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The hunger for ‘content’ is keeping us culturally stuck
The algorithms of the distraction economy are feeding us what we already like, creating a loop with no progress
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The surprising science of quitting
Most of us are just one event away from resigning even though we probably should stay put
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Eurozone borrowing costs soar on fears of fiscal hit from Iran shock
Government bonds face one of worst months of past decade as investors warn of ‘deterioration’ in public finances
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The last bridge left to ancient Tyre
Evacuation orders and strikes turn once-vibrant Lebanese beach town into a refuge for holdouts and displaced
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Iran activates its ‘resistance economy’ to survive the war
Islamic republic has spent years building a model designed to withstand hostility even as it presides over a deepening economic malaise
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How long can Iran keep firing missiles?
Five analysts assess Tehran’s capacity to sustain barrages against Israel and Gulf states
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Houthi missile attack signals ‘serious’ escalation in Iran war
Rebels’ participation puts vital maritime routes at greater risk
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Iranian strike wounds US troops at air base in Saudi Arabia
Israel says missile fired from Yemen after Houthis warn other countries ‘fingers are on the trigger’
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How Pakistan put itself in the middle of US-Iran peace talks
Islamabad seeks to capitalise on warming ties with both Trump and Tehran but has much to lose if efforts fail
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The decapitation dilemma
Long regarded as dishonourable or counterproductive, the idea of targeting enemy leaders is becoming normalised. What do we lose along with the taboo?