Some scientists argue that the link between increasing heat and adverse maternal outcomes is quietly becoming a public health emergency
In a week when Nvidia’s value reached $5tn, investors in even the broadest index of global companies are now heavily exposed to the AI boom
A year on from his re-election, diplomacy is being driven by the personal whims of the president to an extent that is unprecedented in the modern era
Despite success with injectable drugs pharma companies are investing heavily in tablets, long considered the holy grail of obesity medicine
Despite the scepticism about renewables in Washington, falling prices for new panels are making a compelling business case around the world
For years, Washington viewed its relationship with the region as a way to limit Beijing’s influence, but tariffs now strain the partnership
Trump’s ‘favourite field marshal’ is confidently wooing global powers, but Asim Munir faces far tougher challenges closer to home
Consumers are increasingly shunning the restaurant experience for the comfort and cost savings of their living rooms
A vast distribution network helped the asset manager navigate the shift to passive investing, but new challenges are looming
US support has helped calm markets, but Argentina’s president is politically weakened as his party faces midterm elections
A supply crunch in giant turbines for gas-powered plants threatens environmental and geopolitical consequences
With the economy stagnant and the far-right AfD gaining popularity, the chancellor is under pressure to deliver his promised reforms
Datasets have been removed, federal websites scrubbed and thousands of Noaa staff purged. Experts warn disaster defences are at risk
The AI boom is helping to sustain growth but demand is coming from the richest consumers who own stocks while poorer Americans are being squeezed
While previous presidents have introduced policies that have helped supporters, such incidents are now more common and overt
The president and his family have built a rapidly growing digital assets empire which has been fuelled by the administration’s industry-friendly policies
In her first year in office, Claudia Sheinbaum has deftly managed tensions with the US and at home. But the pressure is starting to mount
Professional and retail investors are swarming to buy the precious metal, raising the risk of a bubble
The company behind ChatGPT has signed agreements with many of the largest tech groups, adding to a growing web of financial dependencies across the AI world
Booming demand is straining a supply chain that prioritises quality and cannot expand quickly enough
Battered by scandal, the Swiss organisation behind the annual summit faces a moment of crisis. Insiders say its future may depend on the success of next year’s meeting
The massive bond purchases are being unwound at a time of fierce political criticism of the monetary authorities. The controversy could limit options in future crises
A renewed push for economic growth has added to technological challenges and problems with carbon offset schemes
Beijing’s new diplomatic forays in south Asia have stoked New Delhi fears of being ‘encircled’
With the Conservatives at their lowest ebb ever, leader Kemi Badenoch faces a fierce struggle to maintain the party’s relevance
