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Retail investors are jostling for a slice of a leading Chinese humanoid robot company, in a sign of huge enthusiasm for tech stocks on the mainland.

Retail investors are jostling for a slice of a leading Chinese humanoid robot company, in a sign of huge enthusiasm for tech stocks on the mainland.

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FT Exclusive: Satellite data shows about 3,100 buildings have been damaged or destroyed in Lebanon since September 20 as intense waves of attacks have killed more than 1,300 people.

FT Exclusive: Satellite data shows about 3,100 buildings have been damaged or destroyed in Lebanon since September 20 as intense waves of attacks have killed more than 1,300 people.

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China has pressed the start button on what is believed to be the world’s longest outdoor escalator system on the steep banks of the Yangtze River, in a mountainous region known for pushing the bounds of architecture.

China has pressed the start button on what is believed to be the world’s longest outdoor escalator system on the steep banks of the Yangtze River, in a mountainous region known for pushing the bounds of architecture.

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The severe winter storm ripping across the south and east of the US and parts of Canada has caused mass power outages and the cancellation of thousands of flights.

The severe winter storm ripping across the south and east of the US and parts of Canada has caused mass power outages and the cancellation of thousands of flights.

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Ukraine has intensified its deep-strike drone attacks targeting energy infrastructure inside Russia in recent weeks, in an effort to weaken the country’s war machine and force President Vladimir Putin into earnest peace talks.

Ukraine has intensified its deep-strike drone attacks targeting energy infrastructure inside Russia in recent weeks, in an effort to weaken the country’s war machine and force President Vladimir Putin into earnest peace talks.

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Draw your own chart game: how well do you know Brexit? Test your knowledge on what has happened in the 10 years since the UK voted to leave the EU:

Draw your own chart game: how well do you know Brexit? Test your knowledge on what has happened in the 10 years since the UK voted to leave the EU:

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Good morning Europe. Here's how the US election unfolded while you were asleep. Get the latest results here:

Good morning Europe. Here's how the US election unfolded while you were asleep. Get the latest results here:

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Combat in Earth’s orbit is no longer the stuff of fiction. Read the FT visual investigation here:

Combat in Earth’s orbit is no longer the stuff of fiction. Read the FT visual investigation here:

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Captured on camera a second before it hit a children’s cancer hospital on Monday, the Kh-101 is one of Russia’s most advanced cruise missiles and critical to its intensifying air strike campaign against Ukraine

Captured on camera a second before it hit a children’s cancer hospital on Monday, the Kh-101 is one of Russia’s most advanced cruise missiles and critical to its intensifying air strike campaign against Ukraine

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There is little normal about the SpaceX IPO. But soon it will touch the lives of millions of ordinary investors when it debuts on global stock markets.

There is little normal about the SpaceX IPO. But soon it will touch the lives of millions of ordinary investors when it debuts on global stock markets.

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‘The world will be simultaneously tackling a "baby boom" in some countries and a "baby bust" in others.’ Here's why falling fertility rates in most countries over the next quarter century will have a far-reaching social and economic impact

‘The world will be simultaneously tackling a "baby boom" in some countries and a "baby bust" in others.’ Here's why falling fertility rates in most countries over the next quarter century will have a far-reaching social and economic impact

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Al Green, the Texas Democrat who had already been censured for his behavior at last year’s joint address to Congress, was removed from Donald Trump's State of the Union speech.

Al Green, the Texas Democrat who had already been censured for his behavior at last year’s joint address to Congress, was removed from Donald Trump's State of the Union speech.

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It’s been a long time coming, but FT Alphaville is finally on Substack. You can subscribe and read for free, here:

It’s been a long time coming, but FT Alphaville is finally on Substack. You can subscribe and read for free, here:

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An FT analysis of more than 1.9bn train arrivals shows Germany’s state-owned rail group Deutsche Bahn consistently delivers one of the least reliable services in central Europe

An FT analysis of more than 1.9bn train arrivals shows Germany’s state-owned rail group Deutsche Bahn consistently delivers one of the least reliable services in central Europe

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Are you ready to go electric? By 2030 the UK government wants 80% of new cars to be EVs. These are the changes needed to accelerate the transition:

Are you ready to go electric? By 2030 the UK government wants 80% of new cars to be EVs. These are the changes needed to accelerate the transition:

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An undercover sting on Reform UK has triggered a political firestorm right in the middle of the party’s annual conference. Once again, Reform is fighting a scandal and there may be more trouble ahead, says Political Fix host Lucy Fisher.

An undercover sting on Reform UK has triggered a political firestorm right in the middle of the party’s annual conference. Once again, Reform is fighting a scandal and there may be more trouble ahead, says Political Fix host Lucy Fisher.

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An FT visual investigation found systematic destruction across Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon, crippling systems essential to civilian life, from water and energy infrastructure to medical care. Raya Jalabi reports on the scale of the devastation.

An FT visual investigation found systematic destruction across Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon, crippling systems essential to civilian life, from water and energy infrastructure to medical care. Raya Jalabi reports on the scale of the devastation.

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CEO of Microsoft AI Mustafa Suleyman joins FT editor Roula Khalaf to explain why most of the tasks accountants, lawyers and other professionals currently undertake will be fully automated by AI within the next 12 to 18 months

CEO of Microsoft AI Mustafa Suleyman joins FT editor Roula Khalaf to explain why most of the tasks accountants, lawyers and other professionals currently undertake will be fully automated by AI within the next 12 to 18 months

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How has Google managed to supply more than $150bn of AI chips to Anthropic?The FT's Ryan McMorrow explains what’s behind one of the largest infrastructure financing programmes in history.

How has Google managed to supply more than $150bn of AI chips to Anthropic?The FT's Ryan McMorrow explains what’s behind one of the largest infrastructure financing programmes in history.

