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High-frequency data indicators point to worsening economic hit as social restrictions bite
David Perry has been hired by the authorities to prosecute nine activists for unlawful assembly
Last-ditch measures will complicate efforts to reset global relations
Noel Quinn contacted former lawmaker Ted Hui to say bank was following police instruction
National Guard troops flood US capital as president-elect plans swath of executive orders for first days in office
Victory keeps party on a centrist course and puts the Rhinelander in pole position to succeed Angela Merkel
Mildly hit the first time round, the continent’s death rate has now overtaken the global average
Data to be published on Monday will show whether recovery continues to accelerate
‘Nearly man’ moves into pole position to succeed veteran chancellor as he takes helm of CDU
Restrictions came too late to avert surge that has put massive strain on hospitals
Thousands of citizen reservists in Washington guard city already reeling from Covid-19
Clashes with angry youth take place in several cities a decade on from Arab spring
Chief executive says manufacturing of high-end models hit by ‘a crisis upon a crisis’
Train operator that connects Britain to continent says there is a ‘real risk’ to its survival
If we want companies to invest in the environment, we need reporting standards that help assess their impacts
Yield curve control makes monetary policy more effective
Foreign secretary plays down possibility of February relaxation, saying changes are likely to be ‘tiered’
Landmark regulations will force asset managers to up their game on ESG but data gaps may hinder progress
Outgoing US president has lost his prized PGA tournament but is unlikely to be banned from clubhouse
Until groups have more reason to worry about supply chains, the gap between words and deeds will be large
Proposals would be bad for workers and are not a priority for business
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Allen Wu is fighting accusations of conflicts of interest at Chinese joint venture
Hidden away between Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal, India’s erstwhile Buddhist kingdom offers visitors an enlightening trek through its mountains
Modi says domestic jab is just what the country has been waiting for but some states are already pushing back
Criminal proceedings against Greg Kelly raise questions about governance and the alliance with Renault
Record surge of fatalities puts state on track for its deadliest month of the pandemic
Case of former defence minister accused of cartel ties raises tensions ahead of Biden inauguration
Last-minute intervention by Quebec’s economy minister fails to win round French government
A series of government proposals on the constitution and electoral law disregards consensus
Important questions remain about how the party will fight September’s Bundestag elections
President defeats singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine amid allegations of fraud
States are taking no chances with security as tensions rise ahead of next week’s presidential inauguration
Dan DiMicco came under fire from investors for supporting efforts to overturn election result
Move to reduce vulnerability to US sanctions in wake of battles over Iran policy
Some blame lack of financial penalties but real issue is low incidence of successful proceedings
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