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Illegal migration wave raises tensions ahead of Slovak elections

Hungarian leader accused of allowing people to cross into Slovakia to boost anti-immigrant politician Robert Fico Read Full Story

Illegal migration wave raises tensions ahead of Slovak elections

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Evergrande chair placed under ‘mandatory measures’ on suspicion of crimes

Hui Ka Yan had reportedly been under police surveillance as pressures mount on Chinese developer Read Full Story

Evergrande chair placed under ‘mandatory measures’ on suspicion of crimes

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German inflation falls to two-year low

Prices rise by 4.3 per cent in the year to September, boosting expectations of a slowdown in region-wide inflation Read Full Story

German inflation falls to two-year low

2 hour(s) ago

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US private equity firm takes stake in Liverpool Football Club

Dynasty Equity investment is latest by a sports-focused fund in a team as valuations rise Read Full Story

US private equity firm takes stake in Liverpool Football Club

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South Africans’ support for Russia is rooted in misplaced nostalgia

Condemning Moscow does not mean unthinking adherence to the west Read Full Story

South Africans’ support for Russia is rooted in misplaced nostalgia

2 hour(s) ago

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US warns green transition raises ‘complex’ China security concerns

Beijing is prepared to weaponise its control of mineral sectors vital to renewable power, says energy secretary Jennifer Granholm Read Full Story

US warns green transition raises ‘complex’ China security concerns

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The promise — and peril — of generative AI

This technology is readily accessible and usable at extraordinary speed and scale Read Full Story

The promise — and peril — of generative AI

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Eurozone bond market hit by Italy’s plans for higher borrowing

Yields rise to highest level in a decade as investor worries about larger deficits add fuel to recent sell-off Read Full Story

Eurozone bond market hit by Italy’s plans for higher borrowing

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China picks former governor for finance ministry as Xi shake-up continues

Lan Fo’an appointed as party chief at ministry and expected to become a minister soon Read Full Story

China picks former governor for finance ministry as Xi shake-up continues

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Non-European companies need not fear the EU’s new carbon border tax

The measure aims to promote green technologies worldwide Read Full Story

Non-European companies need not fear the EU’s new carbon border tax

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Burkina Faso’s ruling junta claims it thwarted attempted coup

Announcement comes amid increasing tensions within military as it struggles to deal with insurgency in Sahel state Read Full Story

Burkina Faso’s ruling junta claims it thwarted attempted coup

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Nagorno-Karabakh republic will ‘cease to exist’ from January, says its leader

President of self-proclaimed state orders its institutions to disband after Azerbaijan takes control Read Full Story

Nagorno-Karabakh republic will ‘cease to exist’ from January, says its leader

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UBS seeks last-ditch settlement in Credit Suisse ‘tuna bonds’ case

Trial at London’s High Court over Mozambique scandal is due to start next week Read Full Story

UBS seeks last-ditch settlement in Credit Suisse ‘tuna bonds’ case

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Arçelik and Whirlpool white goods deal faces in-depth probe by UK regulator

Planned merger would create UK’s biggest supplier of washing machines, dishwashers and cooking appliances Read Full Story

Arçelik and Whirlpool white goods deal faces in-depth probe by UK regulator

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Oil climbs to $97 a barrel as rally continues

Brent crude boosted by fears over tight supply Read Full Story

Oil climbs to $97 a barrel as rally continues

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Rising headwinds threaten US economy’s resilience

Risk of government shutdown adds to concerns that American consumer is about to crack Read Full Story

Rising headwinds threaten US economy’s resilience

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Italy raises budget deficit forecast amid mounting economic pressures

Giorgia Meloni’s government aims to reach EU rule of 3% of gross domestic product in 2026 Read Full Story

Italy raises budget deficit forecast amid mounting economic pressures

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Taiwan launches first locally built submarine in pushback against China

Tsai Ing-wen’s government seeks to boost public confidence with vessel that took seven years and $1.5bn to build Read Full Story

Taiwan launches first locally built submarine in pushback against China

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OpenAI and Jony Ive in talks to raise $1bn from SoftBank for AI device venture

ChatGPT creator in early discussions to create the ‘iPhone of artificial intelligence’ Read Full Story

OpenAI and Jony Ive in talks to raise $1bn from SoftBank for AI device venture

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South-east Asian conglomerates’ returns fall to record lows as golden age ends

Consultancy Bain says region’s corporate groups have ‘lost their edge’ after decades of outperforming global peers Read Full Story

South-east Asian conglomerates’ returns fall to record lows as golden age ends

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Argentina risks hyperinflation after election giveaways and dollar pledge

Surging inflation may worsen after October vote, say economists Read Full Story

Argentina risks hyperinflation after election giveaways and dollar pledge

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France looks at windfall levy to ‘take back control’ of energy prices

President Emmanuel Macron signals plans for new law aimed at containing electricity prices Read Full Story

France looks at windfall levy to ‘take back control’ of energy prices

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New York crisis exposes Democrat tensions on immigration

City’s mayor and federal government spar as thousands of people arrive seeking work and housing Read Full Story

New York crisis exposes Democrat tensions on immigration

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Warlord’s iron grip on eastern Libya survives flood outrage

Khalifa Haftar brooks no dissent and is expected to enjoy reconstruction ‘bonanza’ Read Full Story

Warlord’s iron grip on eastern Libya survives flood outrage

11 hour(s) ago

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Jersey Shore mobilises against offshore wind power

Pushback from coastal residents adds to economic pressures for nascent US industry Read Full Story

Jersey Shore mobilises against offshore wind power

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Adani switches UK auditor to firm with four partners

Indian conglomerate has turned to a little-known London-based firm for its UK subsidiaries Read Full Story

Adani switches UK auditor to firm with four partners

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ECB ‘infinity team’ launches AI experiment to speed up basic tasks

Central bank explores use of tools similar to ChatGPT to help draft briefings and write newsletters Read Full Story

ECB ‘infinity team’ launches AI experiment to speed up basic tasks

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VPN maker Nord Security nets $100mn in funding led by Warburg Pincus

Lithuanian tech company nearly doubles valuation in one year to $3bn after deal with private equity group Read Full Story

VPN maker Nord Security nets $100mn in funding led by Warburg Pincus

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Will Heathrow’s third runway finally go ahead?

