Bundestag passes major drone deal
Germany’s parliament, the Bundestag, will vote on the purchase of so-called “kamikaze drones” on Wednesday. At issue is the…
Ukrainian resilience remains strong as war enters fifth year
The Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) published a poll in early February examining Ukrainians’ attitudes towards the war….
Protests against AfD events in Dortmund, Düsseldorf
Around 3,300 people gathered in the western German city of Dortmund on Sunday to protest against a visit by…
CDU party conference resumes in Stuttgart
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’10 to 15 days’ to reach a deal: Trump
Matthew Hoh, a former captain in the US Marines and State Department official and now at the Center for…
Lufthansa pilots, crew to strike on Thursday
Pilots who work for German flagship carrier Lufthansa have been called to go on a 24-hour strike on Thursday,…
How nonviolent protest can break autocratic rule
“I am not afraid, I am not afraid, I will fight for liberation, ’cause I know why I was made.” A choir of…
The US-Russia New START deal is ending
Time is running out: The nuclear arms reduction deal between the United States and Russia, known as New START,…
Germany cautiously thankful for US ‘Board of Peace’ invite
Germany on Monday thanked US President Donald Trump for extending Berlin an invitation to take up a seat on…
Donald Trump set to dominate Davos 2026
The Swiss Alpine town of Davos is once again welcoming the cream of the political, economic and cultural world…
8 fun facts about Dolly Parton for her 80th birthday
Over 100 million records sold, 25 number-one hits on the US country charts, eleven Grammys, and three Emmys…
Beijing pours cash into Belt and Road financing in global resources grab
Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Chinese business & finance myFT Digest — delivered directly to…
Israel objects to US lineup of ‘Gaza executive board’
Israel objected on Saturday to the US announcement of members of a so-called “Board of Peace” executive board appointed to…
‘Hands off Greenland’ protests to draw thousands
Massive demonstrations organized by Greenlandic associations have been planned across Denmark and Greenland on Saturday to protest US President Donald…
Nigel Farage to attend Davos conference he derided as ‘jaunt’ for ‘globalists’
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Reform…
Canada’s Carney hails new ‘strategic partnership’ with China
Ottawa and Beijing are forging a new strategic partnership which will yield “historic” gains for both nations, Canada’s Prime Minister…
The harsh reality of cutting development aid
Germany’s Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) will have just over €10 billion ($11,6 billion) at its disposal in…
Iran updates: Airspace temporarily closed to most flights
Airlines have been diverting flights to avoid using Iranian and Iraqi airspace. Meanwhile, Iran’s top diplomat denied any plans…
Post-election violence in Tanzania’s Mwanza
Warning: This article contains descriptions of violence. Gunfire echoed through — and then abruptly, the country went silent. Rumors…
Can EU exert more pressure on Iran with sanctions?
The European Union (EU) is contemplating imposing additional sanctions on Iran as a crackdown on anti-government protests has reportedly killed thousands and the…