Idleness breeds creativity if only we can ignore shallow technology distractions
Surge in foreign acquisition values reflects quality of assets, but at discount valuations
A €90bn Ukraine loan should mark the beginning of a more decisive and ambitious EU
The UK capital is subject to more than its fair share of misinformation
Crime and violence are raising the appeal of strongmen across the region
Verdict leaves no doubt about the consequences of standing up to Beijing
Next year’s tournament in North America is turning into an elitist spectacle
Extremist terrorism is a major threat, but is one end of a continuum
Brussels has more power to apply and enforce the rules than it is currently using
End of deliveries by Denmark’s mail service bodes ill for the epistolary form
Whether Netflix or Paramount wins, creatives are likely to lose
2025 has been a good year for immunisation science, but not in the US
Beijing’s latest milestone underscores its industrial strength — and growing economic imbalances
Trump’s security strategy is a wake-up call for Europe on defence and growth
The president may pretend it’s a hoax but his policy agenda has added to the squeeze
New technologies could replace many procedures though some will still be needed
Defence secretary faces serious questions over strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats
Governments have to offset falling fuel duties without slowing electric car sales
Weak buffers and poor support undermine the Office for Budget Responsibility
The government’s changes promise to liberalise the country’s vast jobs market
There are ways to overcome a Belgian block and provide game-changing support to Kyiv
Beware of restricting it to tackle England’s huge backlog of criminal cases
Nasdaq listing is testament to retailer’s transformation under Doug McMillon
The chancellor’s failure to drive growth and cut spending leaves future levy rises on the cards
Its government is failing to protect everyone, not only Christians