Ukraine offers to drop Nato membership demands
Zelenskyy says Kyiv still needs US and European protection guarantees ahead of Berlin talks
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Nvidia chief scores huge victory with the decision to allow AI chip exports to China
How Warner Bros Discovery’s David Zaslav defied Hollywood — again
The Netflix-Paramount bidding war puts the much-criticised CEO in line for a bumper payday
Trump’s war on ‘woke’ splits the fortunes of US brands
American Eagle profits from advertising campaign while restaurant chain Cracker Barrel left reeling after logo tweak
Two US soldiers and a civilian killed in Syria
Trump threatens retaliation against Isis for assault on a counterterrorism operation
Twelve killed in gun attack at Jewish event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach
Authorities say they have designated incident as terrorism
Chileans choose between rightwinger and communist in presidential vote
Arch-conservative José Antonio Kast maintains wide lead over leftwinger Jeannette Jara
It makes sense to look smart when flying
But not because of anything to do with the US transport secretary’s campaign to civilise air travel
VW gears up for first production closure in Germany in its 88-year history
Ending manufacturing at Dresden site comes as Europe’s largest auto producer battles weak demand in its key markets
Australia’s social media ban carries health warning for Big Tech investors
Full-on lobbying by the platforms caught in Canberra’s new law shows what is at stake
Delivery Hero backs CEO while exploring sales under investor pressure
Founder Östberg retains board support even as German food group explores routes to revive shares
Hedge funds pile into commodities in search of fresh source of returns
Funds such as Balyasny, Jain Global and Qube are expanding operations to allow them to trade underlying markets
EU plans crackdown on ‘very dangerous’ Chinese parcels
Bloc’s justice commissioner says action needed to protect consumers from products sold on platforms such as Shein
Swiss dealmaking surges to record highs despite strong franc
Swiss groups are involved in deals across sectors, defying currency moves and US tariffs
Keir Starmer risks losing ally at top of Britain’s biggest union
Leftwing challenger Andrea Egan is running against Unison general secretary Christina McAnea in a leadership ballot
How the ‘Brussels effect’ backfired
Once a model for the world, the EU’s rulemaking machine has faltered under the weight of its own ambition
Bo Diddley — how the guitarist made an African rhythm a rock’n’roll staple
His self-titled 1955 hit channelled a traditional beat that went on to be used by stars such as Buddy Holly and Rihanna
IPO of bubble-era Japan bank seen as trigger for more deals
SBI Shinsei Bank could use funds to fuel purchases of smaller regional lenders
Risk-loving Korean investors made to watch training video before trading
South Korean regulators want to strengthen oversight of retail traders
China’s $1tn trade surplus is a problem for Beijing — and the world
The country’s growth model is becoming increasingly hard to sustain
Sunday Number 123: Numbers Puzzle
Elite college sports group nears $500mn private capital deal
Big 12 tie-up with RedBird and Weatherford could reshape the business of university athletics