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To understand African politics, just listen to the music
Artists have captured a continental spirit of revolt
The countries making a fortune from the US-China rivalry
Critical-mineral profits could transform a lucky few
The task facing the new head of India’s biggest private bank
HDFC Bank needs revitalising
ActBlue's woes not over as top Republican predicts potential DOJ charges over foreign cash controversy
Top House Republican Bryan Steil warns ActBlue could face criminal charges after President Donald Trump ordered the DOJ to investigate.
America's enemies prepare to take the next major war into outer space
China and Russia are developing anti-satellite weapons including lasers, orbital interceptors and a nuclear space weapon that could cripple U.S. forces.
It's a 'socialist' bank — and North Dakota Republicans love it
Democratic socialist candidates have held up North Dakota's state-owned bank as a model to emulate.
Ignore AI and ask for that pay rise
Fear of a technological revolution may be suppressing wages
Andy Burnham’s government talks of change, then does nothing
Britain’s unimpressive budget reveals a lack of ambition
Omar’s midterm rival exposes 'vicious' Somali gangs amid immigration probe into embattled rep
The Republican challenger John Nagel says Somali gangs are running guns in Minneapolis and slams Rep. Ilhan Omar amid a federal immigration probe.
'I live with a ghost' - inside the haunted homes attracting bargain hunters
Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.
Audacious Indian jailbreak saga ends with 17 prisoners recaptured
The jailbreak began with a fake seizure and ended 36 hours later with all the inmates back behind bars.
It’s getting harder to know Who’s Who
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist