Tory press is still screaming about the ‘betrayal of Brexit’, but few voters are listening
Ireland is using the European presidency to help Andy Burnham bring the UK closer to the EU
China
Mbappé, Mao and the cost of offending China
Lost sponsors, cancelled broadcasts and public fury underline the consequences for global brands and celebrities who fall foul of Chinese opinion
Vladimir Putin’s appeal to Africa may be waning
Russia’s president is following Xi Jinping’s playbook in formalising his country’s relationship with Africa through regular summits
Kylian Mbappé’s China crisis shows how sensitive Mao’s legacy remains
Real Madrid forward was dropped by brands for comments Chinese media generally steered clear of outlining
Mercedes bets on model blitz as China slump deepens
Wider German car industry under pressure amid deteriorating conditions in China
The booming African city you’ve probably never heard of
The continent’s urban centres are set to expand by 19m people annually. But urbanisation is not following a familiar path
Taipei Story by Rebecca F Kuang: A compulsively paced and humorous coming of age tale
Teenage ache captured beautifully in author’s most assured work
Yiyun Li on her sons’ deaths by suicide: ‘You can carry on being an alcoholic or you can carry on writing’
The Chinese-born writer on her new novel centred on Irish composer John Field, how she goes about writing exclusively in her second language, and coping with suicide
Abolishing ‘ridiculous’ triple lock is right step forward for our country
It gives world powers a veto over Irish military deployments
Purges and political uncertainty deepen unease inside China’s ruling elite
As Beijing hosts a pivotal leadership meeting, attention is focused on who has fallen from favour and who could emerge as the next generation of China’s rulers.
Germany offers a stark vision of Ireland’s possible future
As debate raged in Brussels about dependence on US tech firms, Google celebrated Ireland’s EU presidency
Chinese cars in Ireland: Here’s our rundown of each brand and what it sells
With an ever-expanding roster of Chinese brands entering the Irish car market, here’s our rundown of each one and what it sells
US resumes sharing missile intelligence with Ukraine, says Zelenskiy
Ukrainian president says country again receiving warnings of ballistic missile attacks, apparently suspended last week
Trump wants to talk nuclear disarmament with China and Russia. Beijing does not
China has long argued its nuclear arsenal is so far behind those of Russia and the US that it should not be included in arms talks
China’s economic growth picks up but consumers prefer to save not spend
Helped by AI, China’s economy grew by 4.5% in the third quarter
Why Trump, Putin and Xi are all courting Central Asia
US, Russia and China compete for influence in region that is geographically important and has huge resources of oil, gas and rare earths
After my friend lost his job, he asked AI what came next
The fortunes of a laid-off worker reveal how artificial intelligence is becoming the latest vessel for some of China’s oldest beliefs
How a former Nato chief cashed in on the big business of lobbying for foreign governments
Critics say the perception of a revolving door between politics and lobbying undermines public trust in those who hold power
Hybrid deal with surprise benefit eases fears of EU-China trade war
Beijing’s concessions to cap hybrid exports have taken the heat out of EU leaders push to get tough on China
Paris Motor Show 2026: Europe comes out swinging against China
European brands flex their styling muscles in Paris, but is China still ahead on tech?
BYD’s plug-in hybrid delivers impressive range but disappointing road manners
Timely PHEV supermini promises up to 105km of electric driving, but its ride, steering and refinement disappoint
The Irish Times view on the EU and China: a fragile peace on trade
EU leaders should approve last week’s deal, but there is more work to do
Taiwan fears for US support as Trump and Xi prepare for fresh talks
Taipei awaits approval of a $14bn arms package as uncertainty over Washington’s commitment to the island grows
Ireland may not have the death penalty, but we have no reason for complacency
Christa Pike has already spent 30 years on Death Row, and 28 in what amounted to solitary confinement
EU and China strike deal to curb car exports and avert trade war
Brussels claims Beijing will more than halve hybrid vehicle exports as bloc secures concessions on rare earths and market access
A police raid on a gay bar, in Asia’s most liberal jurisdiction
Mayor’s apology did little to cushion the shock that such an action could take place in Taiwan, the most liberal jurisdiction in Asia for LGBTQ+ rights
Solar panel mounting firm’s former CEO set up rival business, court hears
Judge grants orders at ex-parte hearing for preservation of company’s property and documents
Price of Porsche’s top models to rise by 20% to more than €330,000 by 2030
German sports-car maker echoes Ferrari with bet on exclusivity to boost profits
‘We’re at a tipping point’: EU prepares its toughest weapon yet against China
As lay-offs spread across parts of Europe’s industrial heartland, Brussels believes Beijing’s export surplus can no longer be absorbed by the single market
How much longer can the world absorb the Iran war shock?
Disruption to oil supply, oil prices and the world economy has been surprisingly manageable so far
Here’s a lasting solution to society’s throwaway thinking
Isn’t this something our education experts should consider?
Oil refiners US and China have the leverage amid rising fuel prices
Donald Trump’s recent threat to halt diesel exports would have had calamitous consequences for Europe
Europe’s China shock is hollowing out industry and shifting politics to the right
Europe’s industrial base is weakening while support for the far right is growing
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