Subcontinental drift: India’s covid spike

Alex Trevely, The Economist’s India correspondent, discusses India's rising COVID-19 cases, focusing on the early lockdown's devastating effects on the economy and health outcomes. Olivia Ackland highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the UN peacekeeping mission in Congo, where community distrust complicates efforts for stability. They also explore the contrasting narratives of the pandemic's impact in India and a playful debate over the cultural significance of baked beans in Britain and America.