Join expert Joanna Lillis, a journalist from Almaty, as she reveals the dramatic escalation of protests in Kazakhstan, initially sparked by fuel price hikes. Callan Williams discusses the surprising global surge in housing prices, despite predictions of decline, while Anne Rowe reflects on the remarkable life of April Ashley, Britain’s first transgender activist. The trio navigates these pressing topics, connecting political unrest, economic trends, and personal stories of resilience and advocacy in a captivating dialogue.
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.