» K-pop drum duet between Japan and South Korea's leaders caps off summit talks
14/01/26 01:57 from BBC News - World
Leaders of the two East Asian nations played drums to hits from BTS and KPop Demon Hunters.
» A Dubai chocolate-inspired dessert has taken S Korea by storm
14/01/26 01:41 from BBC News - World
Shops are selling hundreds of cookies within minutes as the frenzy sends prices of ingredients surging.
» China blames US for trade imbalances as surplus hits record $1.2tn in 2025
14/01/26 01:37 from FT.com - World
Exports soar as world’s second-largest economy shakes off Trump tariff threat
» China blames US for trade imbalances as surplus hits record $1.2tn
14/01/26 01:37 from FT.com - World
Exports soar as world’s second-largest economy shakes off Donald Trump’s tariff threat
» NZ central bank chief rebuked over support for Fed’s Powell
14/01/26 01:32 from FT.com - World
Foreign minister warns newly appointed governor to ‘stay in her New Zealand lane’
» Progress on (half of) inflation
14/01/26 01:30 from FT.com - World
Plus fiscal dominance and the Fed
» Saks Global files for bankruptcy
14/01/26 01:19 from FT.com - World
Luxury department store chain has struggled with high debt after acquiring rival Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman
» Advertising group Dentsu’s push to sell global unit close to collapse
14/01/26 01:08 from FT.com - World
Potential buyers dropped out of talks to buy Japanese agency’s underperforming international arm
» Nuclear weapons are now ESG compliant
14/01/26 01:00 from FT.com - World
Boom times in EU sustainable finance
» EU frets over possible takeover of satellite frequencies by Musk’s Starlink
14/01/26 01:00 from FT.com - World
Also in this newsletter: Europe’s pallet industry under pressure from bureaucracy and trade woes
» Only Trump can stop Putin, Polish president tells BBC
14/01/26 00:58 from BBC News - World
Europe should do everything it can to help the US president in his efforts to end the war in Ukraine, Karol Nawrocki said.
» Trump vows 'very strong action' if Iran executes protesters
14/01/26 00:44 from BBC News - World
Relatives of an arrested protester tell BBC Persian he is due to be executed on Wednesday, as the death toll from demonstrations reportedly exceeds 2,400.
» FirstFT: Trump warns Iran to ‘show humanity’ or face ‘very strong action’
14/01/26 00:34 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter: US bill on military annexation and China’s $1.2tn trade surplus
» Hong Kong activist investor David Webb dies
14/01/26 00:33 from FT.com - World
Champion for corporate governance reform campaigned to improve transparency in financial hub’s markets
» Greenlanders brace for summit that could shape the Arctic's future - and their own
14/01/26 00:11 from BBC News - World
US Vice President JD Vance will host Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers for talks on Wednesday.
» The London investor making billions from Revolut
14/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
The VC firm Balderton Capital is cashing in on its home-run bet on the fintech
» The Maga war on European democracy
14/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
America’s national security strategy projects internal fears abroad
» City to fight disinformation that undermines London on world stage
14/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
Government, police and cyber experts point to surge in social media posts spreading fake narratives about safety
» Coca-Cola scraps Costa Coffee sale after bids fall short
14/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
Coke had been seeking about £2bn after paying £3.9bn for UK coffee chain in 2018
» Inside the US justice department’s probe of Jay Powell
14/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
Investigation into Federal Reserve chair’s testimony raises questions around the independence of the country’s judicial arm
» Earth to breach 1.5C warming a decade early, scientists say
14/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
EU’s Copernicus observation service sees temperatures passing Paris goal by 2030
» Wall Street groups hire traders to wade into prediction markets
14/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
Big financial companies expand beyond traditional securities to arbitrage event contracts in sport and politics
» ‘Welcome to hell’: Venezuela’s most notorious torture chamber
14/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
Families call for release of political prisoners at the brutal El Helicoide jail
» How Iran switched off the internet — and Iranians fought back
14/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
Tehran went from ‘halal internet’ to near-total blackout but activists have smuggled in Starlink devices to get information out
» Where to find Rome’s last truly authentic wine taverns
14/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
Loved for their conviviality, unpretentious ambience and dedication to small-scale producers, the capital’s traditional enoteche are a dying breed. Here are five keeping the flame alive
» Instability, not uncertainty, defines today’s investing environment
14/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
The market is navigating a regime where there is more volatility, dispersion of returns and changes in stock leadership
» Why the world has started stockpiling food again
14/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
Governments are hoarding rice and grain as insurance against a world they increasingly view as unstable. But many economists believe it could be counter-productive
» Exit Stalin — reforms and repression in the postwar, pre-collapse USSR
14/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
Mark Smith’s impressive history surveys life in the Soviet Union, and its advances and failures from Khrushchev to Gorbachev
» Elite British private school scraps Singapore expansion plans
14/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
Announcement follows FT investigation into offshoot of North London Collegiate School
» More than 2,000 people reported killed at Iran protests as Trump says 'help is on its way'
13/01/26 23:49 from BBC News - World
The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) says it has confirmed the killing of 1,850 protesters over the past 17 days.
» China reports record $1.2 trillion trade surplus for 2025, defying Trump's tariffs
13/01/26 23:45 from World news
China had its biggest trade surplus ever last year at almost $1.2 trillion, according to data released Wednesday, defying tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed on the world’s second-largest economy as it sends more exports to other ...
» China reports record $1.2 trillion trade surplus, defying Trump's tariffs
13/01/26 23:45 from World news
China had its biggest trade surplus ever last year at almost $1.2 trillion, according to data released Wednesday, defying tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed on the world’s second-largest economy as it sends more exports to other ...
» US approves sale of Nvidia's advanced AI chips to China
13/01/26 23:11 from BBC News - World
Nvidia has been caught in a tug-of-war between the US and China as the countries compete for AI dominance.
