Robert Bonnier secured backing from Nick Candy for his fledgling social media app, but the property tycoon now says he was duped
As floods intensify, the threat of the toxic metal seeping into the food chain is as big a problem as sewage in rivers or air pollution
Shut out of the US by tariffs and facing a backlash in Europe, Chinese carmakers could end up dominating many emerging markets
How Italy’s prime minister and France’s opposition leader work together — or not — will help determine the EU’s future direction
Radical advances in neurotechnology are helping disabled people walk and could provide the link between human and artificial intelligence
After a weak 2023, a recent flurry of deals is the latest sign of a revival in activity. However political uncertainty is holding back some takeovers
Companies such as Monzo, Starling and Revolut have transformed digital banking but traditional lenders still dominate the market
As China steps back, the oil-rich Gulf state has become an important source of foreign investment — but with fresh layers of complexity
Rightwing populist parties are making inroads into a demographic fed up with economic insecurity and immigration policy
Pirate attacks, Middle East instability and drought are causing disruption and congestion at the world’s ports
As rewilding opens up new habitats, the debate over whether to coexist with the animals or control their numbers is growing
The Labour leader has engineered one of the most stunning transformations in recent history. But he is yet to capture the public imagination
The EU’s population is shrinking faster than expected, putting strain on government finances and the bloc’s long-term prospects
Despite a growing body of evidence, Big Food is trying to dampen fears about the health effects of industrially formulated substances
India’s prime minister is likely to win a third term, but critics say his pro-business and authoritarian style may have peaked
The outgoing president said he would tackle gangs with ‘hugs not bullets’. Five years on, violence is worse than ever
Once viewed as a superfuel that could decarbonise large chunks of the economy, the likely uses are shrinking dramatically
Google and OpenAI unveiled new tools to bring ‘intelligent systems’ a step closer. Will this be a milestone for generative AI?
Young people’s interest in watching sporting events is waning, threatening a business model built on broadcasting rights
The tussle for the venerable studio has been billed as the money men against the creatives, but the outcome may help decide who survives in the streaming era
After Putin’s invasion of Ukraine trade links between the two countries have strengthened. So have Beijing’s geopolitical ambitions
The regime’s power-brokers have done everything to ensure a smooth transition except find a frontrunner
Chronic underperformance is worrying EU policymakers who are searching for ways to inject some dynamism
The US president paused a weapons shipment to Israel, piling pressure on Israel’s leader to change course. Will it work?
Sanctions have caused imports of spare parts to collapse. But airlines have found new ways to get components into the country
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