China’s Xi Pursues AI Diplomacy to Woo Global South
Beijing makes most ambitious offer yet to build alternative global order
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Trump’s Dubious Nuclear Deal with Saudi Arabia
An accord lacking ‘gold standard’ safeguards on enrichment would carry proliferation risks
The US may find it hard to shrug off Moonshot’s AI shockwaves
The latest Chinese models such as Kimi K3 look set to bring greater price competition
Hundreds Settle with HMRC as Crypto Tax Crackdown Continues
International reporting rules make it harder for investors to conceal gains
Laura Loomer meets Volodymyr Zelenskyy after pro-Ukraine conversion
Far-right influencer abandoned opposition to war to praise Kyiv’s resilience against Russian aggression
STMicroelectronics Hit by Doubts Over AI Spending Boom
Franco-Italian chipmaker’s third-quarter sales forecast misses analysts’ expectations
The AI Shift: What should trade unions do about AI?
Labour organisations are uniting over fears about the possible displacement of workers
Oil jumps to $98 after Houthis attack two Saudi Arabian tankers
Yemeni rebels said they used missiles and drones to target the vessels Encelia and Layla
The return of the political professional
After years of duds and dilettantes, true operators have returned to Downing Street — but that won’t guarantee success
14 watches for an aquatic odyssey
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.
My life as a columnist is divided in two: before Brexit and after
The events of 2016 revised my worldview and taught me how to be shouted at
Military Briefing: Can the US Reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Force?
Renewed air campaign has yet to reassure shipowners the waterway can be made safe from Iranian attacks
Trump Media fast feed for president’s posts sparks Wall Street backlash
New venture has raised questions as financial firms decipher risk of paying for advanced access to market-moving feed
Russia forced to import fuel from India as Ukrainian strikes damage refineries
Shipment underlines crisis facing Moscow after drone attacks cut supplies and led to widespread shortages
Is Trump Winning the Tariff Wars?
Time to tot up the scores
Betting account in George Cottrell’s name received $9mn in crypto from unidentified sources
Deposits in Polymarket wallet came as convicted fraudster was providing gifts to Farage
The Connaught bar is in a class of its own
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.
Ask a Stylist: What to wear at summer weddings as a man
As ceremonies become increasingly ‘curated’, male guests are suffering from dress code confusion
China’s assault on Europe’s car market has barely begun
The first in a series on Chinese carmakers in Europe examines the overseas ambitions of Xiaomi, Xpeng, Li Auto and Aito
Why the US is losing Chinese AI stars
More entrepreneurs from China believe there are now greater opportunities at home than in Silicon Valley
