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Britain cuts foreign aid from 0.7% to 0.3% of national income by 2027, reflecting a global shift towards prioritising national interest over altruism in development assistance.

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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.

Uzbekistan's car market is dominated by Chevrolet vehicles due to industrial policy and high tariffs, though Chinese electric vehicles are gaining ground.

The Venice Biennale will include Russia in its 2025 contemporary art exhibition, reversing its exclusion since the invasion of Ukraine and sparking outrage from diplomats.

A humorous guide to workplace emoji etiquette covers appropriate usage, common misunderstandings and generational differences in digital communication.

Israeli settlers expand control in the West Bank through systematic violence against Palestinians, with government backing and military support.

Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global oil and gas flows, highlighting the vulnerability of maritime chokepoints that carry 85% of world trade.

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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