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Europe deserves plaudits for stemming arrivals without resorting to the performatively cruel tactics used by immigration-enforcement goons in America. Yet plenty of potential pitfalls remain: Illustration: Peter Schrank

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Having promised to regenerate Spanish democracy, Pedro Sánchez finds himself weakened by scandals involving leading figures in his own party. Spain’s politics has almost come full circle. Discover the full story: register to read for free

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Holders have no need to prove that they have suffered a loss themselves. Instead, derivative contracts trigger automatically when some pre-agreed parameters are met

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Xi Jinping’s pet project, Xiongan, offers perks to its growing number of residents. But it is becoming an elite enclave, home to the government’s most privileged workers

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The management consultant’s guide to love and sex

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Xi Jinping will have to choose carefully when it comes to handling of his right-hand man’s future. Aides and advisers can easily be replaced. Trust cannot. Want our take on it? Read on by registering for free

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Dismayed by the direction of travel, a clutch of independent politicians are stepping up discussions about forming a new centrist party that might do better than the old guard

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Most Indian states are strapped for cash. What to do? As with many problems, the answer is found in drink

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India’s demographic transition is the most striking example of a global trend. For it is no longer just wealthy places where families have few, or no, kids. Curious as to why? Register to continue reading (it’s free)

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Online gambling is helping to popularise what was once considered a taboo pursuit. Las Vegas may yet profit

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Last year South Korea pledged to invest $150bn in shipbuilding projects in America as part of its effort to wriggle out of tariffs. Yet the yards face a big staffing problem

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With Russia and China back on his side, Kim Jong Un’s bargaining position has never looked stronger