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Donald Trump has promised mass deportations but his plans will face enormous financial, legal and logistical hurdles at every step of the process
The president’s ultimatums and demands on allies and rivals suggest he will use America’s financial might as a cudgel
Experimental fungi and ‘robotic bees’ are among the ag-tech innovations being trialled in a country on the frontline of climate change
Worries about the EU’s waning competitiveness have prompted a rethink of merger rules that prioritised consumers
Competing demand for space is leading to bitter disputes between companies and the people who rely on farming to make a living
The party is united in personal loyalty to the president-elect, but it is now made up of multiple groups with very different agendas
The city is pushing to rebuild areas devasted by wildfires. But the costs and the mounting risks of future disasters are hard to overcome
A growing number of researchers fear that the controversial app is promoting pro-China content and softening attitudes towards the People’s Republic
The country’s demand for crude seems to be plateauing sooner than expected. The implications are huge
Chinese demand for steel and iron ore has finally peaked. The industry hopes the energy transition will spark a new boom, but it will be shaped by...
With Germany’s economy stalling, tentative growth in Portugal, Italy, Greece and Spain is some good news for the Eurozone. Will it last?
President Nayib Bukele has brought stability and safety, but imprisoned tens of thousands. Governments face dilemmas about how to engage
The president-elect’s aggressive claims about potential territorial expansion are a crash course for allies in his negotiating tactics
Zoonotic pathogens very likely caused the last pandemic. Can we get better at halting them before the next one?
Hidden commissions to car dealers inflated costs for buyers. The legal fallout could cost banks billions and restrict access to credit
As automation becomes a reality everywhere from retail warehouses to restaurant kitchens, the use of robots is increasingly controversial
After a brutal election defeat, the Conservatives are now fighting with Reform to defend their place as the UK’s main opposition party
Projections about the coming year assume market shifts will be dictated by Donald Trump. But the global economy is unlikely to revolve around the US
The trend is a decisive shift in the balance between two cities that have long vied to be the world capital of the stage
The sector expects lighter regulation and wider adoption under the president-elect, but some worry about systemic risks
Extreme weather is pushing viticulture into colder northern territory and forcing traditional winemaking regions to adapt
Right on the price of crude — but who would have thought renewables would have another bad year?
In different ways, the US, Russia and China have all become revisionist powers that are seeking radical change to the status quo
Kyiv and its European allies believe they have a chance to shape the incoming president’s plan to end the war. But they are divided over what to...
With Donald Trump promising more deregulation in the US and businesses upset about red tape, the EU is now searching for balance
After the most dramatic comeback in modern US history, the president-elect promises a new era of sweeping deregulation and a profound shift to the...
Powerful US groups are shaking up the market and forcing their transatlantic rivals to partner and scale up — or exit the sector
The new rulers are taking control of institutions hollowed out by corruption and a devastated economy — amid a desire for revenge from some victims...
The Labour government dreams of kick-starting a housebuilding boom, but the construction sector relies heavily on migrants to plug a skills gap
Initial research has focused on obesity, but Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro may potentially be used for addiction, heart disease and Alzheimer’s
As payment fraud proliferates, governments, banks and tech companies disagree on who should cover consumer losses
In his first year, the libertarian president has stabilised a turbulent economy, while retaining the support of half the population. But big...
Bureaucrats, billionaire donors, artisans and builders united to deliver a national project at a time of political strife
Faced with weak demand at home and the threat of tariffs abroad, Beijing is under pressure to rethink its export-driven model
The country’s outperformance is rooted in long-term productivity growth that is the envy of the developed world. Could Trump’s policies endanger...
Westminster sees local figureheads as a new response to old challenges, but they will need resources and real power in key areas
Carmakers and governments have spent billions trying to entice people to switch from petrol to electric, but progress has stalled
Do the billionaire’s longstanding ties to Beijing represent a diplomatic opportunity or a clash of political and business interests?
It is easier than ever to forge graphic video and images. But campaigners hope that new laws could offer a template for controlling artificial...
Amid the prospect of tough US tariffs, Claudia Sheinbaum is doubling down on the agenda of her predecessor, which critics say will harm democracy...
The city was meant to be China’s answer to New York. But trade tensions and changing domestic priorities have taken a toll
The continent will have to spend more as Trump refocuses policy elsewhere. But replacing US military heft will not be easy
Equities investors seem unfazed by the risk that tariffs and tax cuts will push up inflation and deficits. But fears are rising
Post-Brexit Britain faces stark strategic choices with Trump taking office. Walking a line between both powers will be tricky
The ‘all in or all out’ approach of Josh Kushner’s VC business inverts the traditional venture model. Will it pay off?
The years of audit failings and regulatory fines at its UK business are over, but some worry the firm is still losing ground to rivals
Years after one of the worst spills in history, companies in search of new discoveries are drilling even deeper into the seabed
Donald Trump has given the billionaire the task of slashing the size of the state. Similar efforts have fallen far short in the past
When Wall Street’s self-styled financial detectives allege malfeasance, these silent partners stand to reap the benefits
A deal with a prominent Chinese banker gave the US group market access, but securing full control cost a lot more than it expected