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Farmer Minette Batters: ‘When are we going to take food seriously?’ The former NFU president on feeding 70mn people in the face of climate change — and the genius of Jeremy Clarkson #press
Corbyn expelled from Labour and stands as independent candidate Veteran socialist to run against party he used to lead in upcoming UK general election #press
Hungary seeks to ‘redefine’ its Nato membership over Ukraine Viktor Orbán does not want his country to take part in operations outside the military alliance’s territory #press
Slower Japanese inflation gives BoJ breathing room Core and services slow by more than headline suggesting little need for imminent rate hike #press
Alibaba raises $5bn for share buybacks as it warns of AI challenges Chair and chief vow to balance repurchases with investments to keep up with new developments in artificial intelligence #press
China’s PC makers are experiencing an AI revival Lenovo and Huawei stand to be the biggest beneficiaries of new demand in the country #press
A fashion road trip through Oaxaca What makes the Mexican state the most magical backdrop for a shoot? Its blue skies and clear light #press
TV debates can change election campaigns. Leaders should choose wisely Rishi Sunak’s best hope is to go up against all main parties, not a head-to-head with Keir Starmer #press
UK household energy price cap to fall 7% Regulator Ofgem to lower cap for July to September after falling wholesale energy prices #press
British retail sales fall more than expected as April showers deter shoppers Volume drops 2.3% compared with forecast of 0.4% decline #press
G7 finance ministers mull plan to issue debt backed by frozen assets Also in this newsletter: Poland and Greece demand a shared EU air defence system #press
Israel readies bill to shut Al Jazeera office Netanyahu asks Knesset for powers to close down news channel’s operations and broadcasts #press
How Britain’s Tory establishment fought Jeff Zucker’s Abu Dhabi-backed Telegraph takeover Rishi Sunak’s ‘hand was forced’ as PM acts to change law to stop foreign states from buying media groups #press
Private care home closures in England raise concern over quality of provision Industry regulator has shut 804 for-profit facilities since 2011, study shows #press
Bicycle parts maker Shimano seeks growth with Singapore plant Japanese group chair expects south-east Asia to become major market for sports bikes #press
Haiti prime minister to quit as gang violence rocks country Ariel Henry will step down once a transitional council has been created #press
FirstFT: US steel unions urge Joe Biden to investigate Chinese shipbuilding Also in this newsletter, Moody’s downgrades Chinese developer Vanke’s bonds and US warns Israel against ‘smashing into Rafah’ #press