Tehran seeks to limit talks to its nuclear programme as Washington threatens military action
Drawdown comes as backlash against enforcement tactics forces president to soften approach to immigration crackdown
Unencrypted European communications are being targeted by Moscow
Iranian gunboats also challenged US-flagged tanker in Strait of Hormuz days before planned negotiations
House lawmakers advanced legislation despite looming fight over funding for Department of Homeland Security
Banking committee Democrats threaten to delay appointment until justice department halts probes into Powell and Cook
A figure resembling Italy’s prime minister on a Rome church wall blurred the lines between religion and politics
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
Turkish president’s push to end four-decade Kurdish conflict hinges on dapper, mercurial coalition ally Devlet Bahçeli
Domestic dissidents call for end to Islamic republic, while moderates back reforms within the system
Florida’s Republican governor criticises attempts by administration to ‘kneecap states and let Big Tech write the rules’
Pressure on prime minister mounts as Tories push for publication of all messages relating to appointment
Countries led by Germany and Netherlands overcome French opposition to UK participation in Brussels schemes
New role gives the central bank the opportunity to expand its rate-setting committee
Multiple MPs in Labour Party question Morgan McSweeney’s judgment as revelations shake Westminster
Private banker quietly became paedophile financier’s money manager in his final years
Incoming finance minister eyes cuts to taxes and regulation in bid to boost activity
Efficiencies chief had previously told FT no services were cut in apparent contradiction of party’s claim of vast waste
The pieces are falling into place, but are not quite there yet
Carmaker targets younger buyers with Lepas marque
Tory criticism of Sir Keir Starmer’s foreign policy shows the party is unserious
Defendants had been accused of attacking UK site of Israeli defence company Elbit Systems
All-cash transaction values deal at $7.5bn including debt
Connor Teskey’s appointment puts him in the running to replace long-term Brookfield Corporation chief Bruce Flatt
Ride-hailing company seeks to reassure stakeholders that its business can withstand arrival of robotaxis
Architects are creating places of worship that also function as civic hubs in a bid to foster connection in the community. But it’s not the answer to everyone’s prayers
The entertainment giant has once again promoted its theme parks boss to CEO. Investors hope it will be different this time
Discussions are part of US group’s review of strategy in Europe where it has struggled with EV transition and high costs
Headline price inflation dropped to 1.7%
ECB expected to hold interest rates at meeting on Thursday
Take part in a live Ask an Expert Q&A with US managing editor Brooke Masters and US financial commentator Robert Armstrong on Thursday February 5
Billionaire Prajogo Pangestu has lost more than a quarter of his net worth since the start of the year amid market turmoil
Lawmakers Kevin Cramer and Mark Warner to introduce legislation to fund US Export-Import Bank
Danish brewer’s soft drinks sales double thanks to Britvic acquisition
Croydon’s surge in development on small sites shows how a rules-based system can unlock housebuilding
