Belgium targets Huawei in EU corruption probeNews Feed
Chinese company’s offices in Brussels raided as part of cash-for-influence investigation
Taiwan’s president seeks to bring back military courtsNews Feed
Lai Ching-te’s plans aim to strengthen armed forces against threat from China but could widen country’s partisan divide
Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett spy suavely in hyper-polished thriller Black BagNews Feed
Tom Burke, Naomie Harris and Pierce Brosnan also feature in a coolly cerebral take on British espionage from Steven Soderbergh
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on EU alcohol importsNews Feed
President demands bloc removes duty on US whiskey
US junk bonds slide as Trump’s tariffs spark slowdown fearsNews Feed
Premium investors’ demand to hold riskier debt jumps to highest level in six months
The Trump team administering economic shock therapyNews Feed
Also in today’s newsletter, government spending hit a record high last month
Since Trump’s victory, SpaceX is either up 50% or little changedNews Feed
Marks and Recreation
Having counted tricks, focus on means to enjoy your establishment workNews Feed
Sacrifice of a trick to opponent opens route to success
The Trump backlash offers Starmer a mainstream momentNews Feed
Prospect of reaching peak populism is an opportunity
Starmer says he will abolish NHS EnglandNews Feed
Prime minister says move will slash bureaucracy and bring health system ‘back into democratic control’