A new chief executive and a boom in travel could resurrect the stalled project. But rising costs and environmental concerns stand in the wa... Read Full Story

Will Heathrow’s third runway finally go ahead?

11 hour(s) ago

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A power grab against private equity threatens the US economy

Lina Khan is using a radical new antitrust theory to choke off much-needed investment Read Full Story

A power grab against private equity threatens the US economy

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Obesity drugmaker’s expansion raises dominance worries for Denmark

Soaring sales for Novo Nordisk’s products mean market capitalisation now exceeds country’s GDP Read Full Story

Obesity drugmaker’s expansion raises dominance worries for Denmark

11 hour(s) ago

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A trade reprieve won’t fix the EU’s failures on electric vehicles

Proposed anti-subsidy duties are an admission that European companies and governments have been slow to innovate Read Full Story

A trade reprieve won’t fix the EU’s failures on electric vehicles

11 hour(s) ago

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Absent Trump draws fire from Republican rivals

Former president’s policies on China and decision to skip debate bring sharp criticism Read Full Story

Absent Trump draws fire from Republican rivals

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IBM’s former IT services group plans to separate its China business

Kyndryl’s move reflects geopolitical tensions and follows trend of western companies seeking to insulate their Chinese units Read Full Story

IBM’s former IT services group plans to separate its China business

11 hour(s) ago

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India hits fantasy sports sector with back taxes in escalating battle

Gaming companies receive demands for hundreds of millions of dollars Read Full Story

India hits fantasy sports sector with back taxes in escalating battle

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‘As bad as it gets’: Trump’s New York business empire imperilled by fraud ruling

Court’s decision casts doubt on the fate of the former president’s real estate holdings Read Full Story

‘As bad as it gets’: Trump’s New York business empire imperilled by fraud ruling

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Dealmaking languishes at decade low on private equity drought

Worst third-quarter for M since 2012 tops a dire year so far Read Full Story

Dealmaking languishes at decade low on private equity drought

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Live news: Bank of America chief predicts soft landing for US economy

Live news: Bank of America chief predicts soft landing for US economy

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Wells Fargo to pay $550mn for Neiman Marcus’s empty space at Hudson Yards

Bank adds to its office capacity on the west side of Manhattan after luxury retailer pulls out Read Full Story

Wells Fargo to pay $550mn for Neiman Marcus’s empty space at Hudson Yards

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Fed’s ‘higher for longer’ message hits US stocks and bonds

Treasuries and Wall Street shares on course for worst month of 2023 Read Full Story

Fed’s ‘higher for longer’ message hits US stocks and bonds

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Meta launches AI chatbots for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp

Facebook parent unveils ‘mixed-reality’ Quest 3 headset to rival Apple’s Vision Pro Read Full Story

Meta launches AI chatbots for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp

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Prescriptions surge for Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and similar drugs

Report shows 300% increase in demand for GLP-1 weight loss and diabetes drugs Read Full Story

Prescriptions surge for Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and similar drugs

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Francis Drake’s swashbuckling spirit lives on in Kyiv’s Black Sea battles

Ukrainian military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov is spearheading the use of sea drones against the Russian fleet Read Full Story

Francis Drake’s swashbuckling spirit lives on in Kyiv’s Black Sea battles

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Measure of US business investment rises the most in four months

Measure of US business investment rises the most in four months

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US real estate: Trump is not the only developer with hype expectations

A record $270bn in bank-held commercial mortgages will mature in 2023 Read Full Story

US real estate: Trump is not the only developer with hype expectations

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Trump committed ‘repeated’ fraud by inflating real estate value, New York judge rules

Former president and his businesses are found liable in attorney-general’s civil lawsuit Read Full Story

Trump committed ‘repeated’ fraud by inflating real estate value, New York judge rules

22 hour(s) ago

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Cryptocurrency exchange Binance to exit Russia

World’s largest crypto marketplace sells local business to a venue that launched on Tuesday Read Full Story

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance to exit Russia

22 hour(s) ago

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Portugal’s Gen-Z sues dozens of governments over climate change

Six plaintiffs aged 11-24 have taken legal action at the European Court of Human Rights Read Full Story

Portugal’s Gen-Z sues dozens of governments over climate change

22 hour(s) ago

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North Korea returns detained US soldier Travis King

Washington says has custody of army private who dashed across border from South Korea Read Full Story

North Korea returns detained US soldier Travis King

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Biden, Feinstein and the ageing of US politics

American politicians are clinging on to power longer Read Full Story

Biden, Feinstein and the ageing of US politics

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Sri Lanka fails to reach agreement to unlock next IMF bailout tranche

Delay threatens to slow country’s recovery from the worst economic crisis in its history Read Full Story

Sri Lanka fails to reach agreement to unlock next IMF bailout tranche

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US stocks rise as Treasury sell-off abates

Chinese equities advance after data shows improvement in industrial sector profits Read Full Story

US stocks rise as Treasury sell-off abates

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Azerbaijan arrests Russian-Armenian billionaire fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh

Ruben Vardanyan’s detention comes as Baku steps up hunt for leaders of the former breakaway state Read Full Story

Azerbaijan arrests Russian-Armenian billionaire fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh

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France unveils modest spending cuts for next year

Paris is moving slower than other EU capitals in curbing its budget deficit and public debt Read Full Story

France unveils modest spending cuts for next year

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UK regulator to launch review of private market valuations

Financial Conduct Authority will examine ‘disciplines and governance’ as concerns over potential blow-ups increase Read Full Story

