Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the EU economy myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. More than 60 economists have implored EU parliamentarians to back the digital euro, warning the Eurozone would “lose control” of its own money and become more dependent on US companies were the project to fail. … Read more
The German armed forces have been engulfed by a scandal over sexual harassment, far-right extremism and drug use at an elite regiment that threatens to damage efforts to strengthen the military and boost recruitment. Public prosecutors are examining more than a dozen allegations against soldiers from the 26th Parachute Regiment, an airborne division of the … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. A friend sent a meme to a group chat last week that, like many internet memes before it, managed to implant itself deep into my brain and capture an idea in a way that more … Read more
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent has said Washington could lift some sanctions on Venezuela as soon as next week, as President Donald Trump tries to convince American companies to pump tens of billions … Read more
US operations to capture Nicolás Maduro and seize a Russian tanker were a reminder of the enduring power of helicopters
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Elon Musk should keep his UK Royal Society fellowship even though the Grok AI image generator developed by his company has generated sexualised images including of minors, the body’s new president has said. Sir Paul … Read more
Throughout the cycles of protests that have rattled Iran over the years, a common limitation has been the lack of a credible, structured opposition inside or outside the Islamic republic. But one constant, Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the last Shah, is once more positioning himself as the would-be leader of those pushing for … Read more
Nicolás Maduro’s downfall in Venezuela has opened the way to the world’s biggest and most complicated sovereign debt restructuring since Greece’s default shook the Eurozone in 2012. While big hurdles remain to any deal, an end to Venezuela’s near decade-long default had appeared all but impossible while Maduro was in power and US sanctions had … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Most Whitehall departments cut spending on consultants last year, increasing the pressure on Labour to deliver on its goal of ambitious efficiency targets while significantly reducing the number of civil servants. Central government cut consultancy … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Iranians took to the streets overnight, defying a government crackdown on nationwide protests as state media reported the deaths of several security force members. Videos posted on social media purported to show crowds gathering in … Read more