How Slovakia’s toxic politics left PM fighting for his life Date Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 10:40 AM Description Allies of Robert Fico threaten clampdown after assassination attempt in climate of death threats and disinformation
How SoftBank’s bet on US mortgage lender Better backfired Date Thursday, December 21, 2023 - 4:00 AM Description Multibillion-dollar investment in start-up soured as interest rates rose and Spac craze ended
How solid-state batteries could transform transport Date Friday, October 27, 2023 - 12:08 PM Description Toyota appears close to a manufacturing breakthrough that could accelerate the transition to electric vehicles. But will the technology ever be commercially viable?
How South Africa’s ruling ANC hopes to cling to power Date Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 10:00 PM Description African National Congress relies on loyalists outside cities and campaign knowhow as it battles to cling to power
How South Korea’s army was rattled by president’s martial law order Date Thursday, December 05, 2024 - 10:16 PM Description Politicians, advisers and diplomats suggest military’s hesitant response derailed Yoon Suk Yeol’s plan
How South Korea’s president could be removed from office Date Wednesday, December 04, 2024 - 11:27 PM Description Yoon Suk Yeol faces an impeachment bid after his failed attempt to impose martial law
How Starbucks toppled its top barista Date Thursday, August 15, 2024 - 10:00 PM Description Months of secret talks between directors and investors preceded Laxman Narasimhan’s abrupt exit
How Starmer can succeed Date Friday, July 05, 2024 - 11:02 AM Description The new prime minister will need to use the political capital that comes from a huge majority if he is to keep populism at bay
How Starmer can tread the Trump tightrope Date Thursday, February 27, 2025 - 10:01 AM Description Also in this week’s newsletter, delivering the skills needed to power an infrastructure boom
How Steven Knight is rewriting the script in Birmingham Date Friday, March 14, 2025 - 11:00 PM Description The son of a blacksmith and creator of ‘Peaky Blinders’ wants to bring the TV industry back to his hometown