European Union
Inflation, employment, growth: The Eurozone’s economic outlook in 3 charts
As fears of a global recession grow, what is the situation in the Eurozone economies? These charts by Eurostat provide a snapshot of the economic outlook.
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Future of the Environment
Drought in Europe - and other environment stories you need to read this week
Top environment news: US Senate passes $430 billion bill to fight climate change; France faces worst drought on record; India approves new emissions goals.
Future of the Environment
The US website to help people cope with heatwaves, and other environment stories you need to read this week
Rich nations fail to deliver on climate pledge - OECD; US launches Heat.gov as record heatwave continues; Europe needs to move faster on renewables to reach climate goals.
Climate Change
Climate change is making heatwaves more intense - here are 5 ways the world can cope
As climate change intensifies heatwaves, cities are experimenting with cooling techniques and initiatives, including urban greening and categorization.
Climate Change
Heatwaves hit and other environment stories you need to read this week
Top environment stories: Climate change is causing polar bears to scavenge for food; Europe counts the cost of heatwave and wildfires; Animals dying out in Australia faster than anywhere ...
Book Club
Book Club: Summer 2022 reading to relax and escape
The FT's Deputy Books Editor, Laura Battle, recommends top summer books for 2022 - and bibliotherapist Ella Berthoud suggests escapist summer books.
Economic Progress
The cost-of-living crisis is having a global impact. Here’s what countries are doing to help
The rising price of essential goods is everyone's problem. Here’s how it's affecting lives around the world - and what countries are doing to help.
Future of the Environment
Europe swelters in the heat and other environment stories you need to read this week
Top stories: Southern Europe is battling wildfires and deadly heatwaves; UAE investing in food parks in India; Concerns over copper supply in fight to reach net-zero.
Human Rights
Here are 11 of Nelson Mandela’s most inspirational quotes
18 July is Nelson Mandela Day, marking the late South African president's birth. Here are some of his most inspiring quotes - and how his legacy lives on.
Education, Skills and Learning
World Youth Skills Day: 15 key facts about training and education in 2022
World Youth Skills Day on 15 July highlights the opportunities and challenges that young people face in employment. Here are 15 key facts about the youth skills gap in 2022 and how to clo...
Gender Inequality
Brecha de género: Estos son los países con mayor igualdad de género del mundo
La brecha de género mundial se ha cerrado en un 68,1%, pero estos países han alcanzado casi la paridad completa, según el Informe sobre la Brecha Global de Género del Foro Económico Mundial.
Women's Health
Here’s how England plans to end taboos about women’s health
England has appointed its first Women's Health Ambassador - and she’s on a mission to end taboos and close the gender health gap. Here’s what you need to know.
Gender Inequality
Gender gap: These are the world’s most gender-equal countries
The global gender gap has closed by 68.1%, but these countries have reached near parity, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report.
Future of the Environment
Wildfire threatens California's giant sequoias, and other environment stories you need to read this week
Top environment stories: Yosemite's giant sequoia trees under threat from wildfire; 11 dead in Italy glacier collapse linked to climate change; EU backs labelling gas and nuclear investme...
Future of the Environment
Australia battles flooding - and other environment stories you need to read this week
Top environment stories: Sydney residents have been ordered to evacuate due to flooding; fall-out from US Supreme Court emissions ruling; environmental groups press leaders to keep promis...