FinancialTimes

Bankruptcy dashes hope that a European EV battery maker could be capable of denting market dominance of Asian rivals

At least two candidates seek to replace pro-Russia nationalist barred from running in presidential election

Crew was mix of Russians and Filipinos

Moscow’s soldiers on the offensive in Russian Kursk region hours after Kyiv backs 30-day armistice

Central bank likely to miss 2% goal more often in future due to ‘exceptionally high’ uncertainty

Incumbent coalition defeated in polls dominated by Donald Trump’s threat to seize Arctic island

Also in this newsletter: A fresh push to charge Europe’s chip industry

Tazara project showcases Beijing’s leaner approach to overseas development just as western aid appears to retreat

Moves come as consultants strain to protect annual profit pool of close to £1mn per partner

Senior European executive of world’s largest carmaker also warns of more turbulence for the sector