World

Regularly updated news on the global economy and politics from our team and Bloomberg and The Economist.
A name may be missing from the annals of Imperial Rome

A name may be missing from the annals of Imperial Rome

Analysis of a coin suggests there was an Emperor Sponsian – at least in his own eyes.

The Economist 27 Nov 2022
An expat life: Qatar, extreme heat and limited alcohol
Opinion

Greg Hurrell: An expat life: Qatar, extreme heat and limited alcohol

Having spent 25 years flying in and out of the Gulf states, Greg Hurrell knows what would-be rowdy western Fifa World Cup fans will face in Qatar.

Greg Hurrell 26 Nov 2022
A new type of air terminal opens for flying taxis

A new type of air terminal opens for flying taxis

Urban air travel takes a step closer: say hi to 'vertiports'.

The Economist 20 Nov 2022
Climate change will force farmers to reshuffle what is grown where

Climate change will force farmers to reshuffle what is grown where

A surprisingly large share of farmland is used for crops that do not maximise nutritional or economic value. 

The Economist 20 Nov 2022