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Israel-Hamas hostage talks test US diplomatic heft
Washington is caught between support for Israel and desire to halt Gaza war
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StanChart chief laments ‘crap’ stock price as profits jump
Emerging-markets lender announces $1bn stock buyback as fourth-quarter profits surge almost tenfold
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Israel’s postwar plan targets complete security control of Gaza
Benjamin Netanyahu’s document is first official glimpse of vision for Palestinian state and will be at odds with US aims
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Household energy bills to fall as Ofgem reduces price cap by 12%
Typical household will pay £1,690 a year
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Hunt draws up plans for 99% mortgage scheme
UK chancellor’s move aims to reassure voters that Conservatives represent the interests of homeowners
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A second dose of Trump on trade would differ from the first
Expect more emphasis on global trade deficits, more dramatic intervention and bigger problems for Europe
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What Texas can teach San Francisco and London about building houses
It’s not a housing crisis — it’s a planning crisis
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The companies benefiting from Europe’s defence revival
Weapons makers are boosting production after decades of under-investment
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