Germany election 2025 tracker: who's ahead in the polls?
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Kamala Harris v Donald Trump: presidential polls | The Economist
Nov 14, 2024 · T he race for the White House is in its last stretch. Polling booths are now open, and turnout in early voting has been high. The two major-party candidates, Kamala Harris, the Democratic vice ...
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After a confidence vote topples Olaf Scholz, Germany calls a snap …
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The election of Georgia’s new footballer president has incited …
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Earth is warming faster. Scientists are closing in on why
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The secret talks between Syria’s new leaders and the Kremlin
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Is America’s opioid epidemic finally burning out? - The Economist
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Ukrainian troops celebrate a grim Christmas in Kursk - The …
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The latest crypto surge is different from earlier booms
4 days ago · A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist.Bitcoin has been rallying to new heights—up by 138% this year. But unlike earlier booms, this one is being driven by the ...