First substantive peace talks since February to include US proposal for ‘long-term security architecture’ between Moscow and Europe ...

FTSE 100 and other markets climb after president downplays prospect of further strikes in Middle East ...

Talks in Abu Dhabi are first substantive negotiations in months focusing on ending the conflict which has raged for more than four years ...

Jens Eskelund says Europe may need to allow its companies to become part of Chinese firms’ supply chains ...

Exclusive: Iran war has fuelled energy price rise and clouded outlook, driving up unemployment, says Clare Lombardelli ...

Westpac survey results signal growing sense of ‘helplessness’ as Jim Chalmers faces growing pressure to rein in government spending ...

Jensen Huang’s close relationship with president means Nvidia CEO’s affair with woman alleged to be working for Beijing is a big deal ...

Legal action comes as Donald Trump says FBI is investigating tech company CEO’s links with Alice Huang ...

A 72-hour TV blizzard was a test of sofa stamina as Ireland and England shone while South Africa looked ominous ...

Evacuation comes weeks after US withdrew bombers from RAF Fairford over suspected Iran-linked security incident ...

Department store group kept buying new products and fell months behind in payments to some brands despite discussions with administrators ...

Shoppers appear to have taken government’s Be Ready campaign seriously, retail analysts say ...