Washington imposes new sanctions on Tehran as military personnel and aircraft carrier movements keep region on edge
Some European countries are sending soldiers to the Arctic island after Donald Trump intensified threats to take control
Tensions remain high in the state following last week’s killing of a protester by a federal immigration agent
Defaulted debt jumps more than 25% as investors hope protests will reduce support for groups such as Hizbollah
President declines to rule out military action after Washington evacuated personnel from Qatar command centre
Centrist parliamentary bloc includes ruling party’s former coalition partner and raises risks for PM ahead of expected election
From Brussels to Moldova, the men in blue suits know they’re in trouble. But what are they going to do about it?
Rising numbers of older people across the continent are straining budgets and making for some difficult political decisions
Fates of Kupiansk and Huliaipole highlight Kyiv’s reliance on a shrinking pool of experienced, reliable soldiers
Any action against Tehran could tip regional balance further in Israel’s favour, even as some American interests are put at risk
After 1,000 days of war, why is the world still silent?
Producer of ‘ET’, ‘Indiana Jones’ and ‘Back to the Future’ will continue to make movies
María Corina Machado leaves White House meeting without the US president’s backing to be her country’s next leader
Also in today’s newsletter: Japanese opposition parties unite and Wall Street’s investment banking revival
Agreement will reduce tariffs on goods from the island to 15%
Brent crude falls over 4 per cent as oversupply fears return
Office for Students says almost two-thirds more first-class degrees were awarded than can be explained
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch had ousted former leadership rival for ‘plotting’ to defect
But ex-Tory minister’s switch to Reform raises questions about whether he will be a help or a hindrance to Farage
Best year for investment banking since 2021 on busy day of earnings
Chief David Solomon says Goldman had largest backlog of deals since pandemic
Wall St chief wants AI to reshape the bank but the question is how exactly it will measure success
Figure marks rebound from previous month’s contraction
Iranians have not become monarchists — they are seeking anyone who can replace a despotic regime at war with its own people
At least 175 of party’s councillors due to face voters will serve for another year
New measures aim to make it easier to call up tens of thousands of ex-military personnel
Charlie Ergen’s future will probably be guided by what happens to Elon Musk’s company
Temporary reliefs are a sticking plaster for a tax that needs reform
To rebuild the energy sector, the country needs a credible, legitimate government investors can trust
The latest investment frenzy is heavily concentrated in one sector
World’s largest asset manager drew in almost $700bn from clients in 2025
Industry’s return to the corridor would cut transit times and lower freight rates
Nick Ephgrave will leave the role in March saying ‘time is right to hang up the handcuffs’ after decades of public service
Also in today’s newsletter, the investigation into Jay Powell raises questions over the Department of Justice’s independence
The surprise departure deprives Farage of some Westminster theatre and gives the Tories a chance to reclaim ground
Democratic history is a timeline of states acting to curb over-mighty figures, from kings to business tycoons
