» Can a better and simpler tax help India offset hit from Trump tariffs?
18/08/25 21:30 from FT.com - World
Also in this newsletter: ties with China thaw, and Sonia Dasgupta’s mantra
» BHP reports lowest profit since start of pandemic
18/08/25 21:29 from FT.com - World
Miner’s worst performance since 2020 driven by falling iron ore and coal prices
» Key takeaways from Ukraine talks in Washington
18/08/25 21:01 from BBC News - World
Ukraine's President Zelensky managed to avoid another disastrous Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump.
» Trump says US to ‘co-ordinate’ Ukraine’s security with Europe
18/08/25 20:40 from FT.com - World
President moves to arrange summit between Zelenskyy and Putin in bid to end Russian invasion
» Trump’s Ukraine peace juggernaut careers onwards
18/08/25 20:18 from FT.com - World
Lack of clarity over US security guarantees shows primacy of form over substance
» SoftBank to buy $2bn in Intel shares as it grows US investments
18/08/25 20:16 from FT.com - World
Masayoshi Son’s investment group touts ‘commitment to advancing US technology and manufacturing leadership’
» Trump, Zelenskyy, European leaders meet at White House
18/08/25 20:03 from World news
President Trump and Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy held a White House meeting that was much warmer in tone then their showdown a few months ago. Trump said there does not need to be a ceasefire to move forward with a peace deal, while sug...
» Meta and Character.ai probed over touting AI mental health advice to children
18/08/25 19:52 from FT.com - World
Texas attorney-general joins Senate in investigating Meta’s practices around minors using its technology
» SoftBank to invest $2bn in Intel to back US chipmaking
18/08/25 19:17 from FT.com - World
Masayoshi Son’s investment group touts ‘commitment to advancing US technology and manufacturing leadership’
» ‘Spac King’ Chamath Palihapitiya returns with a new blank-cheque vehicle
18/08/25 19:17 from FT.com - World
Investor known for his high-profile role in the 2021 Spac boom plans to list a new company
» Deadly strikes in Ukraine amid peace talks
18/08/25 18:58 from World news
NBC News’ Richard Engel reports from the frontlines tonight in Kharkiv, Ukraine as Russia launches deadly strikes across the country. Richard visits an apartment building hit by a drone strike that killed seven people including a toddler...
» Clayton to stay in post as Wall Street’s top prosecutor
18/08/25 18:53 from FT.com - World
Manhattan judges say Donald Trump’s pick can continue as US attorney for Southern District of New York
» FirstFT: Trump floats US security guarantees for Ukraine
18/08/25 17:47 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, Qantas hit with record fine over Covid job cuts, and Citi’s raid on JPMorgan investment bankers
» Tennessee Valley Authority first US utility to sign small nuclear reactor deal
18/08/25 17:41 from FT.com - World
Agreement with Kairos and Google signals increased confidence in system that will not be available until 2030
» Google, Kairos and Tennessee Valley Authority ink landmark nuclear power deal
18/08/25 17:41 from FT.com - World
TVA becomes first US utility to agree to buy electricity from advanced generation IV reactor
» Google, Kairos and Tennessee Valley Authority ink nuclear power deal
18/08/25 17:41 from FT.com - World
TVA becomes first US utility to agree to buy electricity from advanced generation IV reactor
» Ukraine offers $100bn weapons deal to Trump to win security guarantee
18/08/25 17:27 from FT.com - World
Document seen by the FT lays out Kyiv’s proposals to US president at crucial White House meeting
» Ukraine offers $100bn weapons deal to Trump to win security guarantees
18/08/25 17:27 from FT.com - World
Document seen by the FT lays out Kyiv’s proposals to US president at crucial White House meeting
» A letter for Melania and a suit: Zelenskyy charms Trump in the Oval
18/08/25 17:02 from FT.com - World
Leaders’ warm meeting in the White House comes six months after February fiasco
» A letter for Melania and a suit: Zelenskyy charms Trump in the Oval Office
18/08/25 17:02 from FT.com - World
Leaders’ warm meeting in the White House comes six months after February fiasco
» Hamas source says group agrees to latest Gaza ceasefire proposal
18/08/25 16:51 from BBC News - World
The proposal from regional mediators would see Israeli hostages released in two batches during a 60-day truce, according to a Palestinian official.
» Key takeaways so far from Ukraine talks in Washington
18/08/25 16:37 from BBC News - World
Ukraine's President Zelensky managed to avoid another disastrous Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump.
» Brazil deadlocked with US over 50% tariffs, finance minister says
18/08/25 16:11 from FT.com - World
Reduction in high levies depends on Washington being open to talks, according to Fernando Haddad
» Apollo’s insurer points finger at rivals over potential conflicts
18/08/25 15:44 from FT.com - World
US life insurers’ related-party assets have come under scrutiny as private equity has piled into the sector
» ‘I changed, you did not’: Zelenskyy jokes with reporter over suit – video
18/08/25 15:34 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
The reporter who last time attacked Volodymyr Zelenskyy over not dressing formally enough during his meeting with Donald Trump said the Ukrainian president looked ‘fabulous’ in his suit during their latest meeting at the White House. The...
» ‘I changed, you did not’: Zelenskyy jokes with reporter about suit – video
18/08/25 15:34 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
The reporter who criticised Volodymyr Zelenskyy for not dressing formally enough during his last meeting with Donald Trump said the Ukrainian president looked ‘fabulous’ in his suit during their latest meeting at the White House. The rep...
» What to know as Air Canada strike continues
18/08/25 15:15 from BBC News - World
Air Canada advises passengers not to go to the airport unless they have tickets on other airlines.
» Trump says peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia is 'attainable'
18/08/25 15:14 from World news
During a meeting with European leaders on a potential ceasefire deal in the Russia-Ukraine war, President Donald Trump said the day has been successful and a peace agreement between the countries is “attainable.”
» Hamas tells mediators it accepts Gaza ceasefire proposal
18/08/25 14:22 from FT.com - World
Qatar and Egypt in fresh push to agree truce between Palestinian militant group and Israel
» Ukrainians watch peace talks as Russian bombing continues
18/08/25 14:17 from World news
Russia has continued to bomb Ukrainian civilians as peace talks to end the war are ongoing. NBC News’ Richard Engel details Ukrainian reaction to the meetings and what could happen to the people who may have to surrender to Russia.
