Increased military expenditure could be agreed at next year’s summit, intensifying pressure on national budgets
Access comes as both countries face domestic political turmoil and the zone is jeopardised by new border controls
Pentagon, Treasury and state department all conclude $15bn Nippon Steel acquisition poses no national security risk
Resignation comes after president-elect said he will nominate Kash Patel to lead top US law enforcement agency
Central bank has slashed borrowing costs five times this year in an effort to combat unemployment and boost growth
Figure matches Wall Street’s forecasts and clears way for Federal Reserve rate cut next week
Refugees in Germany and elsewhere are in ‘wait and see’ mode after fall of Assad regime
‘Super-holding’ company intended to support Prabowo Subianto’s strategic projects and boost growth
After the collapse of Olaf Scholz’s three-party coalition, follow our live-updating polling data and discover other possible coalitions ahead of February vote
President negotiates with party leaders of left and right to ensure survival of next government
The nation’s first LGBTQ museum offers hope for a community still struggling with inequality
Move is designed to close loophole after Meta walked away from existing deal to use media content
And investing in dinosaurs
First-time contribution shows social media platform and its chief are trying to mend relations with president-elect
Also in this newsletter: Poland seizes the moment to push for EU defence spending
Currencies strengthen against dollar as investors position for loosening by Federal Reserve
Also in today’s newsletter, emerging-market currencies sell off and Nasdaq board diversity rules thrown out
The Thai director’s ‘How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies’ has hit a nerve with its tale of fragmented family
Manila hopes to enlist other countries to add to pressure on China
Developing economies also suffering from ‘confluence of bad news’
Investigations should finally shed light on how algorithms win votes and influence people
The UK’s largest commercial farmer is trying to create a berry brand against intense global competition
Governments are experimenting with industrial policy but tariffs are staying low
Any notion that the Magnificent Seven had unstoppable momentum received a reality check earlier this year
Support for the rightwing populist party is growing fast but its path to power remains rocky
Discussions come as government seeks to meet 2030 clean power target
While the long-term trajectory of the fiscal debt will probably remain a concern, there are some potential incremental actions the incoming president could take
So-called restrainers reject post-Cold War foreign policy consensus
Papua New Guinea cements security agreement with Canberra and will get $385mn investment for new sports team
Leader of Yoon Suk Yeol’s party signals it is preparing to back impeachment vote on Saturday
Decision says SEC should not have signed off on directive requiring listed companies to meet certain criteria
Surveyors also find estate agents are expecting the slowest growth in rental costs in almost four years
British premier will accept an invitation by the bloc to discuss security matters, in the latest sign of improving relations
Experts say councils may be given too much time to produce local plans that permit increased development
Prosecutors accuse brothers Tal and Oren Alexander of using their wealth and connections to attract women they abused
