The latest news in US politics, with coverage of terrorism concerns, Department of Homeland Security reforms and FBI investigations amid the Iran war.

Lebanon's government has a chance to dislodge Hizbullah after Israel weakened the Iran-backed militia, but must act firmly to prevent a destructive occupation.

Elliott Management has industrialised shareholder activism, buying stakes in companies and demanding changes to boost share prices across America and beyond.

Africa attracts record foreign investment as economies show resilience despite aid cuts and rising commodity costs from Middle East conflict.

Fighting between M23 militia and Congolese forces spreads across South Kivu province, displacing half a million people and reviving ethnic tensions in eastern Congo.

Zara's strategy of competing on style rather than cost has helped Inditex report record sales of €40bn and net income of €6.2bn as it targets affluent shoppers.

Hungary spends 5.5% of GDP on child support to boost fertility rates, but births have fallen to record lows despite Viktor Orban's pro-natalist policies ahead of elections.

Europe faces rising energy costs amid Middle East tensions, with natural-gas prices climbing above €50 per MWh as leaders debate market reforms and grid investment needs.

Foreign investors and African capitalists are increasingly investing in Africa's infrastructure, minerals and businesses, driven by demographic growth and improved market integration.

BASF chief executive Markus Kamieth faces challenges from the Iran war as he attempts to revive the German chemicals giant after years of restructuring.

Dame Sarah Mullally becomes the first female Archbishop of Canterbury amid deep divisions over women's leadership, gay blessings and declining church attendance.

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Uzbekistan's car market is dominated by Chevrolet vehicles due to industrial policy and high tariffs, though Chinese electric vehicles are gaining ground.

The Venice Biennale will include Russia in its 2025 contemporary art exhibition, reversing its exclusion since the invasion of Ukraine and sparking outrage from diplomats.

A humorous guide to workplace emoji etiquette covers appropriate usage, common misunderstandings and generational differences in digital communication.

Israeli settlers expand control in the West Bank through systematic violence against Palestinians, with government backing and military support.

Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global oil and gas flows, highlighting the vulnerability of maritime chokepoints that carry 85% of world trade.