The Financial Times highlights the row between Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer over Labour’s tax plans.

Indian voters have delivered a shock to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) failed to win a majority in the latest elections, necessitating the support of small allies for a potential third term in office.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s troubles have deepened with Nigel Farage’s entry into the electoral fray and polls indicating a significant Labour majority, highlighting concerns within the Conservative Party over their ability to maintain control.

The Russia-China gas pipeline deal has encountered significant delays as Beijing adopts a tough stance on pricing, leveraging its stronger negotiating position amid shifting war sanctions and Gazprom’s urgent need for a boost.