China warns UK over nationalisation of British Steel
Beijing says it will take ‘strong measures’ to protect rights of owner Jingye
NHS hospitals hit key target on waiting times in boost for Streeting
Cut in waiting lists in England revealed ahead of health secretary’s expected bid for Labour leadership
Wes Streeting resigns from government
Health secretary’s move deepens crisis that threatens prime minister’s position
Paul Simon continues his magnificent return from retirement at London’s Royal Albert Hall
The 84-year-old delivered a stirring set that ranged from Simon and Garfunkel classics to the mini-masterpiece that is his latest album
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Uprising — Tahmima Anam’s novel of rebellion is her finest to date
Seen through children’s eyes, this fable of oppression draws on one of Bangladesh’s real-life exploitative brothels as well as its revolutions
Revolut prepares to launch private bank as it woos wealthy
Europe’s largest fintech awarded licence to provide complex financial instruments to clients
US-China relations depend on Taiwan, Xi warns Trump
Chinese president tells US counterpart there are ‘no winners’ in trade war
AI desperately needs more adult supervision
The critical challenge is to build institutions that protect us from tech companies and the state
Klarna breaks even for first time since blockbuster New York IPO
Shares in European fintech have plunged 70% since September
Palestinian president Abbas moves to tighten grip with role for son
Proposed elevation of Yasser Abbas to senior position comes despite pressure to reform father Mahmoud’s administration
Xi tells Nvidia, Tesla and Apple CEOs that China will ‘open wider’
US business leaders praise ‘great importance’ of Chinese market on visit to Beijing alongside Donald Trump
Dutton Ranch — Yellowstone sequel serves up full-bodied soapy fun
Kelly Reilly reprises her role as Beth Dutton as the neo-Western saga expands to Texas
Is an AI spending plateau on the horizon?
Also in today’s newsletter: carbon capture shows promise in decarbonising data centres
Britain isn’t ungovernable. It’s just been badly governed
Short-termism and poor choices are to blame for the country’s political predicament
Vessel seized off UAE coast and heading for Iran
Ship anchored outside Strait of Hormuz taken by ‘unauthorised personnel’
Merz vows to oppose new EU debt despite Germany’s borrowing spree
German chancellor urges member states to make ‘painful’ budget choices to fund rearmament
‘I’ve seen some things’: Eric Ries on why good companies go bad
Author of the start-up bible has turned his attention to corrupting influences at the heart of contemporary capitalism
The Lyric Hammersmith’s An Ideal Husband — a lavish, chaotic update of Oscar Wilde
Nicholai La Barrie’s production carries a thrillingly timely charge, but is often overwhelmed by its own excess
Burberry returns to profit as turnaround gains ground
Luxury group warns on effect of Iran war on some regional sales
Business school academics cancel US conference and switch to Europe
Foreign delegates stay away over visa and political concerns under Trump administration
AI alone cannot shorten the work week
The technology could raise prices and consumption before it gives us more free time
King’s Cross is the Silicon Roundabout of AI
A formerly rundown area has become London’s new global technology hub
Jung Chang: the Wild Swans author talks taste
The bestselling writer loves The House of Doors, Eddie Murphy and headscarves