» Hundreds of thousands protest Gaza war as frustration grows in Israel about new offensive
18/08/25 14:13 from World news
Hundreds of thousands of people shouted slogans and booed mentions of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at nationwide protests across Israel about the Gaza war.
» Hamas agrees to latest Gaza ceasefire proposal, source in group says
18/08/25 13:18 from BBC News - World
The proposal from regional mediators would see Israeli hostages released in two batches during a 60-day truce, according to a Palestinian official.
» Novo Nordisk halves US price of Ozempic
18/08/25 13:04 from FT.com - World
Shares in Danish group rise after it cuts cost for blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss drug for patients without insurance
» Reeves looks at UK property tax reforms in bid to boost growth and revenue
18/08/25 12:57 from FT.com - World
Treasury officials examine range of measures as chancellor seeks to address looming gap in public finances
» Private equity sale of €6bn fee-paying schools group Cognita on brink of collapse
18/08/25 12:46 from FT.com - World
Blackstone and CVC had expressed interest in company even as private schools have been hit by UK tax on fees
» Time to stop indulging Serbia’s authoritarian president
18/08/25 12:38 from FT.com - World
Europe must raise pressure on Aleksandar Vučić to avoid a deeper democratic retreat
» BBC at Rafah crossing as queues of aid trucks wait to enter Gaza
18/08/25 12:11 from BBC News - World
The BBC's Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet is travelling with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa and Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.
» Israel cancels Australian visas as diplomatic rift deepens
18/08/25 11:52 from FT.com - World
Tit-for-tat visa denials follow Canberra’s move towards recognising a Palestinian state
» Rental affordability falls sharply in England
18/08/25 11:45 from FT.com - World
Differences in salary growth drive divergence among regions as rents rise across board
» Wildfires trigger record calls on EU forces as Spain battles blazes
18/08/25 11:42 from FT.com - World
Spanish prime minister warns of ‘difficult days ahead’ as temperatures remain above 40C
» Russian state media shares video of vehicle flying U.S. and Russian flags in Ukraine
18/08/25 11:32 from World news
Video shared by Russian state-media outlet RT claims to show an armored vehicle flying Russian and American flags near Zaporizhzhia. RT says the vehicle was recaptured from the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
» European leaders rush to US to help Ukraine avoid 'capitulation'
18/08/25 11:31 from BBC News - World
The heads of state hope to stop Trump from threatening long-term European security, writes James Landale.
» 'No-one was expecting this': European leaders rush to US to help Ukraine avoid capitulation
18/08/25 11:31 from BBC News - World
The heads of state hope to stop Trump from threatening long-term European security, writes James Landale.
» 'No-one was expecting this': European leaders rush to US to help Ukraine avoid 'capitulation'
18/08/25 11:31 from BBC News - World
The heads of state hope to stop Trump from threatening long-term European security, writes James Landale.
» Rescuers in Nigeria search for dozens missing after boat capsizes
18/08/25 11:26 from BBC News - World
Safety regulations are rarely enforced leading to a large number of accidents on the waterways.
» As Europe faces down Russia, Poland is becoming the weakest link
18/08/25 11:18 from FT.com - World
Donald Tusk will struggle to deliver on his campaign promises — setting the stage for even greater Euroscepticism
» US East Coast faces life-threatening waves from Hurricane Erin
18/08/25 10:44 from BBC News - World
The Category 4 storm threatens to bring life-threatening surf and rip currents to the US East Coast.
» Trump’s supporters hold the faith six months on
18/08/25 10:43 from FT.com - World
Among pulled-pork trucks and Maga merchandise stalls, the mood is jubilant at the Illinois State Fair
» Trump’s supporters keep the faith six months on
18/08/25 10:43 from FT.com - World
Among pulled-pork trucks and Maga merchandise stalls, the mood is jubilant at the Illinois State Fair
» Drone footage shows Spanish village destroyed by wildfires – video
18/08/25 10:26 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
People returned to Palacios de Jamuz, a village in north-west Spain, after homes, crops and trees were badly burnt in recent blazes. Relentless heat and raging wildfires continue to ravage southern Europe, with one-quarter of weather sta...
» The merger that is setting a benchmark for AI
18/08/25 10:05 from FT.com - World
Whether the acquisition of Core Scientific by CoreWeave goes ahead will provide a signal on investor confidence in the technology
» What is Ukraine's Donbas region, and why is it so important in Trump talks?
18/08/25 09:56 from World news
The Donbas region of eastern Ukraine will be crucial to President Trump's talks with Zelenskyy and European leaders after his summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin. What is the Donbas and where is it?
» Norway considers selling stakes in international companies over West Bank activities
18/08/25 09:41 from FT.com - World
$2tn oil fund already takes steps to reduce holdings in Israeli companies amid rising political pressure
» Spain and Portugal fires kill two more as Spanish troops battle blazes
18/08/25 09:25 from BBC News - World
Spain has sent 500 more troops to wildfire-affected regions, bringing the total deployed to 1,900.
» Hong Kong’s busy bankers give its office market a lift
18/08/25 09:06 from FT.com - World
The mood has started to turn in the city’s financial markets
» Donald Trump says DC is a ‘horror show’. How should Democrats respond?
18/08/25 09:00 from FT.com - World
Simply denying the president, who rose to prominence in New York’s 1970s crime wave, is not effective politics
» Merit-based hiring can make America’s civil service great again
18/08/25 09:00 from FT.com - World
The doctrine of ‘disparate impact’ has hobbled the government’s ability to employ the best people for the job
» Ukraine brings reinforcements to Trump meeting, hoping to avoid another White House fiasco
18/08/25 08:10 from World news
European leaders will support Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday as President Trump fueled new alarm among Ukraine's allies after his summit with Vladimir Putin.
» What each side wants from Ukraine talks at White House
18/08/25 08:05 from BBC News - World
As world leaders dash across the Atlantic for crunch talks, what will they and the others present regard as a win?