» Cambodia looks to reduce China reliance amid US trade war
13/01/26 23:07 from FT.com - World
Deputy PM says Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs were a ‘wake-up call’ for country’s dependence on Beijing
» China’s trade surplus hits record $1.2tn in 2025
13/01/26 23:05 from FT.com - World
Exports soar as world’s second-largest economy shakes off Trump tariff threat
» Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested over alleged assault of ride-share driver
13/01/26 22:54 from BBC News - World
Investigators arrested the actor, star of 24 and Designated Survivor, in Hollywood early on Monday morning.
» Global temperatures dipped in 2025 but more heat records on way, scientists warn
13/01/26 22:44 from BBC News - World
The last three years were Earth's hottest on record, as humanity's carbon emissions continue to heat the planet.
» Advertising group Dentsu’s international sale close to collapse
13/01/26 22:08 from FT.com - World
Potential buyers have walked away from talks to buy Japanese company’s underperforming global assets
» China’s state iron ore buyer flexes muscles in talks with global miners
13/01/26 22:07 from FT.com - World
Australian producer Fortescue says China Mineral Resources Group is ‘key risk’ for market as Beijing seeks more leverage
» 2025 was the third-hottest year ever recorded on Earth, data shows
13/01/26 22:00 from World news
Last year was the third-warmest in modern history, according to Copernicus, the European Union’s climate monitoring service.
» Trump warns Iran to ‘show humanity’ or face ‘very strong action’
13/01/26 19:51 from FT.com - World
US president set to meet top aides at the White House about a possible intervention
» 'Welcome to 2976' - North Africa's Amazigh people ring in the new year
13/01/26 19:37 from BBC News - World
The Amazigh calendar places them almost a thousand years ahead of much of the rest of the world.
» A crumbling system is depriving India's young offenders of a 'second chance'
13/01/26 19:26 from BBC News - World
Experts say that children in conflict with the law are being let down by India's juvenile justice system.
» City minister in push to boost UK-EU financial services co-operation
13/01/26 19:01 from FT.com - World
Lucy Rigby tells FT that London and Brussels can increase investment and drive growth
» Japan’s activists grapple with a new problem — success
13/01/26 19:01 from FT.com - World
Funds eye bigger and more aggressive tactics after swelling sizes make it harder to deploy capital
» Canada's Mark Carney faces delicate balancing act in China visit
13/01/26 19:00 from BBC News - World
The PM is seeking to deepen trade and repair ties with China after years of tense relations - without compromising national security or provoking the US.
» Bain Capital names David Gross sole leader of private equity giant
13/01/26 18:58 from FT.com - World
Prolific dealmaker will become sole managing partner in a wider shake-up
» Bain Capital names David Gross sole leader of private capital giant
13/01/26 18:58 from FT.com - World
Prolific dealmaker will become sole managing partner in a wider shake-up
» Plot to kill Costa Rican president uncovered, security chief says
13/01/26 18:46 from FT.com - World
Allegation comes ahead of February 1 elections in which security is a top voter concern
» Claudette Colvin, US civil rights pioneer, dies at 86
13/01/26 18:09 from BBC News - World
Colvin was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person months before the famous case of Rosa Parks.
» Dimon warns Trump administration’s attacks on Fed could boost inflation
13/01/26 17:41 from FT.com - World
JPMorgan chief says he has ‘enormous respect’ for central bank chair Jay Powell
» Netflix preparing all-cash deal for Warner Bros to fend off Paramount
13/01/26 17:40 from FT.com - World
Streaming service could convert terms for celebrated studio as Ellison-led rival appeals directly to shareholders
» Netflix preparing all-cash offer for Warner Bros to fend off Paramount
13/01/26 17:40 from FT.com - World
Streaming service could convert terms for celebrated studio as Ellison-led rival appeals directly to shareholders
» Trump says ‘help is on its way’ for Iranian protesters
13/01/26 17:38 from FT.com - World
US president calls on demonstrators to ‘take over’ the country’s institutions
» Reeves to unveil £45bn railway upgrade in northern England
13/01/26 17:35 from FT.com - World
But chancellor only committing to ‘planning, development and design work’ worth £1.1bn during current parliament
» What message do Greenlanders have for Trump?
13/01/26 17:09 from BBC News - World
The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler hears from Greenlanders, whose island is embroiled in a geopolitical storm.
» US Senate introduces bill to stop military from occupying Nato territories
13/01/26 17:09 from FT.com - World
Legislation would prevent American forces from using congressional funds to annex Greenland
» US senators introduce bill to stop military from occupying Nato territories
13/01/26 17:09 from FT.com - World
Legislation would prevent American forces from using congressional funds to annex Greenland
» ‘The sea attacked us’: Winter weather destroys Gazans makeshift homes
13/01/26 17:06 from World news
Strong winds and flooding have made life even more difficult for the hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians living in crowded tent camps with little sanitation. Four infants have died from exposure to the cold.
» We choose Denmark over US, Greenland's PM says
13/01/26 17:03 from BBC News - World
It is the strongest statement by a leader of the Danish territory since US President Donald Trump renewed plans to annex it.
» Powell sent senators details on $2.5bn Fed project following testimony
13/01/26 16:48 from FT.com - World
Letter seen by FT appears to undermine claims that the chair of US central bank misled Congress over renovation
» FirstFT: Trump tells Iranian protesters ‘help is on its way’
13/01/26 16:47 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter: Jay Powell sent US senators details on $2.5bn Fed project following testimony, and Japanese stocks surge to all-time high
» 'Now there's the threat of executions' in Iran
13/01/26 16:11 from BBC News - World
An Iranian security official says 2,000 people have been killed so far after a crackdown on weeks of anti-government protests.
