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Boss of Trump Jr-backed start-up donated to Republicans after winning US contract

Companies connected to investment firm of US president’s son have benefited from lucrative government business deals

Some scientists have come up with a way of measuring its commercial value

This reworking of the 1901 novel, following a young woman in rural Australia with dreams of becoming a writer, is joyful and heartfelt

Disruptions at sea and bottlenecks on land are pushing rates up and ensuring the industry remains buoyant

Hundreds of US goods will face increased levies from September 8

Dick’s Sporting Goods shares slide after telling analysts that shoppers are cautious ‘due to the geopolitical environment’

Rising deficits and debt-servicing costs no longer seem to have the power to restore prudence

Galliford Try replaced after failing to agree cost of building key access roads

Deepening trade war between two long-term allies descends into insults and recrimination

Latest discovery made near scene where explosive-laden drone was uncovered on August 4

Move by Alphabet-owned group comes as Germany seeks to bolster its struggling auto sector

Tehran made no concessions as a result of ‘maximum pressure’ sanctions eight years ago. Few expect it to yield this time

Also in today’s newsletter, the political backlash to Trump’s trade war with Canada

Stablecoins, the theme of this year’s symposium, are expected to bolster demand for short-term debt on which the Treasury is increasingly reliant

Ministers step up work on ‘war book’ in push for resilience against extreme weather and cyber threats

Economists raise forecasts after better than expected second-quarter growth and robust Ifo business index reading

Policymakers, businesses and media need to focus more attention on how climate change will impact energy systems, warn scientists

Nadia Beard’s compelling account of how she rekindled her love for playing the piano and gained a place at Tbilisi Conservatoire

Case comes as German lender is seeking to expand its wealth management operations

Also in this newsletter: JPMorgan chases AI wealth and António Guterres interview

Bondholders owed £1.3bn have filed for discovery in the US courts over contentious £550mn financing deal

Japanese group reviews several targets including Australia’s Suncorp and Canada’s Intact Financial

British officials explore possible White House visit around time of UN General Assembly

Beijing says it will take ‘all necessary measures’ if Washington expands crackdown on business with Tehran