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US brands including Starbucks, KFC and Pizza Hut are being targeted over Washington’s stance on Israel
Regulators set to express concern over insufficient moderation of political ads that risk undermining electoral process
In-car software is becoming a key differentiator
Leading Japanese and Korean carmakers follow VW with moves to match domestic rivals
Hang Seng set for strongest April performance among major stock indices
US electric-vehicle maker moves closer to rolling out more autonomous driving features in world’s biggest auto market
Controversial things come in low-value packages
Arrests in Germany and UK point to growing scale and ambition of Chinese espionage operations
Report says punitive action being mooted in Brussels would not be enough to deter carmakers
The bloc has avoided an energy crisis, but the short-term solutions could harm competitiveness and the green transition down the line
Damage to habitats and closer contact can help multiple infections jump from wildlife
PM seeks to mobilise Hindu voters amid signs of low turnout and anti-incumbency sentiment
Figure represents a fourfold increase on prewar levels and comes as profits jump at European lenders still in the country
Billionaire arrives in world’s largest car market as he makes push on ‘robotaxis’ in bid to revive fortunes
Two reporters charged with previously working for late opposition leader’s YouTube channel
Chris Dodd sees chance Congress could pass legislation this year with bipartisan support
Ankara wants ‘new supply portfolio’ to make it less reliant on a single source, minister says
US and EU have raised alarms about Beijing’s plans to use manufacturing to boost lagging growth
Retiring Admiral John Aquilino accuses Beijing of gradually raising pressure in South China Sea
Regional banks have been piling into long-dated sovereign bonds since January
Sergei Shoigu’s fortunes seem to be turning after deputy is detained on corruption allegations
Breaking USMCA would be ‘lose-lose’ scenario after Trump talks of blocking Chinese vehicles crossing border
New team faces steep challenge as high-profile listings sink
Also in this newsletter: US inflation higher than expected, panic on Wall Street, science round-up
Three others also charged in connection with case targeting Ukrainian-owned business
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