Graphic detail
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Good onya
Why do Australians live so long?
A new study finds they far outlive people in other English-speaking countries
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The Kursk question
Has Ukraine’s shock raid successfully diverted Russian forces?
Insights from our war tracker
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Can’t make it there
The best, and worst, American cities for upward mobility
A ranking of 50 metropolitan areas shows that the land of opportunity is far from even
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Above, not beyond
Cities used to sprawl. Now they’re growing taller
Large-scale high-rise development is becoming the norm across the world
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Rent and the City
Our Carrie Bradshaw index: where Americans can afford to live solo in 2024
Compared with last year, rent on basic apartments looks more affordable
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Gold rush
As usual, the medal tally at the Olympic games was lopsided
But overall more countries are tasting sporting glory
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Food for thought
Cheap fixes could help 450m people stand taller and think quicker
Eat right, start young
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City rankings
What is the least liveable city in the world?
It has ranked at the bottom of the EIU index for 11 years
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The “Trump risk index”
Which countries would be most affected by a second Trump term?
A ranking of America’s 70 largest trading partners
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Feel the heat
Why 2024 could become the hottest year on record
Global temperatures reach record highs twice in less than a week
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Boom-tastic
Donald Trump is now the oldest candidate to run for president
But America’s issue with ageing politicians goes beyond the White House
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Gold standard
Which country has the most Olympic medals?
One dominates. But a tiny island shows there are numerous ways to measure sporting prowess