UK regulator to launch review of private market valuations

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Brazil minister says oil and green ambitions are not contradictory

Alexandre Silveira touts clean energy credentials and aim to become top oil producer Read Full Story

Brazil minister says oil and green ambitions are not contradictory

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Russian frozen assets ‘ought to’ be used to rebuild Ukraine, says US special envoy

Penny Pritzker, appointed by Biden this month, backs one of Kyiv’s demands on post-war reconstruction Read Full Story

Russian frozen assets ‘ought to’ be used to rebuild Ukraine, says US special envoy

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Jailed oligarch accuses TPG of colluding with Kremlin to seize $14bn assets

Ziyavudin Magomedov says US buyout group unlawfully sold stake in port business Read Full Story

Jailed oligarch accuses TPG of colluding with Kremlin to seize $14bn assets

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Amazon & the FTC

Investors seem to agree with Lina Kahn Read Full Story

Amazon & the FTC

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PwC Australia’s culture attacked in tax leak scandal report

Partners overlooked rule-breaking by ‘rainmaker’ colleagues in pursuit of revenue growth, independent assessment shows Read Full Story

PwC Australia’s culture attacked in tax leak scandal report

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JPMorgan’s decision to settle over Epstein was a long time coming

As the lawsuits dragged on, the more executive time they consumed and the worse the details looked Read Full Story

JPMorgan’s decision to settle over Epstein was a long time coming

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US small cap stocks wilt in the heat of higher interest rates

Smaller companies’ weaker balance sheets exposed by ‘higher for longer’ environment Read Full Story

US small cap stocks wilt in the heat of higher interest rates

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Olympique Lyonnais seeks to raise €300mn and sell assets in turnaround push

New owner John Textor says he wants to sell ‘non-core assets to focus on football’ Read Full Story

Olympique Lyonnais seeks to raise €300mn and sell assets in turnaround push

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Dyson and the divide over working from home

Two dozen former employees say engineering firm took uncompromising measures to ensure staff returned to UK campus Read Full Story

Dyson and the divide over working from home

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Nikki Haley seeks breakout moment in second Republican debate

Former UN ambassador has gained in polls in recent weeks but remains well behind Donald Trump Read Full Story

Nikki Haley seeks breakout moment in second Republican debate

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Turkey’s finance minister says ‘challenging’ conditions will take time to turn round

Mehmet Şimşek claims Erdoğan has thrown ‘support and commitment’ behind recent spate of interest rate increases Read Full Story

Turkey’s finance minister says ‘challenging’ conditions will take time to turn round

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Amazon’s most prominent antitrust critic makes her case

Lina Khan’s Federal Trade Commission lays out an expansive case against the ecommerce giant’s business empire Read Full Story

Amazon’s most prominent antitrust critic makes her case

1 day(s) ago

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Farming subsidies trigger row over future of British countryside

The government’s post-Brexit subsidy regime has left some farmers with less money than before Read Full Story

Farming subsidies trigger row over future of British countryside

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German far right party surges on immigrant ‘dystopia’

Alternative for Germany is stoking anti-migrant sentiment in the town of Görlitz — and nationwide Read Full Story

German far right party surges on immigrant ‘dystopia’

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Chinese battery groups invest in Morocco to serve western markets

North African country emerges as bridge to US and Europe that reduces risk for producers Read Full Story

Chinese battery groups invest in Morocco to serve western markets

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How to rally support for Ukraine on bond markets

Credit enhancements for debt issued by Kyiv would allow funds to be raised more quickly and on a larger scale Read Full Story

How to rally support for Ukraine on bond markets

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McKinsey pays out another $230mn to settle opioid cases

Consultancy admits no wrongdoing as it resolves claims from municipalities and school districts Read Full Story

McKinsey pays out another $230mn to settle opioid cases

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China’s economic malaise hits efforts to raise $41bn chip fund

Biggest financing round to date to support domestic semiconductor industry struggles to attract capital Read Full Story

China’s economic malaise hits efforts to raise $41bn chip fund

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What ‘peak oil’ will mean for China

Slowing demand as EV use grows will have an impact on everything from energy security to refineries Read Full Story

What ‘peak oil’ will mean for China

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US autoworkers strike: when will dealerships run out of cars to sell?

Inventories of popular models like Ford Bronco are running low amid UAW action Read Full Story

US autoworkers strike: when will dealerships run out of cars to sell?

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Scrapping UK inheritance tax hands £1mn to richest 1%, finds IFS

Abolition would cost Treasury about £7bn a year and favour wealthiest households, says study Read Full Story

Scrapping UK inheritance tax hands £1mn to richest 1%, finds IFS

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Australian vineyards struggle to stay afloat amid wine glut

With 2bn litres in storage the industry hopes tariff resolution with China will boost trade Read Full Story

Australian vineyards struggle to stay afloat amid wine glut

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US stocks sink over prospect of extended higher interest rates

Dollar index rises to 10-month high as hopes of rate cuts ‘are priced out’ Read Full Story

US stocks sink over prospect of extended higher interest rates

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Wells Fargo and Centerbridge team up on $5bn private credit fund

San Francisco-based bank is latest to push into space dominated by alternative money managers Read Full Story

Wells Fargo and Centerbridge team up on $5bn private credit fund

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Amazon abuses its monopoly power, FTC charges in suit

Lawsuit against online retailer is biggest test yet of regulator Lina Khan’s fight against power of Big Tech Read Full Story

Amazon abuses its monopoly power, FTC charges in suit

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Nigeria’s Senate confirms new central bank governor amid currency rout

Former Citi executive Olayemi Cardoso faces task of stabilising naira and settling $6.8bn foreign exchange obligations Read Full Story

Nigeria’s Senate confirms new central bank governor amid currency rout

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Biden joins striking autoworkers on Michigan picket line

President appears to back union demand for 40% pay rise Read Full Story

Biden joins striking autoworkers on Michigan picket line

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Saudi official meets Palestinians as diplomats step up talks on regional accord

