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The risky trial of Jair Bolsonaro

Brazilian authorities want justice over an alleged coup plot, but the case against the former president risks boosting his popularity — and dividing...

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Is Iran on a collision course with the west?

Time is running out for an unpredictable US president and a distrustful Iranian supreme leader to avoid dangerous escalation

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‘Almost comical’: the Trump team’s first national security crisis

The use of a group chat to discuss military attacks has called into question the competency of senior officials, despite their brazen defiance

28.03.2025 4

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Active ETFs: a lifeline for Europe’s struggling asset managers?

Growth has been rapid, but from a low base, and big US rivals already dominate the market

28.03.2025 9

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The big government spending Maga voters cannot live without

In many places where Trump is hugely popular, residents are increasingly reliant on state income transfers. The issue could fracture the Republican...

27.03.2025 10

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Inside Russia’s Gazprom: can the ailing energy giant be revived?

The gas and oil company is struggling to recover from record losses after Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine destroyed its business model

26.03.2025 10

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China is suffering its own ‘China shock’

Labour-intensive manufacturing is vanishing and millions of jobs could be lost, with repercussions for stability and growth

25.03.2025 10

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Can Cambridge be a model for kick-starting the British economy?

An ambitious plan aims to double the size of the city and make it a hub for growth and innovation. But will its infrastructure cope?

24.03.2025 20

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Trump’s assault on the rule of law: ‘the speed and intent is remarkable’

The US president is testing constitutional limits and challenging the courts to stop him. Who will blink first?

22.03.2025 40

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The illicit oil trade that is keeping Libya divided

Heavily subsidised fuels are being smuggled out of the country and sold abroad, helping sustain its rival political factions

21.03.2025 20

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How Jeff Bezos made peace with Maga

In the past year, the Amazon founder has executed a sharp public reversal in his relationship with the president that has surprised even longtime...

20.03.2025 20

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Has Goldman Sachs already chosen its next CEO?

Many on Wall Street regard John Waldron as heir apparent to David Solomon. But a coronation may lead to an exodus of talent

19.03.2025 40

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Greenpeace vs Big Oil: the case testing free speech in the Trump era

The environmental group is being sued in North Dakota over demonstrations nearly a decade ago. Campaigners claim the future of legal protest in the US...

18.03.2025 10

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How Jack Ma’s pivot to AI rehabilitated Alibaba

The Chinese tech giant is establishing a lead in a fiercely competitive sector, and its billionaire founder is back in favour

17.03.2025 40

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How the US economy lost its aura of invincibility

Tariffs and cuts to the federal workforce are raising uncertainty and sapping confidence, while investor exuberance has faded

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Does the Olympic business model still work?

As it chooses a new president, the world’s biggest sporting event is facing an exodus of major sponsors and a fast-changing media landscape

14.03.2025 10

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What if Ukraine decides to fight on without America?

Although Kyiv has agreed to a potential ceasefire, most people in the country expect the war to continue and retain the will to keep battling

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Japan struggles to adapt to an era of rising prices

The return of inflation was meant to restore a more ‘normal’ economy. But it has been a bumpy ride for both consumers and companies

12.03.2025 10

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The British fintechs hoping to crack America

Revolut and Monzo face steep challenges in a complex regulatory environment and competitive retail banking sector

11.03.2025 30

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Can Germany spend its way out of industrial decline?

Chancellor-to-be Friedrich Merz wants to expand investment in defence and infrastructure. The race to re-arm could be a much-needed boost for...

08.03.2025 10

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The Wirecard fugitive, Russian intelligence and a Bulgarian spy ring

A London espionage trial has provided rare insight into the activities of Jan Marsalek, the former payments executive, and how Moscow is outsourcing...

07.03.2025 6

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The hidden dangers of family offices

Private wealth management companies for the super-rich now manage trillions of dollars globally. Critics say they are open to abuse

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Can hedge funds prosper without their star trader founders?

Two of the biggest names in global macro trading, Alan Howard and Chris Rokos, embody differing approaches to legacy

05.03.2025 30

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Can international aid survive in a crumbling world order?

As western governments dramatically scale back budgets, remaining funding is likely to be a more obvious tool of geopolitical interests

04.03.2025 10

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Is giving old reactors new life the future of nuclear energy?

