Exploring the importance of single sex teams in competitive sports, the government's initiative to promote equal opportunities in schools, and the role of grassroots football in the success of women's football in England, along with a promotion for The Economist's app and an online course on international relations.
The region is home to most of the world’s known lithium. Given the mineral’s usefulness in batteries and electric vehicles, could it be on the cusp of a commodities boom? Germany’s auto industry is at risk. Volkswagen, one of its biggest carmakers, should be worried (10:27). And, England’s World Cup successes could change the face of women’s football (18:06).
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Runtime: 24 min