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Why Burkina Faso’s junta leader has captured hearts and minds around the world
A charismatic 37-year-old, Burkina Faso's military ruler Capt Ibrahim Traoré has skilfully built the persona of a pan-Africanist leader determined to free his nation from what he regards as...
Tariff talks begin between U.S. and Chinese officials in Geneva as the world looks for signs of hope
Tariff talks begin between U.S. and Chinese officials in Geneva as the world looks for signs of hope
The U.S. Treasury Secretary and America's top trade negotiator began talks with high-ranking Chinese officials in Switzerland Saturday aiming to de-escalate a dispute that threatens to cut off trade...
Why travel didn’t bring the world together
Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox.As India and Pakistan confront each other again, I remember...
Britain’s trade deal with Trump may not be good news for the world
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.“How much legal structure will this deal have?” a trade lawyer...
Putin prepares to host dozens of world leaders for Victory Day parade in major PR coup for Moscow
It's hard not to view the motivating factor behind Vladimir Putin's latest unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine as one of timing.Starting today, the three-day truce coincides with Russia's lavish celebrations...
Victory Day: Trump designates Thursday as a day for the U.S. to celebrate victory in World War II
Victory Day: Trump designates Thursday as a day for the U.S. to celebrate victory in World War II
President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation designating Thursday as a day for the United States to celebrate victory in World War II as countries in Europe already do....
Tensions between these two nuclear-armed powers are at their worst – the world should be worried
The world needs to fear the increased tensions between these two nuclear-armed neighbours with decades of hostility.It had been building up to a confrontation, the anger was just too...
Andrew Giuliani named head of Trump's task force for 2026 World Cup
Andrew Giuliani named head of Trump's task force for 2026 World Cup
President Trump on Tuesday named Andrew Giuliani, son of former New York Mayor and longtime Trump ally Rudy Giuliani, as head of the White House task force overseeing the...
‘I Felt Like Annie Was Going to Change My Life’: ‘Sinners’ Star Wunmi Mosaku on the Movie That’s Got the World Talking
There is something sensual about the entire film, but Annie and Smoke’s scenes specifically are laden with such an intense, erotic chemistry, it made me feel like a voyeur...
The Ballet World Comes Together to Celebrate Young Talent at the 2025 YAGP Gala
The stage of Alice Tully Hall sparkled just a bit brighter last night as the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) held its annual Stars of Today Meet the Stars...
Russian regulators are trying to seize assets from the developers of World of Tanks
Top executives from Wargaming and Lesta Games, the joint developers of World of Tanks, could have their stakes in their respective companies seized by the Russian government, according to...
UN is threatened by Israel’s decision to cut ties with relief agency, world court told
The very nature of the UN is threatened by Israel’s refusal to accept the rights of UN agencies to operate freely in the occupied Palestinian territories, the international court...