Envoy’s visit to occupied West Bank comes as US leads efforts to broker grand Middle East pact with Israel Read Full Story

Saudi official meets Palestinians as diplomats step up talks on regional accord

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Greece to integrate irregular migrants amid labour shortage

Government seeks to address lack of workers in agriculture, tourism and construction Read Full Story

Greece to integrate irregular migrants amid labour shortage

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How China can avoid the Japan trap

Income needs to accrue to those who will spend it — but this will require redistribution on a significant scale Read Full Story

How China can avoid the Japan trap

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JPMorgan settles Epstein lawsuits with US Virgin Islands and Jes Staley

Wall Street bank to pay $75mn to territory while reaching resolution in liability battle with former executive Read Full Story

JPMorgan settles Epstein lawsuits with US Virgin Islands and Jes Staley

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Spain’s opposition leader hits at Sánchez over mooted Catalan amnesty

Alberto Núñez Feijóo accuses acting prime minister of self interest as rivals seek lawmakers’ backing to form government Read Full Story

Spain’s opposition leader hits at Sánchez over mooted Catalan amnesty

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Bulgarians accused of spying for Russia appear in London court

Accused espionage ring alleged to be linked to former Wirecard executive Jan Marsalek Read Full Story

Bulgarians accused of spying for Russia appear in London court

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Chinese TV presenter linked to missing foreign minister had surrogate child in US

Beijing is examining the relationship between Fu Xiaotian and Qin Gang, who was abruptly dismissed in July Read Full Story

Chinese TV presenter linked to missing foreign minister had surrogate child in US

2 day(s) ago

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EU in talks with Moderna over new vaccine supply deal

Brussels launches talks for mRNA jabs to augment existing contract with BioNTech/Pfizer Read Full Story

EU in talks with Moderna over new vaccine supply deal

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Sterling heads for worst month since Truss’s ‘mini’-Budget

British pound declines as traders shift interest rate expectations Read Full Story

Sterling heads for worst month since Truss’s ‘mini’-Budget

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What the world should expect from a second Trump term

The jilting of Ukraine, a bonfire of treaties, but perhaps a surprise on China Read Full Story

What the world should expect from a second Trump term

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Nigerian rapper’s death exposes murky side of Afrobeats music

Rising star’s sudden demise after raising maltreatment accusations puts genre in the spotlight Read Full Story

Nigerian rapper’s death exposes murky side of Afrobeats music

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French billionaire Xavier Niel to invest €200mn in AI

Projects include cloud supercomputer, Paris research centre and annual conference Read Full Story

French billionaire Xavier Niel to invest €200mn in AI

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EU trade chief says Tesla to face anti-subsidy probe over China exports

Valdis Dombrovskis claims ‘sufficient prima facie evidence’ to examine foreign electric-vehicle makers’ operations Read Full Story

EU trade chief says Tesla to face anti-subsidy probe over China exports

2 day(s) ago

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Meta pays £149mn to break London office lease

Facebook owner scales back space as more employees work from home Read Full Story

Meta pays £149mn to break London office lease

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Fossil fuel demand must fall by a quarter by 2030 to limit global warming, IEA says

Governments need to step up clean energy supply to avoid shortages and price jumps, agency warns Read Full Story

Fossil fuel demand must fall by a quarter by 2030 to limit global warming, IEA says

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Water companies in England and Wales told to cut £114mn off bills

Water companies in England and Wales told to cut £114mn off bills

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South Korea optimistic of inclusion in key world bond index

Becoming a constituent of FTSE Russell WGBI could provide boost of up to $67bn in foreign capital inflows Read Full Story

South Korea optimistic of inclusion in key world bond index

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‘We were betrayed’: Armenians on the run after Azerbaijan’s blitz attack

Refugees flee disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh Read Full Story

‘We were betrayed’: Armenians on the run after Azerbaijan’s blitz attack

2 day(s) ago

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Biden and Trump plan rival Michigan trips in scrap for union votes

President will visit picket line as autoworker strike raises temperature in 2024 swing state Read Full Story

Biden and Trump plan rival Michigan trips in scrap for union votes

2 day(s) ago

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Net zero was never going to be an easy win for workers

The green transition will be hard and involve trade-offs policymakers would rather not talk about Read Full Story

Net zero was never going to be an easy win for workers

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Poland’s lurch to the right ahead of elections unsettles Brussels

Warsaw’s recent anti-Ukraine rhetoric to placate potential far-right ally has sent shockwaves in EU’s capital Read Full Story

Poland’s lurch to the right ahead of elections unsettles Brussels

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Santander ditched EY as financial crime consultant over alleged failings

Group refunded bank millions of pounds after its work ‘went badly wrong over an extended period’ Read Full Story

Santander ditched EY as financial crime consultant over alleged failings

2 day(s) ago

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Indonesia vows to sue UK over Airbus corruption probe settlement

Jakarta unhappy it was shut out of British share of €3.6bn deal after helping Serious Fraud Office with investigation Read Full Story

Indonesia vows to sue UK over Airbus corruption probe settlement

2 day(s) ago

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JPEX probe tests Hong Kong’s crypto-friendly stance

Police are investigating allegations of fraud in connection with the trading platform Read Full Story

JPEX probe tests Hong Kong’s crypto-friendly stance

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How TSMC’s chip plant is shaking up a small town in Japan

Semiconductor giant’s arrival highlights broader challenges for Asia’s most advanced economy Read Full Story

How TSMC’s chip plant is shaking up a small town in Japan

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A hidden US-China decoupling

Private equity firms are becoming the arbiters of a competing set of demands from investors whose interests are political Read Full Story

A hidden US-China decoupling

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Jeff Bezos’s space company Blue Origin picks Amazon device chief as CEO

Dave Limp will replace Bob Smith as rocket company seeks an edge in the private sector space race Read Full Story

