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The Economist.

Hello and welcome to the intelligence from The Economist.

I'm your host, Rosie Bloor.

Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the event shaping your world.

Europe had high hopes that Northfault was going to make car batteries for electric vehicles

that would rival those of China.

Now it's hit something of a bump in the road.

And the French are known for having firm views on beauty standards.

But our correspondent says that they are finally learning that women at 60 can still be sexy.

First up though.

First up, though. This morning, two months after Israel launched a ground invasion in Lebanon, a ceasefire began.

I just spoke with the Prime Minister of Israel and Lebanon.

I'm pleased to announce that their governments have accepted the United

States' proposal to end the devastating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

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