» Amazon pushes suppliers for cuts ahead of Supreme Court tariff ruling
13/01/26 15:45 from FT.com - World
Tech giant moves to reverse concessions made to limit the shock of US President Donald Trump’s trade levies
» Starmer set to drop plans to make digital ID mandatory for UK workers
13/01/26 15:08 from FT.com - World
Latest U-turn comes after Labour MPs expressed concern about compulsory nature of proposed scheme
» Tricolor executives plead not guilty to charges stemming from collapse
13/01/26 15:00 from FT.com - World
CEO and chief operating officer of subprime auto lender and retailer stand accused of misleading creditors on collateral
» Reeves’ borrowing rules do ‘very little’ to fix public finances, says former OBR chief
13/01/26 13:55 from FT.com - World
Richard Hughes gives lawmakers a downbeat assessment of the UK’s fiscal health
» UK fiscal rules do ‘very little’ to fix public finances, says former watchdog
13/01/26 13:55 from FT.com - World
Ex-chair of Office for Budget Responsibility gives downbeat assessment
» Republicans vow to hold Bill Clinton in contempt as he skips Epstein testimony
13/01/26 13:51 from BBC News - World
The former president didn't show up on Tuesday to testify before a committee investigating Epstein, saying its subpoena wasn't enforceable
» Container ship captain ‘did nothing’ to prevent North Sea collision, court hears
13/01/26 13:50 from FT.com - World
Vladimir Motin owed ‘duty of care’ to crew member who died after Solong hit Stena Immaculate last March, prosecutor says
» Clintons refuse to testify to oversight committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein
13/01/26 13:45 from FT.com - World
Former US president and secretary of state accuse Republican chair of partisanship in handling case of late sex offender
» Dispatch from Tehran: the week Iranians revolted against the regime
13/01/26 13:40 from FT.com - World
Cut off from the outside world, Iran has been convulsed by some of the worst violence since the 1979 Islamic revolution
» Scottish government to impose ‘mansion tax’ and private jet levy
13/01/26 13:18 from FT.com - World
SNP administration says last Budget before elections asks wealthiest ‘to contribute that little bit more’
» South East Water bosses recalled by MPs over outage
13/01/26 13:05 from FT.com - World
About 25,000 properties remain without water in Kent after new supply issues
» JPMorgan investors find out who their friends are
13/01/26 12:53 from FT.com - World
Monetary policy isn’t the only thing at stake in Trump’s battle with the Fed
» Prosecutors seek death penalty for ex-South Korean president Yoon
13/01/26 12:39 from BBC News - World
Yoon is accused of leading an insurrection when he tried to impose martial law in 2024.
» Controversial Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams dies aged 68
13/01/26 12:38 from BBC News - World
His ex-wife announced his death on Tuesday during a live stream of his podcast.
» Microsoft vows to ‘pay its way’ as it seeks to defuse data centre backlash
13/01/26 12:35 from FT.com - World
Soaring electricity demand from AI has become political issue for Big Tech and the Trump administration
» Le Pen blames European Parliament in appeal that could decide political fate
13/01/26 12:34 from BBC News - World
"We had no sense of having committed an offence," France's far-right leader tells an appeal to overturn a ban from contesting the next election.
» Republican lawmaker to launch contempt proceedings against Bill Clinton
13/01/26 12:21 from BBC News - World
The former president didn't show up on Tuesday to testify before a committee investigating Epstein, saying its subpoena wasn't enforceable
» Yen tumbles and Japan stocks soar as election talk reignites ‘Takaichi trade’
13/01/26 12:07 from FT.com - World
Currency at lowest since July 2024 after finance minister expresses concern over ‘one-way’ weakening
» US inflation stays at 2.7% in December
13/01/26 11:53 from FT.com - World
Figures suggest cost pressures are being contained even as price growth remains above Fed’s target
» Bowen: Authoritarian regimes die gradually then suddenly, but Iran is not there yet
13/01/26 11:47 from BBC News - World
The regime's opponents will hope for more pressure to accelerate the process, writes the BBC's international editor.
» Trump administration prepares to unveil new Gaza leadership
13/01/26 11:45 from FT.com - World
US and Israeli officials who will shepherd fragile ceasefire were linked with contentious Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
» Trump administration moves to end deportation protection for Somalis
13/01/26 11:43 from BBC News - World
As the US cracks down on illegal immigration in Minneapolis, home to a large Somali community, it will end protections for many in the country legally.
» Starmer under pressure amid growing talk of leadership challenge
13/01/26 11:27 from FT.com - World
Labour Party awash with talk of coup against prime minister in run-up to May elections
» Pentagon invests $1bn in US missile motor unit of defence group L3 Harris
13/01/26 11:10 from FT.com - World
Deal marks government’s first direct-to-supplier agreement but raises questions over conflict of interest
» Boeing secures more orders than Airbus for the first time this decade
13/01/26 11:00 from FT.com - World
Demand from countries rushing to buy US aircraft to curry favour with Trump administration boosts aviation group
» Boeing beats Airbus order numbers for the first time this decade
13/01/26 11:00 from FT.com - World
Demand from countries rushing to buy US aircraft to curry favour with Trump administration boosts aviation group
» Germany charges two men in postal bomb plot linked to Russia
13/01/26 10:57 from FT.com - World
Scheme to blow up mail depots uncovered last year is one of a string of sabotage attacks by agents linked to Moscow
» Greenland and Denmark show united front ahead of high-stakes US trip
13/01/26 10:43 from FT.com - World
Leaders reject interest in territory before White House meeting on Wednesday
» Greenland and Denmark reject US pressure ahead of Washington trip
13/01/26 10:43 from FT.com - World
Leaders say territory ‘not for sale’ before White House meeting on Wednesday
» BTS stand to make $1bn as they announce mammoth comeback tour
13/01/26 10:34 from BBC News - World
It's the K-pop band's first tour since completing compulsory military service in South Korea.
» Economic pressure could hurt Iran more than a military strike
13/01/26 09:53 from FT.com - World
A struggling currency sparked the protests and Trump’s new tariffs on Tehran’s trade partners will only increase the pain
» World central bank chiefs 'stand in solidarity' with US Fed chair Powell
13/01/26 09:30 from BBC News - World
Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.