Jeff Bezos’s space company Blue Origin picks Amazon device chief as CEO

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Coty pushes ahead with plans for dual Paris listing

Beauty company’s return to city of its founding seen as a vote of confidence in leadership of Sue Nabi Read Full Story

Coty pushes ahead with plans for dual Paris listing

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Ken Griffin joins Paul Marshall’s bid for Telegraph Group

Hedge fund founders in consortium seeking to buy UK media organisation at auction expected within weeks Read Full Story

Ken Griffin joins Paul Marshall’s bid for Telegraph Group

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Russia has proved resilience to western sanctions, says Deripaska

Metals oligarch tells FT of his ‘surprise’ at performance of economy in wake of invasion of Ukraine Read Full Story

Russia has proved resilience to western sanctions, says Deripaska

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Moody’s warns federal shutdown would be ‘negative’ for US debt rating

Report comes as hopes for congressional deal to avert crisis fade Read Full Story

Moody’s warns federal shutdown would be ‘negative’ for US debt rating

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Macron walks tightrope with green policy ‘à la française’

French president rules out ban on gas boilers Read Full Story

Macron walks tightrope with green policy ‘à la française’

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Germany leads push to delay electric vehicle tariffs between EU and UK

Berlin and carmakers back UK call for three-year pause on requirement for batteries to be produced locally Read Full Story

Germany leads push to delay electric vehicle tariffs between EU and UK

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Amazon/AI: tech arms race continues with Anthropic investment

Longer team, the deal offers a good fit with ecommerce group’s chipmaking ambitions Read Full Story

Amazon/AI: tech arms race continues with Anthropic investment

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Global trade falls at fastest pace since pandemic

Demand for goods exports weakens on the back of higher inflation, rate rises and spending on services Read Full Story

Global trade falls at fastest pace since pandemic

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US Treasuries sell off as investors fret over lengthy period of high rates

Long-term yields rise to fresh 16-year high and dollar hits strongest level in 10 months Read Full Story

US Treasuries sell off as investors fret over lengthy period of high rates

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Deutsche Bank’s DWS to pay $25mn to settle SEC probes

Asset manager’s settlement with US regulator includes historic $19mn penalty over greenwashing allegations Read Full Story

Deutsche Bank’s DWS to pay $25mn to settle SEC probes

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Sharing trade secrets is key to the pandemic agreements

Addressing this IP issue is crucial to ensuring pharmaceutical products are available in future emergencies Read Full Story

Sharing trade secrets is key to the pandemic agreements

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China and EU agree export controls ‘mechanism’ to ease trade tensions

Signal of willingness to engage as EU trade chief Valdis Dombrovskis warns two sides could ‘drift apart’ Read Full Story

China and EU agree export controls ‘mechanism’ to ease trade tensions

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Nissan boss says world must ‘move on’ from combustion engine

Makoto Uchida’s intervention comes after UK pushes back dates for ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars Read Full Story

Nissan boss says world must ‘move on’ from combustion engine

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Covid antiviral drug linked to ‘transmissible’ mutations, research finds

Big-selling molnupiravir treatment produces permanent mutations that can be passed from patient to patient Read Full Story

Covid antiviral drug linked to ‘transmissible’ mutations, research finds

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US loans Poland $2bn for defence modernisation in rare move

US loans Poland $2bn for defence modernisation in rare move

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Chinese government probe casts new doubt over Evergrande restructuring

World’s most indebted developer says it cannot issue new debt because its mainland business is ‘being investigated’ Read Full Story

Chinese government probe casts new doubt over Evergrande restructuring

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US Republicans could finally win the argument on immigration

Illegal border crossings have quadrupled since Joe Biden became president Read Full Story

US Republicans could finally win the argument on immigration

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Getty users gain access to AI image generator with legal protection

Photo agency promises to pay contributors and will assume responsibility on behalf of customers for any potential copyright disputes Read Full Story

Getty users gain access to AI image generator with legal protection

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Airbus prepares to revamp senior leadership team

European aerospace and defence champion to appoint dedicated head of civilian plane business Read Full Story

Airbus prepares to revamp senior leadership team

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Italian mafia boss Messina Denaro dies less than a year after his arrest

Sicilian Cosa Nostra group waged war against state but has since been overshadowed by newer rivals Read Full Story

Italian mafia boss Messina Denaro dies less than a year after his arrest

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Greek leftists elect former Goldman associate as leader

Miami-based Stefanos Kasselakis takes helm of Syriza party that ruled country at height of debt crisis Read Full Story

Greek leftists elect former Goldman associate as leader

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Russia pounds port of Odesa in latest air strikes against Ukraine

Moscow continues attacks aimed at hobbling Kyiv’s grain exports Read Full Story

Russia pounds port of Odesa in latest air strikes against Ukraine

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Amazon to invest up to $4bn in AI start-up Anthropic

Amazon Web Services lures Claude chatbot maker, which was valued at nearly $5bn earlier this year Read Full Story

Amazon to invest up to $4bn in AI start-up Anthropic

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Hollywood writers reach tentative deal with studios

Breakthrough could pave way for agreement with striking actors’ union Read Full Story

Hollywood writers reach tentative deal with studios

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Axel Weber joins advisory board of Raisin as deposits soar to €50bn

Former UBS chair and Bundesbank president to take on role at German fintech in December Read Full Story

Axel Weber joins advisory board of Raisin as deposits soar to €50bn

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Nato’s €1bn venture fund offers defence start-ups an alternative to China

US-led military alliance to boost financial clout for companies from ‘multi-sovereign’ VC investors Read Full Story

Nato’s €1bn venture fund offers defence start-ups an alternative to China

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Big Four shed UK staff after pandemic hiring boom

‘Overhiring’ in some areas has led consultancies to make job cuts, recruiters and analysts say Read Full Story

Big Four shed UK staff after pandemic hiring boom

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‘Get off the train’: Citi CEO sends tough message on big overhaul

Lender is cutting jobs and hacking back top-heavy management structure Read Full Story

