Also in today’s newsletter, Andreessen Horowitz in talks to invest in TikTok and Marine Le Pen goes on the offensive ...

Over the past two decades, Japan’s per capita alcohol consumption has plunged by more than a quarter. Once a staple of workplace bonding and a steady stream of government revenue, alcohol is now ...

Firms like Paul Weiss have hired star lawyers to expand in dealmaking. Fear of losing business has made them less willing to ...

Le Pen was sentenced on Monday to an immediate ban on standing for election for five years, which would make it impossible ...

Here’s a phrase that will fill some with glee, and many with dread: the shoulder pad is back. Much maligned, often misused, ...

Population from Russian-occupied territories watch peace talks with dread as US embraces Moscow’s land demands ...

As the fair returns to Somerset House for its anniversary edition, the founders reflect on new discoveries — and new patrons ...

Follow Humza Jilani ( @humza_jilani) and Saffeya Ahmed on X ( @saffeya-ahmed ), or follow Saffeya on LinkedIn for updates ...

The Princeton historian on the battle over who says what — and why it depends on power, wealth and the media megaphone ...

After Cyclone Nargis pounded Myanmar’s south-western coast in 2008, the country’s military rulers turned away US warships ...

US President Donald Trump is expected to announce the substance of his trade policy ...

Greencore has struck an agreement to acquire rival UK convenience food group Bakkavor for £1.2bn after being rebuffed with an earlier takeover offer.