WTO chief Okonjo-Iweala seeks second term to complete ‘unfinished business’

Outstanding issues include a deal on ending fisheries subsidies and a breakthrough in agriculture talks, former Nigerian finance minister says

France’s Breton abruptly resigns with harsh words for Von der Leyen

Commissioner accuses re-elected European Commission president of having him axed

ECB cuts interest rates to 3.5% as growth slows

Central bank chief Christine Lagarde stresses data-dependent approach

Russia targets rail, transport hubs across Ukraine

Russian forces are gaining ground in parts of east Ukraine

No money for UK health service without reforms, Starmer says

There will be no more funds without changes to a system an independent report found to be in critical condition, the premier vows

Putin says Russia should consider restricting uranium exports

President’s remarks prompted a rise in nickel prices and drove shares in uranium mining firms higher

UK rate cut on the cards as pay growth slows

Average weekly earnings, excluding bonuses, were 5.1% higher than a year earlier, the lowest since the three months to June 2022

Draghi calls for reform so EU can keep up with rivals

Former European Central Bank chief says bloc needs more co-ordinated industrial policy

Macron names former Brexit negotiator Barnier as new prime minister

Conservative politician faces a baptism of fire in France’s bitterly divided parliament

Britain, EU to sign first international AI treaty

The AI Convention addresses the risks AI may pose, while promoting responsible innovation

Inquiry blames firms and UK government for Grenfell Tower fire deaths

Most responsibility for the disaster laid on the companies involved in the maintenance and refit of the apartment tower

Russian attack on Ukraine city of Poltava kills scores

It may be the war’s deadliest single attack this year

Alternative for Germany set to win first regional election

Early results punish Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition as all three parties lose votes

Behind the arrest of Telegram boss, a small Paris cybercrime unit with big ambitions

Arrest marks a shift in how authorities may deal with tech chiefs reluctant to police their platforms