illustration of Lionel Messi Jun 14, 2013

Lionel Messi: Simply the best

The world’s greatest footballer has been pitched into tax problems, writes Simon Kuper

From ANALYSIS Jun 7, 2013

Bill Gross makes another bold call

Pimco’s boss still has his competitive streak and an ability to surprise, says Dan McCrum

Joe Cummings illustration of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah May 31, 2013

Hassan Nasrallah, Hizbollah leader

The militia chief’s backing for the Assad regime could ignite a bigger conflict, says David Gardner

Joe Cummings' illustration of Tim Cook May 24, 2013

Tim Cook: Apple’s quiet leader

A defence of the tech group’s tax affairs has boosted the chief’s profile, writes Tim Bradshaw

Joe Cummings' illustration of Jamie Dimon May 17, 2013

Jamie Dimon, the last king of Wall Street

JPMorgan’s chief executive has overcome dark times before

Joe Cummings illustration of Alex Ferguson May 10, 2013

Sir Alex Ferguson: football’s last Boss

The manager’s exit marks the end of an era for the game, writes Simon Kuper

A Joe Cummings illustration of Anwar Ibrahim May 3, 2013

Anwar Ibrahim: Malaysia’s opposition leader

A candidate of contradictions, writes David Pilling

A Joe Cummings illustration of Giorgio Napolitano Apr 26, 2013

Giorgio Napolitano: Italy’s strongman

The reluctant president is under fire for stretching his powers, writes Guy Dinmore

A Joe Cummings illustration of Charlie Ergen Apr 19, 2013

Charlie Ergen: Media mogul at a Sprint

The poker-playing chairman of Dish Network is placing his biggest bet yet

A Joe Cummings illustration of Idan Ofer Apr 12, 2013

Idan Ofer: fleeing Israel’s new populism

Uproar at home and better tax rates abroad help explain the billionaire’s London move

Apr 5, 2013

Jay-Z, rapper with a sporting goal

Behind the feints and boasts lies a great capitalist story, writes Ludovic Hunter-Tilney

Mar 29, 2013

Jeroen Dijsselbloem, eurozone reformer

The Dutch finance minister is shaking up crisis policy, say Matt Steinglass and Peter Spiegel

Mar 22, 2013

Li Keqiang: quiet man facing economic test

China’s premier faces reform calls, writes Kathrin Hille

From WORLD Mar 22, 2013

Dark times for Suntech’s solar star

Shi Zhengrong faces possible investigation after being ousted

Mar 15, 2013

Uhuru Kenyatta, next president of Kenya

A looming trial has not cowed the son of a national hero, say William Wallis and Katrina Manson

Mar 8, 2013

Prince Alwaleed, singular Saudi scion

A wrangle over a rich list reveals much about a royal with towering ambition, says Michael Peel

Mar 1, 2013

Beppe Grillo, the man out to sack Rome

The most important figure in Italian politics is a deadly serious comedian, writes Guy Dinmore

Feb 22, 2013

Mamphela Ramphele, taking on the ANC

South Africa’s post-apartheid politics finally has an insurgent force standing ready to take on the establishment party

Feb 15, 2013

Antony Jenkins, the saintly banker

Modest suits befit the makeover man trying to clean up Barclays, writes Patrick Jenkins

Feb 8, 2013

Richard III, a king in Machiavellian mode

The twisted cynic of literary legend is still irresistible five centuries on