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Our daily political update, featuring the stories that matter
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist
Talks in Egypt could see hostages released and catalyse peace
Sir David Omand on why social cohesion in the face of extremism is a security imperative
Why firms are “delayering”
Will it stay closed to migrants?
Almost half of Russia’s refineries have been hit by drones and missiles
Andrej Babis, a populist billionaire, looks set to return after a term out of power
So far it has declined to agree to disarm or cede power in the strip
A hardline right-winger is set to become prime minister
What’s going on in the world’s most secretive country?