‘Get off the train’: Citi CEO sends tough message on big overhaul

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Rogue traders, lower profits and investor-day flops

Reaction to SocGen presentation might have been downbeat but such events foster strategic focus and transparency Read Full Story

Rogue traders, lower profits and investor-day flops

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The US is on the brink of a new growth cycle

There are reasons to believe the economy is primed to deliver robust and durable expansion over the longer term Read Full Story

The US is on the brink of a new growth cycle

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South American leaders issue ultimatum on EU trade pact

Paraguay’s president says Mercosur will end talks with Brussels if deal is not finalised by December 6 Read Full Story

South American leaders issue ultimatum on EU trade pact

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India’s dream of green energy runs into the reality of coal

The fossil fuel accounts for around three-quarters of power generation and demand is expected to grow, despite an ambitious renewables plan Read Full Story

India’s dream of green energy runs into the reality of coal

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Bundesbank faces job cuts as consultants plot ‘modernisation’

Germany’s central bankers up in arms over Boston Consulting Group’s recommended efficiency drive Read Full Story

Bundesbank faces job cuts as consultants plot ‘modernisation’

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Western companies take slow steps towards China ‘de-risking’

Most strategies are focusing on ways to insulate China operations rather than reduce them Read Full Story

Western companies take slow steps towards China ‘de-risking’

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Ukraine’s democracy is facing a wartime election test

Zelenskyy has hinted presidential vote may still be possible next year, alarming civil society groups Read Full Story

Ukraine’s democracy is facing a wartime election test

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Models can mislead us on the impact of global trade

Predictions are only as good as the assumptions on which they depend Read Full Story

Models can mislead us on the impact of global trade

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Success is more complicated than one exceptional individual

Is our fixation on identifying what good leadership based on an attribution error? Read Full Story

Success is more complicated than one exceptional individual

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The activist sued by Elon Musk: ‘We have to show we will not be cowed’

Imran Ahmed uses his Center for Countering Digital Hate to campaign against social media abuses Read Full Story

The activist sued by Elon Musk: ‘We have to show we will not be cowed’

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Push by Bangladesh PM’s daughter for WHO role raises transparency concerns

Saima Wazed is one of only two nominees to lead UN health body in south-east Asia Read Full Story

Push by Bangladesh PM’s daughter for WHO role raises transparency concerns

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Senior Nomura banker barred from leaving mainland China

Exit ban on Charles Wang Zhonghe will send chill through foreign business circles Read Full Story

Senior Nomura banker barred from leaving mainland China

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France to withdraw troops from Niger by end of year

Relations between Paris and new military-led government continue downward slide as Macron withdraws ambassador Read Full Story

France to withdraw troops from Niger by end of year

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Russia dodges G7 price cap sanctions on most of its oil exports

Shift in seaborne trade suggests Kremlin will benefit from rising prices despite west’s $60-a-barrel cap Read Full Story

Russia dodges G7 price cap sanctions on most of its oil exports

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Lego ditches oil-free brick in sustainability setback

World’s biggest toymaker says new material made from recycled bottles would have bigger carbon footprint Read Full Story

Lego ditches oil-free brick in sustainability setback

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Siege of Serb monastery in Kosovo ends after militants withdraw

Unidentified fighters had barricaded themselves inside complex in latest sign of deteriorating ethnic tensions Read Full Story

Siege of Serb monastery in Kosovo ends after militants withdraw

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Italy waters down bank windfall tax

ECB had warned the move by Giorgia Meloni’s government risked making lenders more vulnerable to a downturn Read Full Story

Italy waters down bank windfall tax

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AI poses ‘bracing test’ to multilateral system, says UK deputy prime minister

Oliver Dowden says ‘engaging with China’ on developing technology is necessary to deal with societal-scale risks Read Full Story

AI poses ‘bracing test’ to multilateral system, says UK deputy prime minister

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Ethnic Armenians flee enclave as Azerbaijan asserts control

Wave of Nagorno-Karabakh refugees expected to grow as Baku retakes territory following 35-year conflict Read Full Story

Ethnic Armenians flee enclave as Azerbaijan asserts control

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Brazil’s conservative carnival tries to put on brave face in era of resurgent left

Fear and loathing towards Lulu and the Supreme Court grips Latin America’s CPAC gathering Read Full Story

Brazil’s conservative carnival tries to put on brave face in era of resurgent left

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Top EU energy official says US gas will be needed for decades

Bloc will have a ‘need for American energy’ says Ditte Juul Jørgensen Read Full Story

Top EU energy official says US gas will be needed for decades

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Lawmakers warn that US is heading for shutdown as budget talks stall

The economy could take a hit in less than a week if hardline Republic holdouts do not strike a deal Read Full Story

Lawmakers warn that US is heading for shutdown as budget talks stall

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America’s mini economic miracle may be fleeting

Biden-era spending has turbocharged growth — but the resulting debts may bring pain Read Full Story

America’s mini economic miracle may be fleeting

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Nasa spacecraft brings samples from asteroid to Earth

Scientists hope rocks and dust taken from 4.7bn-year-old Bennu will provide clues to formation of solar system Read Full Story

Nasa spacecraft brings samples from asteroid to Earth

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Glenn Youngkin is not running for president. Or is he?

Virginia’s Republican governor has become the dream candidate for many in the donor class Read Full Story

Glenn Youngkin is not running for president. Or is he?

