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Scottish National party grandee says he would offer Kate Forbes ‘significant’ job in government if elected
Rome has tried for decades to repatriate ‘Victorious Youth’ from Getty museum in Malibu
Both Washington and Beijing juggle security fears with commercial interests and political influence in their policy positions
Institute for Government says expenditure beyond next spring is mired in a level of uncertainty unseen for decades
Also in today’s newsletter, some investors have begun ‘Trump-proofing’ their portfolios
Rail Delivery Group proposes informal discussions to try to end nearly two years of disruption
Bloc set to pay €1bn to help Beirut accommodate Syrian refugees
Fed is unlikely to get to its 2% inflation target unless it is willing to impose major damage on the economy
Declining rate will put downward pressure on labour force and economic growth, experts warn
Agriculture department has banned infected cattle from crossing state borders
New York City mayor blames ‘outside agitators’ for escalating protests at Columbia University
Also in today’s newsletter, latest on campus demonstrations and cruise operator Viking’s market debut
Project aims to bypass damaged land routes into the besieged strip
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Former president Ricardo Martinelli barred from ballot over money laundering conviction but still holds wide appeal
How western corporates should (belatedly) think about their Russia exposure
Trudeau government completes C$34bn Trans Mountain project amid cost overruns and climate concerns
Wellcome’s John-Arne Røttingen says divisions risk harming action on pandemic responses and ‘superbugs’
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
Company is latest to rethink its business in the region as market conditions remain weak
Conservative MPs await voters’ verdict in more than 2,600 council seats and 11 mayoralties in England and Wales
Local elections today for the newish political post of police and crime commissioners will weigh on Home Office’s policing strategy
Shipping group raises forecast on higher volumes but fears new vessels from competitors will lead to overcapacity
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Paris-based organisation raises forecasts this year for global economy as jobs markets strengthen
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