In February, as Israel’s war in Gaza raged, Ilhan Omar, the progressive representative from Minnesota, levelled an especially withering charge against President Joe Biden: his White House, Omar said, was responsible for “greenlighting the massacre of Palestinians”.Yet in recent days, with Biden now struggling to save his presidency, it is…

Ingrid Ciprián-Matthews, a three-decade veteran of CBS News who ascended to the role of president in 2023, abruptly announced Wednesday that she will step down from her role as the news organization’s parent company prepares for a complex merger. “No journalist wants to ‘be’ the news, especially me. But today,…

Unlock the US Election Countdown newsletter for freeThe stories that matter on money and politics in the race for the White HouseJoe Biden’s quest to keep his re-election bid alive suffered twin blows on Wednesday as Nancy Pelosi, the veteran Democratic lawmaker, said he had a “decision” to make about…

Boeing said it sold just 14 new jets in the past month, with most of those coming as freighter sales. And one of those was to replace the plane that saw a door plug blow out mid-flight just over six months ago. It sold just three 737 Max jets, two…

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Global Economy myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.“I have an unwavering belief that in 2047, when the country celebrates 100 years of independence, my country will be a developed India.”Thus did Narendra Modi, India’s prime minister, address his country…

Columbia University announced Monday it has permanently removed three deans from their posts after finding they engaged in “very troubling” text messages that touched on antisemitic tropes. In a letter, Columbia President Minouche Shafik committed to holding those officials responsible for the “disturbing” incident, which occurred during a May 31…

France’s leftwing parties have begun jockeying to lead the country’s next government after scoring an unexpected election victory that thwarted Marine Le Pen’s efforts to bring the far right to power.The hastily cobbled-together leftist Nouveau Front Populaire bloc won the most parliamentary seats in the second-round vote on Sunday, but…

John Deere announced it will lay off about 600 employees across three US factories as the Illinois-based company shifts production to a newly planned facility in Ramos, Mexico. Effective August 30, about 310 employees will be laid off at two Iowa-based plants in Dubuque and Davenport, as well as 280…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Voters turned out at levels not seen in decades to have their say in snap elections on Sunday that will determine whether the far right enters power for the first time in…

Six Flags this week completed an $8 billion merger with rival Cedar Fair to create the largest amusement park operator in the United States. Together, they operate 42 amusement and water parks across 17 states. The success of the deal will determine the future of these amusement parks, and diehard…