Politics

FCC accused of hiding Chairman Carr's messages with DOGE and Musk

FCC refuses to provide messages, has “wasted a year” of court’s time, filing says.

South Korea plans to train entire military as "drone warriors"

Half-million strong military will train on drones as “universal combat tool.”

Gavin Newsom backs nationwide billionaire tax and an AI equity fund: 'Every American should own a piece'

Newsom said he remained opposed to California's proposed billionaire tax which will go before voters this November.

Companies rush to fire high earners before UK ends cap on unfair dismissal payouts

Labour government is removing £123,543 limit on compensation as part of package to boost workers’ rights

FT Legal Outlook

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Blackwater founder Erik Prince: Trump was ‘badly advised’ on Iran

The mercenary-in-chief on facing public anger — and the role that private contractors will play in the future of war

Moscow gets a taste of Vladimir Putin’s war

Ukrainian drones force residents in Russian capital to seek shelter for first time

A Brazilian Startup Is Betting on AI to Fight Crime. Critics See a Surveillance State

Erick Coser found himself at gunpoint. It was March 2024, and he was standing at the door of his girlfriend’s São Paulo apartment building when an unmasked man arrived by food delivery bike. He pulled out a pistol and demanded Coser’s phone and the six-digit code protecting it. Share the wrong combination, the attacker warned, and he’d pull the trigger.

Feds deny Polestar authorization to sell cars in US from model year 2027

Unlike with Volvo, there will be no authorization for Polestar to sell its cars here.

Donald Trump says UK's Andy Burnham 'extremely liberal'

US president makes first comments on prospective British prime minister

Donald Trump demands ‘loyalty’ from Nato allies and slams lack of support in Iran war

US president singles out alliance members, including the UK, after meeting secretary-general Mark Rutte

Andy Burnham’s Ed Miliband test

The choice of chancellor will reveal the likely character of the government and the extent of any new radicalism