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Scale of Europe’s narcotics crisis ‘not even possible to imagine’, says EUDA director Alexis Goosdeel
Anger over collapse of currency provokes largest demonstrations in Islamic republic in years
Menaced by Russia and bullied by America, a potential Ukraine peace deal is not guaranteed to usher in prosperity
FT writers’ predictions for the new year, from the likelihood of higher Trump tariffs to the future of interest rates and the arrival of humanoid helpers
Total penalties imposed by financial watchdogs fell to $1.7bn in the year to December 19
Move marks latest setback for project that originally promised to sell a US-made device
Morgan Stanley analysts predict roles in back and middle offices will bear brunt
The technology is changing the way many people meet and form relationships but some experts believe it may do more harm than good
Foreign companies remain wary of volatile economy as libertarian president seeks crucial investment dollars
Switch from defined benefit to defined contribution model aims to ensure long-term sustainability
Beijing faces calls to increase stimulus and support lagging demand in world’s second-biggest economy
Policymakers sparred over decision to cut interest rates earlier in December
Personal guarantee from Oracle’s Larry Ellison insufficient to persuade Hollywood studio’s board
India, Pakistan and UAE join Trump in condemning what Kyiv says are false allegations of assault on Russian president’s residence
Analysts say Federal Reserve rate cuts will push the US currency lower in 2026
Even the most successful of directors benefit from strong editors and margin-cutting suits
US administration has other ways to hit trading partners with duties
Attack targeting separatists set to deepen tensions between kingdom and Gulf neighbour
Donald Trump dismisses concerns about PLA activity simulating maritime blockade
The industry seeks to defend itself after Trump administration proposal to redesignate its status
Software giant faces intense competition from Alphabet, Amazon and start-ups
Lawyers awarded hefty December payouts in battle to hire and retain high performers
So-called continuation vehicles set to account for a fifth of sales by the sector in 2025
The US president’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs spooked markets but the global trading system has proved to be resilient
Swiss private banks report rising demand from Asian family offices and rich individuals to book assets in Europe
Mark Zuckerberg is pouring billions of dollars into artificial intelligence
US president warns Hamas it has a ‘very short period of time to disarm’ after talks with Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu
Ukraine president says after talks with Donald Trump that 15-year pledge would not be enough to deter Russia
Chinese AI advances and the effects of Donald Trump’s trade war have boosted markets outside the US
Chip Wilson nominates three board directors and says investors have lost confidence in Lululemon’s leadership
Acquisition continues Masayoshi Son’s spate of artificial intelligence investments
From Vance’s shock Munich speech to the release of the Epstein files, Trump’s return to power has shaped the year
Talks about ending the war are really about securing US punishment of the other side
Damaging climbdown on cutting benefit taught me pensioner spending can be changed, but only with great care
Valuations may be spectacular and a bust could come — but while there’s exuberance there is no mania or irrationality
Economists and tax collectors might be underestimating its impact
Billionaire family lays out almost €200mn on three properties, among top prices paid in French capital over past year
Alt5 Sigma’s accounting firm lacks licence and has failed an inspection under industry’s peer review process
By inserting tiny imperfections into the stones, scientists open up possibilities in computing, encryption and sensors
The people, funds and institutions behind the emirate’s staggering rise to riches
Decision follows scandals at Big Four and comes as AI tools make it easier to circumvent invigilators
‘Justice Mission 2025’ exercises to test US response after largest-ever arms sale to Taipei
Sector increases investment and rewards investors after surge in global military spending following Ukraine war
US president says ‘thorny’ issues remain on ending Europe’s biggest land war in 80 years
Mega funding rounds create ‘fortress balance sheets’ as investors advise top groups to brace for tougher markets
US president to meet Ukrainian counterpart for crucial talks in Florida
Progressive Catholics, including some in Vatican, felt church had allied too closely with Republican party
Pezeshkian warns that Iran’s military forces are ‘more prepared’ than ever
French film star who inspired debate over the role of women and sex appeal in gender politics
Demographers warn new births to hit lowest level since records began in 1899 as population crisis deepens