A stretch and a run: Brazil’s ex-president returns

Emma Hogan, America's editor at The Economist, dissects the tumultuous return of Brazil’s ex-president, Lula da Silva, who seeks redemption after corruption charges. Joanna Lillis, the Central Asia correspondent, sheds light on Uzbekistan’s groundbreaking labor reforms in the cotton industry, where forced labor is rapidly vanishing. They also touch on the intriguing relationship between biodiversity and latitude, revealing that tropical birds boast more vibrant colors due to their proximity to the equator.