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Former CIA director downplays reputation as hawk at confirmation hearing

President facing opposition in many US farm states to his trade policy

JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Citigroup will set the tone with results on Friday

Few women reach senior positions — and the root of the problem lies in education

Facebook chief tight-lipped on contentious issues during Congressional grilling

Future of the deputy attorney-general remains uncertain as president’s allies circle

The industry is taking a cautious approach in spite of excitement about new technology

Berkshire Hathaway boss ups ante in effort to sell stake in building materials group

President urges France to keep faith with policies amid growing discontent

Plans for regulation say social media ‘turned a blind eye’ to online manipulation

China, Saudi Arabia, US and UAE investors envisage expanded Club World Cup

US-China trade fight

‘Escalating cycle of retaliation’ threatens economic recovery

Lagarde says countries should ‘steer clear of protectionism’

Beijing’s rising economic and political power poses great challenges to the west

Europe News

Warsaw and Brussels seek possible way out of battle over rule of law

Shares in low-cost carrier soar as British Airways owner takes 4.6% stake

Structure of listing could give existing majority shareholder large influence

Norwegian seafood company executive detained after customs crackdown

Opinion

The US under Trump no longer knows what part to play; little wonder others fill the vacuum

Highlights

The film has barely raised consumer awareness — and that is not likely to change soon

Swiss confectioner Barry Callebaut says emerging markets are lifting volumes

Staff at California-based Chanje spend 20 per cent of their week on self-improvement

Markets News

Gulf state’s return to market for first time since 2016 draws $53bn investor demand

Brent oil pulls off early low to settle above $72 a barrel, gold slides

Limited investor security in debt agreements seen ending badly as credit cycle peaks

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