China’s Defence Minister

Taiwan considers big US defence purchases as overture to Trump

Taipei wants to show new administration it is serious about protecting itself against China

Business - Financial Times - November 11

FirstFT: Bitcoin hits a record high

Also in today’s newsletter, Kremlin denies Putin spoke to Trump last week and America Inc’s new chief executive

World - Financial Times - November 11

Brussels to free up billions of euros for defence and security from EU budget

Policy shift will allow the bloc’s capitals to redirect ‘cohesion funds’ amid Ukraine conflict and Trump victory

Business - Financial Times - November 11

FirstFT: Meet Trump’s hawkish foreign policy team

Also in today’s newsletter, Wall Street bonuses set to jump after two fallow years and China unveils new stealth jet

World - Financial Times - November 12

Airbus defence chief says Trump election a ‘wake-up call’ for Europe

Michael Schoellhorn warns region risks falling victim to US-China power play unless it takes unified approach

World - Financial Times - November 12

Xi faces heat over failure to protect Chinese workers overseas

Bomb attack by Pakistan separatists adds to pressure on Beijing to secure interests

World - Financial Times - November 13

'It flew right into her room': Ukrainian girl killed by Russian drone as attacks surge

Russia is launching mass drone strikes on Ukraine. Maria, 14, was one of the latest victims.

Trump taps Fox News host Hegseth for defence secretary

President-elect to also nominate John Ratcliffe for CIA director and Mike Huckabee for US ambassador to Israel

Business - Financial Times - November 13

UK’s dual motive for higher defence spending raises problems

Trump era means government has to navigate competing pressures, but it must solve its procurement woes first

World - Financial Times - November 13

Trump names Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defence secretary pick

Hegseth, who is also a former soldier without political experience, will lead the world's most powerful military.

Pentagon stunned after Trump picks Pete Hegseth for defence secretary

National guard veteran and Fox News presenter has been a critic of military and has minimal managerial experience. US politics – live updates The Pentagon has been stunned by Donald Trump ’s ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Who is Pete Hegseth - the Fox News host who will be defence secretary?

Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host, has advocated for a conservative cultural shift in the US military.

Anger in Lebanon at large number of rescue workers killed by Israel

Attacks on Thursday night bring total number of emergency workers killed by Israel in Lebanon to more than 200. Middle East crisis – live updates Twenty-one civil defence rescuers have been ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Freddie Steward’s selection can strengthen England in defence and in attack | Ugo Monye

Steve Borthwick’s team always kick a lot but they must use the ball well to have a chance against these brilliant South Africans. The kicking duel is going to be pivotal at Twickenham on Saturday. ...

World - The Guardian - November 15