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EU will defend borders, says French minister in response to Trump’s Greenland threats
France’s foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot said that the EU would not allow any country to “attack its sovereign borders”, after…
Europe can still win in AI despite US dominance, says Skype co-founder
Niklas Zennström, one of Europe’s most successful tech entrepreneurs and investors, believes the continent’s start-ups can still succeed in artificial…
China’s currency hits 16-month low on Trump tariff fears
China’s currency has weakened to a 16-month low as the potential for sharp tariff increases from the incoming Trump administration…
China to subsidise rice cookers and microwaves to boost consumption
China has expanded a programme to subsidise consumers who trade in old appliances such as air conditioners and washing machines…
Donald Trump’s icebreaker leaves Greenland and Denmark adrift
The first time Donald Trump offered to buy Greenland in 2019, Danish politicians were apoplectic, branding him and his proposal…
Indonesia places a $28bn bet on free school meals
This article is part of the FT’s Financial Literacy and Inclusion Campaign joint seasonal appeal with Magic BreakfastBefore dawn in…
An economically dynamic India is Manmohan Singh’s greatest legacy
The achievements of Manmohan Singh, who died at the age of 92 on December 26 2024, make him one of…
Thousands flee as winds fan fires across wealthy Los Angeles enclave
Raging wildfires fanned by strong winds tore across the wealthy Los Angeles neighbourhood of Pacific Palisades on Tuesday, burning homes…