits. But is all of this talk doing any good? We seek some diplomatic divination from Delphi.
Democracy is a disaster online – but in reality it’s still our best option
Winston Churchill once said that ‘Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others.’ And in 2026, this assertion is perhaps more relevant than ever.
Why São Paulo should rethink its plan to give up its reputation as an ad-free metropolis
Two decades after the Lei Cidade Limpa, São Paulo faces a return of gaudy large-scale building ads.
Is the reinvention of downtown Cairo Egypt’s most controversial comeback?
The Egyptian capital is fast evolving as developers seek fresh opportunities on its storied streets. Here we investigate whether the restoration of its bustling heart can be done without sacrificing its essence.
Balancing ethics and efficiency: What is AI’s place in modern wars?
The Pentagon-Anthropic dispute strikes at the heart of the moral minefield that is AI weapons systems.
‘Focus on the fundamentals – that’s what strengthens the quality of life’: Helsinki’s millennial mayor outlines his plan
We meet Daniel Sazonov, Helsinki’s millennial mayor, to discuss his city’s progress and challenges, from maintaining its green image to diplomatic risk management.
Has the need for productivity become a barrier to living well?
Time wasn’t always a precious resource to maximise use of – perhaps the ancient Romans had it right.
Five simple ways to seed change in your neighbourhood for greener cities
Though modest patches of urban greenery are often taken for granted, award-winning garden designer Lottie Delamain believes that they can bring together fractured cities and help to restore their resilience.
In the era of faceless phone snatchers, I miss the chutzpah of the old-school con man
These days, scams tend to come via our digital devices. But I like my swindles street side and in person
