British-German composer Max Richter will be feted at this year’s Berlin Film Festival with the honorary Berlinale Camera Award. Richter will receive the award on February 18 at the Haus der Berliner Festspiele. Chloé Zhao, with whom Richter recently collaborated on her latest film, Hamnet, will present the award and deliver a speech. A panel … 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 Gerardus Mercator may have a lot to answer for. He was the cartographer who, in the 16th century, drew up a world map as an aid for navigators. On the Mercator map, which … Read more
Okay, so there was definitely a millennial in charge of the 2026 Golden Globes music, and they have a sense of humor, too. If you’ve never noticed the walk-on or walk-off music at the Golden Globes before (or any award show, for that matter), that’s probably because the DJ isn’t usually playing nonstop 2000s club … Read more
This season, one of the central questions that Harper is starting to ask herself is whether or not she’s a psychopath. What’s it like playing a character like that? “That’s one of the things I love about her, that she is actually now asking herself that question,” Myha’la says. “I feel like regular people ask … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: UK unions representing freelancers in the TV and film industry have slammed the government for missing the deadline to appoint a Freelance Champion. As thousands of freelancers remain out of work, we are told Bectu head Philippa Childs contacted Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy late last year to express “deep disappointment” that her department missed its … Read more
This article is an on-site version of our Trade Secrets newsletter. Premium subscribers can sign up here to get the newsletter delivered every Monday. Standard subscribers can upgrade to Premium here, or explore all FT newsletters Welcome to Trade Secrets. Not for the first time, Donald Trump taking a wrecking ball to the global trading … Read more
Google turned up the heat in the AI shopping wars this weekend, announcing plans to turn Gemini into a merchant and launching an open-source standard built together with major retailers including Shopify, Walmart, and Target. The move comes as companies like OpenAI, Amazon, and Perplexity jostle for power and influence at the heart of a … Read more
Seventy economists and policy experts have called on Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to back a digital euro that clearly serves the public interest, arguing that it is crucial for Europe’s monetary sovereignty and for guaranteeing access to central bank money in an increasingly cash‑light economy. The open letter, published on Sunday and titled … Read more
With its biophilic design and artisanal touches, this farm stay is ideal for lovers of both design and nature. It’s is situated in a region known for its lush landscapes and focus on eco-agriculture, making it a perfect pick for couples looking for a quiet escape (without sacrificing the luxury amenities). Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 … Read more
Mardaani 3, the third film in Yash Raj’s popular cop film series, hits cinemas on January 30. We can share the first trailer for the film above. The film sees Rani Mukerji reprise her role as the uncompromising Shivani Shivaji Roy, who is in a race against time to rescue scores of unaccounted-for missing girls … Read more