» Ukraine’s G7 allies to press Trump in crunch talks at Davos
13/01/26 09:29 from FT.com - World
Leaders of Italy, Germany, France, Canada and UK will seek US president’s personal endorsement on security guarantees
» Beretta takes aim at rival gunmaker Sturm Ruger with threat of proxy fight
13/01/26 09:27 from FT.com - World
Luxembourg-based firearms manufacturer has amassed nearly 10% stake in US competitor
» December’s CPI inflation firms up January hold
13/01/26 09:10 from FT.com - World
Headline and core CPI were both flat on November’s figures
» The backlash against Trump’s criminal probe into Powell
13/01/26 09:00 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, what military operations will Trump consider for Iran?
» Delta forecasts 2026 earnings to grow by 20 per cent amid ‘premium arms race’
13/01/26 08:58 from FT.com - World
US airlines invest in upmarket cabins and exclusive lounges as high-end and corporate travel remains resilient
» Delta expects earnings jump amid ‘premium arms race’ in upmarket travel
13/01/26 08:58 from FT.com - World
US airlines invest in upgraded cabins and exclusive lounges as high-end and corporate travel remains resilient
» Iranians make first calls to outside world as Trump ups pressure after deadly crackdown
13/01/26 08:53 from World news
Iranians made their first calls to the outside world Tuesday since being shut off amid a deadly crackdown on protests, as President Donald Trump slapped a 25% tariff on those doing business with the Islamic Republic
» Iranians make first calls to outside world as Trump tells protesters 'help is on its way'
13/01/26 08:53 from World news
Iranians made their first calls to the outside world Tuesday since being shut off amid a crackdown on protests that a human rights group says has killed 2,000 people, as President Donald Trump urged civilians to keep protesting and said ...
» Trump tells Iranian protesters 'help is on its way' as rights group says 2,000 people killed in protests
13/01/26 08:53 from World news
President Donald Trump urged Iranian civilians to keep protesting and said “help is on its way” Tuesday amid a crackdown on demonstrations that a human rights group says has killed 2,000 people.
» Iranian death toll reaches 2,000, rights group says, as Trump tells protesters 'help is on the way'
13/01/26 08:53 from World news
President Donald Trump urged Iranian civilians to keep protesting and said “help is on its way” Tuesday amid a crackdown on anti-government demonstrations that a U.S.-based human rights group says has killed 2,000 people
» Elon Musk’s $1tn mega-bonus is now a meme
13/01/26 08:51 from FT.com - World
Expect the idea to pop up in more conventional boardrooms
» Senator Mark Kelly sues Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over attempted demotion
13/01/26 08:44 from BBC News - World
The US senator and former Navy captain is contesting a move to review his retirement grade after he criticised the Trump administration.
» US inflation holds steady at 2.7% in December
13/01/26 08:42 from FT.com - World
Figure meets expectations but experts warn of distorted data due to recent government shutdown
» Carmakers find workaround for Nexperia chip shortage
13/01/26 08:35 from FT.com - World
Several auto groups are buying wafers from chipmaker’s Dutch arm, and shipping them to its Chinese unit to avoid output stoppages
» What countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean?
13/01/26 08:30 from BBC News - World
Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.
» Which countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean?
13/01/26 08:30 from BBC News - World
Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.
» Kyiv battles cold snap as homes left without heating by Russian attack – video
13/01/26 08:22 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
The Guardian's senior international correspondent, Peter Beaumont, is in Kyiv where temperatures are expected to fall to -20 degrees during the night. Many residents are forced to use emergency shelters to warm up and use electricity aft...
» People feel like the 'Russians are trying to freeze them': Guardian reporter in Kyiv – video
13/01/26 08:22 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
The Guardian's Peter Beaumont is in Kyiv where temperatures are expected to fall to -20C during the night. Many residents are forced to use emergency shelters to warm up and use electricity after a large-scale Russian attack on the capit...
» Le Pen hopeful appeal will allow her to run for French president
13/01/26 08:08 from BBC News - World
An appeal by France's far-right leader begins against a ruling banning her from running for public office for five years.
» Fortnum & Mason to rebuild European sales on hopes of new UK-EU trade deal
13/01/26 08:00 from FT.com - World
British grocer seeks to grow exports of hampers, teas and jams that were hammered by Brexit
» Le Pen 'hopeful' appeal will allow her to run for French president
13/01/26 07:43 from BBC News - World
An appeal by France's far-right leader begins against a ruling banning her from running for public office for five years.
» The cost of taking orders from Trump
13/01/26 07:30 from FT.com - World
The administration’s war on the Federal Reserve illustrates the threat of fiscal dominance
» Ex-Corsican separatist leader shot dead at mother's funeral
13/01/26 07:27 from BBC News - World
Alain Orsoni, 71, was a well-known separatist figure in Corsica who had been living in exile for years in Nicaragua.
» Hunt for gunman after Corsican exile is shot at mother's funeral
13/01/26 07:27 from BBC News - World
Alain Orsoni, 71, was a well-known separatist figure in Corsica who had been living in exile for years in Nicaragua.
» Hunt for gunman after Corsican exile is shot dead at mother's funeral
13/01/26 07:27 from BBC News - World
Alain Orsoni, 71, was a well-known separatist figure in Corsica who had been living in exile for years in Nicaragua.
» JPMorgan Chase’s profits fall 7% as investment bank fees disappoint
13/01/26 07:23 from FT.com - World
US’s biggest bank also lifts loan loss provisions after agreeing to take over Apple’s credit card portfolio
» Le Pen's political fate rests on appeal trial opening in France
13/01/26 07:16 from BBC News - World
The head of her far-right party, Jordan Bardella, warns banning her running for president would be "deeply worrying" for democracy.
