John Prideaux, our US editor, on a nation that is waiting and seeing

Lloyd Blankfein’s memoir “Streetwise” recounts his rise to become the chief of executive of Goldman Sachs and his leadership during the financial crisis of 2007-09.

Chaos in the Middle East makes President Erdogan indispensable to the West

Organised crime groups in Britain increasingly target the waste industry, creating massive illegal dumps that cost millions to clean up and damage local environments.

Satellite images of the Middle East are suddenly disappearing

Nitish Kumar, Bihar's chief minister for nearly 20 years, transformed India's poorest state from chaos to order before announcing his move to the upper house of parliament.

Donald Trump struggles to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as Iran's blockade disrupts 15% of global oil supply, with prices above $100 per barrel and escalation risks mounting.

Matt Cavanaugh runs for Congress in Colorado as Democrats gain ground in midterm predictions amid Trump's Iran war and rising petrol prices affecting voters.

Corporate debt troubles may be spreading unseen as private-credit markets use payment deferrals and debt-for-equity swaps to avoid formal defaults.

The government’s fixes fall short

Our weekly podcast on America. This week, whether the war will have a lasting effect on the US economy

Ryan Gingeras examines how mafias have shaped the modern world, from classical Rome to Las Vegas, and how fictional portrayals influence real gangsters.

It would seem so, even for amateurs

American farmers face rising fertiliser costs after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, with urea prices up 20% and food price increases expected within months.

AI is coming for your most intimate relationships

Slovenia holds a general election on March 22nd, with right-wing populist Janez Jansa leading polls amid controversy over videos allegedly produced by Israeli firm Black Cube.

The BBC dominates global children's television commissioning as commercial broadcasters retreat, with shows like "Hey Duggee" and "Bluey" becoming valuable exports.

A question that reveals something about every boss

Whatever happens, high prices will outlive the Iran war 

This will have economic consequences for the places they leave and their destinations