Comments show former president would put increased US trade protectionism at the centre of a second-term agenda
Letter from Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin signals frustration at civilian toll of war against Hamas
New president tries to reassure business leaders ahead of American election and possible review of free trade pact
Vice-president starts with pitch to Black voters after top Democrats express concern about campaign
Rome approves proposals targeting deferred tax payments and stock options in financial sector
Open letter criticises ‘suboptimal’ mechanism under Trade and Cooperation Agreement amid push for more renewables
Lawrence Bishnoi, 31, is accused in India of plotting extortion, killings and other crimes from behind bars
‘Generals’ Plan’ calls for closed military zone and evacuation, with those remaining treated as combatants and denied aid
Prime minister announces suspension of right to asylum in his country
Reduced majority could impair the prime minister’s ability to tackle economic and demographic challenges
Alexei Sagal is among a new group of businessmen benefiting from western companies’ exodus
Celebrated British soldier with varied and illustrious military career famed for clash with his Nato commander
Push for Budget reforms to allow foreign residents to pay tiered charges amid fears of exodus of rich
Watchdogs, industry and consumer groups instructed to join taskforce as part of push to tackle ‘spiralling’ prices
Also in today’s newsletter, China urges Pakistan to ensure its workers’ security, and Australia plans to ban dynamic ticket pricing
Figure is significantly more than the £22bn fiscal hole the government previously identified
LNG flows have increased despite attempts to sanction Moscow and weaken its economy
Sector suffering ‘diminishing investor confidence’ while needing major investment, says rating agency
Privatisation is not the solution for every situation but it can be highly effective in many cases
Unfortunately, policymakers have made things worse by resorting to temporary palliatives
Lebanese government says more than 1mn people have fled since Israeli forces began ground offensive
Tellingly for an industry that thrives on bullishness, green shoots are sparse
Wobbles in the bond market suggest investors think the US central bank turned too dovish too soon
Rupert Soames believes companies will judge October 30 measures ‘in the round’
UK national broadcaster hopes move will save £24mn from budget, according to internal memo sent to staff
Half-year revenues rose 13% after government used outsourcer to provide additional security
Economy minister says Paris is sounding out European partners to see what can be done
This collection of articles explores the fallout of the war in Ukraine on Western companies operating in Russia
Countries’ relations at new low after allegations by Canadian police of ‘clandestine activities’ by envoys
Also in today’s newsletter, investor Scott Bessent weighs in on Trump’s tariff proposal and election bets favour the former president
Proposed sale of controlling stake to US private equity group has sparked backlash in country
Storm underlines growing risks from extreme weather to southern states in US
Labor government looks to tighten consumer laws ahead of election
Lessons for the US from the Brazilian canary in the coal mine