Trump backs Noem as pressure mounts over deadly deportation raids
US homeland security chief under fire after weekend killing of protester by agents in Minneapolis
Iran delegates emergency powers as threat of conflict with US looms
Authorities take steps to keep government running in case of attack as regional countries race to defuse tensions with US
Former Opec chief enjoyed ‘life of luxury’ in UK thanks to bribes, court told
Diezani Alison-Madueke denies receiving bribes from oil tycoons
Anthropic doubles VC fundraising to $20bn on surging investor demand
AI start-up in talks to raise new funds from Coatue, GIC, Iconiq and Sequoia at $350bn valuation
LVMH chief Arnault laments geopolitical strife as sales rise
Louis Vuitton owner reports another quarter of growth but warns unpredictable world events may impede recovery
Pubs to get 15% cut to business rates bill after government U-turn
Treasury announces relief for struggling sector after being warned of mass closures and job losses
Intervention will not reverse yen weakness
Loose fiscal policy no longer makes sense now that Japan has escaped deflation
US consumer confidence plunges to 12-year low
Increasingly bifurcated economy undermines strong GDP and productivity growth
CVC deal brings American-style alternative investing to Europe
After going public in 2024, the European buyout powerhouse needs growth to lure mutual fund investors into its stock
US health insurer stocks plummet on Trump Medicare spending plan
White House proposal would keep reimbursement rates about flat and cut into revenue of coverage providers
Netanyahu’s government hosts antisemitism conference with European far right
Israel invites members of groups including France’s Rassemblement National and the Sweden Democrats
Former Labour MP charged with sexual assault
Conor McGinn has been charged over an alleged incident in 2022
Dollar hits 4-year low as ‘chaotic’ policymaking tests investors’ nerves
Many investors expect the dollar to weaken further in 2026
Star Fidelity stockpicker William Danoff to retire
Investor helped turn the Contrafund into one of the world’s biggest actively managed mutual funds
Criminal justice reforms will undermine trust in the system
Scrapping jury trials fails to address the overwhelming pile-up of court cases
Discord by Jeremy Cooper — musical ideals
A classical composer and celebrity saxophonist find their lives altered as they team up
Ralph Fiennes directs his first opera with Eugene Onegin in Paris
The actor is well-placed to take on Pushkin at the Palais Garnier but developing the craft of opera direction takes time
Nomura-backed crypto group Laser Digital seeks US banking licence
Effort marks latest move by fintechs, digital asset groups and even car companies to capitalise on light-touch regulation
What to do when no relationship is special
European countries can do more in the Arctic than just periodically standing up to US bullying
US health insurer shares fall on proposal to cut rise in Medicare payments
UnitedHealth and Humana drop more than 10% after hours on Monday on news of Trump administration’s plan
Canada’s oil industry thrives as sales to China soar
Record production comes as analysts say Venezuelan output is not likely to significantly hit demand in short term
Hargreaves Lansdown’s price cut fuels retail investing race to the bottom
Move by platform plus growth of cheap apps and regulatory changes will push entire sector to up its game
Carbon-free flying by 2050 is ‘pie in the sky’, say aircraft leasing chiefs
AerCap’s Aengus Kelly says no one is willing to pay higher costs of sustainable aviation fuel
Sadiq Khan in push to boost London’s nightlife
Mayor unveils task force report to support bars and clubs as hospitality industry struggles and venues close