A figure resembling Italy’s prime minister on a Rome church wall blurred the lines between religion and politics
Efficiencies chief had previously told FT no services were cut in apparent contradiction of party’s claim of vast waste
Carmaker targets younger buyers with Lepas marque
Headline price inflation dropped to 1.7%
ECB expected to hold interest rates at meeting on Thursday
Danish brewer’s soft drinks sales double thanks to Britvic acquisition
Swiss group increases offer after several approaches to FTSE 100 company
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A Black mark on ‘Château Noir’
The government needs to revive the appeal of flats — but capping ground rents at £250 a year won’t cut it
Decline comes after cash-strapped chemists reduced opening hours to cut costs
Unencrypted European communications are being targeted by Moscow
German group’s outspoken boss Armin Papperger wants to ‘catch’ €300bn in European deals by 2030
Turkish president’s push to end four-decade Kurdish conflict hinges on dapper, mercurial coalition ally Devlet Bahçeli
Analysts deeply sceptical of US president’s claim that Narendra Modi has promised to stop buying crude from Russia
Tech billionaire and platform’s former chief Linda Yaccarino summoned for ‘voluntary interviews’ in April
The announcement, ahead of a council election in May, caps years of funding cuts and asset sales
Far-right presidential candidate is polling as a frontrunner who could finally win an election in 2027
Retired army general Roberto Vannacci splits from the League to form his own National Future party
Eurozone member has been without its normal vote at ECB rate-setting meetings since early 2025
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Move follows Australia’s decision to introduce age-based restrictions over child safety concerns
Regulator found manufacturer could have received grants and preferential tax treatment that undermine European industry
Moscow resumes bombing Kyiv and other cities after five-day pause