» Do not wait around for nuclear fusion
13/01/26 07:00 from FT.com - World
Industry is sceptical that the technology will be commercially viable anytime soon
» Townhouse treatment: Milan’s Casa Baglioni hotel
13/01/26 07:00 from FT.com - World
An upscale apartment-style stay complete with a destination restaurant, in the arty Brera district
» Starmer signals tougher stance on children’s social media access
13/01/26 07:00 from FT.com - World
Prime minister tells Labour MPs he is watching impact of Australia’s ban
» Industry season 4 — finance hit reaches new depths of depravity at a breathless pace
13/01/26 07:00 from FT.com - World
Refreshed series gains a razor-sharp new focus, hurried along by its fondness for responding to headlines
» How to de-risk from America
13/01/26 06:57 from FT.com - World
There is no precedent of a dominant power abandoning its primacy, as Trump is doing
» Ministers to announce new rail link between Birmingham and Manchester
13/01/26 06:56 from FT.com - World
Government will reveal much-delayed plans for major new and upgraded rail links in north of England
» Forty hours and thousands of boxes ransacked: inside Germany’s latest bank heist
13/01/26 06:52 from FT.com - World
Criminals escaped with cash, gold and valuables worth tens of millions of euros from thousands of customers
» JPMorgan fourth-quarter profits fall 7% on higher loan loss provisions
13/01/26 06:52 from FT.com - World
US’s biggest bank says economy remains ‘resilient’ even as labour market weakens
» Cold weather and data centres drive up US greenhouse gas emissions
13/01/26 06:40 from BBC News - World
US emissions of planet-warming gases rise for the first time in three years.
» Russia hits Ukrainian energy facilities as winter takes hold
13/01/26 06:34 from FT.com - World
At least four people killed and hundreds of thousands without power after missile and drone bombardment
» FirstFT: Republican backlash against Powell investigation grows
13/01/26 06:29 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter: UBS’s Ermotti to step down and Trump threatens Iran-linked trade with tariffs
» Central bank chiefs ‘stand in full solidarity’ with Jay Powell
13/01/26 06:27 from FT.com - World
Governors from 11 institutions issue statement of support for embattled Fed chair
» Trump briefed on military and covert options for Iran, sources say
13/01/26 05:59 from BBC News - World
The US president also imposes a 25% tariff on countries that "do business" with Tehran, while Iran's foreign minister says his country is "ready for war".
» Kelly sues Hegseth over attempted demotion
13/01/26 05:55 from BBC News - World
The US senator and former Navy captain is contesting a move to review his retirement grade after he criticised the Trump administration.
» 'Miracle baby' born in a tree above Mozambique floodwaters dies aged 25
13/01/26 05:29 from BBC News - World
Rosita Salvador Mabuiango's mother was sheltering for days before giving birth perched above the water.
» Niger revokes licences of tanker drivers who refuse to go Mali amid jihadist blockade
13/01/26 05:24 from BBC News - World
Jihadists have been targeting tankers entering Mali, worsening the country’s fuel shortage.
» Niger revokes licences of tanker drivers who refuse to go to Mali amid jihadist blockade
13/01/26 05:24 from BBC News - World
Jihadists have been targeting tankers entering Mali, worsening the country’s fuel shortage.
» BBC seeks to get Trump’s $10bn lawsuit thrown out of court
13/01/26 05:18 from FT.com - World
Broadcaster argues that ‘Panorama’ documentary at centre of president’s claim was not available in the US
» What are Trump’s options in Iran?
13/01/26 05:16 from FT.com - World
US president has threatened another military intervention in the protest-hit country but his objectives are unclear
» Distressed debt buyer applies to put UK broadband firm into administration
13/01/26 04:35 from FT.com - World
FitzWalter Capital’s move at G.Network is set to mark the first insolvency in Britain’s ‘altnet’ sector in years
» Distressed debt buyer applies to put UK broadband operator into administration
13/01/26 04:35 from FT.com - World
FitzWalter Capital’s move at G.Network is set to mark the first insolvency in Britain’s ‘altnet’ sector for years
» Nadhim Zahawi joining Reform shrinks the Farage ‘fear’ factor
13/01/26 04:30 from FT.com - World
Defection helps rightwing party by making it less scary and more viable in era of bloc-based politics
» Ørsted shares rally after US court lifts block on key wind farm project
13/01/26 04:12 from FT.com - World
Danish company said move allows work to restart on US wind farm immediately
» Trump announces 25% tariff on countries ‘doing business’ with Iran
13/01/26 04:02 from FT.com - World
Levies to be applied immediately by US could affect nations such as China and India
» Australian teen charged with making hoax mass shooting calls to U.S. institutions
13/01/26 03:38 from World news
An Australian teenager has been charged over multiple hoax calls he allegedly made falsely claiming that mass shootings were underway at major U.S. educational institutions and retailers
» Japan stocks soar as election talk reignites ‘Takaichi trade’
13/01/26 02:34 from FT.com - World
Yen weakens to lowest in 19 months after finance minister expresses concern
» How Australian festival imploded after axing Palestinian author
13/01/26 01:52 from BBC News - World
Some 180 writers, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, have withdrawn from the event.
» How Australian festival imploded after axeing Palestinian author
13/01/26 01:52 from BBC News - World
Some 180 writers, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, have withdrawn from the event.
» Do markets care about Fed independence?
