Graphic detail

The “Trump risk index”

Which countries would be most affected by a second Trump term?

A ranking of America’s 70 largest trading partners

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

Feel the heat

Why 2024 could become the hottest year on record

Global temperatures reach record highs twice in less than a week

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

Gold standard

Which country has the most Olympic medals?

One dominates. But a tiny island shows there are numerous ways to measure sporting prowess

Big spenders

Can America afford its debts?

Public debt stands at 98% of GDP. Neither Democrats nor Republicans are helping

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

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

Kitchen nightmares

Why cooking causes 4m premature deaths a year

One big health risk is often overlooked

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

The toll of war

How many Russian soldiers have been killed in Ukraine?

Four charts illustrate a grim new milestone

Wealth of nations

The world’s richest countries in 2024

Our annual ranking compares economies in three different ways