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A new container service dubbed the ‘Ice Silk Road’ has opened an Arctic route between Europe and Asia. John Reed explains why shipping companies are becoming increasingly interested despite the risks.

A new container service dubbed the ‘Ice Silk Road’ has opened an Arctic route between Europe and Asia. John Reed explains why shipping companies are becoming increasingly interested despite the risks.

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After a record 286 days at sea, the USS Abraham Lincoln has finally made its first full port stop. The FT’s A. Anantha Lakshmi reports from Pattaya, where the ship’s approximately 5,000 sailors and marines will enjoy their first moments back on land.

After a record 286 days at sea, the USS Abraham Lincoln has finally made its first full port stop. The FT’s A. Anantha Lakshmi reports from Pattaya, where the ship’s approximately 5,000 sailors and marines will enjoy their first moments back on land.

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Hundreds of people have been reported missing and at least 98 confirmed dead after a huge flash flood swept through settlements on Nepal’s border with China on Wednesday.

Hundreds of people have been reported missing and at least 98 confirmed dead after a huge flash flood swept through settlements on Nepal’s border with China on Wednesday.

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Once one of Donald Trump's most committed European allies, the Italian prime minister has learnt the hard way that defending Italy's national interests does not sit comfortably with Maga’s aggressive 'America first' world view. ⁠

Once one of Donald Trump's most committed European allies, the Italian prime minister has learnt the hard way that defending Italy's national interests does not sit comfortably with Maga’s aggressive 'America first' world view. ⁠

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US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says the market is wrong. ⁠ In the latest episode of Unhedged, Katie Martin and Rob Armstrong ask what he knows that the markets don't? And what’s up with bond yields

US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says the market is wrong. ⁠ In the latest episode of Unhedged, Katie Martin and Rob Armstrong ask what he knows that the markets don't? And what’s up with bond yields

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Hong Kong is planning to transform a swath of fish farms, towns and brownfield sites into an industrial and technology belt to revive the Asian financial hub. The FT’s William Langley explains how the ambitious project could reshape the territory.

Hong Kong is planning to transform a swath of fish farms, towns and brownfield sites into an industrial and technology belt to revive the Asian financial hub. The FT’s William Langley explains how the ambitious project could reshape the territory.

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Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses have become one of the first AI gadgets to achieve mainstream success. But as videos of people using them to secretly record others spread online, concerns over privacy are growing.

Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses have become one of the first AI gadgets to achieve mainstream success. But as videos of people using them to secretly record others spread online, concerns over privacy are growing.

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Taylor Swift allegedly had one. Apparently, so did Dua Lipa. And it’s highly probable that British couples getting hitched this summer will do too. Claer Barrett ponders the popularity of prenuptial agreements.

Taylor Swift allegedly had one. Apparently, so did Dua Lipa. And it’s highly probable that British couples getting hitched this summer will do too. Claer Barrett ponders the popularity of prenuptial agreements.

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Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh took to the stage at Jackson Hole under pressure. Soumaya Keynes speaks to Torsten Slok, chief economist at Apollo Global Management, to discuss what Warsh did and didn’t say.

Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh took to the stage at Jackson Hole under pressure. Soumaya Keynes speaks to Torsten Slok, chief economist at Apollo Global Management, to discuss what Warsh did and didn’t say.

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England’s education system has been a huge success story, with its schools steadily climbing up the international rankings. Their graduates, however, are getting worse and worse outcomes. The FT’s John Burn-Murdoch examines the data.

England’s education system has been a huge success story, with its schools steadily climbing up the international rankings. Their graduates, however, are getting worse and worse outcomes. The FT’s John Burn-Murdoch examines the data.

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The average age of a first-time property buyer in the UK is now just under 34, up from 29 in 2000. What’s driving the trend? Claer Barrett examines the factors — and shares tips for how to stand the best chance of getting on the property ladder.

The average age of a first-time property buyer in the UK is now just under 34, up from 29 in 2000. What’s driving the trend? Claer Barrett examines the factors — and shares tips for how to stand the best chance of getting on the property ladder.

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Are oil markets too complacent about the Iran war? Sasha Polakow-Suransky, FT executive opinion editor, speaks with Emma Ashford, Stimson Center senior fellow and foreign policy columnist, about Washington’s latest Iran sanctions.

Are oil markets too complacent about the Iran war? Sasha Polakow-Suransky, FT executive opinion editor, speaks with Emma Ashford, Stimson Center senior fellow and foreign policy columnist, about Washington’s latest Iran sanctions.

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Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh has signalled the central bank is prepared to raise rates if inflation does not fall soon, as he warned that persistently high price growth had become 'more concerning'.

Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh has signalled the central bank is prepared to raise rates if inflation does not fall soon, as he warned that persistently high price growth had become 'more concerning'.

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The most severe and widespread June heatwave to hit Europe was made more brutal by the hot night-time temperatures and humidity, scientists said, and would have been virtually impossible without climate change.

The most severe and widespread June heatwave to hit Europe was made more brutal by the hot night-time temperatures and humidity, scientists said, and would have been virtually impossible without climate change.

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Karoline Leavitt’s tenure as Donald Trump’s White House press secretary lasted longer than all but one of her predecessors in the job.

Karoline Leavitt’s tenure as Donald Trump’s White House press secretary lasted longer than all but one of her predecessors in the job.

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Humanoid robots can now make food, dance, box and so much more. But when will they be able to perform everyday functions with real intelligence? asks Joe Leahy, the FT’s Beijing bureau chief.

Humanoid robots can now make food, dance, box and so much more. But when will they be able to perform everyday functions with real intelligence? asks Joe Leahy, the FT’s Beijing bureau chief.

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