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Japanese investment in Indian finance hits record as business ties tighten

Tokyo drawn to vast market where Chinese competition is limited by geopolitical tensions

With Tina Fey as guest host and some close-to-the-bone humour, Sky’s SNL translation was often inventive and sharp

US president threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s power plants if waterway is not opened for shipping

Department of Justice veteran investigated alleged ties between Trump campaign and Russia

Fed chair cites importance of resisting short-term pressure in accepting Volcker award for public service

US president threatens to strike Iran’s power plants if the waterway is not opened for shipping

The $730bn start-up plans to increase staff to 8,000 by end of 2026 in bid to close gap with rival Anthropic

Generous deals to keep CEOs at some of the largest UK companies have caused barely a ripple of discontent

A celebration of cinemas – and the summer’s hottest beach spot

If Europe is to regain any status, it will have to do a lot more than just say ‘no’

Rising crude price will boost export revenue as Mark Carney seeks to counter Donald Trump’s trade wars

CF Industries aided by access to low-cost US natural gas as energy crisis slams Asian and European competitors

Investors are becoming increasingly hawkish

Also in today’s newsletter: the WNBA’s new labour deal and Fifa’s World Cup reliance

Marc Fillipino talks to Joe Miller

Is there anything an egg can’t do?

Agriculture has been a ‘pain point’ for Tehran after it imposes de facto blockade of waterway in response to US-Israeli war

Chancellor had vowed to cut cost of living but Treasury now foresees ‘very difficult Budget’ later this year

Living in the ‘Potswolds’ has made me one of the Angry Local People pointing at our damaged roads

Iranians queue to get hold of highest-ever denomination bills as US-Israeli strikes fuel demand for hard currency

Wild swings in UK gilts point to strains that will hurt government finances and jack up borrowing costs for us all

Ride-hailing company must make up lost ground on driverless vehicles, or risk being left in the rear-view mirror

Chancellor’s targeting of pensions prompts more people to take out insurance, say industry figures