Reforms under discussion would tear up accession rules used since cold war to allow Kyiv to join in a potential peace deal

Details emerge of unprecedented crackdown, raising questions over future of protest movement

British public sector broadcaster will make unique shows for the platform and generate revenue from ads overseas

French finance minister Roland Lescure raised concerns with American Treasury secretary Scott Bessent

Countries that once saw American success as their own now view the US as an adversary and Beijing as a model

Some European countries are sending soldiers to the Arctic island after Donald Trump intensified threats to take control

Senior Vitol trader met US president at White House last week and gave millions to his re-election campaign

Influencer Ashley St Clair claims Grok chatbot created ‘countless’ sexual images of her without her consent

María Corina Machado leaves White House meeting without the US president’s backing to be her country’s next leader

Office for Students says almost two-thirds more first-class degrees were awarded than can be explained

But ex-Tory minister’s switch to Reform raises questions about whether he will be a help or a hindrance to Farage

Chief David Solomon says Goldman had largest backlog of deals since pandemic

Iranians have not become monarchists — they are seeking anyone who can replace a despotic regime at war with its own people

Tensions remain high in the state following last week’s killing of a protester by a federal immigration agent

Nick Ephgrave will leave the role in March saying ‘time is right to hang up the handcuffs’ after decades of public service

Washington imposes new sanctions on Tehran as military personnel and aircraft carrier movements keep region on edge

The surprise departure deprives Farage of some Westminster theatre and gives the Tories a chance to reclaim ground

Democratic history is a timeline of states acting to curb over-mighty figures, from kings to business tycoons

High Court rules watchdog is within its rights to cap cross-border interchange fees

Criticism is most strident challenge to central bank’s decision announced last month

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch had ousted former leadership rival for ‘plotting’ to defect

Best year for investment banking since 2021 on busy day of earnings

Brent crude falls more than 4% as oversupply fears return

Figure marks rebound from previous month’s contraction