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Brazilian authorities want justice over an alleged coup plot, but the case against the former president risks boosting his popularity — and dividing...
Time is running out for an unpredictable US president and a distrustful Iranian supreme leader to avoid dangerous escalation
The use of a group chat to discuss military attacks has called into question the competency of senior officials, despite their brazen defiance
Growth has been rapid, but from a low base, and big US rivals already dominate the market
In many places where Trump is hugely popular, residents are increasingly reliant on state income transfers. The issue could fracture the Republican...
The gas and oil company is struggling to recover from record losses after Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine destroyed its business model
Labour-intensive manufacturing is vanishing and millions of jobs could be lost, with repercussions for stability and growth
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?
The US president is testing constitutional limits and challenging the courts to stop him. Who will blink first?
Heavily subsidised fuels are being smuggled out of the country and sold abroad, helping sustain its rival political factions
In the past year, the Amazon founder has executed a sharp public reversal in his relationship with the president that has surprised even longtime...
Many on Wall Street regard John Waldron as heir apparent to David Solomon. But a coronation may lead to an exodus of talent
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...
The Chinese tech giant is establishing a lead in a fiercely competitive sector, and its billionaire founder is back in favour
Tariffs and cuts to the federal workforce are raising uncertainty and sapping confidence, while investor exuberance has faded
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
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
The return of inflation was meant to restore a more ‘normal’ economy. But it has been a bumpy ride for both consumers and companies
Revolut and Monzo face steep challenges in a complex regulatory environment and competitive retail banking sector
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...
A London espionage trial has provided rare insight into the activities of Jan Marsalek, the former payments executive, and how Moscow is outsourcing...
Private wealth management companies for the super-rich now manage trillions of dollars globally. Critics say they are open to abuse
Two of the biggest names in global macro trading, Alan Howard and Chris Rokos, embody differing approaches to legacy
As western governments dramatically scale back budgets, remaining funding is likely to be a more obvious tool of geopolitical interests
Countries want to squeeze more electricity from ageing power plants to help meet global demand, but the strategy has its own challenges
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...
FT investigation: Saifuzzaman Chowdhury and his family bought 482 properties overseas costing $295mn. The new government wants some of that money back
Developers are constructing more in high-risk areas — illustrating the twin challenges of adapting to severe weather while addressing a housing...
As traditional parties decline, vaccine scepticism has become one of the anti-establishment forces filling the vacuum
Order is being maintained by a patchwork of factions. Combining them into a national security apparatus is a delicate process
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...
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
New protections are meant to help victims of push payment scams, but experts say the system itself is in urgent need of repair
The iPhone maker wants to diversify its supply chain beyond China. Can the world’s largest democracy deliver?
The Chinese leader enjoys complete domination of party and state. But to maintain stability, he also needs to signal there is a succession process
Optimism at the prospect of tax cuts and lighter regulation has given way to anxiety over trade policies
A decade ago, its huge stores looked outdated as online sales grew. Now they are pulling in more customers than ever
What the country does with its newfound power will be crucial for everything from prices to the future of mining investments
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
A battle over how to treat childhood obesity is brewing between those in favour and others who warn of the effects on growing bodies
The sector is hopeful that using copies of established reactors can help keep costs down and prevent delays for new projects
The billionaire’s aggressive efficiency drive has critics warning of a constitutional crisis. Allies say he’s just getting started
Trouble at the Office for National Statistics means policymakers cannot rely on key economic numbers, including on employment
President Trump wants control of the island to boost US security in the Arctic
The frontrunner to become chancellor has bold plans for economic reform, but a flirtation with the far right has hurt his campaign
Critics say fragmented ownership, weak culture and a fixation on financial results have harmed innovation
The president’s son-in-law has built a global business in part with relationships from his time in the first Trump White House
The release of DeepSeek’s new model has shaken assumptions about who has the upper hand in developing the technology
The New York Stock Exchange is looking to trade for 22 hours a day — raising thorny questions about how equity markets function
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