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Washington wants crackdown on cyber-intrusions and disinformation campaigns

Sanctions-hit aluminium producer warns it might not be able to repay debts

Arrangement reached last year as divisions at Wall St firm raised fears of defections

Equities sales and trading business will see 1 in 4 roles cut

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More men are going into PA and EA roles but are still a minority and in some companies even a novelty

Amid reports the venerable publisher may be up for sale again, its co-founder Tony Wheeler looks back at the brand’s 45-year history

Mainstream voices drowned out by more eccentric members of president’s economic team

TCI fund reveals 7.4% stake in entertainment group and challenges agreed deal with Disney

Ireland’s referendum to allow change to constitution is big test for prime minister

Negative sentiment and rebuilding economy will arguablybe biggest challenges

First-quarter revenues for sector’s top dozen at 3-year high

Europe News

President hands academic chance to head government in spite of question marks

Ruling a blow to powerful motor industry and Angela Merkel’s government

Brussels recommends end of budget monitoring after France returns below 3% benchmark

Opinion

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Listen to female colleagues, do not interrupt and do not steal their ideas

In a prolific career, Roth’s acclaim was always matched by infamy

From weighted blankets to pillow spray, Emma Jacobs puts the latest sleep aids to the test

Markets News

Trump trade comments drive down carmaker stocks

Emergency rise in rates on Wednesday has helped the lira, but strain still evident

10-year sovereign bond yields fall and stocks rise

Technology

Pompeo says ‘piercing noises’ were similar to those heard by envoys in Cuba

Ride hailer aims to deliver competitive jolt to markets dominated by single groups

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