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Rightwing organisations have spent months and millions of dollars contesting ballot procedures and voter eligibility
XTX Markets conquered foreign exchange trading and made its Russian-born founder a multibillion-pound fortune
Mega farms are encroaching on a market long dominated by smallholders, as prices remain near record highs
The rapid rise in billionaires has disrupted what it means to be part of the moneyed elite
New series exposes bleak truths not just about technology but also humanity
Havana’s economic collapse is hampering relations with Beijing
Our fractured, algorithm-driven attention economy is all too easily exploited when people aren’t paying attention
The eviction of an intruder from my home was just the start of a long legal battle
The adventures of a tomb raider who changed her ways
Lack of grip in opening months has surprised allies of UK’s technocrat prime minister
Music can boost both productivity and mood — that’s if you find the right tune
One morning, after 20 years of democracy in Afghanistan, the president fled the country and fighters entered the city. My son and I escaped
The heartland votes for conservative policies that allow urban life to flourish
Awards for Sir Demis Hassabis, John Jumper and Geoffrey Hinton recognise how AI is changing our world
The Department of Justice’s proposal to shake up the company is a seminal moment for the industry. If it prevails in court, AI start-ups could benefit
The tale of her first campaign shows how misunderstood ‘West Coast liberal’ politics really are
The three mediators thought they were on the cusp of a deal to prevent the Middle East conflict spreading. They were mistaken
My every movement is being quantified, and I am obsessed
Ministers claim the reforms are ‘pro-business’ but companies remain uneasy over the effect on hiring and costs
A seemingly misfired message has embroiled Albert Bourla and his company in a high-stakes activist battle
Centre-right government bets on 10 years of tax breaks to stop brain drain
Two critics have their cynicism blown away by pomp and a pigeon press
Britain needs what it has never had: serious rules curtailing money in politics
An FT investigation into the role of a British accountant, a London-based broker and Dubai companies in the acquisition of vessels
Moves to cap weekly hours for entry-level bankers butt against reality of competitive industry
