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Trump picks hedge-fund investor Scott Bessent for treasury secretary
Trump administration  
Trump picks hedge-fund investor Scott Bessent for treasury secretary
Job is one of most powerful in Washington with huge influence over US economy and financial markets
Analysis  
Islamic State is primed to be thorn in the side of incoming Trump administration
Cop29 live  
Rich nations to raise climate finance offer to $300bn as Thunberg warns summit ‘about to agree to death sentence’
Live  
Russia-Ukraine war live: Moscow claims advance in Ukraine’s east has ‘accelerated’
Middle East crisis  
Deadly air strike on central Beirut after Israel hits Lebanon in north and south
Cop29
‘Disaster is about caring. I’m not selfish any more’ – This is climate breakdown
This is climate breakdown  
‘Disaster is about caring. I’m not selfish any more’ – This is climate breakdown
We are used to seasonal droughts in the Karoo. But this did not stop. This is Sybil’s story
Cop29  
‘Protect the climate for whom?’: Palestinians highlight Gaza at Cop29
Cop29  
Developing countries urged to reject ‘bad deal’ as Cop29 climate talks falter
Cop29  
Think the Cop29 climate summit doesn’t matter? Here are five things you should know
Cop29  
‘It’s really an honour’: people of oil-rich Azerbaijan welcome climate summit
In focus
After a whirlwind 107-day campaign, what’s next for the vice-president?
Kamala Harris  
After a whirlwind 107-day campaign, what’s next for the vice-president?
Vice-president’s next move could involve California politics, poise a re-run for 2028 or join a thinktank among others
France  
Pelicot rape trial: ‘It is Gisèle’s name that will be remembered’
US politics  
Reasons for hope as Democrats prevent Trump-led red wave in state races
Spotlight
Tim Robbins: ‘You’re telling me Netflix is the future of cinema? We’re in big trouble’
Exclusive  
Tim Robbins: ‘You’re telling me Netflix is the future of cinema? We’re in big trouble’
With Silo, the actor – known for his strong political stances – is still choosing roles he truly believes in that echo real life. But he’s now concerned about the wider future of his own industry, too
This is how we do it  
‘We did wonder whether sex at our advanced age would be difficult – but it’s been amazing’
Haruki Murakami  
My books have been criticised so much over the years, I don’t pay much attention
TV  
Ronan Farrow on surveillance spyware: ‘It threatens democracy and freedom’
Books  
‘The very thought of it repelled me’: how a skiing accident left me unable to read
Food  
Cocktails, kebabs and instant gravy – what 10 top chefs really eat in a day
Opinion
We can still have progress under Trump. We just need to focus on our mission
Aaron Glantz
We can still have progress under Trump. We just need to focus on our mission
Elon Musk has cozied into Trump’s White House. How long will this bromance last?
Katrina vanden Heuvel
Sports
Formula One  
Russell claims Las Vegas pole for Mercedes with Verstappen fifth
Russell claims Las Vegas pole for Mercedes with Verstappen fifth
Soccer  
Leicester v Chelsea: Premier League – live
Culture
Film  
Glicked double bill may not match Barbenheimer buzz, experts say
Glicked double bill may not match Barbenheimer buzz, experts say
Barbara Hepworth  
Unseen Barbara Hepworth letters reveal ‘recipes’ for sculptures – and her high standards
In case you missed it
Five actions Biden can take to protect civil liberties before Trump’s presidency
Joe Biden  
Five actions Biden can take to protect civil liberties before Trump’s presidency
From confirming judges to closing detention centers, six experts address how the president can limit Trump’s impact
This is climate breakdown  
I find hope in sticking together and keeping each other warm
Analysis  
Putin’s Ukraine missile a warning to west before second age of Trump
Profile  
Who is Pam Bondi, Trump’s new pick to lead the US justice department?
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