The pontiff, who is being laid to rest on Saturday, requested simplified rites for the ceremony

Sandy Cay is just kilometres from the Philippines’ military outpost at Thitu Island

Simplified ceremonies mark late pontiff’s final push to reform Catholic Church

Attacks on Harvard and other universities are not just self-defeating — they are fundamentally un-American

Aeroplanes, universities, sports leagues — there are lots of exceptions to the decline of the North Atlantic world

In choosing the next pope, disagreements will be over the Church’s ‘style’ — its way of being, culture and mindset

Donald Trump ally Kevin Warsh says US central bank failed to contain worst inflationary bout in a generation

At least 1,500 learners had their eligibility records removed by the state department in recent weeks

Chancellor and Treasury secretary hold their first formal talks in Washington

Post-Brexit ‘reset’ talks intensify ahead of crucial summit next month

The IMF chief warns of a ‘new and major test’ as it cuts growth projections on the back of the Trump administration’s tariffs

UK food delivery group valued at £7.6bn in London listing four years ago

Several people involved in the war crimes case against Netanyahu and Gallant have received notices

Extreme hunger intensifies as Israeli politicians rebuff calls to allow supplies into shattered enclave

The billionaire property investor has been tasked with securing peace in Ukraine and the Middle East

Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade detention by authorities

Beijing says there are no active talks and Washington should ‘stop creating confusion’

François Bayrou’s daughter says she was beaten at Catholic school where other alleged victims described sexual abuse

Chancellor’s comments come as UK balances trade talks with both regions

How is it possible that a company with such huge resources, including artificial intelligence tools, cannot deal with this?

Search group’s chief makes rare criticism of China’s generative artificial intelligence darling

Sign of relief for foreign businesses comes as Donald Trump insists talks are under way to reduce levies

Draft terms require non-EU nations to negotiate agreements before their defence industries can get access

Aggressively surfing the waves of volatility has worked so far 

Increase before announcement of Trump tariffs was propelled by clothing and outdoor shops

Ruling alarms senior executives of the accountancy, who touted their access to lucrative and hard-to-find investments

FT Exclusive: Tech giant plans to shift assembly as soon as next year in response to Donald Trump’s trade war

Recent turbulence was partly the result of trading strategies using derivatives. But the same investors are increasingly important buyers of US government debt

The value of UK bank notes in circulation has hit a record high, but it may all be under the proverbial mattress

If the dollar were to weaken further, the drag on growth and inflation would probably be larger

Virtual meeting would cut costs and limit disruptions from demonstrators

Party treasurer Nick Candy says events will be held ‘in restaurants, people’s private homes and on yachts’

All measures of leading survey drop as price rises and US import taxes bite

US chipmaker’s shares fall in after-market trading as it offers downbeat guidance

Silicon Valley giant says AI is helping engagement in core division despite threat from ChatGPT

UK chancellor says global stability depends on lower trade barriers ahead of meeting US Treasury secretary

The bloc wants people under 30 from member states to be able to spend up to three years in the UK and vice versa

Washington is trying to force on Kyiv a peace deal on Russia’s terms

‘Not optimistic to say the least’: world’s biggest food companies slash forecasts in expectation of slower spending

Latest attack on tourists has inflamed one of Asia’s longest-running conflicts and raised fears of a confrontation