Tentative truce seeks to bring an end to destructive 12-day conflict that has reshaped Middle East

Potential policy U-turn comes hours after president declared peace in Middle East war

German chancellor backs more muscular approach ahead of July talks deadline

US president releases flattering message that also hails ‘truly extraordinary’ Iran strikes

Government probe found offences that were unfair to consumers and that breached the law

US central bank chair to tell congressional committee economy remains ‘solid’ but tariffs could push up prices

Overseas workers moved to an oasis of prosperity and security in the region. Then the explosions started

Israel and Iran remain bitter enemies so this is more likely to be a pause in the fighting than a lasting peace

They are no substitute for money, even if usage is growing fast

BIS says they fail crucial tests for a sound currency and are exploited by criminals

Failure of talks between unions and employers about retirement age could trigger censure vote

Google-owned video platform was originally excluded from groundbreaking restrictions over educational uses

Deal under consideration would limit taxes on dividends even as spending plan deepens debt and cuts programmes for poor

Mother, VCCP and other creative partnerships retain a role in an industry transformed by technology

If the US wants to accelerate a worldwide discussion with a policy intervention, the obvious one would be a tax on capital inflows

Big Tech giant slams Competition and Markets Authority’s plan as ‘punitive’ and risk to economic growth

Billionaire’s nuptials become lightning rod in city plagued by overtourism and climate change

President claims another Middle East war has ended — just days after the US joined it

US president had accused both sides of violating ceasefire

Official deems Meta-owned app ‘high-risk to users’, according to memo seen by the Financial Times

New target includes 1.5% of spending on security related infrastructure such as cyber and border protection

Berlin plans a 70% increase in military spending to €162bn by 2029, according to leaked paper

Opponents of government bill seek to pressure ministers into making changes to benefit reforms

US president makes statement just hours after Tehran launched missiles at American base in Qatar

Brent slides as energy markets bet on de-escalation in the Middle East

Qatari base is Washington’s largest and arguably most important military outpost in the Middle East

BP, TotalEnergies and Eni evacuate ‘some foreign personnel’ following US air strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

Rules that govern checks on security-sensitive deals will be rewritten

Direct hit on infamous Evin jail, known for holding political prisoners, sparks outrage in the Islamic republic

Norms are eroding and old certainties are being challenged — we must act accordingly

Leaders risk getting into shouting match with Donald Trump over increased defence spending

Islamic republic’s Basij force has spearheaded crackdown in which hundreds of alleged collaborators have been arrested

The American military has been the alliance’s bedrock. But shifting US priorities, including in the Middle East, are putting new pressure on European allies

Ageing US mine-sweeping fleet ill-matched to counter a possible revival of 1980s campaign to blockade waterway

Berlin aims to more than double army reserves in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

He should persuade the leadership in Tehran that this is still possible

Debates about big or small government belong in the past; being agile enough to seize future chances is what matters

Trump’s attacks on the Fed and growing geopolitical risks reignite public debate about repatriating bullion

US and Israeli attacks hit key nuclear sites but questions remain over stash of enriched material

Cash boost for technology with potential to transform areas ranging from industrial materials to communications security