» The boss is back
18/08/25 08:00 from FT.com - World
As AI bites and job cuts surge, employees are losing ground — for now
» India struggles to escape the Trump tariff trap
18/08/25 07:31 from FT.com - World
Narendra Modi’s push for the country to become a low-cost goods exporter has made it vulnerable
» Top European Leaders Join Zelenskyy for WH Meeting With Trump
18/08/25 07:17 from World news
President Donald Trump is set to host Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House where the Ukrainian president will be joined by the leaders of France, Germany and the United Kingdom to present a united front in their efforts to end Russia’s...
» How to narrow our knowledge gap on China
18/08/25 07:09 from FT.com - World
A school curriculum fit for modern purpose must encourage the study of Chinese civilisation rather than Mandarin
» Milei faces headless opposition in Argentina
18/08/25 07:06 from FT.com - World
Establishment parties struggle to regroup almost two years after political outsider’s victory
» 'The water had no mercy': Hundreds killed as floods ravage north Pakistan
18/08/25 07:00 from BBC News - World
BBC visited villages which were wiped out overnight by rains, flash floods and landslides.
» Hurricane threatens US East Coast with life-threatening waves
18/08/25 06:49 from BBC News - World
The Category 4 storm threatens to bring life-threatening surf and rip currents to the US East Coast.
» ‘Russia is now a gas station that is producing tanks’
18/08/25 06:43 from FT.com - World
A podcast cross-promotion post
» Zelenskyy arrives at the White House for talks with Trump
18/08/25 06:24 from World news
Ukraine's leader returned to Washington with top European leaders by his side for a meeting with the president on ending the war with Russia.
» Zelenskyy meets with Trump for Ukraine peace talks
18/08/25 06:24 from World news
Ukraine's president, joined by top European leaders, returned to the White House after a contentious meeting earlier this year over ending the war with Russia.
» Trump and Zelenskyy strike cordial tone in peace talks
18/08/25 06:24 from World news
Ukraine's president, joined by top European leaders, returned to the White House to discuss ending the war with Russia. Trump said he would call Putin after their meetings.
» European leaders at W.H. push Ukraine security guarantees
18/08/25 06:24 from World news
President Zelenskyy said he had a good conversation with Trump and was encouraged by a "strong signal" from the U.S. on protections.
» BBC witnesses West Bank attack by masked Israeli settlers
18/08/25 06:20 from BBC News - World
The BBC's Lucy Williamson says the incident near Nablus was "completely unprovoked".
» Zelenskyy and European leaders fly to Washington to press Trump on Ukraine
18/08/25 05:59 from FT.com - World
US security guarantees in focus as Trump says Kyiv can end war ‘almost immediately’
» Zelenskyy and European leaders set to press Trump on Ukraine
18/08/25 05:59 from FT.com - World
US security guarantees in focus as Trump says Kyiv can end war ‘almost immediately’
» Zelenskyy calls for ‘joint pressure’ on Russia as European leaders arrive at White House
18/08/25 05:59 from FT.com - World
US security guarantees in focus as Trump says Kyiv can end war ‘almost immediately’
» Trump floats US security guarantees for Ukraine in meeting with Zelenskyy
18/08/25 05:59 from FT.com - World
President said US would be ‘involved’ in bolstering Kyiv’s postwar defences as he raised prospect of trilateral meeting with Putin
» BBC witnesses settlers attack on Palestinian farm in West Bank
18/08/25 05:52 from BBC News - World
A BBC team was interviewing a Palestinian farmer when masked men charged towards them.
» BBC witnesses Israeli settlers' attack on Palestinian farm in West Bank
18/08/25 05:52 from BBC News - World
A BBC team was interviewing a Palestinian farmer when masked men charged towards them.
» FirstFT: Zelenskyy and European leaders to press Trump on security guarantees
18/08/25 05:48 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, Citi’s raid on JPMorgan’s investment banking staff and Bolivia’s swing to the right
» Trump tracker: the latest data on US tariffs, trade and economy
18/08/25 05:32 from FT.com - World
As the president launches a trade war, follow the latest on tariffs and executive orders
» Battle of Orgreave: my reflections on a long wait for justice
18/08/25 04:53 from FT.com - World
There’s hope that UK inquiry into police’s violent clash with miners enables reconciliation — with access to full evidence
» Five killed as Russia strikes residential building in Kharkiv before peace talks – video
18/08/25 04:43 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
Dozens of people were injured and five were killed, including a one-year-old child, on Monday morning after Russia launched four drones on the five-story apartment block. The attack comes as Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, head...
» Several killed as Russia strikes residential building in Kharkiv before peace talks – video
18/08/25 04:43 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
Dozens of people were injured and seven were killed, including a one-year-old child, on Monday morning after Russia launched four drones on a five-storey apartment block. The attack comes as Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, head...
» Trump tells Ukraine to give up Crimea and NATO hopes
18/08/25 03:30 from World news
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with President Donald Trump on Monday afternoon at the White House, just days after Trump and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin left an Alaska summit without a ceasefire deal.
» Trump pressures Zelenskyy to end war ahead of White House meeting
18/08/25 03:30 from World news
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with President Donald Trump on Monday afternoon at the White House, just days after Trump and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin left an Alaska summit without a ceasefire deal.
» Zelenskyy and allies to press Trump on security guarantees
18/08/25 03:29 from FT.com - World
European leaders will join Ukraine’s president in US as he comes under pressure to concede territory to Russia
» War-torn Myanmar to hold first general election since 2021 coup
18/08/25 03:27 from BBC News - World
Critics have denounced the vote as a sham that will be used to entrench the military government's power.
» Suspected ISIS mass grave excavated in Iraq
18/08/25 03:03 from World news
Iraqi officials have begun excavating what is believed to be a mass grave left behind by ISIS during its rampage across the country a decade ago. Officials say the initial operation is limited to gathering visible human remains and surfa...
» Zelenskyy goes back to the White House
18/08/25 02:57 from FT.com - World
Ukraine’s president will be joined by key European leaders for Oval Office meeting
» Tech utterly dominates markets. Should we worry?
18/08/25 01:30 from FT.com - World
Concerns about concentration and valuation should be kept separate
» I saw a kaleidoscopic light before going blind, says survivor of Laos methanol poisoning
18/08/25 01:00 from BBC News - World
Calum Macdonald and the families of three people who died in South East Asia call on the Foreign Office for clearer travel advice.
