Graphic detail

Counting the dead

How many Ukrainian soldiers have died?

Three charts show the country’s losses

Taking stock

Which shares have done best from the Trump trade?

Three sectors stand out

The clean car index

Where is it actually cheaper to drive an electric car?

And is it always greener? Our ranking shows how costs and emissions vary

Let’s talk

Most Ukrainians now want an end to the war

Polls show that 52% want negotiations. Some say they are willing to give up land to Russia

Getting schooled

Which countries have the most-educated politicians?

American lawmakers have lofty credentials, but not necessarily more skills

Red wave

Five charts show how Trump won the election

Where did he pick up support compared with 2020?

Election countdown

Which way will swing voters lean in America’s election?

Our build-a-voter model shows where Kamala Harris and Donald Trump look particularly vulnerable

The paths to 270

Our guide to how Trump or Harris might win the election

Keep these two charts handy as the votes come in

Liveable-cities index

The best, and worst, places to live in the Americas

Why Canada has the edge over its southern neighbours

Competing for workers

Our footloose index: the most attractive countries for graduates

Southern Europe has become increasingly appealing for mobile talent

Call me MacWages

An alternative use for The Economist’s Big Mac index

Which countries have the highest purchasing power?

Battle for Darfur

The war in Sudan, in maps and charts

Satellite images reveal the pace at which mass burial sites are growing