A recent study warned that we may soon be on an unstoppable path to climate disaster. But some are pinning their hopes on new technologies. Can these work? Simon Wilson reports.

John Stepek looks at what the charts that matter most to the global economy make of the week’s events, including the pressure the dollar is putting emerging markets under.

On the face of it, now might look like a great time to snap up a bargain in Turkey. But is it worth the risk, and could better deals lie elsewhere? John Stepek investigates.

British riders are dominating the Tour de France again. Could the publicity, along with advances in electric bikes, encourage us to swap four wheels for two? Frédéric Guirinec looks at the best ways to invest.

Matthew Partridge looks at who is most likely to take over presenting duties when David Dimbleby steps down from the current-affairs programme.

Steve Bannon, the former political strategist to Donald Trump, fails in his European populist ambitions.

The government wants to raise taxes to help retailers. Alex Rankine reports.

There are only two months to go before Brazil’s elections, and another shock right-wing victory might be on the way in Latin America’s largest economy.

Saudi Arabia’s response to mild criticism from Canada seems to demonstrate that it is no longer inclined to turn a deaf ear. Matthew Partridge reports.

When it comes to taxation, our approach resembles our geography: we are somewhere between Europe and the US, and this chart shows.