» Qantas hit with record fine for illegal layoffs during pandemic
18/08/25 00:46 from BBC News - World
Australia's biggest airline was sued for firing ground staff in 2020 as aviation came to a standstill.
» Bolivia heads to presidential run-off after ruling leftwing party collapses
18/08/25 00:28 from FT.com - World
Country set to swing to right as soaring inflation contributes to first loss for MAS in 20 years
» Bolivia votes ruling leftists out of presidency after 20 years
18/08/25 00:28 from FT.com - World
Country set to swing to right in run-off vote as soaring inflation contributes to first loss for MAS in two decades
» Swatch sorry for 'slanted eyes' ad after China uproar
18/08/25 00:27 from BBC News - World
The image of a model pulling the corners of his eyes resembled a racist image, critics say.
» Qantas hit with Australia’s largest industrial relations fine over Covid job cuts
18/08/25 00:03 from FT.com - World
Judge says airline’s apology for firing 1,820 workers was ‘wrong kind of sorry’
» Zelenskyy’s Oval Office mission: court Trump and secure Ukraine’s future
18/08/25 00:01 from FT.com - World
European allies will join White House meeting days after Putin’s red carpet welcome in Alaska
» Citi raid on JPMorgan investment bankers reaches double digits
18/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Vis Raghavan, who joined Citigroup as head of banking last June, has tapped former colleagues for senior roles
» Investors lose billions on US penny stocks as ‘pump and dump’ scams multiply
18/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
A handful of Nasdaq-listed Chinese companies crashed last month after heavy promotion on social media
» What can really cure deflation in China?
18/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Cutting excess capacity is not enough — Beijing must rebalance towards consumption
» The new Square Mile: how London’s IPO drought forced City bankers to pivot
18/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
A dearth of public listings is forcing investment banks to broaden their horizons
» Monzo plans UK mobile service as competition intensifies for big phone groups
18/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Digital bank is exploring launching its own digital sim and offering monthly contracts
» India’s oil lobby is funding Putin’s war machine — that has to stop
18/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Its dependence on Russian crude undermines the effort to isolate Moscow
» British solar power surges past 2024 total
18/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Good weather and rapidly proliferating farms mean solar generation is at record levels
» Phoenix debt deal kicks off Australian expansion drive
18/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Worley swoop signals start of Asia-Pacific push for UK’s biggest savings and retirements group
» Investors lose billions on US meme stocks as ‘pump and dump’ scams multiply
18/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
A handful of Nasdaq-listed Chinese companies crashed last month after heavy promotion on social media
» ‘I almost fell off my chair’: Investors lose billions on meme stocks as ‘pump and dump’ scams multiply
18/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
A handful of Nasdaq-listed Chinese companies crashed last month after heavy promotion on social media
» Switzerland’s bid to scrap ‘marriage penalty’ tax ignites family values row
18/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Conservative groups push for referendum on changes designed to stop disadvantaging dual-income wedded couples
» Where ambassadors to the UK dine in London for tastes of home
18/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
From German cuisine in King’s Cross to an Indonesian café in Willesden via Swiss food in Soho, His and Her Excellencies’ cravings for culinary familiarity are amply satisfied across the capital
» Trump pressure lights fire under Mexico’s ‘powder keg’ ruling party
18/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
President Sheinbaum grapples with power vacuum left by her mentor and predecessor López Obrador
» Why Russia’s wartime economy is starting to crack, with Elina Ribakova
18/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
A boost to war-related sectors has been papering over weaknesses elsewhere
» Zelenskyy heads back to the White House
18/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Ukraine’s president will be joined by key European leaders for Oval Office meeting
» 'No going into Nato by Ukraine,' says Trump as Zelensky prepares for White House talks
17/08/25 23:26 from BBC News - World
European leaders will join Zelensky as he attends a crunch meeting with Trump on the Russia-Ukraine war.
» FT and Schroders Business Book of the Year 2025 — the longlist
17/08/25 23:00 from FT.com - World
Tales of geopolitics and growth — plus a rare novel — are among this year’s contenders
» Bindi Irwin says she was made to feel 'ashamed' of endometriosis pain
17/08/25 22:59 from BBC News - World
Her story has reignited conversations about the condition that affects about one in ten women.
» Bolivia set to elect first non-left wing president in two decades
17/08/25 22:51 from BBC News - World
The rightward turn by the Bolivian electorate can see changes in economic policies and closer US ties.
» 'No going into Nato by Ukraine,' says Trump as Zelensky prepare for White House talks
17/08/25 22:28 from BBC News - World
European leaders will join Zelensky as he attends a crunch meeting with Trump on the Russia-Ukraine war.
» New wave of African pride rises in the Caribbean
17/08/25 20:43 from BBC News - World
From jollof rice in St Lucia to Afrobeats in Jamaica, islanders find new ways to embrace Africa.
» Washington talks could prove more vital for Ukraine's future than Trump-Putin summit
17/08/25 20:15 from BBC News - World
The Washington meeting could prove to be crucial to the future of Ukraine, and all of Europe's security.
» Whirlwind day of White House talks could reshape Ukraine's future
17/08/25 20:15 from BBC News - World
The Washington meeting could prove to be crucial to the future of Ukraine, and all of Europe's security.
» Zelensky and allies head to White House for Ukraine talks
17/08/25 20:09 from BBC News - World
European leaders will join Zelensky as he attends a crunch meeting with Trump on the Russia-Ukraine war.
» Health v heritage: Pigeon feeding ban sparks debate in India
17/08/25 19:32 from BBC News - World
Feeding pigeons is common in Indian cities but is now controversial due to rising numbers and health risks.
» Croatian ultra-nationalist mega-gig exposes divided society
17/08/25 19:00 from BBC News - World
Half a million people bought tickets to singer Thompson's July concert in Zagreb.
» Huge crowds gather in Israel calling for hostage deal and end to Gaza war
17/08/25 17:21 from BBC News - World
Large crowds fill 'Hostages Square' in Tel Aviv to call for fighting to cease and the release of all remaining hostages by Hamas.
