The doctor at the heart of this film shows dauntless compassion

Saoirse Ronan shines as the tomboyish lead sister in this adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s novel — with sly feminist subtexts

Universities and business schools are facing unprecedented challenges across the world

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Growing understanding of the costs and fading stigma is driving demand 

Controversial cigarette tycoon and ex-president still wields influence

Aid workers warn that millions face long-term damage to health as food crisis continues

Lay-offs of 3,700 in latest round as lossmaking operators face ‘formidable’ challenges

How the coronavirus outbreak has accelerated the demise of US department stores

Treasury fears removing government support could trigger wave of redundancies

Plus: Sotheby’s lays out risks; Ropac lends space to emerging artists; Cameroon artists fare well at 1-54

The series follows an idiotic yet charming nerd trying to make it big as Lil Dicky

Stock climbs by maximum amount after world’s biggest IPO

Investors are right to be sceptical of government’s plans to restore oil group’s fortunes

Mexican government’s rescue plan for debt-laden state oil group underwhelms

New York listing of XP highlights transition to a new world of lower interest rates

State-backed company says it can sustain 12m barrels a day for up to a year

City investor will back ailing groups looking to raise capital but warns of difficult decisions

Buyout groups wants a slice of the bailout and with thousands of jobs at risk, they’re hard to turn down

Research by accountancy network reveals 7 in 10 respondents have lost half their revenue

English companies with shared offices excluded from coronavirus rescue package

Elizabeth Carroll’s documentary spotlights Kennedy as celebrity cook and social historian

Corneliu Porumboiu’s film introduces us to a man with big ideas for the beautiful game

Shelagh McLeod’s film is a small, warm drama of space and family

In an exclusive first interview, the CEO talks about his love of scary movies, video games and why the BFI should be like ‘a nerdy friend’

Shares drop to record low as chief admits company is ‘overstretched’

Postal group says strike ballot had ‘irregularities’ making it ‘null and void’

Debbie White to step down as group strengthens leadership of its three divisions

UK group points to ‘material uncertainty’ if a turnround plan does not tackle debt pile

Neobank’s funding round sets new valuation parameters; De La Rue battles to last a decade

Internet orders and cargo plane demand could help DHL-owner meet €5bn operating profit goal

The division in tackling coronavirus in the US is not based on politics but on competence  

Many see the epidemic as divine retribution for our sins

Coronavirus is depriving the former vice-president of a real campaign

Fears of Russian influence revive drive to track corporations’ true owners

Financial markets watchdog positions as defender of Main Street investors

Penalty for manipulation of Isdafix benchmark is German group’s latest American setback

Mnuchin urged to examine ‘deeply concerning’ takeover attempt by Singapore chipmaker

Chipmaker resolved legal battle with the iPhone maker last month

Gideon Rachman discusses the crisis in Britain's relations with the US following the unscheduled departure of Kim Darroch as ambassador to Washington, with Ed Luce and Geoff Dyer.

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The judicial inquiry into alleged graft under the presidency of Jacob Zuma is laying bare the divisions of the ruling ANC. Gideon Rachman discusses Mr Zuma's testimony with Joseph Cotterill in Johannesburg and David Pilling, Africa editor.

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What are the factors Britain and its allies need to consider as they weigh their response to Iran's seizure of a British-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz? Barney Jopson discusses the difficult waters Iran and the west must navigate to avoid a further escalation with Andrew England and Najmeh Bozorgmehr

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How plants, whether real or in the imagination, help calm fears and enhance our lives

UK officials urge Brussels to move on three key areas ahead of crucial June meeting or risk breakdown

Bloc faces worst recession in its history as report calls for pan-European recovery plan

Supply chains at breaking point as surge of coronavirus patients with kidney side effects hits supplies

Akeso’s shares surge in Hong Kong as buyers brush off city’s economic downturn

The crisis exposed the system was on a knife edge, but the emergency changes are for the better

Indian entrepreneur claims a small group of executives were involved at the hospital group

Routine operations ban to be eased but capacity to handle virus resurgence will remain