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Pressure mounts on Tory chief whip over ‘pairing’ row

Labour urges sacking of Julian Smith after handling of key Brexit vote

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Daily briefing: China AI, Disney’s M&A win, subjective age

The Chinese Communist party entangles big tech

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Wall Street sinks on trade talks, Trump’s swipe at the Fed

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Vladimir Putin attacks US critics over meeting with Donald Trump

Russian president suggests reaction jeopardises US economy and national security

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Ingram Pinn’s illustration of the week: Power Games

An unhappy Google is set to appeal against the EU’s record fine

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FirstFT quiz: the week in news

Test your knowledge of the week’s news from the FT

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Europe steps up preparations for no deal Brexit

Brussels points to doomsday notes highlighting likely ‘serious disruption’

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Helsinki's missed opportunities

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Brussels threatens UK with court action over illegal tax breaks

Commission says loopholes disadvantage investors and break single market rules

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Raab promises to inject ‘renewed energy’ into Brexit talks

EU side raises pressure on London over deadlocked Irish border issue

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