13/01/26 01:30 from FT.com - World
They will eventually
» ‘Takaichi trade’ roars back in Japan on election speculation
13/01/26 01:27 from FT.com - World
Stocks hit all-time high while yen weakens to lowest in 19 months as finance minister expresses concern
» Japan stocks hit record as election talk reignites ‘Takaichi trade’
13/01/26 01:27 from FT.com - World
Yen weakens to lowest in 19 months after finance minister expresses concern
» Greenland calls for ‘Nato framework’ protection from Trump’s threats
13/01/26 01:00 from FT.com - World
Also in this newsletter: A rare bright spot amid the EU’s single market woes and the fight over Ukraine’s €90bn loan
» FirstFT: UBS chief Sergio Ermotti plans to step down in April 2027
13/01/26 00:52 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter: US tariff on Iran’s partners and EU trade
» Top US commander says China still exerting military pressure in Asia
13/01/26 00:34 from FT.com - World
Stability in relations with Washington has not eased Beijing’s stance in region, says Admiral Samuel Paparo
» Europe’s corporate powerbroker in Spain
13/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
Plus, Saks Global faces bankruptcy and AIG edges back towards risk
» Lawfare comes for the dollar
13/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
The attack on Jay Powell and the Federal Reserve is a serious threat to the position of the US currency
» US defence companies’ generous buybacks make for an easy target
13/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
For a monopsonistic buyer such as the Department of Defense, profitability looks like an opportunity in disguise
» Lawfare comes for the dollar with attack on the Fed
13/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
The legal action against Jay Powell and the central bank is a serious threat to the position of the US currency
» Understanding Iran: seven books that help explain this week’s unrest
13/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
Essential reads on the politics and history of the country’s Islamic regime since the revolution and fall of the Shah in 1979
» California’s billionaire tax plan will backfire
13/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
Over the past 50 years the state has become overly reliant on a few deep pockets that it cannot afford to lose
» Openreach needs to make full fibre broadband work
13/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
BT’s infrastructure company cannot retreat on its plans for a national digital network
» Job losses in European car parts sector top 100,000 in two years
13/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
Auto suppliers such as Bosch among those to have announced large lay-offs in 2025
» Commission figures show trade between EU member states is slowing
13/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
Analysis reinforces warnings from policymakers such as Christine Lagarde that the internal market has ‘stood still’
» Trade between EU member states is slowing, data shows
13/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
Findings reinforce warnings from policymakers such as Christine Lagarde that internal market has ‘stood still’
» Understanding Iran: seven books that help explain the unrest
13/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
Essential reads on the politics and history of the country’s Islamic regime since the revolution and fall of the Shah in 1979
» US businesses hit by anti-Indian backlash as Trump restricts foreign labour
13/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
Increase in racist rhetoric against south Asians follows the White House’s overhaul of visas for skilled workers
» Local brands weaken European luxury groups’ grip in US and China
13/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
Shoppers in the industry’s biggest two markets opt for domestic alternatives to long-dominant old guard
» Microsoft warns that China is winning AI race outside the west
13/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
DeepSeek’s technology is being rapidly adopted across Africa and beyond, tech group’s research shows
» First Brands creditors claim ‘two-man’ firm enabled founder’s brother’s fee windfall
13/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
Helios Strategic Advisors is latest firm drawn into scandal over bankrupt US auto parts maker
» How the west fell behind in the green tech race
13/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
European companies pioneered much of the technology used in renewables, but failed to capitalise. Have they left it too late to compete with China?
» ADHD patients stripped of NHS prescriptions under crackdown
13/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
Long waiting lists had pushed people to seek private assessments before entering into shared care agreements
» Baillie Gifford’s move to Foster-designed HQ delayed again
13/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
Chief executive Tim Campbell says shifting staff to new Edinburgh office is taking ‘longer than we might have liked’
» Mandarin Oriental Milan: a serene gateway to the city’s buzz
13/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
In the heart of Milan, this urban retreat offers discreet luxury, a cocooning courtyard, Michelin-starred dining and a deeply settling spa
» Why is HS2 so expensive?
13/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
Line set to cost more per kilometre than any other rail project in the world as total bill could surpass £100bn
» Four Seasons Hotel Milano: from cloisters to luxury with character
13/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
Housed in a medieval convent, this elegant urban haven is favoured by a smart international crowd
» All that sparkles: Bvlgari Hotel Milano
13/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
With its shiny cars, gleaming bar and starry chef, the luxury fashion house’s hub in Milan is a magnet for the global elite
» Vico Milano: a boutique hideaway marrying cosy with cool
13/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
On the doorstep of a fashion and design hub, this charming seven-suite guesthouse is the style savvy’s insider choice
» Park Hyatt Milan: quiet sophistication on a grand scale
13/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
Set in a knockout location, this spacious and elegant outpost of the luxury brand never loses its personal touch
» HS2 leads the world — in costs
13/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
Line set to cost more per kilometre than any other rail project in the world as total bill could surpass £100bn
» How the UK ended up building the world’s most expensive railway
13/01/26 00:00 from FT.com - World
HS2 is set to cost more per kilometre than any other rail project in the world as total bill could surpass £100bn
» Japan’s finance minister fuels talk of yen intervention as ‘Takaichi trade’ roars back
12/01/26 23:34 from FT.com - World
Satsuki Katayama says US Treasury secretary shares Tokyo’s concerns about currency’s weakness
» Japan fuels talk of yen intervention as ‘Takaichi trade’ roars back
12/01/26 23:34 from FT.com - World
Finance minister Satsuki Katayama says US Treasury secretary shares Tokyo’s concerns about currency’s weakness
» Death toll in Philippines landfill collapse rises to 11
12/01/26 23:03 from BBC News - World
The landslide occurred at the Binaliw landfill while more than 100 workers were on site.
» Rubbish landslide death toll in Philippines rises to 11
12/01/26 23:03 from BBC News - World
The landslide occurred at the Binaliw landfill while more than 100 workers were on site.
» Japan’s finance minister fuels speculation about yen intervention
12/01/26 22:50 from FT.com - World
Satsuki Katayama says US Treasury secretary shares Tokyo’s concerns about currency’s weakness
» Pioneering gay footballer Josh Cavallo accuses former club of homophobia
12/01/26 22:24 from BBC News - World
Adelaide United says it "categorically rejects" Cavallo's claims he was sidelined because of his sexuality.
» DoJ’s probe into Powell galvanises Fed leaders to repel Trump attacks
12/01/26 22:18 from FT.com - World
Federal Reserve chair could stay on board beyond this year in effort to protect US central bank’s independence
» How will investigators determine if Minneapolis ICE shooting was justified?
12/01/26 22:17 from BBC News - World
Officials will examine video footage and policy guidelines as part of the investigation, experts told the BBC.
» Key questions for FBI investigators to unpick in Minneapolis shooting
12/01/26 22:17 from BBC News - World
Officials will examine video footage and policy guidelines as part of the investigation, experts told the BBC.
