Modelling shows localising manufacturing too quickly could reduce global trade by 18%
Rightwing candidate secures rare victory for Maga movement in Europe
Beijing promises to take strong measures to defend its interests
Historian comes from behind to defeat centre-right rival Rafał Trzaskowski in win for Maga movement abroad
Also in this newsletter: Drone strikes overshadow next round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks
There is an urgent need to rethink financial structures that are failing billions of people
Steep fall in energy storage prices proves a game-changer for businesses
MSC and BlackRock-led consortium behind $23bn deal holds talks with Beijing regulator ahead of expected review
Tree planting and stricter entrance rules aim to keep visitors fewer and cooler after more than 1,000 deaths last year
Polls project the country will pick a leftwing leader in Tuesday’s presidential vote
Strikes come as Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will send delegation to Turkey for peace talks this week
Pro-EU mayor of Warsaw Rafał Trzaskowski is polling neck-and-neck with his rightwing Maga rival Karol Nawrocki
‘Kei’ car launch next year by China’s leading electric vehicle maker seen as ‘black ship’ moment for country
Saudi Arabia and UAE plough billions into infrastructure but need more talent and start-ups
Panvira aims to raise $200mn in foreign capital to invest in local equities
One potential fix is using AI to cut extraction costs
Beijing says US defence secretary is trying to instigate confrontation and stir up the region
As the president launches a trade war, follow the latest on tariffs and executive orders
Opposition accuses Pretoria of ‘backroom deal’ over proposal to water down rules on Black ownership
Police raid municipal offices and charge dozens of officials with corruption
Plus, the stadium arms race goes up another gear
Prospective scholars think twice about Trump’s America and consider applying to universities elsewhere
How a Beijing courier’s story struck a chord and escaped the censors
Gen Z shoppers are driving a collecting frenzy for Labubu across Asia, the US and Europe
Trump administration steps up campaign against Alexandre de Moraes for alleged free speech clampdown
