Economy Western economies set to endure worst recession in postwar history The US and UK economies are forecast to shrink by 5 per cent in 2020, with China and India the only major countries expected to grow. By David Ottewell
Europe Why Sweden is Europe’s coronavirus outlier and what it means Unlike its Nordic neighbours, the country has refused to impose a lockdown. But some residents fear the authorities are naive. By James Savage
Coronavirus Can you catch Covid-19 twice? The question of how long our antibodies last will determine the future impact of the disease, and our response to it. By Michael Barrett
Economy Why the coronavirus crisis will force the UK to adopt a transformed economic model To build a resilient economy it will not be enough to talk about public ownership and redistribution: we need to talk more about the activities we value. By James Meadway
Asia How the World Health Organisation’s failure to challenge China over coronavirus cost us dearly The international body blithely accepted Beijing’s assurances that there was little to worry about. By Lawrence Freedman
UK Keir Starmer brings Ed Miliband – and Milibandism – back This is a shadow cabinet far more attuned to Ed Miliband's own politics than any of his own. By Stephen Bush
Politics Why this crisis is a turning point in history The era of peak globalisation is over. For those of us not on the front line, clearing the mind and thinking how to live in an altered world is the task at hand. By John Gray
Culture Comfort and joy: writers on finding solace in dark times Hilary Mantel, Rowan Williams, Elif Shafak, Michael Morpurgo and more on the cultural artefacts and pursuits that bring them solace in dark times. By New Statesman
UK Keir Starmer: The sensible radical The former human rights lawyer aspires to unite not only the troubled Labour Party but the country. But who is he? And what does he really want? By Patrick Maguire
North America Using military language to discuss coronavirus is dangerous and irresponsible Language and thinking of war could be used to justify and make palatable this administration’s rejection of refugees. By Emily Tamkin
Fiction The White Man’s Liberation Front: a new short story from the Booker winner A new short story by Bernardine Evaristo. By Bernardine Evaristo
UK Keir Starmer brings Ed Miliband – and Milibandism – back This is a shadow cabinet far more attuned to Ed Miliband's own politics than any of his own. By Stephen Bush
UK Are Tory MPs losing faith in the government? Negative headlines over the Covid-19 testing regime have compounded existing discontent – but some ministers question critical media coverage. By Patrick Maguire
UK Keir Starmer: The sensible radical The former human rights lawyer aspires to unite not only the troubled Labour Party but the country. But who is he? And what does he really want? By Patrick Maguire
UK Keir Starmer keeps his friends close and his enemies closer in astute first reshuffle Labour’s new leader has rewarded allies – but also brought critics into the tent. By Stephen Bush
Health What does Matt Hancock’s pledge to write off NHS debt really mean? The Health Secretary announced that the government would write off £13.4bn of historic NHS debt. By Anoosh Chakelian
The radical lessons of William Wordsworth How the young poet, shaped by revolutionary politics, taught us to love the living world. By Kathleen Jamie
Music & Theatre Can live streaming save the music industry in lockdown? During the coronavirus crisis, musicians are taking to social media to broadcast gigs from home. But is anyone earning any money from them, and is this sustainable? By Ellen Peirson-Hagger
Art & Design Hospital paintings and the art of healing The relentlessly cheery pictures found in medical centres today are a far cry from the pious, grand and distressing paintings hung in hospitals throughout history. By Michael Prodger
TV & Radio BBC Four’s addictive new Norwegian drama, Twin This crime series is a great imposter story. By Rachel Cooke
Games The comforting economic delusions of Animal Crossing, quarantine’s most popular game The fastest-selling title of the lockdown period offers a soothing combination of material abundance, interest-free borrowing and rock-solid employment. By Samuel Horti
Art & Design Grayson Perry: “We are living through a moment of shock” The award-winning artist on race, humour and art in a time of crisis. By Erica Wagner
Health Is the NHS safe from cyber attacks? As hospitals fight coronavirus, is our healthcare system more vulnerable to the demands of cyber criminals? By Oscar Williams
Social Media Why we need “informational distancing” during the coronavirus crisis Stepping back and taking time to consider the media we consume could help to slow the spread of misinformation about the pandemic. By Nina Jankowicz
Coronavirus Medical students are graduating early to take on coronavirus – are they ready? This year's medical students have graduated early. As of today, they're on the frontline in the fight against Covid-19. By Patrick Mulholland
Business and finance The great Zoom divide: why working from home is a privilege White-collar workers are more likely to feel both financially and emotionally secure during the pandemic. What can be done for everyone else? By Courtney Fingar
Social Media How celebrities became the biggest peddlers of 5G coronavirus conspiracy theories Wireless networks are not causing coronavirus. But A-listers and reality stars alike are trying to convince the public that they are. By Sarah Manavis
OK, boomer? Can coronavirus memes help a new generation? Meme culture now spans all ages. Older consumers may not yet be aware of the etiquette, but at least there are reasons to smile more By Leaf Arbuthnot
Asia How the World Health Organisation’s failure to challenge China over coronavirus cost us dearly By Lawrence Freedman
Europe Europe needs a coronabonds coalition of the willing to prevent economic disaster EU leaders must embrace the call for solidarity and hold their nerve – the risks of inaction are greatest. By Ben Judah and Shahin Vallée
North America “How long will we hold?” Inside New York’s struggle against coronavirus The US city has become the epicentre of the Covid-19 outbreak. In this remarkable account, one senior doctor describes life on the frontline of an emergency department. By Craig Spencer
Coronavirus How one Italian town beat coronavirus A small community has defeated the disease, for now, by testing every single one of its citizens. By Ben Munster
North America Why the US criminal justice system locks up so many women The notoriously high prison population in the US is starting to decline – so why is the number of jailed women rising? By Sophie McBain
Europe Our life under lockdown, retracing Garibaldi’s footsteps, and resisting the talk of war Italy is an individual shut up in a room with the urgent voice of the news bulletin. By Tim Parks
