President weighs potential intervention in Islamic republic amid intensifying crackdown
Central bank chair says grand jury subpoenas are retaliation for refusal to bow to demand to cut interest rates
US president attacks oil major’s chief executive over his scepticism about investing in South American country
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Metropolitan Police chief rejects claims the capital has descended into lawlessness
Lossmaking sales are the latest sign of weakness in the capital’s property market
Human development
Protesters take to the streets on Sunday as regime blames ‘rioters’ and the US and Israel for unrest
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Power and developments
Increased federal enforcement in state follows widespread protests after ICE officer killed woman in her car
Economic activity
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Power and borders
Tech giant moves to gain an edge in race to monetise popular AI tools