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Conservative candidates try to distance themselves from party’s problems in Westminster
Doris Kearns Goodwin has written award-winning studies of four former American presidents. Her latest book focuses on her own coming of age
Voting takes place over next six weeks as temperatures expected to reach new highs above 45C in some areas
UK struggling to reach state aid agreement with Chinese-owned company 18 months after plea for £500mn support package
Letitia James’s office says former president should have to post a new bond while he appeals against civil fraud judgment
Tories aim for pre-election announcement despite warnings from IMF about UK’s fragile finances
Move sets stage for Saturday vote that could unlock $60bn in support for Kyiv
Beijing launches restructuring of armed forces as it challenges US dominance in Pacific
The balancing act could get even trickier in the coming days
Officials and diplomats indicate attacks were limited and sought to avoid full-blown escalation
Citadel Securities attacks Devin Nunes after letter to Nasdaq raises concerns over naked short selling
Plus, is it right to allow MPs to vote freely on public health measures?
After a months-long internecine stand-off, Speaker Mike Johnson thinks he can get military aid approved
Former UK prime minister accused of being ‘evasive’ about relationship with Merlyn Advisors
Liz Truss’s standing within the Tory party has improved as Rishi Sunak’s government continues to flounder
President Yoon Suk Yeol has pledged to target private use of company vehicles
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PM’s Bharatiya Janata party targets increased majority to tighten grip over politics and society
Eliminating Aim, business and pension scheme tax relief would make the scheme fairer, said the think-tank
Post-Brexit overseas funds regime has yet to be implemented, depriving UK investors of some of latest innovative funds
India registered one of the world’s fastest rates of economic growth during Narendra Modi's leadership
Tory MPs believe PM could face no-confidence vote if party loses crucial mayoralties and hundreds of council seats
Official estimates come as ministers set out pilot scheme repurposing empty school space
Mental and behavioural disorders were most common cause given by doctors for ordering workers to take time off
New York court finalises panel who will decide former US president’s fate in historic criminal case
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