Donald Trump dismisses concerns about PLA activity simulating maritime blockade

US president warns Hamas it has a ‘very short period of time to disarm’ after talks with Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu

Push to join the European single currency stoked tension between Labour PM and chancellor in 2003

Former Treasury minister warned that Crossrail London link was too costly and unnecessary, newly released papers show

Investors including D1 Capital Partners, Fidelity and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan to purchase $1bn in equity

President claims attack hit boats at drug loading terminal without providing further details

Company defends record and its ‘highly engaged and experienced board’ after Chip Wilson nominates 3 directors

Ukraine president says after talks with Donald Trump that 15-year pledge would not be enough to deter Russia

Rapid post-Christmas surge unwinds, dragging down gold and other precious metals

Acquisition continues Masayoshi Son’s spate of artificial intelligence investments

Analysts expect demand for industrial metal to outstrip mined supply by 2030s

Chinese artificial intelligence advances and the effects of Trump’s trade war have boosted markets outside the US

From Vance’s shock Munich speech to the release of the Epstein files, Trump’s return to power has shaped the year

Wave of arrests and fines are in apparent response to online anger over reforms to social security benefits

By inserting tiny imperfections into the stones, scientists open up possibilities in computing, encryption and sensors

Talks about ending the war are really about securing US punishment of the other side

Valuations may be spectacular and a bust could come — but while there’s exuberance there is no mania or irrationality

Economists and tax collectors might be underestimating its impact

Unfunded projects include construction of new barracks, munitions factories and spending on naval hubs

The people, funds and institutions behind the emirate’s staggering rise to riches

Decision follows scandals at Big Four and comes as AI tools make it easier to circumvent invigilators

‘Justice Mission 2025’ exercises to test US response after largest-ever arms sale to Taipei

Sector increases investment and rewards investors after surge in global military spending following Ukraine war

Ukrainian president says longer-term US security guarantees would be needed to deter Russia