» Israeli protesters hold mass rally to demand Gaza hostage deal
17/08/25 15:31 from FT.com - World
Hundreds of thousands demonstrate as Netanyahu plans intensified offensive against Hamas in Palestinian enclave
» Putin agreed to 'robust' security guarantees for Ukraine, says US envoy
17/08/25 15:13 from BBC News - World
Steve Witkoff said Russia agreed in Alaska that the US and Europe could provide Ukraine with a Nato-style guarantee.
» Putin agreed to 'robust' security guarantees for Ukraine, US envoy says
17/08/25 15:13 from BBC News - World
Steve Witkoff said Russia agreed in Alaska that the US and Europe could provide Ukraine with a Nato-style guarantee.
» Air Canada delays return to flights after union defies government order
17/08/25 14:31 from BBC News - World
Canada's jobs minister intervened in the dispute in a bid to preserve "stability and supply chains".
» Yvette Cooper mounts fresh defence of UK ban on Palestine Action
17/08/25 14:29 from FT.com - World
Home secretary said group carried out ‘escalating campaign’ of criminal damage before it was proscribed
» Three Republican-led states to send National Guard troops to DC
17/08/25 14:12 from BBC News - World
Washington residents have protested against Trump's deployment of troops in the city.
» Resignation and betrayal: What handing Donbas to Putin would mean for Ukraine
17/08/25 13:49 from BBC News - World
Donald Trump is reportedly planning to urge Ukraine to surrender the Donetsk and Luhansk regions as part of negotiations over an end to the war.
» Fed chair Powell to fight his corner at Jackson Hole
17/08/25 13:15 from FT.com - World
Bankers gather in Wyoming, European heads fly to Washington for vital Ukraine war peace talks, big box retailers report
» Zelenskyy to press for ceasefire at Trump meeting
17/08/25 12:44 from FT.com - World
European leaders will join Ukrainian president in US as he comes under pressure to concede territory to Moscow
» Zelenskyy in the lion’s den
17/08/25 12:06 from FT.com - World
European leaders need to get Trump off the dangerous path laid out for him by Putin
» Malnourished Gazan woman flown to Italy dies in hospital
17/08/25 11:23 from BBC News - World
The woman was one of 180 Gazans evacuated by Italy in response to the humanitarian crisis
» Police rescue man trapped behind waterfall in California – video
17/08/25 10:26 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
Ryan Wardwell, 46, was abseiling down one of the Seven Teacups waterfalls in California when he became trapped behind a cascade. Trapped for two days, Wardell was dramatically rescued by police using a helicopter and treated for dehydrat...
» Rescue efforts continue in Pakistan as flash floods kill more than 320 people – video report
17/08/25 10:01 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
More than 320 people have died in north-west Pakistan after two days of torrential rains triggered flash floods, landslides and lightning strikes. Provincial authorities have declared an emergency in the worst-hit regions, deploying mili...
» Wildfires across southern Europe trigger record calls on EU forces
17/08/25 09:45 from FT.com - World
Data shows number of blazes in the continent has jumped by nearly 50% in 2025
» Wildfires spread dangerously close to southern European capitals
17/08/25 09:45 from FT.com - World
Data shows number of blazes in Europe has jumped by nearly 50% in 2025 during repeated heatwaves
» Hurricane Erin grows as it barrels towards Caribbean
17/08/25 09:39 from BBC News - World
The "extremely powerful" storm is downgraded in intensity but could still bring life-threatening effects.
» Hurricane Erin grows in size as it barrels towards Caribbean
17/08/25 09:39 from BBC News - World
The "extremely powerful" storm is downgraded in intensity but could still bring life-threatening effects.
» Sudan army torturing people to death, claims rights group
17/08/25 09:20 from BBC News - World
Emergency Lawyers group alleges the army is operating "execution chambers" in the capital.
» Sudan army torturing people to death, says rights group
17/08/25 09:20 from BBC News - World
Emergency Lawyers group alleges the army is operating "execution chambers" in the capital.
» Israeli protesters hold ‘day of stoppage’ to demand Gaza hostage deal
17/08/25 09:18 from FT.com - World
Demonstrators block roads as Netanyahu plans intensified offensive against Hamas in Palestinian enclave
» An incompetent way to pursue peace in Ukraine
17/08/25 09:16 from FT.com - World
Donald Trump’s alignment with Vladimir Putin in Alaska made him look a dupe
» European leaders to join Zelensky at White House meeting with Trump
17/08/25 09:07 from BBC News - World
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will be among the leaders joining the Ukrainian leader on the US trip.
» European leaders rally round Zelenskyy ahead of Trump meeting
17/08/25 08:42 from FT.com - World
‘Coalition of the Willing’ members will join Ukraine’s leader in US as part of effort to press Trump on ceasefire
» Hollywood stuntman set on fire for Pink Floyd cover dies aged 88
17/08/25 08:25 from BBC News - World
Ronnie Rondell Jr's decades-long career saw him appear in films and TV including Baywatch, Spartacus and The Matrix Reloaded.
» Air Canada flights to resume after union told to end strike
17/08/25 07:44 from BBC News - World
Canada's jobs minister intervenes in the dispute in a bid to preserve "stability and supply chains".
» Princess Kate and William are moving home to leave 'unhappy memories behind'
17/08/25 07:21 from World news
Britain's Prince William and Princess Kate are preparing to move to a new home in Windsor, Forest Lodge, after Kate's cancer treatment.
» Princess Kate and William are moving to leave 'unhappy memories behind'
17/08/25 07:21 from World news
Britain's Prince William and Princess Kate are preparing to move to a new home in Windsor, Forest Lodge, after Kate's cancer treatment.
» How the west got hooked on economic support
17/08/25 07:00 from FT.com - World
Crisis firefighting has given way to a dependence on government and central banks
» How worrying is the rebound in UK inflation?
17/08/25 07:00 from FT.com - World
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
» More than 200 missing in flood-hit district in Pakistan, official says
17/08/25 06:54 from BBC News - World
Hundreds are reported missing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province as a result of devastating floods.
» Watch: Plane makes emergency landing on Australian golf course
17/08/25 06:37 from BBC News - World
Video shows the aircraft flying over the golf course before crash landing, as the pilot and passenger escaped without major injuries.
