Russian forces capture a dozen villages but fail to breach Ukraine’s defensive lines
Billionaire platform owner challenges takedown requests, but critics argue such efforts are opaque and selective
Incineration plants have been attractive to investors, but must soon start paying for emissions
Ex-BlackRock executive has reshaped Angela Merkel’s party in his conservative image
Observers worry little has been done to curtail dangerous Christian sects as they continue to draw in followers
Car group has launched several collections but luxury market is becoming more challenging
Xi Jinping’s upgrade of ties with Budapest highlights Beijing’s willingness to reward loyalty with investment and trade
Rare mis-step angers loyal customers who lament how Big Tech’s behaviour can make the companies ‘less likeable’
FTSE 100 energy majors want to improve valuations and close discount with US rivals
Chair of Spain’s third-biggest lender has come under fire for his €12bn attempt to buy Catalonia rival
Florida senator who ran for Republican nomination in 2016 gains momentum among donors in contest to join 2024 ticket
Experts are divided on whether the shift towards private care is good or bad for the public health service in the long term
Tokyo, Seoul and Canberra follow EU and US in trying to rein in dominance of Apple and Google
Journey from industrial behemoth to takeover target reflects country’s decline as a mining powerhouse
Battle for city of Goma pits government forces and allied militia against Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group
Row over plan to build mosque in rare green space highlights divisions in increasingly polarised society
Scientists warn that London is at risk from sea-level rises and more powerful storms
In one of the biggest gambles of his career, Israel’s premier sent troops into Rafah to raise pressure on Hamas — and buy time
Three years after his fund’s collapse shook Wall Street, a jury will decide whether the investor’s actions were criminal
Political rivals argue hierarchy remains defining social structure with Hindu nationalism leaving marginalised behind
Kyiv hopes to replenish its forces by giving recruits the choice of where to serve
Oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili has sought to steer Caucasus nation back into Russia’s orbit
Experts warn better data is required to drive policy as debilitating condition reduces workforce
Washington’s crackdown shows its leverage over global banking system
Chinese president’s first trip to region since 2019 comes amid rising tensions
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