Society
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Man at work
For decades things have been on the up down under. But if Malcolm Turnbull wants to keep it that way he must show strength and make some tough decisions.
Africa/Middle East
Park revival in Kuwait, storytelling in Nigeria and the Dubai-Abu Dhabi Hyperloop.
Asia Pacific
Shibuya’s new nursery, Shanghai’s flight delays and recreational activities in Jakarta.
Europe
Finland’s public saunas, peace on the streets of Paris and a long-overdue opening in Rome.
Happiness is…
We like things orderly, safe and to run to time but this doesn’t have to mean sanitised, tightly cropped and lacking edge.
Americas
Wasted water in Buenos Aires, green space in Medellín and pretty flood prevention in New Orleans.
Who are you trying to kid?
Circuses are big business in Switzerland – and a new breed of entertainer has entered the arena.
Born to boogie
Tel Aviv loves to dance all day and night in bars, clubs and cafés – and on the streets. The best news? Everyone is welcome to the party.
China in his hands?
Xi Jinping may be popular, but with a worsening economy, dangerous pollution and a new relationship with the US, how strong is the president’s grip on his country?
Linking up
The chairman of global rail operator MTR has built a career out of making good connections.