» Air Canada to resume flights after directive ending strike
17/08/25 05:56 from World news
Air Canada said it would resume flights Sunday after a government directive to end a flight attendants' strike
» Union rejects back-to-work order as Air Canada moves to restart flights
17/08/25 05:56 from World news
The union representing Air Canada flight attendants vowed to fight a federal order to end their strike, calling it "blatantly unconstitutional" and accusing the government of siding with the airline.
» Air Canada halts flight restart after union defies back-to-work order
17/08/25 05:56 from World news
Air Canada said Sunday it has suspended its plan to resume limited flights after the union representing its flight attendants told members to defy a federal order to return to work.
» Vampires, romance and billionaires: The bite-size Chinese shows gaining U.S. fans
17/08/25 05:00 from World news
As U.S. television series produce longer and fewer episodes, a new genre from China is gaining American fans by going in the opposite direction.
» Trump's shift toward Putin leaves Ukraine and allies scrambling
17/08/25 04:59 from World news
Ukraine and its allies were scrambling Sunday to respond to President Donald Trump's apparent shift toward Vladimir Putin's hardline position after their summit in Alaska.
» European leaders to join Zelenskyy in Washington after Trump's shift toward Putin
17/08/25 04:59 from World news
Ukraine and its allies were scrambling Sunday to respond to President Donald Trump's apparent shift toward Vladimir Putin's hardline position after their summit in Alaska.
» Palestinians flee IDF attacks on Gaza City as Israelis protest against occupation plan
17/08/25 04:57 from BBC News - World
Israeli bombardment has created a "catastrophic" situation in the city's Zeitoun neighbourhood, the city's Hamas-run authority says.
» Palestinians flee IDF attacks on Gaza City as Israelis protest occupation plan
17/08/25 02:55 from BBC News - World
Israeli bombardment has created a "catastrophic" situation in the city's Zeitoun neighbourhood, the city's Hamas-run authority says.
» Russia complicating end to war, says Zelensky, as Trump pursues peace deal
17/08/25 02:42 from BBC News - World
The US president will meet his Ukrainian counterpart in Washington on Monday in the wake of his Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin on Friday.
» Russia complicating end to war, says Zelensky ahead of Trump meeting
17/08/25 02:42 from BBC News - World
The US president will meet his Ukrainian counterpart in Washington on Monday in the wake of his Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin on Friday.
» The race between commuters and tourists is unwinnable
17/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
But the contest always feel worse in summer
» How one Greek island has a plan to help save the Mediterranean
17/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
While the government declares two new marine protection zones, Cycladic fishers are testing the future
» China’s entrepreneurial spirit is under immense strain
17/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
The private sector needs enforceable protections, predictable regulation, and personal bankruptcy laws
» JPMorgan steps up planning for new Canary Wharf tower
17/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Redeveloping plot acquired in 2008 under serious consideration owing to expense of renovating current office
» EU push to protect digital rules holds up trade statement with US
17/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Document formalising last month’s deal delayed by squabbles over language on ‘non-tariff barriers’, the bloc’s officials say
» House of Lords urged to freeze hiring as costs dispute intensifies
17/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Tory peer hits out at rise in staffing levels after almost £10mn was spent on defective ‘front door’
» Pension burden on post-1992 universities risks job cuts, sector warns
17/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Higher education institutions in England and Wales call for more flexibility in retirement saving schemes
» Nigeria’s factories go local to survive currency turmoil
17/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
After second devaluation of the naira, manufacturers overhauled supply chains to source more materials domestically
» China steps up tax crackdown on overseas investments
17/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Wealthy individuals are rethinking trading strategy as Beijing tries to fill its coffers to counter economic pressure
» From baseball to history, Chinese podcasts boom in censors’ shadow
17/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
There has been a surge in grassroots broadcasts of personal stories and discussion of societal issues
» How AI might save more energy than it soaks up
17/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
As ‘smart’ appliances and sensors proliferate, the technology should help to reduce waste
» Rainy Night in Georgia — Tony Joe White’s 1969 track became a magnet for cover versions
17/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Singers such as Ray Charles and Randy Crawford have relished tackling this soulful classic
» The small east German bank that cannot drop its far-right customer
17/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Extremist parties are opening accounts with the Sparkassen network of regional lenders
» Japan’s bomb shelter upgrade opens doors for century-old office supplier
17/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Rising tensions in the region are generating business opportunities
» From sport to history, Chinese podcasts boom in censors’ shadow
17/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
There has been a surge in grassroots broadcasts of personal stories and discussion of societal issues
» From basketball to history, Chinese podcasts boom in censors’ shadow
17/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
There has been a surge in grassroots broadcasts of personal stories and discussion of societal issues
» Serbian police use tear gas against protesters in Belgrade
16/08/25 23:01 from World news
Serbian police officers threw tear gas and charged against protesters as tensions escalated between authorities and anti-government protesters in the capital. The country has been gripped by protests since November, when a train station ...
» Serbia ruling party offices set on fire in protests
16/08/25 22:12 from BBC News - World
Russia throws support behind the beleaguered president, saying it won't "remain unresponsive" to unrest.
» Protesters target Serbian ruling party offices in fifth night of demonstrations
16/08/25 21:56 from BBC News - World
Offices belonging to President Aleksander Vučić's political party were vandalised during the fifth consecutive night of unrest.
» Russia 'complicating' end to war, says Zelensky as Trump urges Ukraine to agree to Moscow peace deal
16/08/25 20:55 from BBC News - World
The US president will meet Ukraine's president in Washington on Monday in the wake of his Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin on Friday.
» Russia 'complicating' end to war, says Zelensky as Trump touts Moscow peace deal
16/08/25 20:55 from BBC News - World
The US president will meet his Ukrainian counterpart in Washington on Monday in the wake of his Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin on Friday.
» Trump posted a photo of me sitting by my tent - then a bulldozer arrived
16/08/25 19:07 from BBC News - World
DC's largest homeless encampment was destroyed after the president called for a crackdown. What happened to its residents?
» Once home to a cult, the Chilean village where Pinochet's enemies were tortured and their children abused
16/08/25 19:03 from BBC News - World
Chile wants to turn the site where a cult leader tortured prisoners and abused his followers into a memorial.
