THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE OCTOBER 24, 2026

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘The agony of liberal Europe‘…

The agony of liberal Europe

Centrist rulers have fallen dangerously short—and are now paying the price

“The first steps into the Unrest seem straightforward enough—anger at the fall of real wages, at capitalist aggression, at the unwillingness of Parliament; anger fomented by agitators…reason wars with instinct.” Few of those who mobbed French cities this week would recognise those words. But many would agree with George Dangerfield, the British-American journalist who wrote them. The demonstrators were consumed by rage. Rage at the failure of the state and against the floundering centrist politicians who govern. Rage at high prices and economic dysfunction. And for some, rage against the idea of centrist politics at all.

Will AI take over science?

Artificial intelligence will require scholars to reinvent their disciplines

Mysteries of the Musk Foundation

The world’s richest man disdains charity. His money is where his mouth is

How Britain’s lobbyists exploit suicide

Public policy is increasingly dictated by tragedy

Our interview with Alice Weidel

The populist-right politician says Ukraine has “already lost” against Russia and should sue for peace

HISTORY TODAY MAGAZINE – NOVEMBER 2026 PREVIEW

HISTORY TODAY MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘1956’ – The Cold War’s winter of discontent….

Hungary’s Contested 1956 Revolution

In late 1956 hundreds of thousands of Hungarians joined an uprising against the country’s Moscow-oriented government. 70 years on, the revolution’s meaning is still unclear.

The Victorian Origins of Investigative Journalism

Incognito investigative journalism was a Victorian invention. What explained its overnight success?

How Did the Suez Crisis Change the World?

The military attempt to reverse Egypt’s nationalisation of the Suez Canal in 1956 was a disaster for Britain. What were the consequences?

Isabel Allende’s Chilean Exorcism

Why did Chilean history take such a wrong turn? For Isabel Allende the question is best asked with fiction.

Britain and the Premium Bond

For much of its modern history state lotteries were seen as antithetical to Britain’s moral values. The introduction of the Premium Savings Bond in 1956 was a major shift in government policy. What had caused it?

THE NEW YORK TIMES – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026

Strike on Saudi Airport Kills 2 as U.S. Tells Some Diplomats to Leave

For weeks, the Iran-backed Houthis have been attacking the kingdom’s aviation and energy sectors.

U.S. and Israel Draw Up Plans for Renewed Strikes on Iran After Elections

Renewed hostilities might not be any more successful than the war’s first phase, and President Trump has repeatedly canceled plans for a return to major combat.

Putin Nears a Prize: Restoring Ties With the U.S. While Giving Up Nothing

Russia has sought to separate the war in Ukraine from potential business deals and diplomacy with the United States. Its efforts now appear to be working.

Student Protests Mushroom Across Europe, Exposing Bleak Views of the Future

Since high school students began protesting in France in September, they’ve been joined by young demonstrators in at least seven other European countries.

Looted Goods From French Stores Flood Resale Sites After Riots

Officials in France are pressing online platforms like eBay and Vinted to remove items that were stolen during public disturbances over the weekend.