Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, Hannah Kuchler and Gideon Rachman assess the next stage of the coronavirus crisis

Several long-running conflicts are edging towards a temporary halt to hostilities

Gro Harlem Brundtland on lessons of SARS and how to handle a pandemic

It is easy to take advantage of frightened people who have accepted infringements on freedom

How do democracies measure up against autocratic regimes in handling the pandemic?

Two questions serve as a reality check on excessive American declinism

Why the Germans and Dutch are right to resist this way of sharing coronavirus costs

Gillian Tett on the city's struggle to contain the virus and the financial fallout

As the human and economic damage mounts, old political divides are likely to re-emerge

Miles Johnson and Daniel Dombey discuss the lockdowns in Italy and Spain

The pushback against globalisation will come from protectionists, national-security hawks and greens

Arguments for authoritarianism and against democracy will be made with increased boldness

It is an illusion to see victory for the former US vice-president as a geopolitical calendar reset

Human rights are regressing worldwide and the UN’s ability to defend them is under attack

The UK is being belligerent, the EU inflexible. But a deal can be done this year

The epidemic could weaken Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, feed conspiracy theories and lead to closed borders

It is not illegitimate to change borders, but it must be done through negotiation

The UK’s decision on Huawei should give the US cause for reflection as much as reproach

The pro-Beijing venture capitalist on Trump, China’s rise — and Xi Jinping’s ‘little red app’

But its coal addiction and authoritarian system mean it will struggle to take a global lead

Chief executive defends government’s handing of protesters and police conduct

Commission president sets out Brussels’ plan for CO2 border adjustment mechanism

Differences remain but Europe leaders are growing accustomed to US president’s style

Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin, Taylor Wimpey and Vistry set to reopen some operations

Housebuilder Barratt furloughs all but 15% of workforce and slashes executive pay

Lockdown threatens UK’s push to tackle national housing shortage

Coronavirus damage to economy drives eurozone investor sentiment to a record low

Work in the sector slows at fastest rate since financial crisis

Companies with strong balance sheets are best placed for post-crisis rebuild

Mixed messages follow industry protests over 2-metre distance ruling

Move comes amid escalating political row with London’s mayor over coronavirus risks

Taylor Wimpey and Barratt halt work in effort to stem spread of coronavirus

Should the UK deliver its promises, infrastructure contractors will be in for a bonanza

Targets to include more women mean little without cultural change in the industry

Chief Jon Lewis admits outsourcer has ‘more to do and requires more investment’ than expected

Activity grew at its fastest pace in more than a year in February

Properties changing hands for tens of thousands less than market value

The technology has significant potential to shake up the construction sector

PMI rises to 8-month high on reduced uncertainty but downturn continues

FTSE 250 housebuilder also takes charge for fire safety review after Grenfell tragedy

Middle East building downturn that began in 2015 shows little sign of abating

Failed outsourcer’s work on Liverpool and Birmingham hospitals running years behind schedule

Countries ban exports in attempt to protect environment as consumption is set to soar

French regulator says agency failed to verify false story that sent Vinci shares down 18%

Experts fear country is embarking on more white elephant projects

Brexit and election weigh on sentiment as builders suffer eighth month of contraction

Volatility gauges for both regions show sharp falls from historic highs in March

Stocks rise but crude tumbles as world’s largest oil ETF cuts stake

Key measure of American business investment fell only marginally last month

Settlement house delays payout and project to let small shareholders cash out