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Bill Gates is giving away $200bn. Can his plans survive in the Trump era?

The philanthropist intends to spend his fortune over the next 20 years. But government budget cuts threaten his ambitions in global health

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Is Japanese anime the next global IP gold mine?

Japan’s distinctive cartoons are attracting worldwide audiences, Hollywood studios and private equity companies alike. Who will reap the rewards?

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How dealmaking fever hit Italy’s banking sector

Several transactions are on the table with billionaire investors, overseas shareholders and domestic politicians all affected

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China’s diplomatic charm offensive

Leaders are touring the world both to push back against US influence and also to shore up its export markets as its trade surplus rises

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‘Sitting ducks’: the cities most vulnerable to climate disasters

Extreme weather means wildfires and flooding are becoming more likely, posing a risk to urban areas around the world

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Europe’s first grid crisis may not be its last

Spain’s blackout serves as a reminder of the fragility of power systems in the age of green energy

02.05.2025 8

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How China is quietly diversifying from US Treasuries

As investors become increasingly anxious about US government bonds, Chinese officials are looking for ways to reduce their exposure

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Australia: caught between a slowing China and a chaotic US

As it heads to the polls, the country is facing a geopolitical crunch and deep economic challenges. Analysts fear politicians are looking the other...

01.05.2025 7

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How Live Nation calls the tune for the live music industry

Rivals and competition experts fear the White House will not pursue its predecessor’s antitrust case against the events giant

30.04.2025 20

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How far can Reform and its brand of populism go in the UK?

Nigel Farage’s insurgent party is enjoying political momentum, but below the surface are sharp obstacles to long-term success

29.04.2025 10

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How the US trade war is infecting the global economy

The IMF chief warns of a ‘new and major test’ as it cuts growth projections on the back of the Trump administration’s tariffs

25.04.2025 6

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How the Treasury market got hooked on hedge fund leverage

Recent turbulence was partly the result of trading strategies using derivatives. But the same investors are increasingly important buyers of US...

25.04.2025 10

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Should corporate whistleblowers get paid?

Countries including the US, South Korea and Nigeria offer hefty rewards to insiders who uncover wrongdoing. Could the UK finally join them? 

24.04.2025 4

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The cost of Trump’s attack on American science

Sweeping funding cuts threaten to undermine the innovation that has been a central part of US economic strength for decades

23.04.2025 10

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What will an emboldened Netanyahu do next?

Many Israelis fear a constitutional crisis is looming — but the prime minister also has his sights set on Iran

21.04.2025 10

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How Hollywood learnt to love video games

While superhero franchises flag, ‘A Minecraft Movie’ shows the industry has finally cracked the formula for translating popular games into films

18.04.2025 6

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Is the world losing faith in the almighty US dollar?

Donald Trump’s trade war is forcing investors to confront the possibility that the dominance of the US currency might fade — or even end

17.04.2025 10

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Europe helped teach China to make cars. Now the tables are turning

The EU is trading market access for expertise in key technologies, just as Beijing once did

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How Wall Street got Donald Trump wrong

Titans of finance and business are beginning to realise they misread the president’s second-term priorities

15.04.2025 40

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How India’s middle-class debt crisis is threatening growth

A rise in unsecured credit among a consumer group that symbolises the country’s investment potential is hurting its economic ambitions

14.04.2025 10

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‘The end of an era.’ What next for global trade?

Officials around the world are dashing to diversify their economies. But the fight between the US and China casts a long shadow

11.04.2025 3

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Why holiday rentals are winning the war for Europe’s city centres

Residents of tourist hotspots have long demanded that Airbnb-style letting platforms be banned. But booking numbers in Europe — and housing costs...

11.04.2025 10

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The rule change that could blow open US law

Arizona is permitting non-lawyers to own legal practices, potentially unleashing a wave of private equity money

10.04.2025 20

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Can Nintendo’s Switch 2 revive a stagnant gaming industry?

The new console carries the hopes of a company and a sector, but has already been thrust into a gathering trade war

08.04.2025 20

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How to restore trust in doctors in an age of misinformation

Healthcare workers and officials say falsehoods and conspiracy theories cost lives and are exacerbating inequalities

07.04.2025 30

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Trump’s aggressive push to roll back globalisation

The US president wants to unwind decades of economic integration. The risk of a 1930s-style global trade war is causing markets to panic

04.04.2025 5

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Will Modi risk redrawing India’s electoral map?

Successive governments have long avoided an issue that could inflame deep-rooted divisions between the more populous north and wealthy south

04.04.2025 20

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Why US overtures to Russia are shaking up central Europe’s politics

The rehabilitation of Vladimir Putin poses awkward questions for those who admire Donald Trump but are suspicious of Moscow

03.04.2025 10

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How Trump is exploiting Big Law’s identity crisis

Firms like Paul Weiss have hired star lawyers to expand in dealmaking. Fear of losing business has made them less willing to have a fight with the...

02.04.2025 10

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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...

01.04.2025 9

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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

31.03.2025 20

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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

15.03.2025 30

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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

13.03.2025 30

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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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