The World in Brief from The Economist - Trump deploys marines to LA; Russian drones hit Ukraine, and more
The Trump administration is reportedly deploying about 700 US Marines to Los Angeles to protect federal buildings and personnel.
The Intelligence from The Economist - California screaming: National Guard in LA
Our correspondent reports from LA, where Donald Trump’s decision to send in troops risks inciting further antagonism. The argument is now about far more than immigration. A visual investigation confirms that Myanmar’s junta is still bombing civilian settlements after the deadly earthquake, despite agreeing to a humanitarian ceasefire (9:25). And should kids play contact sports (14:32)?
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The World in Brief from The Economist - National Guard troops arrive in LA; Trump warns Musk over funding political rivals, and more
The first National Guard troops arrived in Los Angeles after Donald Trump said he would deploy a force of at least 2,000 to quell protests.
The World in Brief from The Economist - China’s trade decisions; uncertainty over Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap, and more
China said it would “speed up” approval of licences for rare-mineral exports to some European companies, as concerns mount over global supply shortages.
The World in Brief from The Economist - Trump demands a rate cut; The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation halts food distribution, and more
A man mistakenly deported to El Salvador was returned to America.
The Intelligence from The Economist - Billion dollar babies: Trump-Musk spat
What happens when the world’s most powerful man falls out with its richest? Our correspondent analyses where the Trump-Musk brawl leaves the relationship between MAGA and tech. How Israel’s far-right is influencing the war in Gaza (10:13). And why rhyme is on the decline (and verse is getting worse) (21:01).
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The World in Brief from The Economist - Trump feuds with Musk; talks to Xi, and more
The bromance between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has soured.
The Intelligence from The Economist - Count their losses: Russia casualties hit 1m
As the number of Russian dead and injured in Ukraine reaches a grim milestone, what do these losses signify about Vladimir Putin’s strategy? Though misinformation is growing, the armies of fact-checkers are shrinking, forcing them to assess which lies may do the most harm (7:42). And why cheese rolling could become a protected item of British heritage (14:38).
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The World in Brief from The Economist - Trump says Putin will retaliate; the cost of the “big, beautiful” budget bill, and more
Donald Trump said that Vladimir Putin told him “very strongly” during a phone call that he “will have to respond” to Ukraine’s recent attacks in Russia.
The Intelligence from The Economist - He’s got Seoul: South Korea’s new leader
The election of South Korea’s new president represents a resounding rejection of the political turmoil that preceded the campaign. Our correspondent explains the domestic and international challenges ahead. How Africa’s diaspora is shaping Afrobeats (10:06). And why culling dingoes in Australia may be a mistake (16:44).
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