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Will reproductive rights be a factor in who wins the White House? The controversial issue is a referendum item on many state ballots, ensuring that it's on the minds of voters. Might pro-choice Republicans shift to the Democrats? Join our journalists to discuss the impact on the election—and the future of reproductive rights in the country.

As Russian forces continue their offensive in Donbas and Kharkiv, Ukraine is striking back in Crimea and deep inside Russia. Can Ukraine regain the initiative on the ground? Join our editors for an in-depth look at the situation on the battlefield, and the diplomacy around the world.

In the space of half a year, the Middle East has gone from a region brimming with new opportunities to one fraught with new dangers. Our editors consider the latest developments in Israel and its neighbours in this live event. They will discuss the conflict in Gaza, the political situation inside Iran, and diplomatic efforts across the Middle East to ease tensions and manage the uncertainty. Sign up to our new subscriber-only newsletter Middle East Dispatch to access our coverage of this complex and consequential part of the world in one place.

As the largest democracy goes to the polls, what does it mean for the country and the world? How might prime minister Narendra Modi govern in a third term? Can the economy maintain momentum? Join our editors to discuss the historic election, its controversial characters and India’s future.

The world's financial system, long centred on America, is more globalised than ever. Yet it is now in danger of fragmenting along geopolitical lines. Join Joshua Roberts, the author of a new special report, for a look at how the international financial geography is changing, and its risks and opportunities for rich and poor countries.

Will a failed drone attack on Israel by Iran, and possible retaliation, spark a wider conflict in the Middle East? How can America’s call for restraint be effective? As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens, what role should Western and Arab leaders play? Our editors discuss the latest developments and the prospects for reducing tensions. Sign up to our new subscriber-only newsletter Middle East Dispatch to access our coverage of this complex and consequential part of the world in one place.

Following a special series on the Babbage podcast on the history and technical underpinnings of artificial intelligence, join Alok Jha, the science and technology editor, as he hosts a panel of The Economist's journalists to answer subscribers' questions about AI and its impact.

After years of soaring growth, China’s economy is slowing, hit by a property crunch, falling markets and trade friction. At the same time America’s economy has been resilient in the face of high interest rates and trade tensions. Join our editors as they discuss the reasons behind this divergence of fortunes and the implications it has for the relationship between the two countries.

Subscribers can enjoy a rare opportunity to listen to Ann Wroe, our obituaries editor. Ann has written the weekly obituary for two decades, transforming the format from a tribute to the deceased to a celebration of life. Discover how she chooses her subjects, her methods for exploring their history and what she has learned about life by describing the departed.

Join our editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, along with the deputy editor, defence editor and Russia editor for a live discussion, as they reflect on two years of conflict after Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. The war has cost thousands of lives and upended diplomacy and military planning around the world. What does Ukraine’s retreat from Avdiivka say about its forces? How might the death of the opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, affect Russian politics? How could the American presidential election in November change support for Ukraine in America and Europe?