Dispute erupts in public as AT&T boss says he will not put news channel up for sale

Missouri raises competition and privacy questions in company’s home market

Traditional rulemaking is unable to keep up with new digital businesses

Senator was one of few Democrats to challenge monopoly power, writes Rana Foroohar

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

Mayor Bill de Blasio calls legal action ‘unconscionable’

Chipmaker resolved legal battle with the iPhone maker last month

EU foreign ministers this week postponed a decision on whether to open membership negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia until October, prompting a warning from the two countries' leaders that the delay could strengthen the hand of nationalist forces. Gideon Rachmans discusses the EU's dilemma on the Balkans with Ben Hall and Valerie Hopkins.

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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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More men are offering to become allies, but is the move always welcome?

Experienced and adaptable bosses are more effective than rigid commanders

A previously simple decision of whether to reopen an office is now freighted with mortal peril

A book on the economics of gardening puts today’s spending into perspective

The surrealist art of Salvador Dalí is thought to embody all that is unnatural — but, in fact, the natural world is the wellspring of his work

Pergolas to pythons: prisoners joined volunteers to create this wildlife haven

The Edo-era artist Hōitsu painted different floral panels for every month

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

Foiled €15m scam for face masks shows how organised crime is ‘quick to adapt’, says Ylva Johansson

Pledging conference underscores urgency to develop vaccine and distribute it worldwide

Mistrust is rising over how to implement Brexit

EU push to incorporate Paris agreement adds to tension over post-Brexit relationship

Exclusive: Disappointing results revealed in draft documents published accidentally by WHO

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

GPs and charities warn patients dying from coronavirus are suffering unnecessarily

Facilities were launched with a fanfare but medics complain they lack equipment for complex Covid-19 cases 

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

Excess body fat seems to matter more than heart or lung disease, or smoking, when it comes to catching the virus

Finance minister says QIA aims to identify opportunities as asset prices plunge

Kingdom battles to protect economy in face of oil rout and fallout from pandemic

Pompeo insists Washington is still participant of accord despite 2018 withdrawal

Although the recruiter is resilient to downturns, it is not immune to them

Asset management leadership also changed in reshuffle at Swiss lender

Ross McEwan to step down from top job at end of October

News of chief executive’s departure highlights problems the tobacco group faces

PageGroup and Robert Walters cite Brexit, Sino-US trade war and Hong Kong protests

Resist the temptation to rely on networks. Plus: practical tips for recruiters

Stefan Bomhard joins tobacco group from car dealer Inchcape

Placement follows warning that virus had caused “material deceleration” in business

Recruiters scrambling to adapt as companies put expansion plans on ice 

World’s fleet under renewed pressure to clean up its act and curb greenhouse gases

Brussels opens in-depth investigation into Hyundai Heavy and Daewoo Shipbuilding merger

World’s largest container shipping group may use strengthened balance sheet to swoop

Regulations are dripping with good intentions but come at a cost

China shutdown leaves crews stuck at sea, shipyards deserted and shipowners hunting for work

China’s exports show signs of recovery but demand falters in US and Europe

Trade union issues warning as coronavirus fears leave 11,000 crew members stranded at sea 

Industry forecast to suffer $25bn hit this year as coronavirus changes working life

Postponement comes as Swedish group wins 5G core contract after Chinese rival blocked on security concerns 

Operators grapple with fierce competition in their battle to boost profits