The shadow of war darkens on the global economy

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The decision by Iran to escalate its conflict with Israel by launching a barrage of armed drones and missiles brings the risks of open war between the two countries, possibly …

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Military briefing: Israel’s options to strike Iran

From cyber attacks against nuclear sites to mysterious explosions at military bases, Israel has mounted dozens of covert operations against Iran during its decades-long shadow war with the Islamic republic. In one case blamed on Israel, a prominent nuclear scientist was assassinated outside Tehran using a remote-operated machine gun. But …

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2024 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: Today’s Car News

A redesigned Toyota Land Cruiser starts sales this spring for less than $60,000, and we just tested one. The latest Land Cruiser is smaller and less powerful than before, but it’s also a lot lighter and this has resulted in significant efficiency gains. The Hyundai N performance division has launched …

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2025 Audi e-tron GT facelift and performance flagship teased

Minor changes to the Audi e-tron GT are coming, and they should be accompanied by more substantial tweaks under the skin. Overnight the German luxury brand published photos of a prototype of the upcoming e-tron GT facelift. Although the prototype vehicle has no camouflage per se, it is covered with …

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Microsoft takes $1.5 billion stake in Emirati AI company G42

Microsoft is investing $1.5 billion in a technology firm based in the United Arab Emirates and overseen by the country’s powerful national security adviser. Microsoft and the technology holding company G42 announced the deal Tuesday. As part of the agreement, Microsoft’s president, Brad Smith, will join G42’s board of directors. …

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US to grow at double the rate of G7 peers this year, says IMF

The US is on track to grow at double the rate of any other G7 country this year, according to IMF forecasts, as the strength of the world’s biggest economy rocks global markets. Strong household spending and investment will help propel US growth to 2.7 per cent this year according …

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