Graphic detail
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The GBOATs
How long would it take to read the greatest books of all time?
The Economist consulted bibliophile data scientists to bring you the answer
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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
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Big spenders
Can America afford its debts?
Public debt stands at 98% of GDP. Neither Democrats nor Republicans are helping
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Boom-tastic
American politicians are the oldest in the rich world
A country ranking shows that concerns about age go beyond Joe Biden and Donald Trump
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Violent streak
The attempt on Trump’s life is shocking, but not surprising
Too many Americans think violence is justified to prevent him from becoming president
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Kitchen nightmares
Why cooking causes 4m premature deaths a year
One big health risk is often overlooked
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The beautiful island
A short history of Taiwan and China, in maps
The Chinese Communist Party’s obsession with the island is about more than just territory
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The toll of war
How many Russian soldiers have been killed in Ukraine?
Four charts illustrate a grim new milestone
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Wealth of nations
The world’s richest countries in 2024
Our annual ranking compares economies in three different ways
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The unconservative Conservatives
These charts show how Britain’s Tory party lost its way
Plus, a few things it got right