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Cryptocurrencies
How Tether became money-launderers’ dream currency
The stablecoin is fuelling a global shadow economy. And it’s never been more respectable
Photo Essay
Shock and ore: Scenes from the relentless search for critical minerals
From Chile to Indonesia, the changing needs of the electronics industry are altering the face of the Earth
Europe
Putin’s next target
Estonia is girding itself for an invasion as its Russian minority grows restless
Politics
A historical guide to surviving and thriving in the court of Trump
Lessons from Thomas Cromwell and Niccolò Machiavelli about winning friends and influencing people in the White House
Kenya
The curse of Kenya’s long-distance runners
Kelvin Kiptum had the world at his feet. Then it all ended in an instant
Archaeology
How Graham Hancock became conspiracy theorists’ favourite historian
His Netflix show claims to uncover the truth about our ancient past. Critics say he peddles dangerous nonsense
Hizbullah
The rise, fall and contested future of Hizbullah
Lebanon has spent years under the militant group’s dominance. Could it be coming to an end?
Health
More young people are getting cancer. It changes everything
Having breast cancer in your 20s or 30s brings a unique set of considerations – and agonies
Taiwan
The terrible secrets of Taiwan’s Stasi files
Researchers have unearthed the surveillance records of Taiwan’s former dictatorship. But the revelations inside could tear society apart
Syria
The warlords of Syria have a daunting to-do list
Ousting Assad may turn out to have been easier than rebuilding the country
America
How to survive a purge: the secret diary of a DoJ staffer
A lawyer struggles with their conscience. New colleagues are watching
Africa
Friends with benefits? The country still in thrall to the Wagner Group
In the Central African Republic locals are learning Russian while mercenaries knock back lager