The Glam

Donald Trump’s fateful decision on Iran

The US president’s threatened war lacks a clear objective or a plan

German chancellor will urge China to curb unfair trade practises amid deindustrialisation woes

Laurence de Cars quits in wake of theft that exposed poor security at Paris museum

Energy and utilities emerge as big winners from fears that artificial intelligence will upend software industry

Precarious finances highlighted as most parties reject draft multiyear budget plan

Deputy leader hails ‘huge opportunity’ to create sovereign wealth fund, but experts give sceptical response

Alexi Kaye Campbell’s new play at Hampstead Theatre dramatises the Victorian novelist’s relationship with her father

Play stupid games, win partial compensation?

Oxfam, Norwegian Refugee Council and other groups petition court to delay Israeli suspension of their work

Carmaker halts work in Guadalajara facility after killing of drug lord Nemesio ‘El Mencho’ Oseguera

The killing of cartel kingpin Nemesio Oseguera may relieve US pressure but ignite further violence

Doomer dunking

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor denounced in House of Commons as ‘rude, arrogant and entitled’ man

Beirut received indications civilian infrastructure could be targeted if Hizbollah enters US-Iran conflict, says foreign minister

Kremlin steps up curbs against messaging app and promotes a state-backed rival

Justice secretary David Lammy defends proposals to shake up court system

Ambassador ignored summons to appear at foreign ministry after Trump administration comments on killing of far-right activist

Shipping companies to temporarily operate terminals after Supreme Court ruling against CK Hutchison

WBD says it has received new bid but continues to back Netflix’s rival offer

Danish group is struggling to compete with rival Eli Lilly in the obesity market

Also in today’s newsletter, the US president must make the biggest national security decision of his second term

Amid a royal scandal and tough market conditions, it was business as usual for those who chose to show this season

Deal will allow payments company to stay private for longer

Xu Yangtian says help from Communist Party and regional province was vital to fast-fashion retailer