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