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“What is the nature of the search? you ask. The search is what anyone would undertake if he were not sunk in the everydayness of his own life. To become aware of the search is to be onto something. Not to be onto something is to be in despair.” Walker Percy, The Moviegoer To say we …

Western media and policymakers enjoy wagging their fingers at China’s industrial “overcapacity”, which in reality is simply the ability to produce solar panels, batteries, electric vehicles, steel and other goods more cheaply and efficiently than others can. Yes, some industries are subsidised, but they also benefit immensely from rapid growth in technical know-how and economies of scale. China hasn’t really built too much; it’s just built too efficiently for the comfort of its competitors. The...

As revelations from the Epstein Files continue to drop, the Mirror takes a look at Sarah Ferguson's financial links to the sex offender as pressure mounts for her to 'give answers'

The former British ambassador to the United States and former government minister Peter Mandelson is facing demands to hand back the payoff he received after being sacked as US envoy. The senior Labour Party figure was sacked over his relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, but anger in Westminster has intensified after the latest release of documents which indicated he leaked information to his friend while he was a government minister. Allies of Prime Minister Keir Starmer said...

Olympic ice dancing couple aim for gold in Milan

Controversial remarks in Bangladesh by a politician who questioned women’s ability to perform jobs because of their child-bearing role have caused an uproar ahead of the general election in a country where female workers form the spine of its mainstay garment sector. Shafiqur Rahman, the chief of the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, also ruled out the possibility of a woman assuming the Islamist party’s top post. In a TV interview, Rahman said women with babies should be given the option of fewer...

China’s long-term growth trajectory will depend on the introduction of market reforms, and the country’s potential growth rate could fall to about 2.5 per cent in the coming years unless action is taken, a prominent Chinese economist has warned. “Without a strong turnaround in total factor productivity and a meaningful expansion in household consumption, it will be difficult for China’s economic growth to reach 4 per cent or higher,” said Zhou Tianyong, former deputy head of the Central Party...

Under a cascade of flashing lights, a group of young girls dances to the beat as artificial rose petals gently fall. But who really controls the performance? Viewers. With just a few taps, they send virtual gifts or cast votes to decide which song to perform, which idol stays and which is swapped out. Meanwhile, the host keeps the energy high with live commentary, thanking viewers by reading their usernames. In 2023, group live-streaming surged in popularity, filling the void left by the 2021...

Two lonely whales are in need of 'urgent' attention experts warn the pair, who were left deserted at a marine centre - face huge safety risks in their rotting tank

Defender Jeremy Jacquet, who will join Liverpool at the end of the season, injures a shoulder in Rennes' defeat at Lens.

Defender Jeremy Jacquet, who will join Liverpool at the end of the season, injures a shoulder in Rennes' defeat at Lens.

Houston Rockets centre Alperen Sengun says he has apologised to the female official he aimed a sexist remark at during a defeat by the Boston Celtics.