What can poetry give us in times of crisis?
At their best, poets both offer us an immersive break from clamorous news feeds and fortify us for the future
Israel to ‘demolish’ all houses in Lebanese border villages
Defence minister Israel Katz plans ‘security control’ of area stretching dozens of kilometres into neighbour’s territory
Geely to use Volvo Cars’ plants amid ‘very serious’ overcapacity in car industry
Move is in contrast to rival BYD, which is building factories in international markets
Labour suspends rebel MP Karl Turner
Backbencher who spearheaded jury trials revolt had been warned about his conduct
Trump rebukes France as tensions rise with Europe over Iran war
Italy refuses US warplanes permission to refuel, adding to transatlantic divisions over conflict
Unilever combines food division with McCormick to create $66bn group
Merger will transform the maker of Hellmann’s mayonnaise into beauty and personal care specialist
Milan city council raided in San Siro sale investigation
100-year-old stadium was bought by private equity-backed AC Milan and Inter Milan for about €200mn last year
Chagos ruling paves way for islanders to stay on archipelago
Landmark case is latest twist in battle with UK government over remote Indian Ocean territory
Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba despite US blockade
Donald Trump allows shipment, but its crude cargo offers only a temporary lifeline for the crisis-hit country
Trump renews Iran threats as US oil prices continue to rise
Also in today’s newsletter, Pete Hegseth’s broker attempted to make big defence investment before Iran attack
The Witch by Marie NDiaye — spellbinding
Shortlisted for the International Booker Prize, this dreamlike, unsettling tale explores the terror and sorrow of a mediocre sorceress with meagre talents
Former BA boss Walsh returns as chief of India’s biggest airline
Company’s previous head abruptly quit after poor planning triggered thousands of flight cancellations last year
King Charles to visit US in April despite Trump’s attacks
UK Liberal Democrats had called for royal trip to be cancelled
Brent crude on course for largest monthly price rise on record
Cost of oil likely to keep climbing until Strait of Hormuz reopens to shipping
UK to receive last tanker of jet fuel from Middle East this week
Industry warnings of disruption contrast with government calls for calm
The ECB’s three-pronged monetary strategy
Unless the war ends quickly, a rise in Eurozone interest rates looks inevitable
Trump tells allies including UK to ‘go get your own oil’
US ‘won’t be there to help you anymore’, president warns
Court of Appeal rules non-lawyers can work on litigation cases
Judgment reversing earlier High Court decision is welcomed by law firms
Trump is not just sinking in the Gulf
As his poll numbers tank, the president’s trade and immigration agendas are encountering judicial resistance too
Microsoft faces UK watchdog probe over business software
CMA will assess whether US tech giant should be given ‘strategic market status’
Billionaire Rokos donates record £190mn to Cambridge university
Gift from hedge fund boss will fund new school of government
Why the helium shortage matters for chipmakers
The Middle East war has highlighted another potential choke point for the semiconductor supply chain
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding — vibrant comedy puts Harlem salon at the root of Black community
Workplace rivalries, immigration anxieties and gossip all jostle for attention in UK premiere at London’s Lyric Hammersmith
Hot property: five homes for sale in Provence
From a historic cave property with an infinity pool carved into rock to a traditional mas set in lavender fields and olive groves