The French President will be interviewed on national television in an effort to appease widespread and persistent anger. In 50 years time, Russia may have 25 million fewer people than it has today. We look back at what made Marcel Marso such a remarkable artist.
Emmanuel Macron narrowly survived two no-confidence votes, sparked by his pushing a pension-reform package through the legislature without bringing it up for a vote. But his troubles are far from over. Covid and the war in Ukraine exacerbated Russia’s long-standing demographic woes. And we analyse the artistry of the world’s greatest mime, born 100 years ago today.
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