Joanna Lillis, a Central Asia correspondent, shares her insights on the explosive protests in Kazakhstan that began as fuel-price disputes. Callan Williams discusses the unexpected global spike in house prices, attributing it to pandemic trends and difficult market conditions. Meanwhile, Anne Rowe honors April Ashley, Britain's first transgender activist, detailing her inspiring journey of self-acceptance and advocacy. This compelling discussion traverses political unrest, economic challenges, and personal triumphs.
What started as a fuel-price skirmish has engulfed the entire country; now Russian-led troops have been summoned to help. How did things escalate so quickly? The spike in global house prices has several pandemic-related causes—but do not expect them to fall much when those factors fade. And our obituaries editor reflects on the life of Britain’s first transgender activist.