Also in this newsletter: Friedrich Merz finally throws his hat in the ring for German chancellor
America has cultural and structural advantages that governments can’t close
Intelligence officers say retired pilots from Ukraine and snipers from Russia are both working with Sudanese Armed Forces
The top tables for breaking bread and sealing deals in great global cities
Staff of late Alexei Navalny accuse another dissident of ordering assault on one of their own
Brussels claims Facebook is breaking the law and undermining rivals with its free Marketplace services
The London spot beloved by royals and rock stars is back. Can it recapture its former glory?
Margrethe Vestager’s comments come as successor told to be ‘more supportive’ of companies
An enigmatic sound has shown that the frozen corners of the world are creaking — and in more ways than one
Scottish city secures bid after Victoria pulls out due to concerns over spiralling costs
Guy’s and St Thomas’ moves to tackle £31mn deficit as government push to improve standards collides with straitened budgets
Move sets up duel between CDU chief and SPD incumbent Olaf Scholz in 2025 poll
His report on competitiveness presents the EU with an ‘existential challenge’
Deal is a textbook example of how not to create price tension in a capital markets offering
The Berliner Philharmoniker played Brucker and Rihm while Ensemble Modern offered Ruth Crawford Seeger
Energy demands of AI place strain on power supplies
France, Italy and Spain to share influential portfolios in next European Commission
Also in this newsletter: floods in central and eastern Europe flesh out reality of climate change
Despite the hills and cobbled streets, the Scottish capital is surprisingly cycle-friendly, with routes leading to landmarks along canal paths, old railway lines and a seaside esplanade
City fears loss of identity as Germany’s largest private employer moves to break its job security pledge
Stéphane Séjourné has backed French president since 2017 and replaces European Commission’s biggest rebel
I’ve had a letter from HMRC; does this mean I've made a mistake on my last tax return?
UK trade deal with EU has led to ‘profound and ongoing’ impact on goods flow
Long-delayed overhaul of Earl's Court exhibition site edges closer as ministers try to unlock ‘stalled’ projects
