In the past year, many have dropped or missed goals to cut emissions or to loosen ties with polluting sectors
Despite sanctions, Russian companies are building more than a third of the new reactors around the world, which is gaining Moscow new friends
President Biden wants to increase adoption, but his tariffs on Chinese imports could reduce competition and increase costs
Researchers are trying to tackle the threat before nature’s ‘flying needles’ become more prevalent and resistant to prevention
The president came to office threatening to make the kingdom a pariah state. But in a volatile Middle East, their ties have become stronger than ever
Once consigned to the fringes, French voters now have to decide if they are ready to hand power to Marine Le Pen’s party
Libertarians allege collusion between academia, Big Tech and the government but researchers say they are being silenced
The Conservatives say they have created jobs, improved schools and empowered cities. Critics say they have run the country into the ground
Facing a Friday deadline to create a new coalition government, President Cyril Ramaphosa is trying to prevent economic chaos while avoiding new splits in the ANC
Radical reform has the potential to unlock housebuilding and pave the way for economic success — if Starmer’s party is bold enough
While Google and Microsoft forge ahead with innovations in generative AI, the iPhone maker risks being left behind
The Indian prime minister won a third term but he now has to rely on a delicate coalition and faces a newly empowered opposition
Robert Bonnier secured backing from Nick Candy for his fledgling social media app, but the property tycoon now says he was duped
As floods intensify, the threat of the toxic metal seeping into the food chain is as big a problem as sewage in rivers or air pollution
Shut out of the US by tariffs and facing a backlash in Europe, Chinese carmakers could end up dominating many emerging markets
How Italy’s prime minister and France’s opposition leader work together — or not — will help determine the EU’s future direction
Radical advances in neurotechnology are helping disabled people walk and could provide the link between human and artificial intelligence
After a weak 2023, a recent flurry of deals is the latest sign of a revival in activity. However political uncertainty is holding back some takeovers
Companies such as Monzo, Starling and Revolut have transformed digital banking but traditional lenders still dominate the market
As China steps back, the oil-rich Gulf state has become an important source of foreign investment — but with fresh layers of complexity
Rightwing populist parties are making inroads into a demographic fed up with economic insecurity and immigration policy
Pirate attacks, Middle East instability and drought are causing disruption and congestion at the world’s ports
As rewilding opens up new habitats, the debate over whether to coexist with the animals or control their numbers is growing
The Labour leader has engineered one of the most stunning transformations in recent history. But he is yet to capture the public imagination
The EU’s population is shrinking faster than expected, putting strain on government finances and the bloc’s long-term prospects
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