US president says he will be involved in decision over media merger

Defence secretary says new strategy and technology is ‘a blueprint for the future of the Royal Navy’

Connection priority given to those ready to build in bid to meet clean power 2030 target

Diverging fortunes of rich and poor have turned the economy from an asset to a liability for the US president

Authorities struggle to win mandate for ‘patriots only’ system of governance as only 31.9% of voters cast ballots

FT-Chicago Booth survey cites concern among officials about impact of weak jobs market and high prices on Americans

They fear justice department could seek to withhold sections of documents as deadline approaches

Ben Cohen hits out at Peter ter Kulve as Unilever completes ice cream demerger

Rude colleagues hurt themselves as much as those condemned to work with them

German chancellor makes efforts to mend ties after disagreements with Israel on Gaza conduct

The Trump administration’s approach to ethics could eventually cost investors in US assets

Youths will have to accept offers of work or training as part of government plan, says McFadden

Mohammad Mustafa tells FT that Israel is scuppering efforts to reform the Palestinian Authority and hold elections

The summer gathering may be about networking but this time of year is for letting it all hang out

Funding Kyiv’s war effort is a better return on bloc’s buck than having to deter a victorious Moscow itself

They want to escape from regulation and ‘failing’ democracy — but are they more opportunistic than libertarian?

Washington’s greater protectionism spurs closer ties between Beijing and the region

Investors bet big on continent’s infrastructure spending spree as European funds raise $311bn

Russian-linked oil tankers and bulk carriers face steepest increases, broker says

Actors, screenwriters and theatre owners warn of fewer cinematic releases and less innovation

Tokyo asks US to be more vocal in its support after Beijing reacted furiously to prime minister’s comments about Taiwan

Pete Hegseth promises ‘peace through strength’ as he asserts American military dominance in western hemisphere

Lord Offord says he will resign his peerage and stand for election to Holyrood next year

Party expels Ian Cooper in Staffordshire after historic racist social media posts emerge