According to a recent survey by the Local Government Association (LGA), one in five councillors in England and Wales have received death threats or threats of violence. The LGA is urging the UK government to take more action to protect councillors and other local political figures in light of these findings. The survey also found … Read more
A visit to Cantina Torrevilla’s winemaking site just south of Milan offers insight into the challenges facing the Italian wine industry. Despite the pride in the quality of the grapes for the premium La Genisia wines of 2024, the vintage has been difficult due to the changing climate and shifting consumer preferences. Like other wine … Read more
Earnings next week will play a crucial role in determining the direction of the stock market. A significant number of companies are set to report their third-quarter results in the coming days, with approximately 20% of the S&P 500 index expected to release their earnings. Some of the notable names include Amazon and Tesla, which … Read more
(Bloomberg) — Emmanuel Macron’s diminished authority in France’s power-sharing government appears to be taking a toll. Most Read from Bloomberg Macron’s tirade against his cabinet ministers, journalists and political commentators, accusing them of “a lack of professionalism” for leaking remarks he made about Israel, cast the French president in an uncharacteristic light this week. “I … Read more
Bank of America analysts recently increased their price target for Nvidia stock to $190 per share. They believe that the AI market is poised to reach $400 billion, presenting Nvidia with a significant opportunity for growth. The analysts highlighted Nvidia’s competitive advantage over its rivals, citing strong partnerships with enterprise clients as a key factor … Read more
Overview: If elected as the Vice-President of the United States, Tim Walz would be the first Mr. Lunch Supervisor in the White House. In 1939, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington was a big hit in theaters. The film is about a naive small-town guy who takes on corruption. The movie instantly became a classic and … Read more
What we know about Gladiator II Paul Mescal is playing Russell Crowe’s sonAs all roads lead to Rome, so Gladiator II also sees a brave warrior forced into the arena to unseat effete rulers. This time round it’s Lucius Verus II (Mescal), who has been living peacefully in north Africa until a conquering army hastens … Read more
The conflict in Ukraine, following Russia’s full-scale invasion, is the most severe war this continent has seen since World War Two. Europe has once again turned to the US for coordinated leadership and military support, just as it did 80 years ago. President Biden has emphasized the need for more action, stating, “We must continue … Read more
By Dave Sherwood and Marianna Parraga Cuba has restored a trickle of power to its grid by mid-evening on Friday, officials said, hours after the island plunged into a countrywide blackout following the collapse of one of its major power plants. The vast majority of the country’s 10 million residents were still in the dark … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. In the July election, voters demanded a responsible government that would borrow wisely, fix public services, grow the economy, and minimize tax increases. Labour promised all of this. Now in government, they have to face … Read more