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Exit polls show former PM’s party and Northern League winning key municipal battles
Final decision on antitrust penalty expected this week
Intesa to partially acquire Veneto lenders to avoid a bank run
Trump sees ‘narrow path’ to agreement but timetable is under threat
Fiery populist’s comeback threatens to split opposition vote in legislative midterms
US secretary of state weighs in on dispute between Gulf allies
A transitional agreement would allow for smoother dialogue and provide more certainty
South of the border, the president talks big and carries a small stick
The industry has benefited from the growth in online publicity but it is starting to feel the impact of disruption
Beijing will pass off a politically motivated purge as tough regulatory enforcement
Why General Electric’s Jeff Immelt finds himself agreeing with Bernie Sanders
Western businesses lobby president to honour spirit of trade pacts as US summit looms
Audit says $500m of $2bn funds intended to set up tuna fishing company remains missing
Challenger to Angela Merkel revives faltering bid for chancellorship
Brexit secretary concedes that May is ‘under a lot of pressure’
Both sides seek leverage for negotiations with Trump administration
Bank for International Settlements urges timely interest rate rises
Veronica Kan-Dapaah previews some of the big stories in the week ahead
Moscow-controlled VEB has no banking licence but supports Kremlin’s priority projects
The next PBoC governor stands to either advance or tarnish his predecessor’s legacy
Sailors use cycle power to control vessel in latest innovation in celebrated contest
‘Prince of youth’ is now the most powerful man in the world’s top oil exporter
Merkel backs French president’s investment screening plan in show of unity
Cool reception for UK plan as Brexit pushed to sidelines of bloc summit
Financial Times picture editors showcase the best photographs from around the world
List includes closure of Al Jazeera and reduced Iran relations
Targeting of top outbound dealmakers raises concerns about market turmoil
Review into world’s largest SWF says it should not be managed by central bank
Security tightens on network braved by people fleeing the world’s most oppressive regime
Thirteen-point list includes closure of Al Jazeera satellite TV channel and limiting relations with Iran
Understanding of the debate on labour and immigration is depressingly poor
