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FirstFT: US opposes language on ‘Russian aggression’ in G7 statement on Ukraine
Also in today’s newsletter, Alibaba to ‘aggressively’ invest in AI, and Hong Kong’s low-tax appeal threatened by proper…
Exclusive: Trump administration drops work on stronger building codes for disasters
To help homes survive more intense disasters, FEMA has been developing recommendations for stronger building codes. The…
UK scopes plan to grant banks access to welfare claimants’ accounts
Bill would require lenders to inform the government if they found evidence of overpayment
Nearly 500 cat figurines stolen from Gordon Ramsay’s London restaurant
By Ramsay’s own estimate, he has lost more than £2,000 during one week in stolen maneki-neko cat modelsNearly 500 cat f…
Inside Mexico's border troop deployment following Trump's tariff threats: Can it make a difference?
One human smuggler who spoke to NBC News said the Mexican troops wouldn’t make a difference, but conceded stricter bord…
Argentina court drops charges against three people over Liam Payne death
Charges of criminal negligence dropped against three key defendants over death of British singer in OctoberA court in A…
Citi becomes latest US company to abandon diversity targets
Donald Trump’s return to the presidency has sharpened criticism of diversity, equity and inclusion programmes
How Will the New Syria Be Governed?
After 14 years of a devastating civil war, Syria is in the process of reinventing itself. One big question is how the c…
US Senate confirms Kash Patel for a 10-year term to lead the FBI
Two Republicans voted against Patel, citing questions about how his 'political activities' may affect his lea…
These far-right media figures are getting center stage under Trump
The Trump administration has welcomed far-right media figures in the White House briefing room and elsewhere, even as i…
Friday Briefing: Germans Are Choosing New Leadership
Plus, volcano tourism in Sicily.
CDC vaccine panel delayed after Kennedy assumes top US health job
Advisory group was set to weigh in on nearly a dozen jabs in a meeting later this month