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The Intelligence from The Economist

The arc of war: a bloody week in Lebanon

The Intelligence from The Economist

The Economist

Daily News, Global News, News

4.53.7K Ratings

🗓️ 4 October 2024

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

In a matter of weeks the conflict between Israel and Hizbullah has transformed life in Lebanon. Our correspondent reports from the streets of Beirut. After a pandemic-sized hiccup in the gym industry only the cheap ones and the really pricey ones are building muscle (11:10). And why chess grandmasters are getting younger and younger (17:45).


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0:05.9

I just don't want to offend him when I pop over for lunch. Mm, fishy bread.

0:11.3

We've all got something we haven't told our parents or grandparents,

0:14.0

as sometimes it's just easier that way. But here's something you really do need to let them know.

0:20.2

Thousands of people over the age of 66 are missing out on pension credit worth on average

0:25.0

3,900 pounds a year.

0:28.0

Plus they could also be entitled to the winter fuel payment or the equivalent in Scotland

0:32.2

if they apply by December 21st.

0:34.8

Help a family member or friend check their eligibility by searching pension credit on Gov.

0:39.5

UK.

0:40.3

Hello I'm Dr Alex George, host to Stompcast my podcast is currently being brought to you by the British Red Cross.

0:47.0

The Red Cross and Red Crescent is a global humanitarian movement with teams in 191 countries including the UK. the who needs help or how long it takes. Right now they're helping people through the food

1:04.8

crisis in parts of sub-Saharan Africa, conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, rebuilding after the earthquakes

1:10.6

in Turkey and Syria, and being here in emergencies like floods and

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1:22.9

Thank you. Hello and I'm Rosie Blore. Every day we provide a fresh perspective on the

1:35.0

economist.

1:37.0

I'm Jason Palmer.

1:40.0

And I'm Rosie Blore.

1:42.0

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

1:50.0

Something funny is going on with gym memberships and barbells.

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