Graphic detail
War of words
An alternative look at the Trump-Harris debate, in five charts
We asked a linguist to assess the data
Prosecutor v promoter
Two charts assess Donald Trump’s distinctive debate style
Johnson, our language columnist, compares Trump-speak with Harris-ese
Growing pains
Three charts show that America’s imports are booming
Here’s why that could spell trouble
Good onya
Why do Australians live so long?
A new study finds they far outlive people in other English-speaking countries
The Kursk question
Has Ukraine’s shock raid successfully diverted Russian forces?
Insights from our war tracker
Can’t make it there
The best, and worst, American cities for upward mobility
A ranking of 50 metropolitan areas shows that the land of opportunity is far from even
Above, not beyond
Cities used to sprawl. Now they’re growing taller
Large-scale high-rise development is becoming the norm across the world
Rent and the City
Our Carrie Bradshaw index: where Americans can afford to live solo in 2024
Compared with last year, rent on basic apartments looks more affordable
Gold rush
As usual, the medal tally at the Olympic games was lopsided
But overall more countries are tasting sporting glory
Food for thought
Cheap fixes could help 450m people stand taller and think quicker
Eat right, start young
City rankings
What is the least liveable city in the world?
It has ranked at the bottom of the EIU index for 11 years