Pact between Washington and Moscow comes just weeks before critical US midterm elections

South African daughter of a bus driver becomes a Nobel laureate

The imprisoned former president’s son is the favourite to defeat Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the October 25 run-off

Plus, meet the Tata kingmaker

European trade commissioner says Beijing has agreed to restrict vehicle exports in deal that shows negotiation ‘brings results’

Senior trade writer Alan Beattie and economics columnist Soumaya Keynes replied to reader questions

The American journalist’s prison memoir provides a rare glimpse into a brutal and secretive system with encounters that are both moving and compelling

Deadly barrage prompted several international carriers to suspend flights

Forged invoice suggested FCA-registered company was supplying A7 network with ‘cashmere sewing fabric’

The Syrian Sovereign Fund has taken control of a sprawling web of holdings and is seeking to entice Gulf investors

DWF’s claim that BitGo breached contract sheds light on controversial private coin deals common in digital assets sector

F1 chief warns existing host circuit would lose out to any successful bid, with Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and South Korea all interested

Is it wise for the bloc to be picking a trade fight with Beijing?

The old Russian maskirovka doctrine doesn’t apply when non-human agents create uncertainty for both attackers and defenders

Teddy Young, 24, appears at Westminster Magistrates’ Court accused of allegedly disclosing protected information to Russia

Hertha Metals has developed a way to produce high-purity iron needed for rare earth magnets

Labour MP Graeme Downie’s research highlights lack of consistent framework for measuring economic impact of Moscow-backed hybrid warfare

Hard-right senator has pledged to slash outlays by 1.5% of GDP, but analysts warn austerity will be politically challenging

Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted missiles as residents hear booms over the capital

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