Mamdani’s inauguration speech raises expectations for a ‘new era’ in New York
New mayor pledges to govern ‘expansively and audaciously’ as he refuses to soften progressive positions
About 40 people killed in Swiss ski resort fire, police say
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From Behind the Money: Private equity’s push into Japan
The country is courting firms to help shake up moribund corporates and spur industry consolidation
US retreats from Trump’s Italian pasta tariffs
Rome says proposed levies of up to 92% set to be reduced after US commerce department review
Several people killed after Iranian protests turn violent
Deaths and arrests follow days of demonstrations over economic distress
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Iran offers to sell advanced weapons systems for crypto
Overture from Ministry of Defence Export Center comes as heavily sanctioned states turn to digital assets
Chelsea FC manager Maresca leaves after breakdown in relations with owners
Premier League club parts ways with Italian to get season ‘back on track’
Japan’s ‘Goldilocks crisis’ is a make-or-break moment
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Song Sung Blue — Hugh Jackman leads sweet tribute to a Neil Diamond tribute act
Kate Hudson co-stars in truth-based tale of a Wisconsin couple who found local success — and tragedy along the way
Peter Hujar’s Day — Ben Whishaw fascinates as photographer in a marvel of minimalist simplicity
Ira Sachs lends fine modulation to a meandering 1974 conversation between Hujar and Rebecca Hall’s Linda Rosenkrantz
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Small boat migrant arrivals jump by 13% to 41,000 in 2025
Home Office data heaps pressure on Keir Starmer’s pledge to ‘smash the gangs’
The surprising hobbies of CEOs
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The plot against London
Distorted attacks by the populist right are really about demography
Trump’s momentous second year
2026 will test his limits and the extent of America’s pushback
Bulgaria joins Eurozone despite pro-Russian disinformation
Euro adoption vilified by Moscow-leaning politicians and social media campaigns
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Mamdani to press ahead with tax rises for New York City millionaires
New mayor dismisses fears of an exodus of wealthy residents as he looks to fund his affordability agenda
Warren Buffett hands over Berkshire Hathaway’s reins to Greg Abel
Investors hunt for clues on how the investor’s protégé will shape the $1.1tn conglomerate
Number of women barristers in UK Supreme Court cases fails to increase in 17 years
Data highlights lack of progress for female advocates in winning prestigious legal work