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China’s weaponisation of rare earths is a new kind of trade war
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The writer is the author of ‘Chip War’ and adviser to...
Donald Trump meets Benjamin Netanyahu as Gaza ceasefire talks continue
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldDonald Trump used a White House dinner for Benjamin...
The ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention centre was built in eight days – but problems are emerging
Videos and satellite imagery show how quickly Donald Trump's detention centre in Florida has been constructed - as experts suggest the design of the site is flawed and will...
Israeli PM nominates Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize – as Gaza ceasefire talks continue
Israel's prime minister has nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.Benjamin Netanyahu made the announcement as he attended a dinner at the White House, and the US president...
Every mobile phone to receive emergency alert: When it will happen – and what it will say
Mobile phones across the UK will be sent an emergency alert as the government tests the system nationwide.During the test, the second only of its kind, approximately 87 million...
Brics nations hit back at ‘emperor’ Donald Trump over tariff threats
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldLeaders at the Brics summit of developing nations have...
Downing Street leaves door open to higher UK taxes on the wealthy
Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the UK tax myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox.Downing Street has left open the door to higher taxes on...
UK officials hopeful steel industry will avoid 50% US tariff
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.UK officials are hopeful that the country’s steel industry will avoid...
Iran’s president says Israel tried to kill him during 12-day war
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Israel attempted to assassinate...
Donald Trump says he will hit Japan and South Korea with 25% tariffs
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldDonald Trump has said he would impose 25 per...
Reform UK loosens vetting criteria for candidates
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has introduced looser vetting criteria for all...
Zelenskyy vowed to replace US envoy criticised by Trump allies
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed to Donald Trump that he...