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The World in Brief from The Economist
The World in Brief tells you what’s on the global agenda in the coming day, what to look out for in business, finance and politics and, most importantly, what to make of it.Economist Podcasts+ subscribers and digital subscribers to The Economist should log in at economist.com/audio/podcasts/the-world-in-brief for access to the full World in Brief.Sign up for Economist Podcasts+ here: www.economist.com/podcastsplus-worldinbrief. For more information about Economist Podcasts+, including how to get
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Israel’s inquiry into hospital attack; Fed responds...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2025/08/27
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Russia threatened with “massive sanctions”; Intel...
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2025/08/24
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Israel begins assault on Gaza city; Russia wants veto...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2025/08/21
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3:45
Trump to help guarantee Ukraine’s security; tech...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2025/08/20
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3:08
Hurricane Erin intensifies; Zelensky to meet Trump,...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2025/08/17
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3:39
Ukraine halts Russian advance; Israeli minister...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2025/08/15
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4:01
Europe lobbies Trump on Ukraine; Bessent heaps...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2025/08/14
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4:03
Russia’s advance in eastern Ukraine; America’s steady...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2025/08/13
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3:45
Israel’s security cabinet mulls Gaza occupation;...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2025/08/08
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3:53
More tariffs on India; gunman injures five on US Army...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2025/08/07
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3:46
America’s shrinking trade deficit; Bangladesh to hold...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2025/08/06
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3:34
Trump’s tariff deadline approaches; Apple’s strong...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2025/08/01
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3:53
Fed holds rates; Trump announces tariffs on Brazil...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2025/07/31
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4:02
Britain vows to recognise Palestine unless Israel...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2025/07/30
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3:43
Aid airdrops resume in Gaza; Allianz Life reveals...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2025/07/27
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3:35
France to recognise Palestine; the ECB holds rates,...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2025/07/25
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3:46
EU reportedly moving towards trade deal; aid groups...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2025/07/24
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3:35
Congress avoids Epstein vote; Ukraine reins in...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2025/07/23
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3:25
DoJ requests Epstein testimony; Dozens shot at...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2025/07/20
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