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Its inclusion will not extend democracy but reduce it
But reversing decades of disinvestment is not without its challenges
With the US destroying its own credibility, the opportunity is Beijing’s for the taking
The Islamic republic aims to set up a toll booth on the Strait of Hormuz. It may succeed
The creation and dissemination of reliable news is at an economic disadvantage
Self-employment, at both the high and the low end, is keeping consumption afloat — but for how long?
As investors seek to retrieve their money, the $22tn industry rejects comparisons with 2008. Regulators aren’t so sure
Beijing’s industrial prowess positions it for economic and diplomatic gains
Legal and legislative pressure is mounting to safeguard young people
Despite their resentment, states in the region need American and Israeli technology to defend themselves
Should private companies be able to set boundaries around the AI systems we integrate into our lives?
The algorithms of the distraction economy are feeding us what we already like, creating a loop with no progress
A new study suggests that buying into the blather reveals a credulous worker
A long public career found its zenith with his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election
The Egyptian player is so popular he was once credited with reducing hate crimes against Muslims
Large language models elevate expert consensus and moderate views, in sharp contrast to social platforms
Volatile markets show the vital role cash plays in investment Isa portfolios
The biggest groups splashing their cash may not make their money back, but will almost certainly live to tell the tale
The third Gulf war augurs a more anarchic world — and more dependence on a less credible US
The debate over North Sea oil and gas resembles a bar brawl between opponents who can’t see straight
From Minnesota to Punjab, fertiliser costs are up and harvests are set to be hit
Capital-intensive industries are taking their revenge on the service sector
Recent ructions highlight the case for better scrutiny of the asset class
Tech giants such as Alphabet, Amazon, Alibaba and Huawei are commanding enormous global resources
A supply chain crisis will hit ordinary Americans with higher prices at a time when they are already feeling stretched
The case against membership of the single currency looks much less clear-cut than it did in the 1990s
Panic-buying a slightly less unpopular rival will not help Labour face its real challenges
Governments need to copy, bypass and borrow from the institution where they can
Have you considered simply doing less?
The president’s shocking comment could be helpful for a prime minister seeking radical transformation of Japan
War in Iran threatens to hit growth and confidence, deepen governments’ unpopularity and hurt public finances
Disruption to commodities far beyond oil and gas will have a long-lasting impact
Deutsche Bahn’s record low punctuality has inspired jokes, T-shirts and now a mock gambling platform
Fulfilling the Pentagon’s request would allow the US to prolong and escalate the conflict indefinitely
The chaos of the Iran war will have long-term consequences for investors and the dollar
Giving future turmoil a date allows us to feign control while removing urgency
The way in which the UK system sees rates rise and then fall as income increases is indefensible
Donald Trump’s America is a world leader in democratic decline
The Iran conflict has offered the illicit oil trade a lifeline — while the easing of US sanctions widens a transatlantic rift
The prime minister should put economic reform ahead of constitutional change
Volatility traders have come for our democratic politics and are showing that turbulence pays
Hackers are usually more interested in money than patriotism but this time might be different
One minute he threatens death and destruction, the next he says the US and Iran are engaged in negotiations
Any ceasefire negotiations must include a humanitarian carve-out for such shipments
Policymakers need to think about the costs of having a generation of retirees not on the property ladder
Flexibility, financial support and remote work have offset some of the economic upheaval of war
Trump’s draconian immigration policies have been some of his most disruptive interventions of all
US president looks for regime change in Cuba
It is time for a director-general with bold thinking in this age of disruption
Tuning in to watch the country’s once-vaunted national team lose has become a mandatory, if masochistic, ritual