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A multi-speed Europe holds the key to EU enlargement

A Franco-German report proposes four overlapping circles from an inner core to the new European Political Community Read Full Story

A multi-speed Europe holds the key to EU enlargement

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Scholz accuses Poland of ‘waving through’ refugees as visa scandal deepens

German chancellor demands investigation into allegations that Warsaw tolerated a cash-for-visas scheme Read Full Story

Scholz accuses Poland of ‘waving through’ refugees as visa scandal deepens

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‘China’s World Bank’ plans to triple climate change lending by 2030

Top priority will account for more than half of new financing at Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Read Full Story

‘China’s World Bank’ plans to triple climate change lending by 2030

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EDF chief and French government clash over strategy

Luc Rémont is trying to improve profitability at the recently renationalised nuclear power group Read Full Story

EDF chief and French government clash over strategy

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Security companies are turning to robots as the labour shortage bites

Most androids focus on repetitive tasks, augmenting human labour, say executives Read Full Story

Security companies are turning to robots as the labour shortage bites

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‘Robots can help issue a fatwa’: Iran’s clerics look to harness AI

Religious leaders in the holy city of Qom believe that artificial intelligence can strengthen the county’s Islamic character Read Full Story

‘Robots can help issue a fatwa’: Iran’s clerics look to harness AI

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The Voice: a vote on indigenous rights divides Australia

A once-in-a generation referendum aims to atone for the past by empowering the country’s original inhabitants. Then came a backlash Read Full Story

The Voice: a vote on indigenous rights divides Australia

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German fintech Solaris struggles to raise funds to execute major contract

Europe’s largest motorist association ADAC has approached other groups to take over its members’ credit card portfolio Read Full Story

German fintech Solaris struggles to raise funds to execute major contract

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Hedge funds rush to unwind bets against gilts

Short positions in UK government debt this week fell to their lowest level since at least 2006 Read Full Story

Hedge funds rush to unwind bets against gilts

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OSCE in crisis as Russian veto threatens security body

Chair warns that 57-strong group ‘cannot function’ if Russia continues to block appointments and budget Read Full Story

OSCE in crisis as Russian veto threatens security body

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A ‘milestone’ moment: why economists think the global cycle of rate rises is over

The world economy is showing signs of a slowdown, fuelling investors’ hopes that inflationary pressures are easing Read Full Story

A ‘milestone’ moment: why economists think the global cycle of rate rises is over

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Polish far-right party jostles for third-place powerbroker role

Confederation could decide whether ruling Law and Justice party stays in office Read Full Story

Polish far-right party jostles for third-place powerbroker role

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EU faces ‘divisive’ reforms to integrate with Ukraine, Barroso warns

European Commission ex-president José Manuel Barroso warns against ‘risky business’ of treaty change Read Full Story

EU faces ‘divisive’ reforms to integrate with Ukraine, Barroso warns

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Private equity firms pivot away from traditional buyouts

Blackstone and Apollo executives talk up scope to expand into private credit and infrastructure investing Read Full Story

Private equity firms pivot away from traditional buyouts

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Singapore banks tighten scrutiny of clients after money-laundering scandal

Customers from China in spotlight as waiting times stretch to four months to open accounts Read Full Story

Singapore banks tighten scrutiny of clients after money-laundering scandal

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‘What adjectives describe Xi Jinping?’ China’s new English textbook asks

University language classes focus on the Chinese president’s experience and ideas to ensure a ‘correct worldview’ Read Full Story

‘What adjectives describe Xi Jinping?’ China’s new English textbook asks

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The race for semiconductor supremacy | FT Film

Can the US regain a leading role in advanced chip manufacturing? Read Full Story

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The debt-fuelled bet on US Treasuries that’s scaring regulators

Policymakers are concerned about the huge leverage that hedge funds are employing as part of the so-called basis trade Read Full Story

The debt-fuelled bet on US Treasuries that’s scaring regulators

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Top-rated US companies turn to convertible bonds as rising interest rates bite

Drive to minimise borrowing costs fuels issuance of debt typically dominated by junk-rated companies Read Full Story

Top-rated US companies turn to convertible bonds as rising interest rates bite

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Glencore traded thousands of tonnes of Russian copper through Turkey

Shipments via third countries obscure Europe’s true reliance on Russian commodities Read Full Story

Glencore traded thousands of tonnes of Russian copper through Turkey

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Ford pauses work on $3.5bn EV battery plant in Michigan

Carmaker had planned to use the facility to build batteries using technology licensed from China’s CATL Read Full Story

Ford pauses work on $3.5bn EV battery plant in Michigan

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Deep divisions over oil and gas industry role challenge UN climate talks

Events in New York and Calgary this week have damped hopes of agreement at COP28 Read Full Story

Deep divisions over oil and gas industry role challenge UN climate talks

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US government heads for shutdown as Republicans squabble over spending

Millions will be furloughed in a week’s time if no deal is struck with small group of conservative holdouts Read Full Story

US government heads for shutdown as Republicans squabble over spending

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Bets on energy transition spark rise in North American pipeline deals

Oneok’s $19bn takeover of Magellan reflects shifting views of future for gas vs oil Read Full Story

Bets on energy transition spark rise in North American pipeline deals

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Auto industry recovery has favoured investors and bosses over workers

Carmakers return almost $85bn to shareholders and raise CEO pay but production line wages fall in real terms Read Full Story

Auto industry recovery has favoured investors and bosses over workers

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Giorgio Napolitano, Italian statesman, 1925-2023

The first former communist to serve as head of state, he played an indispensable role in overcoming the 2011 eurozone crisis Read Full Story

Giorgio Napolitano, Italian statesman, 1925-2023

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Biden to supply Kyiv long-range ATACMS missiles after months of lobbying

Washington will send a version of the weapon that uses cluster munitions, according to people familiar with the matter Read Full Story

Biden to supply Kyiv long-range ATACMS missiles after months of lobbying

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EU trade chief warns of “new areas of concern” in China relationship

Valdis Dombrovskis demands greater access for European companies in Financial Times interview Read Full Story

EU trade chief warns of “new areas of concern” in China relationship

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The risks of money-market funds need careful watching

If a financial tremor comes along, investors might flee to FDIC-guaranteed deposits Read Full Story

The risks of money-market funds need careful watching

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Gita Mehta, writer and journalist, 1943-2023

Her colourful books and intrepid reporting sidestepped stereotypes of India in favour of a more nuanced portrait Read Full Story

Gita Mehta, writer and journalist, 1943-2023

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Raffles London and the new era of super-luxe hospitality

Whitehall’s former War Office is reopening as a £1.4bn temple to luxury, and FT travel editor Tom Robbins was its first guest. What does th... Read Full Story

Raffles London and the new era of super-luxe hospitality

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Video games become part of the furniture in Japan as suppliers read the room

Tokyo Game Show features soft furnishings and whole apartments designed to improve gaming experience Read Full Story

Video games become part of the furniture in Japan as suppliers read the room

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Giorgio Napolitano, former president of Italy, dies aged 98

Former communist battled fascism and ended career guiding country through worst days of debt crisis Read Full Story

Giorgio Napolitano, former president of Italy, dies aged 98

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What is it about men and the Roman empire?

