The new prime minister has revived the LDP, which had looked as if it might collapse. But if she wins this week’s elections, she will face harsh realities
Data centres powering the AI boom are straining grids and causing price rises that could hurt Trump
Banks say rules governing the digital currency are a risk to financial stability. Are they just trying to stamp out competition?
The televised climb of a Taipei skyscraper follows an explosion of interest in the sport, fuelled by the post-pandemic boom in exercise
Leading labels have signed deals with tech companies in the hope of creating new revenue streams and reducing the amount of slop. But artists are worried
Industry giants Walmart and Amazon are taking different approaches to a technology that could further automate shopping
After the stand-off over Greenland, European leaders are having to consider what would happen if Washington leaves the military alliance
The Venezuela incursion might have strengthened populist candidates promising law and order ahead of key elections
ICE could become the largest enforcement agency in the US, but critics say its behaviour is increasingly lawless
Washington’s allies are looking for a new strategy after a week that has demonstrated what some see as the risks of subordination and coercion
Activists say the election expected later in 2026 represents an ‘existential’ moment for the country
Economic uncertainty and the arrival of AI have brought a reduction in entry-level roles, with potentially disastrous consequences for young people
As both sides scramble to source vital parts, some experts are convinced Russian buyers are being favoured by Beijing
The fortunes of furniture makers in North Carolina and Foshan in China show the impact of Trump’s tariff regime
The acting president says she is staying true to her socialist roots while trying to meet the demands of the Trump administration
The escalating conflict between the White House and the US central bank could have far-reaching consequences
After several decades of closer integration with the US, the country’s prime minister is pushing large infrastructure projects and looking for new markets
Rising numbers of older people across the continent are straining budgets and making for some difficult political decisions
Governments are hoarding rice and grain as insurance against a world they increasingly view as unstable. But many economists believe it could be counter-productive
European companies pioneered much of the technology used in renewables, but have they left it too late to compete with China?
Changes in shopping habits have widened the split between those catering to well-off customers and those facing bankruptcy
The proposed levy on people worth 10 figures and above has rattled Silicon Valley and split Democratic leaders
Trump’s military actions in Venezuela show how US foreign policy has become geared towards securing access to energy and critical minerals
The Italian prime minister has brought political stability, but not economic growth. What can she accomplish before facing voters in 2027?
Donald Trump has promised to build fleets of new reactors to help ‘win’ the AI race. But many think the goals are unrealistic