» Indian exports fail to reap benefits of trade deal spree
12/01/26 20:30 from FT.com - World
Also in this newsletter: Vodafone Idea wins reprieve, and Akshay Hiranandani’s mantra
» Dina Powell McCormick appointed president and vice-chair at Meta
12/01/26 20:10 from FT.com - World
Former deputy national security adviser in Donald Trump’s first term served on tech company’s board last year
» The Indian superstar taking a shot at political greatness
12/01/26 19:51 from BBC News - World
Vijay draws Gen Z crowds and fan devotion, but analysts question whether movie stardom can convert into votes.
» New app 'Are You Dead?' from China works as check-in tool for people living alone
12/01/26 19:48 from World news
A new app is going viral in China that helps people who live alone to check in with their friends and family. Users hit a green button on the app daily and if there's no response will reach out to the emergency contacts. NBC News' Steven...
» Cubans anticipate more economic devastation after Maduro's capture
12/01/26 19:48 from World news
Cuba's fragile economy could be facing deeper impact after President Trump announced "there will be no more oil or money going to Cuba" from Venezuela. The island is believed to get up to half of it's daily energy needs from Venezuela. N...
» Most of Uganda's population is under 17 - will they give an 81-year-old another term?
12/01/26 19:22 from BBC News - World
Thursday's election highlights a demographic issue common to many African countries.
» Most of Uganda's population is under 17 - will voters give an 81-year-old another term?
12/01/26 19:22 from BBC News - World
Thursday's election highlights a demographic issue common to many African countries.
» Will voters in one of the world's youngest countries give an 81-year-old another term?
12/01/26 19:22 from BBC News - World
Thursday's election highlights a demographic issue common to many African countries.
» 'We were tricked': How one woman lures foreign men to fight on Russia's front line
12/01/26 19:21 from BBC News - World
Recruits tell the BBC an ex-teacher who operates on Telegram misled them, saying they could avoid combat.
» UK retail spending rose at lowest pace for 7 months in December
12/01/26 19:01 from FT.com - World
Industry data points to disappointing Christmas for shops as consumers held back
» Top Republicans denounce justice department’s criminal probe into Fed chair
12/01/26 18:33 from FT.com - World
Backlash builds as Trump administration’s prosecutors target head of US central bank
» Starmer and Reeves talk up the UK’s economic prospects ahead of Davos
12/01/26 18:16 from FT.com - World
British ministers aim to secure foreign investment at the World Economic Forum
» Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran
12/01/26 18:03 from BBC News - World
Trump says the new levy is "effective immediately" as anti-government protests in Iran enter a third week.
» Pirelli tries to back out of a Chinese investment cul-de-sac
12/01/26 18:00 from FT.com - World
With the US providing 20% of its revenue, the tyremaker has good reason to decouple its capital ties with China
» Is UK immigration set for ‘net zero’?
12/01/26 17:55 from FT.com - World
The surge in net migration that came after Brexit and Covid-era lockdowns has eased, its effects compounded by clampdowns
» Tories vow to defend ‘vital’ role of UK fiscal watchdog
12/01/26 17:00 from FT.com - World
Shadow chancellor Mel Stride will also propose reforms to OBR aimed at ‘fully capturing’ impact of tax cuts on growth
» International pressure builds on X and Musk over Grok deepfakes of women and children
12/01/26 16:42 from World news
The United Kingdom’s online safety regulator announced Monday it was formally investigating X.
» Top US commander says China still pressuring Asia militarily
12/01/26 16:35 from FT.com - World
Stability in relations with Washington has not eased Beijing’s stance in the region, says Admiral Samuel Paparo
» Alphabet hits $4tn valuation on AI hopes
12/01/26 16:25 from FT.com - World
Deal with Apple fuels investor optimism over Big Tech group’s competitiveness with OpenAI’s ChatGPT
» FirstFT: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi considers snap general election
12/01/26 16:24 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter: Alphabet hits $4tn market valuation and former Federal Reserve chiefs attack probe into Jay Powell
» Shares in US credit card issuers slide after Trump calls for 10% rate cap
12/01/26 16:15 from FT.com - World
White House’s demand for limit on what issuers can charge rattles investors
» Paramount threatens proxy fight in battle for Warner Bros Discovery
12/01/26 16:02 from FT.com - World
Ellison-led group sues fabled studio to obtain internal analysis favouring Netflix offer over its own
» Trump to meet Venezuelan opposition leader Machado at the White House
12/01/26 15:51 from BBC News - World
Machado, the winner of 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, had offered to share the honour with Trump, an award the president has long coveted.
» 'They just kept killing': Eyewitnesses describe deadly crackdown in Iran
12/01/26 14:54 from BBC News - World
The BBC has received eyewitness accounts of security forces attacking anti-government protesters across Iran.
» Italian steel plant demands €7bn in damages from ArcelorMittal
12/01/26 14:44 from FT.com - World
State-appointed administrators file complaint to Milan court about ‘mismanagement’ of the Taranto site by former owner
» Senior UK government figures look at watering down jury trial reforms
12/01/26 14:30 from FT.com - World
Ministers under pressure from growing rebellion by Labour MPs
» UK looks at watering down jury trial reform after backlash
12/01/26 14:30 from FT.com - World
Ministers to consider whether magistrates should sit alongside a judge in criminal cases
» Former Fed chiefs attack DoJ probe into Jay Powell
12/01/26 13:38 from FT.com - World
Joint statement accuses Trump administration of behaving as if US is an emerging market ‘with weak institutions’
» Former Fed chiefs attack justice department probe into Jay Powell
12/01/26 13:38 from FT.com - World
Joint statement accuses Trump administration of behaving as if US is an emerging market ‘with weak institutions’
» Donald Trump’s foolhardy assault on the Federal Reserve
12/01/26 13:19 from FT.com - World
Independence of US central bank is a vital anchor for the global financial system
» Trump hits banks where it hurts: their credit card divisions
12/01/26 13:04 from FT.com - World
Lenders say a cap on interest rates is unfair as they need a generous margin in order to offer unsecured credit
» Lyse Doucet: Iran's rulers face biggest challenge since 1979 revolution
12/01/26 12:53 from BBC News - World
The authorities are responding to protests with a ferocious security crackdown and near total internet shutdown.
