Japan’s PM Takaichi weighs snap election
Polls could come as soon as next month as leader seeks to turn popularity into parliamentary majority
FirstFT: US prosecutors open probe into Fed chair
Also in today’s newsletter: German defence jobs and Iran protests
The best of TV and streaming this week
Season 4 of ‘The Traitors’ reaches new heights; prison drama ‘Waiting for the Out’ is a cerebral series about men, life and freedom; the lusty ‘Heated Rivalry’ spins a tale of forbidden attraction between two male ice hockey stars; Tom Hiddleston thriller ‘The Night Manager’ returns; ‘Wild London’ i
From winter chillers to what Paul McCartney did next — the best new audio books
Witch trials and Welsh folk horror, a saga of wealth and poverty in Pakistan — plus a band on the run and a beguiling ‘final’ story from Booker-winner Julian Barnes
‘I don’t want to live in an American empire’: Greenlanders bristle at US threats
Inuit fear loss of language and traditions if Donald Trump succeeds in grabbing the vast Arctic island
Why Italy is turning its insurance giant into a pawn of power politics
Billionaire Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone and allies are close to gaining control of Generali
Patrick Drahi revives sale of stake in German broadband network
Franco-Israeli telecoms tycoon launches latest effort to reduce $50bn debt pile
Wind chiefs warn of global ‘spillover’ from Trump green crackdown
US suspension of offshore renewable projects adds to market uncertainty
The reinvention of America’s shopping malls
Changes in shopping habits have widened the split between those catering to well-off customers and those facing bankruptcy
A Ghost in Your Ear — high-tech horror that gets under the skin
Layering a gothic tale and state-of-the-art sound equipment, Jamie Armitage’s play uses mood as much as jump scares to unseat you
Trump’s new ‘great game’: Mining, mapping and mercantilism
The contest for resources between the US and China will continue after the president is gone and affect us all
Tiny satellites take Glasgow to the stars
Scotland’s space industry has become a leader in manufacturing the small modular units
McLaren wins $2bn cash boost to ‘go offensive’ and expand model range
Struggling supercar maker aims to overcome ‘perilous’ finances and build ‘sustainably profitable company’
India needs to import more capital and export fewer workers
Despite strong headline growth numbers, the country is slipping from the global spotlight
The risky bet by AI start-ups
Broader, integrated software platforms for business will win out against those selling specific services
UK competition watchdog cleared every merger in 2025 after government pressure
CMA chair Marcus Bokkerink was ousted a year ago over concerns the regulator was hampering Labour’s pro-growth agenda
An analogue native’s guide to digital success
If employers want AI to transform work, they should pay attention to history’s technological flops
Wall Street headed for best investment banking year since pandemic
Steep rise in fee revenues raises hopes for prolonged rebound after years of lacklustre performance
Portuguese food is stepping into the spotlight in London
It’s the once-overshadowed cuisine’s time to shine in the UK capital, with buzzy openings, packed-out old-school spots — and the mouthwatering bifana sandwich now a breakout star
How to make the fluffiest pancakes in the world
Chefs share their secrets for making the soufflé version that got big in Japan
The secretive powerbroker with a tight grip on corporate Spain
Isidro Fainé runs the Caixa Foundation but the 83-year-old’s age and dominance are causing disquiet
Private equity backers offload record amount of old fund stakes
Deals in which investors sell holdings in ageing funds set to hit $110bn
Merz under pressure to ease ‘firewall’ against Germany’s far-right
Upcoming regional elections have reignited debate about CDU’s policy of excluding AfD
Defence jobs boom as Germany’s arms companies go on hiring spree
Data from selection of companies and start-ups suggests limited success in hiring from embattled auto sector