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Microsoft to invest $1.5bn in Abu Dhabi AI group G42

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Agreement is latest move by US tech group to extend its reach into fast-growing sector

Ukraine’s eastern cities brace as Russian troops advance

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With Moscow’s forces slowly pressing forward, life is draining out of frontline communities

The overlooked threats to the global financial system

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As western governments shy away from debt reduction and structural reform, investors must reassess their view of ‘safe’ assets

Raiffeisen Bank trumpets Russia growth plans in dozens of job ads

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Austrian lender, which has pledged to exit Russia, orders internal probe following FT findings

It’s time to lift the veil on incompetence

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Both governments and companies are guilty of feigning inability when it works to their advantage

Inside CVC’s tortuous decision to go public

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Revived plan follows years of internal discord over whether private equity firm should list

Europe restarts magnesium mining to counter reliance on China

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US-backed Verde to invest $1bn in disused Romanian mine and begin production in 2027

Why economic forecasting is performance art for central bankers

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Ben Bernanke’s review is full of sound recommendations but unlikely to alter this opaque process

‘Trump did this’: abortion ruling hands Biden opening in Arizona

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‘Draconian’ court decision puts reproductive rights at heart of election in crucial 2024 swing state

German watchdog finds EY’s Wirecard audits grossly negligent

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Apas stops short of establishing criminal intent in Big Four firm’s conduct

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UK ‘pothole crisis’ threatens Tories ahead of local elections

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Motorists and cyclists are increasingly outraged by the state of the country’s roads

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China’s economy grows 5.3% in first quarter

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GDP beats expectations as Beijing seeks to steer manufacturing-led revival

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Manufacturers need to face up to new wave of Chinese competition

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Pace of post-pandemic development a wake-up call for western companies

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US Speaker Mike Johnson says House will vote on Ukraine and Israel aid this week

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Move marks Republican’s first big step to boost funding for Kyiv — but could face opposition

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Liz Truss considered sacking Andrew Bailey as BoE governor after ‘mini’ Budget

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Former UK prime minister hits at central bank and Treasury for being ‘fatalistic about Britain’s decline’

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Hunt for Trump’s ‘hush money’ jury gets off to slow start in Manhattan

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Opening day of historic first trial of a former US president underlines challenges ahead for the New York court

40,000 migrants living in limbo in the UK, Home Office says

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Disclosure comes as MPs vote to try to finalise legislation aimed at sending asylum seekers to Rwanda

Boeing engineer rejects whistleblower claim of 787 safety risks

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Plane maker says testing found ‘zero’ evidence of fatigue stress in composites used in wide-body jet

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Only 1% of UK primary teachers think pupils have ‘adequate’ financial literacy

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Campaigners warn that confidence in basic numeracy is at a low level among youngsters

Dozens of murder and rape convictions may face new DNA testing

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Jailing of innocent man for 17 years leads to review by CCRC of thousands of cases in light of advances in forensic technology

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US and Europe seek to dissuade Israel from striking back against Iran

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Senior Israeli military chief vows country will respond to Tehran’s attack

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The Arab balancing act as Iran and Israel raise the stakes

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Jordan is facing scrutiny at home for helping to repel Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel

‘Blowout’ US retail sales shake bond and currency markets

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Government debt sells off and dollar gains as latest sign of hot economy cools hopes of interest rate cuts

Goldman Sachs knows what fits it best — plenty of deals

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Bank has tried to build a massive wealth and asset management business that brings in steady fees

A dangerous turning point in the Middle East

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Israel should listen to allies who care about its security

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US stocks drop as traders weigh risks of wider war in Middle East

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Oil prices recover as tech stocks lead US equities markets sharply lower and Treasury yields climb

Aluminium and nickel prices jump after sanctions on Russian supply

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UK and US measures ban delivery of new Russian-origin metals to LME and CME

BNP Paribas gets green light for fully owned Chinese securities venture

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Regulatory approval comes as Chinese economic growth slows

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Inchcape to sell UK dealerships for £346mn

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Deal with Group 1 Automotive is the latest in consolidation wave hitting car retail sector