María Corina Machado leaves White House meeting without the US president’s backing to be her country’s next leader
Countries agree to lift trade barriers on the first visit to Beijing by a Canadian prime minister in almost a decade
French finance minister Roland Lescure raised concerns with American Treasury secretary Scott Bessent
After several decades of closer integration with the US, the country’s prime minister is pushing large infrastructure projects and looking for new markets
Taxing times
Senior Vitol trader met US president at White House last week and gave millions of dollars to his re-election campaign
Tensions remain high in the state following last week’s killing of a protester by a federal immigration agent
Some European countries are sending soldiers to the Arctic island after Donald Trump intensified threats to take control
To rebuild the energy sector, the country needs a credible, legitimate government investors can trust
The US oil services company could be active in the country within ‘months’, its CEO says
Economic activity rises in most districts over past three months
Regulator to review utility’s customer service performance with Kent and Sussex homes still lacking supplies
Also in this newsletter: Austria loosens export rules for dual-use goods
A proposed tax referendum has Silicon Valley leaders making plans to leave the state
Number of leases signed for space priced at $100 or more per sq ft hit all-time high in 2025
Venezuelan immigrant injured after attempting to flee officers, authorities say
‘Fundamental disagreement’ remains as Donald Trump maintains his campaign to take over the territory
Issuers should be allowed to pay interest on stablecoins — just as lenders can on dollars
Tin also reaches fresh peak as metals extend recent strong run
Concern about the loss of jurisdiction and agency to US companies is becoming more pressing for Europeans
Shares in the world’s largest oilfield services company have risen by 14% since US capture of Nicolás Maduro
Families call for release of political prisoners at the brutal El Helicoide jail
American investors galvanised by possibilities of technology they hope can power expected AI boom
Allegation comes ahead of February 1 elections in which security is top voter concern
Legislation would prevent American forces from using congressional funds to annex Greenland
