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Just two months ago, Switzerland’s new defence minister was seen as an outsider with little chance of securing a federal government post. But Martin Pfister, an army colonel and cantonal…

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Hundreds of US companies have removed references to “diversity, equity and inclusion” from their annual reports in a rapid pullback from the corporate values that have become a target of…

When Mark Zuckerberg announced his “free speech” overhaul to Meta’s content moderation in January, the unexpected pivot was the culmination of months of planning with a tight-knit inner circle driven…

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to slash spending on Britain’s “broken” and “indefensible” health-related welfare system, which is costing the government £65bn a year and is on track to hit…

Liz Kendall, work and pensions secretary, will today set out plans for a “right to try guarantee” that will ensure people looking to return to the workforce will not have…

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The US on Saturday launched a wave of air strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, as Donald Trump warned that “hell will rain down upon” the Iran-backed group if they…

The leaders of 26 countries have agreed to move to an “operational phase” in planning for a multinational force to guarantee a ceasefire in Ukraine, UK prime minister Sir Keir…

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Donald Trump told a room full of executives on Tuesday that he senses a “renewed spirit” coursing through the US corporate world, as businesses unleash hundreds of billions of dollars…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Financier Crispin Odey made an unexpected visit to the court…

The US and its G7 partners have warned Moscow they could expand sanctions and use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, as Donald Trump seeks to win over Vladimir Putin…

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves was this week hit by a growing Labour party backlash over her plans to cut state spending and news that the economy shrank in January. After seven…