India are closing in on victory over Australia in Perth after Virat Kohli’s first century in over a year and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 161 were followed by the hosts slipping to 12-3 in a record chase of 534 on day three of the series opener. Kohli (100no off 143) had not reached three figures in a … Read more
More than 80 people have been killed in renewed sectarian violence in north-west Pakistan, officials say. Another156 are said to have been wounded in three days of fighting in the tribal district of Kurram, near the Afghan border. The violence began on Thursday, when gunmen attacked convoys of Shia Muslims travelling through the area under … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The newly formed government of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has approved a $250bn economic stimulus package aimed at giving Japan a “sense of wellbeing” as households battle rising prices and the country adjusts to the … Read more
The first thing you want to do when you unbox a new iPhone is to start playing with it, but there’s a snag: You need to migrate all your current apps, preferences and personal information from your old phone to it. Done right, this can be a minor delay, something to run in the background … Read more
While all eyes will be on Ruben Amorim as he takes charge of his first Manchester United game today, there’s someone in the Ipswich Town team that could make it a very difficult introduction to English football for the Portuguese tactician. Liam Delap has six goals and one assist so far this season as he … Read more
A recent song’s explicit lyrics have prompted criticism that the music promotes harmful stereotypes about Colombia.
Bad news for 2025: Following years of unaddressed burnout, overworking and faulty support systems, a “manager crash” is set to hit the workplace. That’s one of the four major predictions set out by meQuilibrium, a digital coaching platform aimed at bolstering workplace wellness. (The other three: change readiness becoming a priority; remote work wellbeing advantages … Read more
The October and November periods have seen choppy waters engulf the Emirates Stadium. Some might say that water was required after the fire that started but Arsenal have finally eradicated the flames and they are back on track. There is no secret that the Gunners appear to have blown things this season. Yes, their fixture … Read more
Azerbaijan carried out “ethnic cleansing” against the Armenian population 14 months ago in attacks on the disputed enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh, a new report by the Washington-based non-profit organization Freedom House has concluded. The comprehensive report, released on the first day of COP29, the United Nations climate conference that took place this month in Azerbaijan, draws upon interviews … Read more
A woman has taken to social media to share a bizarre and perplexing experience. She revealed that she has received a recurring payment of Rs 1 every minute from an unknown sender. The twist? She claims to have blocked the sender, who she believes to be her ex-boyfriend, on all social media platforms. The girl … Read more