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The world’s most, and least, democratic countries in 2022
The EIU’s global democracy index shows several authoritarian rulers tightened their grip
Why has the flu been so bad this year?
For the first time since 2020, American flu cases and deaths exceed those of covid-19
Do lonely people have shorter lives?
What studying Britons can tell you about the risk factors for an early death
Which countries provide the most, and least, support to Ukraine?
A ranking of bilateral aid shows how European countries compare with America
How will the German election be decided?
Five charts show the trends that will drive voting this year
Which goods are most vulnerable to American tariffs on China?
Our number-crunching shows which trade flows could be hard to replace
What can the world’s most walkable cities teach other places?
Researchers show how more urban areas could become 15-minute cities