» UK to make creation of non-consensual intimate images illegal
12/01/26 12:50 from FT.com - World
Promise by technology secretary comes after media regulator threatens X AI chatbot with ban or multimillion-pound fine
» UK to outlaw non-consensual intimate images after Grok outcry
12/01/26 12:50 from FT.com - World
Promise by technology secretary comes after media regulator threatens X AI chatbot with ban or multimillion-pound fine
» Grief, fury and despair as relatives search through body bags at one Iranian morgue
12/01/26 12:35 from World news
At a morgue near Iran near the capital Tehran, bodies are piling up as protests rock the Islamic Republic.
» Video of body bags at one Iranian morgue shows scale of Iran crackdown
12/01/26 12:35 from World news
At a morgue near Iran near the capital Tehran, bodies are piling up as protests rock the Islamic Republic.
» Former Fed chairs condemn criminal investigation into Jerome Powell
12/01/26 12:27 from BBC News - World
Three former heads of the central bank say the probe seeks to undermine the Fed's independence and "has no place" in the US.
» Gold hits record high and dollar weakens on Fed independence worries
12/01/26 12:26 from FT.com - World
Long-term inflation expectations tick up after US prosecutors launch criminal investigation into chair Jay Powell
» UK armed forces not ready for ‘full-scale’ conflict, says military chief
12/01/26 12:17 from FT.com - World
Richard Knighton warns MPs of budget shortfall and the need for difficult decisions
» Bodies line the streets outside morgue in Tehran as deadly protests continue – video
12/01/26 12:09 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
Mourners gathered outside the Kahrizak Forensic Medical Centre in Tehran to identify bodies amid a wave of deadly anti-government demonstrations sweeping across Iran. The Hengaw human rights group said the warehouse was being used as an ...
» Bodies line the streets outside morgue in Tehran as protests continue – video
12/01/26 12:09 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
Mourners gathered outside the Kahrizak Forensic Medical Centre in Tehran to identify bodies amid a wave of deadly anti-government demonstrations sweeping across Iran. At least 544 people – including 496 protesters and 48 security forces ...
» Cypriot government engulfed by corruption scandal
12/01/26 11:59 from FT.com - World
President’s chief of staff resigns after appearing to discuss access and campaign donations in video
» Mortuary videos show how deadly Iran crackdown has become
12/01/26 11:45 from BBC News - World
BBC Verify has been examining disturbing footage from a mortuary in Tehran, showing scores of bodies. These images could hold clues about what’s happening inside Iran.
» What we know about Iran's protests and the crackdown
12/01/26 11:29 from BBC News - World
The BBC's diplomatic correspondent, Caroline Hawley, looks into the latest events unfolding in Iran. Long Synopsis
» Pentagon invests $150mn in US gallium company to secure strategic supplies
12/01/26 11:27 from FT.com - World
Equity stake in Atlantic Alumina Co is part of drive to counter Chinese dominance of critical metal supply chains
» Investing in America Forum
12/01/26 11:10 from FT.com - World
The FT-Nikkei Investing in America rankings highlight the key issues faced by foreign investors in the US. They focus on how US cities attract investment from global multinationals, especially in a climate of economic uncertainty and evo...
» Fed chair Powell hits out at 'unprecedented' probe by US justice department
12/01/26 10:44 from BBC News - World
Jerome Powell said he believed the investigation was due to Donald Trump's anger over the Fed's refusal to cut interest rates.
» Alphabet hits $4tn as Google regains upper hand against AI challengers
12/01/26 10:39 from FT.com - World
Latest Gemini artificial intelligence model has fuelled investor optimism over competitiveness with OpenAI’s ChatGPT
» Nvidia and Microsoft back AI breakthrough for gene therapies
12/01/26 10:00 from FT.com - World
UK’s Basecamp Research uses species genomic sequence database to tackle cancers and superbugs
» What is behind the criminal investigation into Jay Powell?
12/01/26 09:55 from FT.com - World
Federal Reserve chair says the probe relating to a $2.5bn renovation of HQ is a ‘pretext’ to rein in central bank’s independence
» US prosecutors launch criminal investigation into Fed’s Powell
12/01/26 09:36 from FT.com - World
Chair says probe follows central bank’s refusal to bow to White House push for much lower interest rates
» How Iran’s economic pain sparked explosion of unrest
12/01/26 09:17 from FT.com - World
Iranians have suffered years of inflation, devaluation and stuttering growth
» China’s ‘Are You Dead?’ app checks in on growing cohort of people living alone
12/01/26 09:10 from FT.com - World
Popularity among Chinese Apple users highlights concerns created by rapidly changing demographics
» Dina Powell McCormick to join Meta as president and vice-chair
12/01/26 09:05 from FT.com - World
Former deputy national security adviser in Donald Trump’s first term served on tech company’s board last year
» What will China do now?
12/01/26 09:00 from FT.com - World
Beijing must decide if it will conduct business as usual in the wake of the US’s ousting of Maduro in Venezuela
» The next Fed chair is . . . Donald Trump
12/01/26 08:59 from FT.com - World
A criminal investigation of Jay Powell is the latest in the reworking of the world’s most important financial institution
» Hungary grants asylum to Polish ex-justice minister
12/01/26 08:57 from BBC News - World
Granting asylum to a citizen of a fellow EU member goes against the spirit of EU standards.
» US Federal Reserve chair says DOJ has threatened criminal indictment – video
12/01/26 08:36 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
Jerome Powell said on Sunday that the Department of Justice had threatened him with a criminal indictment and served grand jury subpoenas over Congressional testimony he gave last summer regarding a Federal Reserve building renovation pr...
» Europe scrambles after Trump says U.S. will take Greenland 'one way or the other'
12/01/26 08:29 from World news
President Donald Trump renewed his threat to seize Greenland "one way or the other" from Denmark, as Europe and NATO scrambled to prioritize Arctic security against China and Russia.