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He has been chosen to lead an Amazon venture that may reform a $3tn industry
The UK’s health service is delivering middling results for middling outlay
Leaders must take plunges, but it is good to have anxious types on hand
The story the index tells best is how the US economy has come to be driven by brands
AI will free journalists from the repetitive work of holding opinions
England sees itself reflected in a young and diverse group of football players
Airbus spoke up about the risks of a hard exit, others should follow
Influential editorialist described himself as a ‘liberal mugged by reality’
Duties rebound on the US
Elite sport offers a global labour market while weaker home nations enjoy the benefits
The president ticked off a cheeky teen but too much deference in politics is unhealthy
Cheering populists elsewhere should be careful what they wish for
Atul Gawande founded projects to improve health in developing countries
Repercussions likely for governance of the sea, Catalonia and phosphate for farming
Trade wars and the targeting of minority groups in the US and some EU countries have strong historical echoes
Trump separates families before a U-turn, while Spain lets a migrant boat dock
A moment of triumph — but the country still needs to build durable institutions
A gentleman banker with integrity — and a killer instinct
From wetsuited triathletes to tattooed teens, outdoor swimming pools are the perfect Petri dish for observing the city’s tribes
The country’s challenge is one of productivity, not competitiveness
A ‘Germany First’ move would likely mean reluctance to help weaker eurozone members
Nato, European security and cyber warfare should be top priorities
Elections test region’s democratic mettle; markets test its finances
The pessimistic view is years of loose monetary policy have made investors complacent
AT&T and Comcast are trying to go big when they should aim for nimble
Support is growing for monetary policy regime change
The new face of cryptocurrencies is none other than online gambling kingpin Calvin Ayre
The industry struggles to adapt to the rise of brands that target consumers directly
Poor policymaking results from a misguided understanding of the economy
An energised opposition believes it can use Sunday’s polls to thwart the president as he moves to tighten control over the country
Weak wage growth means there is no compelling reason to raise rates
Merkel and Macron take tentative steps towards eurozone reform
Family separation fight is prelude to real battle over legal migration
The president’s attacks are actually working to the chancellor’s advantage
