Good and Evil and Other Stories — Samanta Schweblin channels the uncannyNews Feed
In lucid, devastating prose, the Argentine writer’s masterly collection takes us to the extremes of human experience — and then finds hope
Trump is oblivious to Europe’s historyNews Feed
The US president’s indifference to the past blinds him to Russia’s intentions in Ukraine
FT quiz: the week in newsNews Feed
Ten topical questions to test your news nous
The knotty problem of business ratesNews Feed
Also in this week’s newsletter, what recruiters are telling us about the labour market
Trump envoy admits calling Lebanese journalists ‘animalistic’ was ‘inappropriate’News Feed
Tom Barrack’s comments overshadowed trip aimed at discussing Hizbollah disarmament
British farmers brace for a second year of poor harvestsNews Feed
Dry weather hits crop yields as the UK industry also contends with reduced government subsidies and tax changes
Nuclear fusion developer raises almost $900mn in new fundingNews Feed
Commonwealth Fusion Systems wins backing from investors including Nvidia and Morgan Stanley
Germany’s national security council isn’t up to the taskNews Feed
Berlin’s rearmament drive is vital but its new defence advisory body pales in comparison to its US counterpart
Former CEO and chair of Ladbrokes owner charged with briberyNews Feed
Crown Prosecution Service charges 11 individuals following a probe into Turkish activity of gambling group
China gains from Trump’s alienation of IndiaNews Feed
America’s unpredictability risks pushing New Delhi and Beijing closer together