Middle East & Africa
Donald Trump scrambles to seal the deal in Gaza
As he jets to the region Hamas gunmen try to retake control
Finance & economics
Why the ultra-rich are giving up on luxury assets
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International
China tries shock-and-awe on America
Xi Jinping’s bet that dramatic escalation is the way to win a trade war
The world in brief
Egypt said it would host a “peace summit” of more than 20 world leaders on Monday...
Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine’s president, spoke with Mr Trump for the second day in a row about acquiring long-range weapons...
China blamed America for the countries’ sudden deterioration in trade relations, accusing the Trump administration of adding Chinese firms to a blacklist...
Andry Rajoelina, Madagascar’s president, warned in a statement of “an attempt to seize power illegally and by force” after an elite army unit joined anti-government protests. CAPSAT said its officers were taking control of Madagascar’s army and urged soldiers to disobey orders to shoot protesters...
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Edition: October 11th 2025
A new beginning
Kemi’s Milei model
The stricken Tories reach for the chainsaw
America’s fortress economy
The pain from trade and immigration restrictions cannot be postponed forever
Canada under Carneyism
Liberalise at home and lead a new free-trade revolution
How to protect against cyber-attacks
Banning the payment of ransoms would be a start