A TikTok trend has exposed a crucial difference between the boys and the girls Read Full Story

What is it about men and the Roman empire?

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Winners don’t do irony

The earnestness of Elon Musk and Burning Man is easy to mock, but it might explain their success Read Full Story

Winners don’t do irony

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US senator Menendez indicted on federal bribery charges

New Jersey lawmaker steps aside as chair of the powerful foreign relations committee after prosecutors unseal case Read Full Story

US senator Menendez indicted on federal bribery charges

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US stocks steady after worries over Fed interest rates spur sell-off

Japanese yen weakens after BoJ sticks to ultra-low interest rate policy Read Full Story

US stocks steady after worries over Fed interest rates spur sell-off

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US auto strike expands to 38 GM and Stellantis facilities

Ford spared further action after improved offer to workers as Joe Biden plans visit to picket line Read Full Story

US auto strike expands to 38 GM and Stellantis facilities

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The west’s Modi problem

The US and its allies are cultivating India as an economic and diplomatic partner. But its prime minister’s authoritarian streak is becomin... Read Full Story

The west’s Modi problem

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‘Armed groups, coca crops and death’: how prices crashed for cocaine’s raw material

Oversupply in Colombia is attributed to the vertical integration of production and breaking of Farc’s monopoly Read Full Story

‘Armed groups, coca crops and death’: how prices crashed for cocaine’s raw material

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US dollar hits six-month high as markets accept new interest rate regime

Stocks and bonds weaken after Federal Reserve signals rate cuts will take place only gradually Read Full Story

US dollar hits six-month high as markets accept new interest rate regime

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Investors devour risky corporate debt in boost to LBO business

Demand for Worldpay and Syneos Health bonds and loans shows ‘hunger for new supply in high-yield’ Read Full Story

Investors devour risky corporate debt in boost to LBO business

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Crispin Odey faces first lawsuit over alleged sexual misconduct

Two women have submitted a civil claim in the High Court in London against the financier Read Full Story

Crispin Odey faces first lawsuit over alleged sexual misconduct

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The tech IPO window is open, but not wide open

Investors want companies to be making profits, not just promising future growth Read Full Story

The tech IPO window is open, but not wide open

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Marine Le Pen should stand trial for embezzling EU funds, prosecutors say

Paris prosecutor refers far-right leader and 23 members of her party to criminal court Read Full Story

Marine Le Pen should stand trial for embezzling EU funds, prosecutors say

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Investors blocked from betting on US congressional elections by regulator

CFTC says political-control contracts offered by futures market would be ‘contrary to the public interest’ Read Full Story

Investors blocked from betting on US congressional elections by regulator

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UAW to expand strikes against GM and Stellantis but spares Ford

UAW to expand strikes against GM and Stellantis but spares Ford

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Shares in Dutch banks hit after lawmakers vote for higher tax

Big increase in levy as part of a series of new measures must still win Senate approval Read Full Story

Shares in Dutch banks hit after lawmakers vote for higher tax

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Eurozone downturn looms as business orders fall

Euro hits six-month low and investors bet against more rate rises after PMIs released Read Full Story

Eurozone downturn looms as business orders fall

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US and China to launch economy and finance working groups to stabilise ties

Move to increase engagement follows Treasury secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to Beijing in July Read Full Story

US and China to launch economy and finance working groups to stabilise ties

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Populism could derail the green transition

Western politicians are scared of a backlash against climate change policies that have been sold as good for the economy Read Full Story

Populism could derail the green transition

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John Fetterman, dress codes and American anarchy

A Senate controversy shows the importance of clothes Read Full Story

John Fetterman, dress codes and American anarchy

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Anna Wintour: ‘I just have to make sure things are being done right’

Vogue’s global editorial director on her rise to the top of the fashion world — and what she makes of her tough image Read Full Story

Anna Wintour: ‘I just have to make sure things are being done right’

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How ‘true believer’ Shawn Fain reignited pro-union fervour in Detroit

The UAW leader of a three-pronged strike is shaking US automakers Read Full Story

How ‘true believer’ Shawn Fain reignited pro-union fervour in Detroit

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Italy’s budget plans boosted as 2021 economic growth figure is revised upwards

Revision to GDP numbers provides some relief to Giorgia Meloni’s government as markets scrutinise economic policies Read Full Story

Italy’s budget plans boosted as 2021 economic growth figure is revised upwards

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UK recession risk increases as services activity falls

PMIs weaken to lowest in almost three years as companies cut jobs Read Full Story

UK recession risk increases as services activity falls

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Yen tumbles after Bank of Japan maintains ultra-low interest rates

August data shows consumer price growth exceeded 2% target for 17th straight month Read Full Story

Yen tumbles after Bank of Japan maintains ultra-low interest rates

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Instacart IPO is latest stop on Fidji Simo’s Silicon Valley ascent

Former Facebook executive and protégé of Sheryl Sandberg is confident grocery delivery company will maintain market share Read Full Story

Instacart IPO is latest stop on Fidji Simo’s Silicon Valley ascent

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UK regulator provisionally approves Microsoft’s $75bn Activision deal