Mutual defence pledge marks one of Moscow’s strongest commitments in Asia
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French PM Gabriel Attal is face of centrist campaign in upcoming snap elections triggered by president
Ban on imports including chocolate and nappies will hurt American producers, says Biden administration
Despite sanctions, Russian companies are building more than a third of the new reactors around the world, which is gaining Moscow new friends
The country needs to utilise the human capital of its nearly 900,000 foreign pupils
Hanoi cements growing importance in global supply chains by balancing relations between rival powers
Italian PM aims to disrupt plans by other parties in the bloc’s parliament to decide senior roles
Central bank warns of fiscal challenges including ageing populations, extra defence spending and climate change
The chief risk is not reckless far-right economic policies but a president and prime minister so at odds that chaos follows
Russian leader receives lavish welcome on first trip to Pyongyang in more than two decades
Majority of staff in the country are employed in the UK bank’s financial crime unit
Brussels and Italian central bank have warned that law could increase pressure on public finances
Many auto groups are well hedged, while Beijing turns its attention to European pig farmers
Both political forces have lavish spending plans that are spooking investors
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
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Start-ups look overseas as UK's capital markets struggle to stay relevant
The galleries and museums where the Milanese local finds inspiration for her own work — and the restaurants that fuel her on her quest
Mixed fortunes in Sussex ‘new town’ dent confidence in main parties’ ability to restore prosperity
It otherwise risks being left behind by the US and China
A transformed trade relationship has left Europe’s farmers vulnerable to retaliation
EU officials fear bigger battle with Paris on budget rules if far right or left take power after election
Russian president makes first visit to Pyongyang in 24 years as regimes deepen ties in face of international isolation
Breakthrough comes after Dutch PM promises that Hungary will be allowed to opt out from Ukraine-related activities
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