Second wave of swarms expected just as farmers battle fallout from coronavirus

Continent has limited confirmed virus fatalities but experts warn it is too early to draw conclusions

Leaders acted swiftly as they watched richer countries’ health systems crumple

IMF and other international institutions cannot lend to Harare because of debt arrears

Artisans provide antidote to today’s frenzied lifestyle

Olga Zoutendijk’s appointment as chair of ABN Amro is a landmark, and the bank is better for it

Donald Trump will be 70 next week and Hillary Clinton will be 69 in October

One thing that almost anyone who has ever changed career direction has done is to retrain

From a delicate Muscadet to a powerful Meursault, 26 wines of excellent value

How Carlo Ferrini went from top consultant to being awarded winemaker of the year three times

The FT’s wine columnist reveals her favourite clubs, cellars and bars in the capital

The most popular method is through the outfit you bought it from

Producers have made impressive progress in a country where consumption per capita is heroic

Commerce department investigation could lead to new tariffs on transformer parts

Vice-president makes suggestion even as number of deaths across the country spikes

Unanimous decision finds that two former Chris Christie aides did not commit a federal crime

Democrats outraged by move to clear former national security adviser who already pleaded guilty

Democratic candidate wrestles with new realities as he tries to close cash gap with Trump

Can Jessica Anthony’s parody nail the challenge of satirising US political life?

How is the crisis changing our reading habits and accelerating the industry’s digital revolution?

High Court rules some allegations against Associated Newspapers should be struck out

Station had carried reports critical of Duterte’s violent anti-drug crackdown

Entertainment group scraps dividend as executives promise it will weather storm

Decision follows scrutiny of senior executives’ use of workplace training scheme  

About 2m businesspeople thought to be ineligible for existing coronavirus support schemes

Politicians say properties are being classed as holiday lets to be eligible for grants

Finance minister also says companies cannot pay dividends while receiving government money 

Tax bills can be reduced by handing back a vehicle to an employer

IR35 rules demanding companies check their contractors’ HMRC status are flawed and unfair, say Lords

Bank of England marks its 325th anniversary with exhibition of objects reflecting changing world of payments

How fraudsters will try to trick you out of your money 

The chancellor’s support package is welcome, but many self employed people are excluded 

Readers say they fall between the cracks of government support schemes

The novelist on Cicero’s lessons for Brexit Britain, Labour’s future — and how to write a bestseller a year

Supply disruptions expected to increase as governments impose lockdowns 

Restrictions in nation that processes 90% of world’s stones upend global industry 

Prime minister escalates dispute over Canada-listed group’s licence

Golfers need no reminding of their fallibility, especially on the back nine at Augusta

With an hour of season to go, three of the nine teams were all in with a chance of winning

In Stoke-on-Trent, Matthew Engel finds a party struggling to answer the simplest questions

A celebrated journalist’s guide to crisp, accurate expression is full of sound advice

Matthew Engel tours Middle England in search of the root of voter disillusionment

The pursuit of novelty is leading to ever-shorter forms of the game

Global property portals report big increases in Chinese inquiries

Pandemic puts more pressure on Masayoshi Son’s bet on beleaguered WeWork

An occupied home has utility no empty shop can match

Office group founder files lawsuit over largest investor’s decision to pull out of $3bn tender offer

Maduro regime rejects latest Washington plan despite fears of humanitarian catastrophe from Covid-19

Finance minister Paulo Guedes has had his liberal economic agenda sidelined by emergency measures

Former justice minister had accused president of political interference in police work