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COVER STORY

Inside Heathrow: What it takes to handle 79 million passengers a year.

WEEKEND READS

Is there hope for coral reefs in peril because of climate change?

The Notre Dame masterpieces that rose from the ashes.

How artificial intelligence is changing filmmaking.

THE ESSAY

'Diplomatic influence flows from power. But even when this is accompanied by coercive measures such as sanctions or military interventions, it is only effective if the target is susceptible. This is increasingly not the case, with countries feeling disrespected and marginalised'   Mukesh Kapila

CULTURE

2,000 years and counting, the world’s oldest music venues.

Why 1994 was a seminal year for rock music.

I loved living in Dubai - but now I'm sold on Abu Dhabi.

MONEY

Money & Me: ‘My best investments are property, gold and diamonds.’

Business Extra podcast: Driverless cars get their F1 moment.

Future Beat newsletter: The stories shaping tomorrow’s world.

PLUS

Postcard from Tunis: Underground cultural scene gives youth space for self-expression.

Find out how well you've kept up with the news in our Quiz of the Week.

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