UK going ‘all in’ on Aukus pact following US review
Trilateral submarine and technology pact between US, UK and Australia must shift decisively into delivery phase, says defence secretary
EU finance ministers seek cull of banking and markets laws
Financial services bosses have been pressuring governments over bloc’s slow progress in loosening rules on the sector
People made fire 350,000 years earlier than previously thought, scientists find
Stone Age site in English county of Suffolk shows evidence of crucial stage in human development
Porsche’s works council warns of further job cuts amid tough talks on savings
One in every four jobs at carmaker in Germany could be at risk, say workers’ representatives
Can technology help us defy death?
Our new podcast series explores the longevity industry
Brazil’s lower house passes bill to slash Bolsonaro’s jail time
Draft law could cut rightwinger’s prison sentence by 25 years but will still require approval of Senate
Nick Clegg takes on venture capital role alongside Meta AI scientist Yann LeCun
Former lobbyist and UK deputy prime minister joins London-based Hiro Capital
Singapore’s latest antisocial scourge is pickleball
Enthusiastic picklers are fighting a war against neighbours sick of the sport’s relentless ‘pock, pock, pock’ noise
US to require social media disclosure for visa-waiver requests
Change would affect visitors from countries including the UK, France and Australia
The Royal Opera’s Ariodante shows Handel at the peak of his powers
A straightforward modern-day staging of the composer’s opera allows his music to shine
Argentina sells local dollar debt as Milei plots return to global markets
Domestic-law sale paves way for serial defaulter to tap international investors next year
Nicolas Sarkozy opens door to Marine Le Pen and French far right
In prison diary, former conservative French president rules out future attempts to ostracise Rassemblement National
Reeves reserves right to take action ‘at any point’ to support public finances
UK chancellor believes decision to bolster fiscal headroom will mean she does not need to take extra steps in spring
The clash within civilisations
The important conflicts today take place inside cultural-religious blocs, not between them
Lebanese PM: Our national reset is working — but we need help
With international support, the country can avoid a return to clientelism, corruption and impunity
Ben & Jerry’s governance crisis is a uniquely sticky situation
Newly listed Magnum faces litigation from the directors of a flagship brand
FCA boss promises more pro-growth measures in letter to Starmer
Nikhil Rathi says UK financial regulator will encourage more lending to small businesses
Will prime property’s post-Budget bounceback last?
It’s green for go but don’t wait for the leaves on the trees, says Savills head of residential
The perils of using AI when recruiting
Companies are using chatbots to research candidates — but convenience comes with risks
For ideal winter fiction, embrace the dark side of the season
A great Christmas novel must either cut through the sugariness of an over-commercialised period, or transport you into the heart of winter itself
William Hill owner Evoke explores sale after Budget tax hit
Shares in London-listed gambling group jump after it launches strategic review
Hong Kong bankers warned to improve quality of IPO paperwork
Regulators highlight concerns after listings boom in territory
Lagarde says ECB will probably lift growth forecasts
Central bank president signals second consecutive upgrade for Eurozone economy