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It was the death of a baby at an overcrowded reception centre for asylum seekers in the Netherlands last year that convinced Prime Minister Mark Rutte that Europe was once again grappling with a migrant crisis. The three-month-old died in a sports hall in a village on the German border. …
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. There can be little doubt that Donald Trump 2.0 would pose an even greater threat to US democracy than he did last time. Yet issuing the same warning to Americans …
The worldwide boss of Ford, Jim Farley, has made a rapid-fire pre-Christmas visit to Melbourne. It was his first trip to Australia since he became chief executive officer of the Ford Motor Company in October 2020. Mr Farley was accompanied on his tour of local facilities by the former head …
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Narendra Modi has for the first time responded to allegations of an Indian assassination plot in the US, saying he will “look into” any evidence but a “few incidents” would …
US authorities thwarted a conspiracy to assassinate a Sikh separatist on American soil and issued a warning to India’s government over concerns it was involved in the plot, according to multiple people familiar with the case. The target of the plot was Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, an American and Canadian citizen …
The Canadian Government has officially unveiled mandatory zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) sales targets for the country, which will see the end of pure internal combustion engine and hybrid vehicle sales by 2035. Starting in 2026 model year — which can start up to a year ahead of the calendar year …
Alibaba has again shaken up its top management team as it tries to chart a new course after it reversed key planks of its ambitious restructuring plan. Alibaba chief executive Eddie Yongming Wu has taken over as head of the ecommerce business unit, a shakeup that comes as the online …
Hyundai has officially sold its two-millionth new vehicle in Australia after 37 years. The two-millionth vehicle was a new Hyundai Kona small SUV with the 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine and finished in Atlas White. The owner of this vehicle, Alexander Seed, had his new Hyundai Kona delivered in Western …
Alibaba has again shaken up its top management team as it tries to chart a new course after it reversed key planks of its ambitious restructuring plan. Alibaba chief executive Eddie Yongming Wu has taken over as head of the ecommerce business unit, a shakeup that comes as the online …
Kia has published pricing and specifications for its refreshed 2024 Picanto, which has ceded the title of Australia’s cheapest car to the MG 3. While the base 2023 Picanto S manual started at $16,290 before on-road costs or $18,890 drive-away, the new base 2024 Picanto Sport manual rings up at …
Chinese electric car brand Nio has received an investment of US$2.2 billion (A$3.25bn) in cash from an Abu Dhabi-based investment firm that will help it expand globally. CYVN Holdings has obtained 294 million Class A ordinary shares in the company. This deal follows a US$738.5 million (A$1.09bn) strategic equity investment …
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. New Hampshire’s Republican governor Chris Sununu endorsed Nikki Haley for president, in a boost for the former South Carolina governor as she challenges Donald Trump for the GOP nomination for …