Donald Trump's intelligence agencies face low morale amid purges, politicisation and reduced influence, despite CIA director John Ratcliffe's claims of success.

China's pork industry faces overcapacity as modern farming methods boost production while consumption declines, pushing prices to 15-year lows and forcing exports.

Jiang Shengnan, a Chinese lawmaker and writer, champions women's rights within China's political system while avoiding the feminist label in a country where such activism faces restrictions.

Chinese entrepreneurs are flocking to Indonesia, with over 100,000 residence permits issued in 2024, drawn by opportunities in fintech, electric vehicles and consumer brands.

Sergio Luzzatto argues that the Marquis de Morès, a French aristocrat who died in 1896, was the world’s first fascist, predating Benito Mussolini by decades.

NASA administrator Jared Isaacman outlines plans for a permanent Moon base and nuclear-powered Mars missions as America competes with China in space exploration.

England transforms its farming system by cutting traditional subsidies and paying farmers for environmental activities instead of crop production.

Brazil's sophisticated biofuels industry, built over half a century, helps shield the country from oil price shocks caused by Middle East conflicts.

Mexico's economy grew by just 0.8% in 2025 under President Claudia Sheinbaum, the worst performance since the pandemic and slowest in Latin America.

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The remains of St Francis of Assisi drew 370,000 visitors in a month, reflecting a modern surge in pilgrimages and saint-making despite declining Catholic belief in Europe.

Nigel Farage leads a curious coalition of traditionalists and libertines 

Sebastian Mallaby’s biography of Demis Hassabis examines whether one person can direct artificial intelligence development amid commercial pressures and technological progress.

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