The Economist EventsOpen Future FestivalThe Open Future Festival takes place on September 15th in three major cities: Hong Kong, London and New York
The Economist explainsHow India decriminalised homosexualityA prudish penal code had to be revisited in light of the constitution’s commitment to equality
Baton bleuLouisiana’s governor race will be challenging for RepublicansJohn Bel Edwards, a Democratic governor in a red state, has ruled from the centre
Daily chartRich-world wage growth continues to disappointLow unemployment has not pushed up incomes as much as theory would predict
Return of the DjokerA fit Novak Djokovic could dominate tennis’s futureAt his peak, the Serb was better than any of his rivals. He may get to that level again
Drag balletWhy the satire of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is on pointThe all-male company has enjoyed decades of success thanks to its send-ups of classical ballet’s excesses
The scramble for AfricaEthiopian Airlines is founding new African flag carriersThe continent’s most successful airline wants to expand abroad
The Economist explainsWhat is the GRU?It has been linked to the annexation of Crimea and the poisoning of Sergei Skripal, but its power could be waning
Ant and TencentAs regulators circle, China’s fintech giants put the emphasis on techConflict with banks has made them shift their focus
Daily chartRight-wing anti-immigrant parties continue to receive support in EuropeBut their popularity appears to be peaking in many countries
Too little, too lateWhy is bankruptcy rising among older Americans?The bankruptcy filing rate has declined for younger people
Open FutureFresh ideas on how to fix the worldWinners and finalists of The Economist’s Open Future essay and video competition
Open FutureCan inequality only be fixed by war, revolution or plague?A book excerpt and interview with Walter Scheidel, author of “The Great Leveler”
The same old song“A Star Is Born” does not reflect the modern music industryIn addition to being an outstanding singer, Lady Gaga’s character would have to be social-media savvy and an expert in self-promotion
