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Why central banks are reluctant to declare victory over inflation
Policymakers had begun laying the ground for interest rate cuts, but strong US labour data shows pressure on prices has not yet abated
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US and UK hit Houthis in fresh air strikes against Iran-backed militias
Attack on Yemen follows strikes on Iraq and Syria in response to killing of US forces
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The digital age hasn’t gone far enough
The fuss about AI obscures how many of life’s inconveniences have survived technology
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Michelle O’Neill becomes first nationalist to lead Northern Ireland government
Sinn Féin first minister says she will govern ‘for all’
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Iran and Iraq warn US its air strikes risk stoking instability
American bombers hit 85 targets in retaliation for an attack that killed three soldiers
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Head of UN agency for Palestinians defies Israeli calls to quit
UNRWA chief seeks emergency funding from Gulf after crisis sparked by claims staff took part in Hamas attack
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European airlines prepare for record summer passenger numbers
Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air point to signs of strong demand despite economic gloom and high ticket prices
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G7 draws up plans to backstop debt-raising for Ukraine with Russian assets
Belgian government circulates proposal as Kyiv’s allies seek ways to tap Moscow’s frozen wealth




