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How China’s surveillance tech became my unlikely coronavirus ally

The country’s new apps may help to counter human bias — but transparency and justice remain bigger issues

UK politics & policy

The coronavirus chancellor: how Rishi Sunak took centre stage

He has won praise for his bold efforts to avert economic catastrophe. But what happens next?

Ten years after the Smolensk air disaster, political scars remain

How the crash that killed Poland’s president divided a country and reopened a historical rift with Russia

FTWeekend Live Q&A

Jancis Robinson on where to buy wine online

Join a live discussion with our wine columnist on Sunday April 5 at 12pm and 5pm UK time

Former chief rabbi Jonathan Sacks on faith amid the crisis

He explains why this is ‘the moment of moments for faith communities’ and shares his love of music

Lights in the dark: a photographer captures the beauty of fireflies

Samuel James explores an ephemeral world in a series of photos taken in the Appalachians

Q&AThe Inventory

Daisy Haggard: ‘Eternal optimism has got me through rather than ambition’

Q&A with the actor on work-life balance, mentors and why she’s at her happiest restoring a ruin in Greece

FT MagazineSimon Kuper

The coronavirus gulf dividing Europe and America

Many Republicans are valuing the economy over life — a suicidal course with no European equivalent

FT MagazineRobert Shrimsley

Coronavirus cops: TV police shows for the crisis

With police enforcing the lockdown, it may mean new roles for some old telly favourites

FT MagazineGillian Tett

Why wearing masks may be the way forward

While scientists disagree about their use, donning a mask can have an important social impact

FT MagazineElaine Moore

The Karen meme — TikTok escapism in a time of crisis

Popularised by teens on video-sharing apps, the running joke offers entertainment and reassurance

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