Once dismissed as having modest political prospects, he now is on the verge of the nation’s top job
The entwinement of Europe and the Arabian peninsula is ever tighter, and ever more improbable
Donald Trump wants new territory. He’s threatening to invade American allies to get it.
US, EU and UK co-ordinate measures to punish president’s administration over his ‘illegitimate’ reinauguration
Two people were killed in September shootings at headquarters of retailer co-founded by country’s richest woman
Múte Egede open to continuing co-operation with US, but rejects Donald Trump’s attempt to buy Arctic island
National Gas comments come after Centrica says low temperatures have strained supplies
Move by outgoing Biden administration made in co-ordination with UK
Why is it so difficult to transfer your retirement savings to a new provider?
The former Scottish first minister on SNP scandals, falling out with Alex Salmond — and why pressure for a new referendum will return
US president-elect says meeting being set up, emphasising a push to end war in Ukraine
Also in this newsletter: Will Slovakia really cut off electricity supplies to Ukraine?
Bucharest could mirror Spain’s recent decision to block a takeover on security grounds, says Sebastian Burduja
Barolo, Barbaresco and other high-end wines made in Langhe region grapple with dependence on undocumented labourers
Billionaire uses livestream on his X platform to urge Germans to vote for Alice Weidel’s Alternative for Germany in federal elections
The president-elect’s expansionist rhetoric is unsettling America’s allies
Italian premier defends talks with billionaire’s SpaceX company and rejects accusations he poses ‘a danger to democracy’
Polish premier insists ICC warrant will not be enforced after President Duda demands immunity for Israeli leader
Environment secretary tells FT that moves to adopt technology are ‘the right thing to do’
Johannes Huth was long-term backer of struggling liberal FDP
US president-elect speaks of six months to end conflict, after pledging to solve it in ‘24 hours’ from taking office
13 councils are considering postponing local polls in May, officials say
Europe’s largest carmaker hurt by greater competition from rivals in China
Also in this newsletter: French and German business spar over green rules