Countries want to squeeze more electricity from ageing power plants to help meet global demand, but the strategy has its own challenges

03.03.2025 10

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Starmer’s bid to save a western alliance in meltdown

The British prime minister believes he can still be a bridge between the Trump White House and Europe. But is this anything other than wishful...

28.02.2025 3

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The Bangladeshi politician who built a shadowy global property empire

FT investigation: Saifuzzaman Chowdhury and his family bought 482 properties overseas costing $295mn. The new government wants some of that money back

28.02.2025 10

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Why is America still building houses in climate danger zones?

Developers are constructing more in high-risk areas — illustrating the twin challenges of adapting to severe weather while addressing a housing...

27.02.2025 10

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The political rise of the anti-vax movement

As traditional parties decline, vaccine scepticism has become one of the anti-establishment forces filling the vacuum

26.02.2025 20

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Can Syria’s new rulers sustain its fragile peace?

Order is being maintained by a patchwork of factions. Combining them into a national security apparatus is a delicate process

24.02.2025 10

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What an idle copper mine in Panama says about the green transition

Just as the country is battling Donald Trump’s threats over the Panama Canal, a bitter environmental feud has reopened over the future of the...

21.02.2025 20

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Will the bond market rein in Donald Trump?

Tariffs, trade wars and plans for big tax cuts could all rattle investors in US Treasuries, but it’s a resilient market with few alternatives

20.02.2025 20

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Is the UK’s new fraud compensation scheme already broken?

New protections are meant to help victims of push payment scams, but experts say the system itself is in urgent need of repair

19.02.2025 20

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Apple’s quiet pivot to India

The iPhone maker wants to diversify its supply chain beyond China. Can the world’s largest democracy deliver?

18.02.2025 20

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China’s unspoken question: who will succeed Xi Jinping?

The Chinese leader enjoys complete domination of party and state. But to maintain stability, he also needs to signal there is a succession process

17.02.2025 20

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Is corporate America already souring on Trump?

Optimism at the prospect of tax cuts and lighter regulation has given way to anxiety over trade policies

14.02.2025 8

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How a resurgent Walmart saw off the Amazon threat

A decade ago, its huge stores looked outdated as online sales grew. Now they are pulling in more customers than ever

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‘The Opec of nickel’: Indonesia’s control of a critical metal

What the country does with its newfound power will be crucial for everything from prices to the future of mining investments

13.02.2025 30

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How Vanguard plans to play disruptor again

Low fees made the group a passive investing powerhouse. But it needs to improve tech and service as it pushes into wealth management and cash accounts

12.02.2025 40

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Should weight-loss drugs be given to children?

A battle over how to treat childhood obesity is brewing between those in favour and others who warn of the effects on growing bodies

11.02.2025 10

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Can the nuclear industry find a better way to build?

The sector is hopeful that using copies of established reactors can help keep costs down and prevent delays for new projects

10.02.2025 20

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Can anyone stop Elon Musk’s hostile takeover of the US government?

The billionaire’s aggressive efficiency drive has critics warning of a constitutional crisis. Allies say he’s just getting started

07.02.2025 7

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How flawed data is leaving the UK in the dark

Trouble at the Office for National Statistics means policymakers cannot rely on key economic numbers, including on employment

07.02.2025 10

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How Greenland got caught in a clash of superpowers

President Trump wants control of the island to boost US security in the Arctic

06.02.2025 10

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Can Friedrich Merz still fix Germany?

The frontrunner to become chancellor has bold plans for economic reform, but a flirtation with the far right has hurt his campaign

05.02.2025 20

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Have America’s industrial giants forgotten what they are for?

Critics say fragmented ownership, weak culture and a fixation on financial results have harmed innovation

04.02.2025 20

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What Jared Kushner did next

The president’s son-in-law has built a global business in part with relationships from his time in the first Trump White House

03.02.2025 10

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The global AI race: Is China catching up to the US?

The release of DeepSeek’s new model has shaken assumptions about who has the upper hand in developing the technology

31.01.2025 6

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Is Wall Street ready to stay up all night?

The New York Stock Exchange is looking to trade for 22 hours a day — raising thorny questions about how equity markets function

31.01.2025 10

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Has Europe’s great hope for AI missed its moment?

Mistral AI was hailed as a potential global leader in the technology. But it has lost ground to US rivals — and now China’s emerging star

30.01.2025 10

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