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- How Russia-backed influencers meddled in Romania’s vote December 9, 2024Bucharest scrapped presidential election after ‘illegal’ social media campaign used tactics seen in Moldova poll
- Israel takes more Syrian territory and hits chemical weapons sites December 9, 2024Defence minister Katz says troops will seize more ‘high ground’
- Europe scrambles to adjust to the fall of Assad’s brutal regime in Syria December 9, 2024Also in this newsletter: How to protect critical undersea cables
- Global green subsidy race draws investor attention December 9, 2024Europe, the US and China are vying to be the most attractive destination for investment in sustainability
- UK boards’ push to increase diversity has slowed, says headhunter December 9, 2024Spencer Stuart warns companies against ‘one and done’ mentality after meeting minimum targets
- EU tech chief strikes conciliatory tone with Elon Musk December 9, 2024Henna Virkkunen seeks to repair relations after her predecessor sparked US billionaire’s ire
- Will humanity get lost in translation? December 9, 2024AI could instantly open up a huge range of books in different languages — but fiction really does require that human touch
- How Bashar al-Assad’s regime crumbled December 9, 2024Syria’s strongman was feted in Riyadh three weeks ago. Now he is an asylum seeker in Moscow
- Europeans need to learn some lessons about power — and fast December 9, 2024The world has changed, but the EU’s worldview hasn’t changed with it
- My top 10: FT art critic Jackie Wullschläger’s favourite church paintings in Venice December 9, 2024Where to see some of the most beautiful sacred art in the world
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- What are my rights if my home is flooded or damaged? December 9, 2024Your rights explained as residents and businesses count the cost of storm damage.
- Reeves wants 'reset' with EU to boost growth December 9, 2024Labour has ruled out rejoining the European Union but wants to "break down barriers to trade".
- Small businesses being 'crucified' by sea border December 9, 2024Stormont will vote on whether NI's Brexit deal should continue to operate for another four years.
- Hit by blackouts Cuba’s tourism industry now braces for Trump December 9, 2024Cuba's hotels, already hit by power cuts, are now worried about Donald Trump's re-election.
- Bank accounts locked and cash withdrawn after elderly gave power to law firm partner December 9, 2024BBC hears how people felt pressured to grant lasting power of attorney to a man called Ron Hiller.
- Car loan scandal payout fears as row drags on December 9, 2024People who were unaware of commission paid when they bought a car on finance may be in line for payouts, but face delays.
- Planning reforms will end development chaos, says Rayner December 8, 2024Officials will be able to rubberstamp development plans without local authority permission under the changes.
- 'It’s an old person's drink.' Is Britain's love for tea cooling off? December 8, 2024Experts say tea has been in decline for years as younger people prefer alternatives.