Gun-toting paramilitaries terrifying civilians in the cities. Colombian guerrillas running drugs and gold along the borders. Military officers ruling their patches as personal fiefdoms. Venezuela, one of the world’s most murderous countries, is teeming with men with guns. The patchwork of criminal gangs, armed paramilitaries and rogue soldiers poses a major threat to President Donald … Read more
US spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded their first net outflow day since launch, with about $40.8 million exiting the products on Wednesday, ending a multi-week streak of uninterrupted inflows. SoSoValue data shows that the pullback marked the first daily reversal after XRP (XRP) ETFs had steadily accumulated assets since mid-November 2025. The outflow day … Read more
One year ago today, filmmaker Ondi Timoner was traveling in Europe at work on a new project when her phone pinged with an alarming bulletin: wildfire was tearing through Timoner’s Altadena neighborhood in Los Angeles. She would learn the walls had come down at the home she shared with her wife, musician and composer Morgan … Read more
Financial authorities in India have reiterated concerns over cryptocurrency transactions, warning they could complicate tax enforcement. India’s Income Tax Department (ITD), under the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), flagged major risks linked to crypto activity during a parliamentary standing committee on finance, The Times of India reported on Thursday. The warning came during a … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Primark owner Associated British Foods has warned weak clothing sales in continental Europe would drag on annual profits, sending its shares down more than 10 per cent. In a trading update on Thursday — which … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: UFA has lit a fire under Who’s Burning Now. The drama is being worked up by Fremantle-backed German prodco after the folklore tale was part of the Writer’s Pitch at fledgling German industry event Seriesly last September. UFA, which has made shows including Maxton Hall and Deutschland 83, has now optioned it, meaning it … 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 Sir Keir Starmer has warned Donald Trump that the future of Greenland must be decided by the people of the Arctic island and Denmark and not the US, in his first call to … Read more
Later this month, Volvo will unveil its new EX60 SUV. The Swedish automaker has adopted some of the latest trends in electric vehicle design for the EX60, like a structural battery pack and the use of very large castings. As always with automakers teasing a new car, concrete details are only emerging slowly ahead of … Read more
Volvo is starting to trickle out some details about its upcoming midsize electric SUV, the EX60, before its official debut January 21st. The EX60 will have an estimated range of 400 miles (or 810km based on the generous WLTP standard in Europe). That’s significantly more range than any previous Volvo EV — at least until … Read more
Nearly four years after his Saturday Night Live exit, Chris Redd is opening up about his behind-the-scenes mental health journey. The comedian said he’s “leading with a lot more vulnerability and openness” as he revealed that he struggled with a pill addiction during his stint on the NBC sketch comedy show from 2017 to 2022. … Read more