Mass rallies as Brazilian president faces impeachment
Supporters of Dilma Rousseff call mass street rallies on in her defence, counter-attacking in a political crisis that threatens to drive her from office
Europe
Turkey may cut its overnight lending rate
Presidential adviser says overnight lending, which finances the banking system, may be the subject of a discount on the upper band interest rate
Europe
EU leaders to try to seal migrant deal with Turkey
European Union president will present controversial proposals, under which Turkey will take all migrants and refugees coming to Greece
Europe
Greek police arrest suspected migrant traffickers
Gang of four Greek nationals and two Iraqis arrested in Greece as they prepared to fly seven Iraqi migrants to Italy in a light aircraft
Americas
Threat that Trump represents ‘is on par with jihadist militants’
Economist Intelligence Unit ranks victory for the Republican front-runner at 12 on an index where the top threat is a Chinese economic ‘hard landing’ rated 20
Europe
Cyprus may use EU veto against Turkey
‘Turkey has to open its harbours and airports and normalise its relations with Cyprus — something that it does not do,’ says Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades
Opinion
Is ECB’s ‘better than expected’ good enough?
Wolfgang Münchau
European Central Bank’s Mario Draghi insists its monetary policy is working — it is, but not as well as it should be
Middle East
Tusk cautious on deal with Ankara on migrants
Tusk says deal must fully comply with European and international law, which is challenged by UN agencies, and must effectively help solve migration crisis
Europe
Putin lauds his troops’ role in Syria
Russian leader says military incursion created conditions for peace talks, and urges Syria’s Assad to be ‘constructive’ at negotiations
UK’s sins of taxation need fixing
Osborne has a chance today to make crucial changes, writes Tim HarfordAmericas
Key Republicans warm to Obama judge
Supreme Court nomination becomes part of electoral battle, write Megan Cassella and Susan Heavey
Americas
Judge moves to block appointment as Brazil’s Lula sworn in
Protests gain momentum as federal judge in Brasilia issues an injunction to suspend Lula’s appointment on the grounds it will block justice
Americas
Makers of insect spray in the US target Zika virus
Insect repellent makers are working with government agencies around the world to ease the shipping of insect spray across borders
Americas
Clinton will win but party’s future lies with Sanders
Sanders goes much further than anyone expects and has ability to inspire party’s liberal grassroots
Opinion
Trumpism is not merely a US phenomenon
Anthony Butler
Other long-established democracies have been plagued for decades by antiparty populism and discontent with the political establishment, writes Anthony Butler
International companies
Europe
Richemont’s Fornas to retire as co-CEO after 20 years with the firm
The world’s largest jewellery maker is proposing that computer and internet security expert Jeff Moss be appointed to the role
Americas
Companies have expressed interest in Viacom’s minority stake
Media company says it is looking for a strategic partner to help its international and digital businesses, rather than financial buyers such as private-equity firms
Financial Services
Barclays Africa plans to issue less debt in 2016
Banking group says it is too uncertain to go to the market at present, so it will hold back on issuance as its UK parent considers ways to reduce its stake
GlaxoSmithKline CEO to leave next year as investors debate direction
Andrew Witty to retire in 12 months, after leading the British pharmaceutical manufacturer through a series of changes since 2008 that has failed to ignite the share priceEurope
JPMorgan to assist Barclays
JPMorgan Chase to work withBarclays on sale of UK lender’s African unit stake and its Egyptian business
Multimedia
Americas
Brazil protests as Lula joins administration
Tensions escalate after Federal Judge releases phone recordings suggesting Rousseff appointed Lula to shield him from wide criminal probe
Americas
US labour market is working into shape
Latest data should further allay fears of a recession and could keep the Federal Reserve on course to raise interest rates gradually this year
Americas
Brazilians take to the streets to protest against Rousseff
Protests erupt after Brazilian president names Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva chief of staff, taped conversation feeds claims this is to shield him from prosecution
Asia-Pacific
Troubled Toshiba sells its medical devices division to Canon
Toshiba is expecting a loss of about $6bn for the year to March due to sagging global demand and a profit-padding scandal
Middle East
Kurdish TAK militant group claims latest Ankara bombing
Germany shuts down diplomatic missions and schools in Turkey after terrorism threat
Middle East
Syria’s Kurdish-controlled regions approve federal system
US State Department, Turkey and Damascus reject Kurds’ vote to unite three key northern Syrian regions in defiance of Assad
Europe
UK to impose levy on sugary drinks within next two years
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne says the money from the tax will be used to fund more sports in schools
Americas
Trump warns of riots if opponents wangle nomination
Trump faces prospect of floor fight at party convention in July if he is leading in delegates, but falls short of 1,237 needed for majority
Americas
Dovish Fed may take pressure off Reserve Bank
US Federal Reserve’s move will have been closely monitored by the Reserve Bank and coincides with a visit to SA by rating agency Moody’s
Revolutionary hopefuls are geared up for a fight
Donald Trump in the United States is cathartic rather than incendiary while Julius Malema in South Africa is taking extremism to new heights, writes Paul WhelanAmericas
Brazil’s real tumbles on news central bank head may step down
Market has gone from hot to cold as a spreading corruption scandal deepens the country’s political crisis and growth slows to a trickle
Financial Services
African Bank to offer limited service from next month
'Good bank' will offer its lending, insurance and investment products when it launches next month
Europe
Markets not persuaded as Carlsberg plans a new path
Central plank of CEO Cees Hart’s new approach is that Carlsberg will remain in Russia despite many challenges
Europe
Greek minister told to resign for using wrong name for Macedonia
Yiannis Mouzalas on Wednesday faced calls to resign after referring to the country as ‘Macedonia’ instead of ‘Fyrom’ (the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia).
Americas
Obama selects moderate for Supreme Court
Senate battle looms as Republicans plot to derail nomination of appellate court judge Merrick Garland to secure conservative in the US’s highest court
Americas
Republican debate cancelled after Trump says he will not take part
Donald Trump says the Republicans have ‘had enough debates’, John Kasich says he will also miss the event unless party front-runner changes his mind
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