Trump administration makes first move to call out human rights abuses by Beijing
Rubio joins other foreign ministers in seeking to ratchet up pressure on Vladimir Putin
Joint statement issued after US president reiterated his belief that Washington will eventually control the Arctic island
Democrats led by Chuck Schumer paved the way for passage of Republican measure
Secretary of state Marco Rubio expels Ebrahim Rasool after he criticised Donald Trump in an online lecture
Wall Street ending bruising week on front foot, but worries about economic impact of tariffs linger
Tariffs and cuts to the federal workforce are raising uncertainty and sapping confidence, while investor exuberance has faded
Uncertainty over Trump policy will soon hit the economy with few short-term catalysts for a turnaround
Chancellor wins plaudits from Tories for tough spending decisions but cabinet colleagues grow uneasy
Idea of displacing Palestinian population has been widely opposed, including by countries being approached
Ministers believe that increased use of artificial intelligence can help fix the public finances but experts have their doubts
Rulings are latest setback for Elon Musk’s cost-cutting drive
Too many of this government’s proposals introduce the kind of regulation the PM professes to hate
Planned contact comes as Beijing seeks support of international business and fends off Trump’s tariffs
The White House’s mishmash of radical policies is sapping confidence in America
Agreement paves way for flagship defence and infrastructure package to be adopted by parliament next week
Moscow has little reason to stop fighting unless it achieves its goals through other means
Chuck Schumer warns that failure to pass measure will open door to Trump power grab
Former UK City minister implicated in Dhaka corruption inquiry
‘Large minority’ of ministers protested about planned spending reductions in their own departments
Post-Brexit deal means EU tariffs would apply, putting the region at a disadvantage if UK wins US tariff exemption
Plus: is Reform UK imploding?
India’s foreign minister on his country’s enduring bond with Russia, dealing with a transactional Trump and the merits of unpredictability
Figure underscores challenge for chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of high-stakes Spring Statement
Abolishing the health authority is a big gamble by the prime minister but a welcome one
