Success of ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ unprecedented in era of declining music purchases

Failed hospital operator’s administrators seeking about £2bn damages from accounting firm in trial over missed ‘red flags’

Western sanctions will not be effective until the loophole for facilities in India, Turkey and China is closed

Israel frees more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners as first phase of peace plan is implemented

After two years of pain for the country, tears and joy mark moment of collective release

Warsaw’s national security chief says Moscow is also using a shadow fleet to launch drones into European airspace

Deputy national security adviser Matt Collins named as being personally responsible for providing witness statements

US and Chinese officials will also hold talks this week about escalation in trade tensions

US president has floated selling long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine in bid to end Russia’s invasion

Rupert Pearce’s appointment comes as government seeks to deliver pledge to drive growth through increased military spending

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt share prestigious award

Beijing’s rare earths announcement got a shortlived overreaction from the US president

A ceasefire and hostage release are cause for celebration. But big questions remain about the rest of the Trump plan

Chief executive Jamie Dimon says US too dependent on ‘unreliable’ sources of materials ‘essential’ to national security

Congratulations to the winners from FT Alphaville

Exchange forms first part of Donald Trump’s plan to end two years of fighting

CEO Michael Martin targets US IPO to raise capital for deals to keep Strava ahead of rivals including Garmin and Nike

UK lender’s move follows ruling from Financial Conduct Authority

President adopts more conciliatory approach after threatening Beijing with 100% tariffs

Vast battery units are shoring up grids and extending the use of clean power

America’s attention is turning to its own backyard, but it is discovering that it still can’t go it alone

Results are due soon from two studies using semaglutide to treat thousands of people with the disease

Latest figures likely to give Beijing confidence as it steps up negotiations with Washington

US president signs Gaza ceasefire deal and addresses Knesset after release of all remaining living Israeli hostages