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
Also in today’s newsletter, emerging-market currencies sell off, and Nasdaq board diversity rules thrown out
Riad Abd El Raouf, who served in former regime, says rebels to reopen border crossing and review Russia and Iran deals
G7’s $50bn loan is no substitute for transferring blocked foreign exchange reserves to Ukraine
Modern historians are wary of ascribing change to individuals. Could that be about to change?
The new Korean restaurant from the Bokman hitmakers is fiendishly brilliant
Stem headhunter’s stock down 24% as it warns profits will be sharply lower next year
Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds says banks and investors should shrug off ethical concerns about industry
Too many caveats surround the government’s goal of building 300,000 new homes a year
Review by Sir Brian Leveson will consider expanding use of magistrates in search for ‘radical’ options
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announces talks between the two countries to end dispute over breakaway Somaliland region
Country’s energy minister describes ‘shit situation’ as domestic prices hit highest level since 2009
Labour polls poorly now because it is taking unpopular decisions, but history points to a second term in power
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
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
