Romanian centrist ahead in presidential race, exit polls showNews Feed
Bucharest mayor Nicuşor Dan projected to come first in run-off against far-right candidate George Simion
Brexit set for a reset but with thorny issues kicked into the long grassNews Feed
Plus, trade wars set the tone for G7 finance ministers’ gathering in Banff and M&S reports earnings
UK steps up efforts to woo scientists fleeing the USNews Feed
New schemes seek to attract international talent and lock in funding security for researchers
Small banks fuel revival in blank-cheque Spac dealsNews Feed
Boutique groups have rushed to fill the gap left by Wall Street heavyweights
Europe races to influence Trump ahead of Putin callNews Feed
US president will speak with Russian leader on Monday in attempt to push forward Ukraine peace talks
US threatens maximum tariffs as it takes tougher line on trade talksNews Feed
Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says rates will jump to the high levels set on ‘liberation day’ if countries do not negotiate
The markets are declaring tariff victory too soonNews Feed
A potential supply and demand shock means the US economy may be in for years of volatility
Huge turnout in Romania’s cliffhanger electionNews Feed
Voters face stark choice between pro-EU Nicușor Dan and ultranationalist George Simion as president
Israeli strikes kill nearly 100 in Gaza on fifth day of offensiveNews Feed
Netanyahu casts military operations as ‘negotiations under fire’ tactic to pressure Hamas over hostages
Merz tries to quell Meloni-Macron spat over UkraineNews Feed
German chancellor weighs in after Italian and French leaders trade barbs