The Economist
Also: Global imbalances are back. Who’s to blame?
Man relaxing in the ocean
Babewatch
Western men are going abroad to find traditional wives
Frustration with modern dating has fuelled the rise of “passport bros”
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Peter Mandelson in February 2025
An astonishing appointment
The Mandelson saga could be fatal for Sir Keir Starmer
Even his own ministers are flummoxed by the government’s defence
An illustration of a hand holding a level on top of the globe.
Free Exchange
Global imbalances are back. Who’s to blame?
The suspects look familiar
An illustration of tech bros mocked up to look like they are posing for a turn-of-the-century photo in Robber Baron garb
Tycoon capitalism
Could AI’s leading men become as powerful as Ford or Rockefeller?
For now, they are still a long way behind
 A humanoid robot takes part in full-process and full-factor test for the upcoming 2026 Beijing E-Town Humanoid Robot Half-marathon on April 11, 2026 in Beijing, China.
No sweat
Training for Beijing’s humanoid half-marathon is gruelling
China is racing towards a robotic future