Making jokes in India is a serious businessNews Feed
Stand-up comedy is still a relatively new phenomenon in a country trying to decide where to draw the line on free speech
Europe races to keep Trump involved in Ukraine-Russia talksNews Feed
European capitals in diplomatic flurry after US president’s call with Vladimir Putin
What Germany’s ‘sea-change’ shift on nuclear power means for the industryNews Feed
Also in today’s newsletter: how low can oil prices go?
Trumpism’s growing split: Bannon vs plutocratsNews Feed
Some Republicans warn that a tax-cutting budget will destroy the party’s standing with working-class voters
Israel’s Gaza aid plan could lead to ‘war crime’, UN agency chief saysNews Feed
Philippe Lazzarini says ‘primary intent’ of US-backed proposal is to push population south and even out of strip
Who will pay for Trump’s tariffs?News Feed
It depends whether you ask businesses, exporters, officials or academics
UK imposes sanctions on British accountant over Russia shadow fleet dealsNews Feed
John Michael Ormerod was allegedly involved in the procurement of oil tankers
Art Basel launches new art fair in QatarNews Feed
The fair will run in February 2026 and cements the Middle East as the next frontier in the global art market
China’s Xi steps up calls for industrial self-sufficiency amid trade warNews Feed
Beijing’s emphasis on manufacturing has widened imbalances and drawn complaints from foreign companies
Labour’s small wins fail to ease tight fiscal spotNews Feed
Party’s position on free movement limited by domestic political constraints and misses potential aid to growth