The escalating conflict between the White House and the US central bank could have far-reaching consequences
After several decades of closer integration with the US, the country’s prime minister is pushing large infrastructure projects and looking for new markets
Rising numbers of older people across the continent are straining budgets and making for some difficult political decisions
Governments are hoarding rice and grain as insurance against a world they increasingly view as unstable. But many economists believe it could be counter-productive
European companies pioneered much of the technology used in renewables, but have they left it too late to compete with China?
Changes in shopping habits have widened the split between those catering to well-off customers and those facing bankruptcy
The proposed levy on people worth 10 figures and above has rattled Silicon Valley and split Democratic leaders
Trump’s military actions in Venezuela show how US foreign policy has become geared towards securing access to energy and critical minerals
The Italian prime minister has brought political stability, but not economic growth. What can she accomplish before facing voters in 2027?
Donald Trump has promised to build fleets of new reactors to help ‘win’ the AI race. But many think the goals are unrealistic
Policymakers say strict new measures have driven down irregular arrivals, but experts say the underlying factors are little changed
The AI mania could wane and drag down the economies of the two superpowers, but the rest of the world is well positioned to pick up the slack
As Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally will take over an institution tarnished by scandal and with dwindling numbers
The country plans to reinforce its dominance of global manufacturing, despite persistent deflation at home and rising tensions abroad
The technology is changing the way many people meet and form relationships but some experts believe it may do more harm than good
The US president’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs spooked markets but the global trading system has proved to be resilient
By inserting tiny imperfections into the stones, scientists open up possibilities in computing, encryption and sensors
As well as being the dominant platform in podcasting and having a growing presence in live sport, it is now the leader in TV and streaming in the US
Amid the rise of streaming, younger viewers barely watch the broadcasting that once dominated Christmas schedules
It used to be the most wonderful time of year for the retail and hospitality sectors, but consumer behaviour is shifting
After a year of tumult, some are warning that a system built on neutrality, consensus and direct democracy is not moving fast enough
The furore over football World Cup prices is the most glaring example of tensions fuelled by a post-pandemic boom in demand for experiences
New Delhi is building up its maritime capability as a counter to Beijing’s growing assertiveness in the Indian Ocean
Member states kick off two years of haggling over spending priorities amid growing doubts about the bloc’s relevance
A year of internal disorder, fluctuating priorities and colossal spending at Meta has rattled insiders and investors