» Once home to a cult, the Chilean tourist village haunted by torture and child abuse
16/08/25 19:03 from BBC News - World
Chile wants to turn the site where a cult leader tortured prisoners and abused his followers into a memorial.
» No concessions, no ceasefire: how Putin outplayed Trump in Anchorage
16/08/25 18:52 from FT.com - World
Russia’s leader seems to have drawn the US president closer to Moscow’s position on the Ukraine war
» Beyond chow mein: Can a new wave of restaurants help China win hearts?
16/08/25 18:07 from BBC News - World
As an authoritarian China tries other forms of soft power, a sumptuous table may be a useful draw.
» Wildfires rage in Spain and Portugal as heatwave continues
16/08/25 17:06 from BBC News - World
Thousands of firefighters have been battling huge blazes in Spain and Portugal on Saturday.
» What to know as Air Canada grounds flights and attendants strike
16/08/25 16:20 from BBC News - World
Air Canada advises passengers not to go to the airport unless they have tickets on other airlines.
» What to know as Air Canada strike ends and flights resume
16/08/25 16:20 from BBC News - World
Air Canada advises passengers not to go to the airport unless they have tickets on other airlines.
» Government moves to end Air Canada strike, ordering both sides to bargaining table
16/08/25 15:28 from BBC News - World
Canada's jobs minister intervenes in a bid to preserve "stability and supply chains".
» Air Canada and union ordered to bargaining table to end strike
16/08/25 15:28 from BBC News - World
Canada's jobs minister intervenes in a bid to preserve "stability and supply chains".
» Trump shifts ceasefire stance and urges Ukraine to agree Russia peace deal
16/08/25 15:12 from BBC News - World
The US president will meet Zelensky in Washington on Monday in the wake of his Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin on Friday.
» Putin demanded Ukraine cede Donetsk and Luhansk in exchange for freezing rest of front line
16/08/25 15:11 from FT.com - World
Russian president reiterated ‘core demands’ that would undermine Ukraine’s statehood and roll back Nato expansion
» Gazan woman flown to Italy dies of malnutrition
16/08/25 14:50 from BBC News - World
The woman was one of 180 Gazans evacuated by Italy in response to the humanitarian crisis
» Striking Air Canada flight attendants ordered into arbitration by Canadian government
16/08/25 13:45 from World news
Air Canada suspended all operations Saturday morning after more than 10,000 flight attendants walked off the job over pay and scheduling disputes, prompting the Canadian government to step in.
» Canadian government orders arbitration to resolve major Air Canada flight attendants' strike
16/08/25 13:45 from World news
Air Canada suspended all operations Saturday morning after more than 10,000 flight attendants walked off the job over pay and scheduling disputes, prompting the Canadian government to step in
» Canadian government orders arbitration to resolve Air Canada flight attendants' strike
16/08/25 13:45 from World news
Air Canada suspended all operations Saturday morning after more than 10,000 flight attendants walked off the job over pay and scheduling disputes, prompting the Canadian government to step in
» Putin says Alaska summit was 'frank and meaningful'
16/08/25 13:08 from World news
Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed senior officials in the Kremlin on the outcome of talks with President Donald Trump in Alaska.
» ‘Stab in the back’: Kyiv reels as Trump embraces Putin’s terms
16/08/25 12:50 from FT.com - World
Abrupt shift in Washington’s stance triggers alarm and sense of betrayal in Ukrainian capital
» Erin rapidly intensifies to category five hurricane
16/08/25 11:58 from BBC News - World
The "extremely powerful" storm "explosively deepened and intensified" overnight, say forecasters
» Trump's ceasefire pivot will have caused dismay in Kyiv and Europe
16/08/25 11:02 from BBC News - World
The US president demanded a ceasefire before he met Putin. His change of mind flies in the face of what Europe and Ukraine want.
» Trump's ceasefire pivot will cause dismay in Kyiv and Europe
16/08/25 11:02 from BBC News - World
The US president demanded a ceasefire before he met Putin. His change of mind flies in the face of what Europe and Ukraine want.
» Putin told Trump he could relax some territorial claims in exchange for Donetsk region
16/08/25 09:53 from FT.com - World
Russian president offered at Alaska summit to freeze front lines if Ukraine withdraws from crucial eastern area
» Putin demands Ukraine withdrawal from eastern Donetsk as price of ending war
16/08/25 09:31 from FT.com - World
Trump urges European leaders to drop efforts for ceasefire after failing to win over Russian president in Alaska
» 'The world is behaving irrationally' - Putin's warm welcome gets cold reaction in Ukraine
16/08/25 09:22 from BBC News - World
In the absence of a deal, Ukrainians focused on the optics of Putin's visit to Trump in Alaska.
» New Orleans mayor and bodyguard lover charged with fraud and corruption
16/08/25 09:09 from BBC News - World
Prosecutors accuse LaToya Cantrell of conspiring with her protection cop to pay him for personal liasons.
» Trump drops Ukraine ceasefire push as Europe calls for security guarantees
16/08/25 08:33 from FT.com - World
US president to host Ukrainian leader in Washington on Monday after failing to secure pause in fighting from Putin
» How Trump's move away from calls for a Ukraine ceasefire shifts him closer to Putin
16/08/25 08:16 from World news
President Donald Trump has promised a "Peace Agreement" to end the war in Ukraine following his summit in Alaska with Russian president Vladimir Putin.
» Trump to meet Zelenskyy as Europe urges US to offer security guarantees
16/08/25 07:01 from FT.com - World
US president invites Ukrainian counterpart to Washington on Monday after failing to secure ceasefire from Vladimir Putin
» EM companies rush to global debt markets as risk premium falls to near 20-year low
16/08/25 07:00 from FT.com - World
Banks and companies in emerging markets outside China are issuing debt at the fastest pace since 2021
» Trump touts peace deal after leaving Alaska without ceasefire pact
16/08/25 06:39 from BBC News - World
The US president wrote of a potential permanent agreement hours after meeting Russia's Vladimir Putin.
» Trump pursues peace deal after leaving Alaska without ceasefire pact
16/08/25 06:39 from BBC News - World
The US president said a peace agreement would be better than a "mere" ceasefire, hours after summit with Putin that produced little.
