
Financial Times Front Page 24th of February 2025
Merz appears poised to become the next German chancellor following the conservatives’ electoral triumph, with the AfD’s record surge shifting the political balance.
Merz appears poised to become the next German chancellor following the conservatives’ electoral triumph, with the AfD’s record surge shifting the political balance.
Ministers have sought enhanced access to encrypted data, prompting Apple to withdraw a secure cloud service from the UK and sparking debate over digital privacy.
A dispute over specific wording in a high-level statement has triggered diplomatic tension among allied nations, with the UK holding firm alongside its partners and Washington pressing for a more restrained expression.
An American figure has branded the Ukrainian leader a “dictator,” heightening tensions in the ongoing war, as Britain and the West reaffirm their longstanding support against Russian aggression.