Add this topic to your myFT Digest for news straight to your inbox
Darren Woods explains ‘business is business’ as US supermajor pursues case that threatens $53bn Hess deal
President Díaz-Canel blames unrest on ‘mediocre politicians’ in South Florida
Former president is asking court to delay enforcement after Trump Organization approached 30 surety companies
Plus, US settlement reform, record low US options, and Frank Auerbach at The Courtauld Gallery
A deep — and delicious — dive into the past and present of a storied neighbourhood
Dominican Republic bucked region’s economic funk despite sharing its island with a failed state
Hardline rhetoric reduces some of America’s most important allies and trading partners to a nuisance
Investigations reflect fears of flood of cheap Chinese products but could strain Brasília’s ties with Beijing
‘No one is really worried about small downturns,’ say investors
Nathan Wade resigns following controversy over his relationship with district attorney Fani Willis
Voters may not know the outcome of all four criminal cases when they cast their ballots in November
Maarten Petermann of Merlyn Advisors arranged former UK PM’s unannounced trip to oil-rich state
Also in this newsletter: TikTok revenues in US hit $16bn, knock-back for Gaza ceasefire hopes, science round-up
Plus, an update on Binance’s troubles in Nigeria
Jerrilynn Patton developed her dense, singular sound while working as a machinist
Francis Suarez’s low-tax ‘capital of capital’ has become a springboard for his political ambitions
Plus, pressure builds on China’s Vanke after Evergrande collapse and DD remembers Ira Millstein’s career
Assets in US index-trackers now outstrip those in stock selectors as investors opt for a smoother ride
Senators turn down libertarian president’s sweeping emergency decree, calling it unconstitutional
Up to 40% of foreign exchange deals could be shut out of main currency settlement service, says Efama
Americans account for 14% of users but their revenue contribution will be higher
Mistakes of the past weigh heavily on a terrorised population
Investors turn to investment-grade debt as data points to resilient eurozone economy
From ‘sea to sky’, Canada’s west coast metropolis offers something for everyone
Cheap and calorie-filled, the rapid foodstuff tells us about the state of the world
International Edition