What farmers' protest tells us about their argument with government

Why has the inheritance tax for farmers argument got so noisy, so quickly?

Trump, on the Civil War, in His Own Words

It’s hard to compromise with those who consider any criticism a threat.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

What the polls can’t tell us about America’s election

A torrent of data on the presidential race seems to get us no closer to predicting the result. Is addiction to polling distracting people from the issues at stake?

World - Financial Times - October 26

What American history tells us about fear of immigrants

Immigrants, including those who arrived in America in desperate poverty, from very different cultures and societies, have overcome fearmongering, threats and violence to become accepted as ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

What White House picks tell us about Trump 2.0

The contours and priorities of his new presidency are starting to take shape as he fills key positions.

What the stats tell us about Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul

Jake Paul is a slight favorite to defeat the 58-year-old Mike Tyson, but will experience count? Here's a look at the fight through the numbers.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

What A level politics students should know about UK and US government

Read a selection of FT articles on parties, voting and interest groups picked by our teacher advisers

Business - Financial Times - November 10

What Biden and Trump’s Nominees for Federal Judges Could Tell Us About the Election

Judges have vast influence over the biggest political questions. An analysis of President Biden and Donald J. Trump’s nominees found stark differences that could emerge again after November.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Groping, greed and the lust for great power: what Wagner’s Ring Cycle tells us about Trump v Harris

US politics may lack swords and spears, dragons and talking birds, but Wagner’s tale of money, power, rivalry and grudges still carries striking parallels with the US elections . ‘America is ready ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

What Harris's years as a prosecutor reveal about who she is now

A look back at the Democratic candidate's career in California shows her struggle to define herself to the public began long before she came to Washington.

What an Iowa Poll From The Des Moines Register Could Tell Us About the 2024 Race

Sometimes outliers are early indicators, capturing something other polls just haven’t measured yet. Other times, they’re a fluke.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

‘At my signal, unleash hell!’ What the Gladiator films tell us about 21st-century men

Paul Mescal’s thoughtful Lucius is worlds away from Russell Crowe’s stony Maximus, 24 years ago. Why have our masculine ideals changed so much?. Maybe it’s because Paul Mescal in Gladiator II is ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

What Harris’s Courtroom Transcripts Reveal About Her Closing Arguments

The New York Times unearthed transcripts from Kamala Harris’s years as a prosecutor. Her approach during trials offers hints about how she will make her final case to voters.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Farmers protest as Starmer defends Budget

Protesters opposing changes to inheritance tax for farms gather outside the Welsh Labour conference.

Thousands of farmers protest against inheritance tax changes

There has been outcry from many farmers after changes to inheritance tax for farms announced in the Budget.

You tell us: US voters chose Trump. Now what?

FT readers respond to the outcome of the US election

World - Financial Times - November 7

Farmers gather for protest over tax changes

Thousands packed into the Eikon Exhibition Centre to protest against planned changes to inheritance tax on family farms.

Thousands of farmers protest in London against tax changes

Union leader tells rally inheritance tax reforms are ‘kick in the teeth’ for the struggling sector

World - Financial Times - 19 hours ago

'What about the people in Gaza?': Pro-Palestinian protester interrupts Biden's speech

At least one pro-Palestinian protester interrupted President Biden during his formal apology for the United States’ Native American boarding school policy during remarks in Arizona.

Politics - NBC News - October 25

Are You a Member of Gen Z? Tell Us About the Trends You’re Seeing.

Fashion, slang, social media, activism: We want to hear what young people are thinking and talking about.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Are You a Member of Gen Z? Tell Us About the Trends You’re Seeing.

Fashion, slang, social media, activism: We want to hear what young people are thinking and talking about.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 6 days ago

What Polls Can Tell Us, Beyond the Horse Race

As the election dust prepares to settle, patterns are emerging that might provide valuable context in the weeks to come.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

What the Final Polls Tell Us, and the Music Great Quincy Jones Dies

Plus, right-wing groups prepare to dispute the election.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

What Trump's Cabinet picks reveal about his governing priorities

With a little more than two months until Inauguration Day, President-elect Donald Trump is moving at a rapid pace naming who he wants in his administration, and many of the choices have ...

French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal that will increase South American imports

French farmers have protested against a trade deal that would increase agricultural imports from South America, saying it hurt their livelihoods

World - ABC News - November 12

French farmers mobilize for protests over EU-Mercosur trade deal

French farmers are mobilizing for widespread protests Monday, targeting the controversial EU-Mercosur trade agreement

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Tractor-driving French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

U.K. Farmers Protest in London Over Inheritance Tax Change

Farms worth more than about $1.3 million will face an estate tax from 2026, ending a previous exemption and prompting anger in some rural communities.

World - The New York Times - 22 hours ago

What top financial advisors are telling investors about the market impact of the U.S. presidential election

Many investors worry the election may shake up their investments. Top financial advisors say it's best to take a long-term view on Election Day and beyond.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Small-cap stocks are ripping higher after Trump’s win. What history tells us might happen next.

The Russell 2000 index jumped 5.5% on Wednesday after former President Donald Trump’s electoral win.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

'Genuine impasse' at top of government about social care plan, insiders say

Multiple sources say the Treasury is deeply nervous about the cost of fixing social care, and that the PM is yet to decide how to proceed.

Any line of separation between Fox News and the US government is about to vanish | Margaret Sullivan

Fox News hosts are publicly bemused to see their colleagues tapped for cabinet positions. In private, they’re more shocked. When Donald Trump tapped a Fox News host this week to run the mighty US ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

What consumers should know about buying used electric vehicles

Used EVs are some of the most budget friendly cars on the market. Consumer Reports expert Brian Vines breaks down the pros and cons of used electric vehicles, and what consumers should look for ...

What we know about the US McDonald's E. coli outbreak

Health officials are hunting for the source of 49 cases of e-coli poisoning, which includes one death.

What ‘Chicken Shop Date’ Reminds Us About Flirting

Amelia Dimoldenberg and Andrew Garfield’s long-running flirtationship highlights what’s missing from dating (and dating content) today.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 24

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