Ceasefire begins in Israel-Lebanon war

Agreement raises hopes of end to conflict between Israeli forces and Hizbollah

Published: 2024-11-27 05:56:20

FirstFT: US-brokered Lebanon ceasefire begins

Also in today’s newsletter, Mexico hits back at Trump and China investigates defence minister for alleged corruption

Published: 2024-11-27 05:45:53

China’s defence minister placed under investigation for corruption

US officials say probe is part of wider operation to uncover graft in People’s Liberation Army

Published: 2024-11-27 05:43:41

‘Adios Adani!’ Bribery charges threaten group’s Africa ambitions

Kenya’s reversal of support for airport project underlines global ramifications of US indictment

Published: 2024-11-27 05:00:38

Mexico’s new president digs in with radical ideas as Trump threat looms

Confronting the prospect of tough US tariffs, Claudia Sheinbaum is doubling down on the agenda of her predecessor

Published: 2024-11-27 05:00:38

LVMH’s Bernard Arnault summoned to court in trial of France’s former spy chief

Billionaire to give evidence as witness in illegal surveillance and influence peddling trial that has gripped France

Published: 2024-11-27 05:00:38

Von der Leyen to preside over most rightwing European Commission

New team reflects growing appeal of conservative and hard-right parties in Europe

Published: 2024-11-27 05:00:38

Can my brother and I resolve our financial dispute out of court?

We are currently fighting over our late mother’s will - and it’s getting nasty between us

Published: 2024-11-27 05:00:38

On assisted dying, are we really any good at predicting survival?

Forecasting the last seven days of life is harder than the final 24 hours; beyond that, things become shakier still

Published: 2024-11-27 05:00:38

China’s market targets are ‘just psychological’, says former regulator

Frank remarks by onetime securities commission chief give rare insight into Beijing financial policymaking

Published: 2024-11-27 05:00:38

Polish bank chief warns capital shortage to impact green transition

Szymon Midera says mortgage mis-selling costs have depleted funds available to finance switch towards renewables

Published: 2024-11-27 05:00:38

‘It has been bumpy’: Starmer reckons with plunging approval ratings

Even allies of the UK prime minister, whose approval ratings have collapsed, say he needs to raise his game — and quickly

Published: 2024-11-27 05:00:38

Infosys chair bets companies will develop their own AI models

Nandan Nilekani says small language models trained on specific data are ‘quite effective’

Published: 2024-11-27 05:00:38

Miami’s private galleries — the great succession question

A generation of outstanding collectors has filled the city with lively art spaces. But will they outlive their founders?

Published: 2024-11-27 05:00:38

Protesters flee Pakistan capital as security forces crack down

Published: 2024-11-27 04:11:44

Donald Trump taps Jamieson Greer for US trade representative

President-elect rounds out economic team with Kevin Hassett as director of National Economic Council

Published: 2024-11-27 03:23:32

China’s emissions peak in sharper focus as solar and electric cars boom

Experts cautiously optimistic about Beijing’s environmental progress

Published: 2024-11-27 02:26:41

Car finance complaints more than double at UK ombudsman

Rise increases pressure on regulators to seek solution to growing controversy

Published: 2024-11-27 00:01:41

Simpson Thacher and HSF target Luxembourg in private equity push

Top law firms are opening new European bases as investment grows

Published: 2024-11-27 00:01:37

Trump’s plans threaten the EV transition

An abrupt change of course on US subsidies would come at a time when demand is already slowing in developed economies

Published: 2024-11-27 00:01:37

Five things the market got wrong about China’s stimulus package

The approach is more like a marathon than a sprint, focused on making the country’s economic framework more durable and resilient

Published: 2024-11-27 00:01:37

News updates from November 26: Ceasefire deal reached in Israel-Lebanon war; Mexico hints at retaliation over proposed tariffs

Published: 2024-11-26 23:25:59

Mexico hits back as Trump’s tariff threat shakes markets

President Claudia Sheinbaum hints at retaliation and says US southern neighbour is tackling migrant and drug problem

Published: 2024-11-26 22:13:31

An Israel-Hizbollah ceasefire may not be the end

Benjamin Netanyahu’s confidence risks hubris, while the militant group will already be plotting its rehabilitation

Published: 2024-11-26 21:53:50

Fed minutes show officials backed gradual pace of rate cuts

FOMC members take more optimistic stance on labour market outlook at November meeting

Published: 2024-11-26 21:53:42