Nasa Apollo missions: Stories of the last Moon men
Of the 24 Nasa astronauts who travelled to the Moon in the Apollo missions of the 1960s and 1970s, just five remain.
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How to write laws of war for a wicked world
The post-1945 order is crumbling. History offers a glimpse of alternatives that might work
World News
Policy
Why the laws of war are widely ignored
Global courts struggle to cope with power politics
Energy
World News
Nasa to put nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030 - US media
The reactor would provide power for humans on the Moon but there are questions about feasibility.
Energy
Space & Astronomy
The War Room newsletter: How receiving aid became fatal in Gaza
Oliver Jones, our news editor, on the perils of seeking aid in Gaza
Could AI tilt the outcome of elections?
New research shows it is being used for good and ill
Politics
Artificial Intelligence
How spy agencies are experimenting with the newest AI models
America has better technology. But will China adopt it more quickly?
Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Can China save South Africa from Donald Trump?
South African leftists dream of telling the West to get lost
Look inside The Economist’s summer issue for 2025
A guide to four special articles from our home for narrative journalism
Biology
Public and jury chose the winning images of “Environment&Me 2025” photo competition
An aerial photograph capturing the striking contrast between cracked, dry earth and turquoise waters at Burdur Lake in Türkiye wins the Public Choice Award for...
European Affairs
Environment
The world court joins the fight over climate change
Its ruling that burning fossil fuels can be “internationally wrongful” risks provoking a backlash
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Climate & Environment
Rethinking the war on AIDS
American funding cuts are a catalyst for fresh thinking
Chemistry
The surprising lessons of a secret cold-war nuclear programme
America is sick of policing the world. More nuclear-armed states will not help
Energy
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The War Room newsletter: Three new books on espionage
Shashank Joshi, our defence editor, examines the blind spots of the intelligence services
Books & Literature
The rise and rise of women’s sport
Why female athletes need to leave the men behind
Cynical realism won’t save India from Donald Trump
India has done brilliantly by balancing America, China and Russia. Can that last?
Gianni Infantino, FIFA’s strongman-loving boss
The president of football’s governing body is close to Donald Trump
Putin’s war in Ukraine may cost him control of the south Caucasus
The prospects of peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia are weakening Russia’s influence
Press release - 107th Rose-Roth Seminar: spotlight on security and defence challenges
On 14 and 15 July, Parliament will host the 107th Rose-Roth Seminar in partnership with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA).Committee on Security and Defence...
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Cybersecurity
The 19th century is a terrible guide to modern statecraft
A world carved up between Presidents Trump, Xi and Putin would be unstable and unsafe
World News
The Millions’ Great Summer 2025 Book Preview
Any book can be a beach read with the right attitude. On offer this summer are a bevy of books to take seaside, or poolside,...
Psychology
Biology
Nordic capitals rank as cleanest in updated European city air quality viewer
What is the level of air pollution in your city? Stockholm, Reykjavik and Helsinki rank as the cleanest European capital cities in terms of air...
Environment
European Affairs
Putin’s radioactive chokehold on the world
The Kremlin dominates the cross-border business of nuclear fuel and technology
Technology
Energy
More bio-based innovation can help reduce environmental impacts, boost Europe’s bioeconomy and sustainability
Europe’s environmental footprint beyond its borders remains high as it continues to rely on goods from key sectors including forestry, grain and energy according to...
Environment
European Affairs