Former president granted conditional release while contesting Libyan financing conviction

War in Ukraine and China’s military build-up have put the world’s deadliest weapons back at the centre of global politics

Broadcaster’s chair admits ‘error of judgement’ over clip but hits out at memo that prompted bosses’ resignations

JCB to contribute equal amount to Conservative party

Yes, its economic engine is remarkable, but there are factors that should temper predictions of global hegemony

Corporation fails to learn from criticism, while politicians have consciously reduced its scope for quality journalism

US stock futures gain and Treasury yields tick up in ‘relief rally’

Shares in FTSE 100 drinks group jump on appointment of consumer industry veteran to revive fortunes

In education, labour and housing we risk going back towards what we know will not work

European Commission president had ‘scheduling’ issues at COP30 summit in Brazil and did not see the UK premier

Regulators and bankers are sounding the alarm about an explosion in privately-rated securities

CEO Vlad Tenev plans to offer shares in a fund that holds a handful of private artificial intelligence companies

Stricter post-Credit Suisse oversight sets nation on different path to US in particular

Eight Democrats cross party lines to back deal seeking to reopen federal administration after record impasse

Junior roles most likely to be axed in the next year, according to a survey of British employers

Private equity group set to see off interest from rival Warburg Pincus to clinch acquisition of fund administrator

Investment company won £255mn contract for protective equipment from then Conservative government during Covid-19

The longest budget impasse in American history is compounding the impact of federal cutbacks for consultants

Exit comes after broadcaster accused of bias on US president, Gaza war and its coverage of rights of transgender people

Trump administration says flights will slow to a ‘trickle’ with no end in sight to budget impasse

Just as we learnt to treat emails with caution, we must now learn to doubt a human-sounding voice

Investigation comes after Norway found Yutong vehicles could be ‘stopped or rendered inoperable’ by Chinese company

The old WTO model is dead — sovereign control and national security matter

So-called cold storage wallets allow digital currency holders an alternative to holding their tokens directly on an exchange