» Russia, Ukraine and Europe are all trying to manipulate Trump
16/08/25 06:32 from FT.com - World
Kyiv and its western allies will attempt to turn the near disaster of Anchorage into a success
» Macron condemns 'act of hatred' after tree memorial for murdered Jew is cut down
16/08/25 06:21 from BBC News - World
The French president said the felling of the tree honouring Ilan Halimi was "an attempt to kill him a second time".
» Ivory Coast election protests grow after ex-Credit Suisse head Thiam barred
16/08/25 06:00 from FT.com - World
Stand-off in a country with long history of poll violence fuels concern over future of star west African economy
» Trump fails to secure Ukraine deal at Alaska summit with Putin
16/08/25 05:21 from FT.com - World
Truncated talks end without ceasefire despite US president’s warm welcome for Russian leader
» Hundreds of flights grounded as Air Canada staff strike
16/08/25 04:06 from BBC News - World
The airline says the strike will disrupt travel plans for around 130,000 passengers a day.
» Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to visit Trump on Monday after Putin summit ends with no deal
16/08/25 03:51 from World news
The Ukrainian president said he had a “long and meaningful" phone call with Trump after his Alaska summit with Putin.
» Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to visit Washington as Trump rules out quick ceasefire after Putin summit
16/08/25 03:51 from World news
The Ukrainian president said he had a “long and meaningful" phone call with Trump after his Alaska summit with Putin.
» Ukraine's Zelenskyy to visit Washington as Trump rules out quick ceasefire after Putin summit
16/08/25 03:51 from World news
Trump said it would be best to "go directly to a Peace Agreement" instead of seeking a ceasefire that would end fighting.
» Trump engages with Zelenskyy, European leaders about potential security guarantees for Ukraine
16/08/25 03:51 from World news
The U.S. and Ukrainian presidents spoke a day after Trump's summit with Putin, which the Russian leader called "frank" and "meaningful."
» Trump and Putin leave Alaska with no Ukraine deal
16/08/25 03:45 from BBC News - World
The two leaders greeted each other warmly in Anchorage - but a ceasefire agreement fails to materialise.
» Flash floods kill more than 300 in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir
16/08/25 02:53 from BBC News - World
The majority of deaths were recorded in Pakistan's mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa area.
» Flash floods kill more than 200 in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir
16/08/25 02:07 from BBC News - World
The majority of deaths were recorded in Pakistan's mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa area.
» Backlash in Washington as Trump leaves Putin summit empty-handed
16/08/25 02:03 from FT.com - World
First meeting since full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago attracts criticism from the president’s allies
» Backlash in Washington as Trump gives Putin a red carpet welcome in Alaska
16/08/25 02:03 from FT.com - World
First meeting since full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago attracts criticism from the president’s allies
» Backlash in Washington as Trump gives Putin a red-carpet welcome in Alaska
16/08/25 02:03 from FT.com - World
First meeting since full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago attracts criticism from US president’s allies
» One dead and dozens injured as Danish train hits tanker and derails
16/08/25 02:01 from BBC News - World
The crash at a railway crossing in southern Jutland involved a lorry transporting farm waste.
» 'Next time in Moscow?': Five takeaways after Trump and Putin's Alaska summit
16/08/25 01:01 from BBC News - World
With no ceasefire and an invitation to Moscow, the US and Russia's meeting yields more questions than answers.
» UK consumers risk inflation hit to savings for first time in two years
16/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Banks slash interest rates paid to customers in response to base rate cuts; inflation forecast to peak at 4%
» Grandparents are the reserve army of society
16/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Those undertaking the formidable work of second parenthood often go unrecognised
» Investors grapple with Trump’s corporate America
16/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
It is no longer left to the invisible hand of capitalism to figure out who are the winners
» Ireland and the ‘British question’
16/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Few now discount the prospect of unification. Yet the Republic still struggles to imagine the changes that would be needed to accommodate unionists
» ‘The hottest reservation in London’ – a first look at the Chancery Rosewood
16/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Edwin Heathcote is Guest No 1 at the former US embassy and cold war monolith turned 144-suite hotel
» Back to Blundell’s: inside the closed world of an English boarding school
16/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
I hadn’t visited my old school for more than 20 years. Then I heard about the attack
» A culinary guide to Penang
16/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Food writer and supper club host Ranie Saidi on where to eat, sleep and dance in the street
» Bryce Dessner: ‘The Beatles weren’t worried about what was allowed’
16/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
One of the few to win Grammys in classical and rock, The National’s guitarist has a gift for genre-hopping, from Steve Reich to Taylor Swift. He explains how he does it
» Ireland’s cocaine habit comes to ‘weddings, funerals, any occasion’
16/08/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Record seizure turns spotlight on nation’s rising consumption of cocaine
» US credit spreads hit lowest level this century after sharp rally
15/08/25 23:43 from FT.com - World
Investors warn credit markets are ‘weirdly confident’ despite threats to global economy
» China’s corporate bonds win record share of top credit ratings
15/08/25 23:00 from FT.com - World
Beijing seeks to minimise domestic defaults but fears over credit quality persist
» 'A long way for nothing?' BBC correspondents on Alaska meeting
15/08/25 22:40 from BBC News - World
After the leaders left without taking questions, Anthony Zurcher and Steve Rosenberg stayed on to unpack what we learned.
» No ceasefire, no deal: What summit means for Trump, Putin and Ukraine
15/08/25 21:50 from BBC News - World
Three BBC correspondents at the meeting in Alaska assess what we learned about the two leaders and what's next for the war.
» Trump-Putin live: US president says advice to Zelenskyy is to ‘make a deal’
15/08/25 21:42 from FT.com - World
US and Russian leaders fail to reach Ukraine peace deal at summit
» Alaska summit as it happened: Trump urges Zelenskyy to ‘make a deal’ after Putin talks conclude
15/08/25 21:42 from FT.com - World
Trump open to future meeting but says responsibility for ending war now rests with Kyiv and European allies
» War rages on in Ukraine as Trump and Putin meet but don’t announce deal
15/08/25 20:49 from World news
NBC News’ Richard Engel reports from the frontlines in Ukraine as the summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ends without a ceasefire.