China’s big gamble could blow up in its face

China’s big gamble could blow up in its face

The implosion of its property sector has forced China into a major pivot to boost its economy. It needs help from the rest of the world for it to work.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz

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‘Banditry and theft’:The delicate plan to unlock a $350 billion Russian safe

‘Banditry and theft’:The delicate plan to unlock a $350 billion Russian safe

After intense debate,the West has taken a big step towards a move that will upset Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
‘Dangerous decade’:Europe is now at Vladimir Putin’s mercy

‘Dangerous decade’:Europe is now at Vladimir Putin’s mercy

As Vladimir Putin ramps up spending on his military,Europe’s war chest is shrinking.

  • byEir Nolsoe andMatt Oliver
The $3 billion bomb:Apple and co are under attack
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The $3 billion bomb:Apple and co are under attack

Apple’s fine contained a warning that will send a chill down the spines of its rivals.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
Trump wants to kill this fading giant. It might die anyway

Trump wants to kill this fading giant. It might die anyway

The clock is ticking for the body that sets the rules for global trade. Even if Trump doesn’t get back in the White House,the outlook is grim.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
The West wants to break into Russia’s $460b treasure chest

The West wants to break into Russia’s $460b treasure chest

A risky push to unfreeze piles of Russian assets could have major unintended consequences.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
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Hungary’s Putin-ally PM under pressure after child abuse scandal

Hungary’s Putin-ally PM under pressure after child abuse scandal

Viktor Orban’s opponents say the resignations of two senior members of his party are not enough,and that he must bear the political consequences.

  • byJustin Spike
China has flooded the world with cars. It’s hurting everyone

China has flooded the world with cars. It’s hurting everyone

China’s plan to dominate the electric car industry is part of a long-term strategy. But it’s creating problems for Beijing and the rest of the world.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
China and Elon Musk are giving Tesla big headaches

China and Elon Musk are giving Tesla big headaches

We are about to get an insight into just how much Tesla is hurting from the electric vehicle price war. Added to the company’s problems is an ultimatum from its founder.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
Montaigne,other artists push to ban Israel from Eurovision

Montaigne,other artists push to ban Israel from Eurovision

While the event’s organisers have often declared the contest is non-political in nature,the protesters cite Russia’s expulsion in 2022 as a precedent.

  • byMichael Idato
Earth’s hottest year on record threatens 1.5-degree warming limit,scientists warn

Earth’s hottest year on record threatens 1.5-degree warming limit,scientists warn

Last year was so hot that the 2015 Paris Agreement to limit warming to 1.5 degrees is now under serious threat,Europe’s peak climate agency warns.

  • bySeth Borenstein