The Future of Secure Messaging: Why Decentralization Matters From encrypted chats to decentralized messaging Encrypted messengers are having a second wave. Apps like WhatsApp, iMessage and Signal made end-to-end encryption (E2EE) a default expectation. But most still hinge on phone numbers, centralized servers and a lot of metadata, such as who you talk to, when, from which IP and on which device. That is what Vitalik Buterin is aiming at in his recent…

The Future of Secure Messaging: Why Decentralization Matters

From encrypted chats to decentralized messaging Encrypted messengers are having a second wave. Apps like WhatsApp, iMessage and Signal made end-to-end encryption (E2EE) a default expectation. But most still hinge on phone numbers,…

Marjorie Taylor Greene says Republicans “terrified to step out of line” when it comes to Trump It was completely unforeseen, a shocker: Marjorie Taylor Greene resigning. The warrior congresswoman, so dogged and fierce, leaving the field of battle, her alliance with President Trump shattered. Her video resignation statement last month — that she'll be leaving Congress a year before her term expires — came after President Trump said he would throw his support to someone else for her seat.

Marjorie Taylor Greene says Republicans “terrified to step out of line” when it comes to Trump

It was completely unforeseen, a shocker: Marjorie Taylor Greene resigning. The warrior congresswoman, so dogged and fierce, leaving the field of battle, her alliance with President Trump shattered. Her…

Former MAGA loyalist Marjorie Taylor Greene says Trump policies are not America First Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who voted with President Trump 98% of the time before her relationship with him fractured, accused the president in a recent interview with 60 Minutes of forsaking his base. The Georgia representative has recently split with the president on a number of issues, including affordability and foreign affairs. She said she believes he's failed to keep domestic  policy as his top priority.

Former MAGA loyalist Marjorie Taylor Greene says Trump policies are not America First

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who voted with President Trump 98% of the time before her relationship with him fractured, accused the president in a recent interview with 60 Minutes of forsaking his base. The…

Trump news at a glance: Key Republican backs release of video of strike on alleged drug boat | Trump administration A video of a US military strike on an alleged drug boat that killed two survivors of the initial attack has said he would not oppose its public release if the Pentagon were to declassify it, adding that it shows “nothing remarkable.” Democrats are pushing the Trump administration to release the video of the second strike on the boat which was incapacitated in the Caribbean, amid accusations the attack was unlawful.

Trump news at a glance: Key Republican backs release of video of strike on alleged drug boat | Trump administration

A video of a US military strike on an alleged drug boat that killed two survivors of the initial attack has said he would not oppose its public release if the Pentagon were to…

Thailand launches air strikes against Cambodia as deadly border clashes escalate Historic border questions lead to worst violence in monthspublished at 05:09 GMT 05:09 GMT Jonathan HeadBBC South East Asia correspondent This is the most serious confrontation between Thailand and Cambodia since they signed a ceasefire in July, following five days of fighting which killed dozens of soldiers and civilians. The South East Asian neighbours agreed to the ceasefire after pressure from US President Donald Trump, who claimed he ended the conflict.

Thailand launches air strikes against Cambodia as deadly border clashes escalate

Historic border questions lead to worst violence in monthspublished at 05:09 GMT 05:09 GMT Jonathan HeadBBC South East Asia correspondent This is the most serious confrontation between Thailand and Cambodia since they…

Ethereum ZK-Rollup, ZKsync Lite, to Be Deprecated in 2026 ZKsync Lite, the first-ever zero-knowledge (ZK) rollup network to launch on Ethereum, will be deprecated next year, its team says, as it has fulfilled its purpose. “In 2026, we plan to deprecate ZKsync Lite (aka ZKsync 1.0), the original ZK-rollup we launched on Ethereum,” ZKsync wrote to X on Sunday. “This is a planned, orderly sunset for a system that has served its purpose and does not affect any other ZKsync systems.”

Ethereum ZK-Rollup, ZKsync Lite, to Be Deprecated in 2026

ZKsync Lite, the first-ever zero-knowledge (ZK) rollup network to launch on Ethereum, will be deprecated next year, its team says, as it has fulfilled its purpose. “In 2026, we plan to deprecate ZKsync Lite (aka ZKsync 1.0), the original…

Deutsche Bank seeks 40% pay bump for highest-paid chair in Dax Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Deutsche Bank is seeking to increase the pay of its supervisory board chair by more than 40 per cent, despite Alexander Wynaendts already being the highest-paid chair of Germany’s blue-chip Dax companies. The country’s largest lender plans to ask shareholders at its 2026 annual meeting to approve an increase in Wynaendts’ total supervisory board…

Deutsche Bank seeks 40% pay bump for highest-paid chair in Dax

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Deutsche Bank is seeking to increase the pay of its supervisory board chair by more than 40 per cent, despite…

European allies to rally support for Ukraine as US pressure mounts Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the War in Ukraine myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Sir Keir Starmer is set to host Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his French and German counterparts as European powers seek to rally support for Kyiv at a time of growing US pressure to agree a peace deal with Russia.

European allies to rally support for Ukraine as US pressure mounts

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the War in Ukraine myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Sir Keir Starmer is set to host Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his French and German counterparts as…

IT: Welcome to Derry: Muschiettis Unpack Episode 7 Spoiler Alert: This podcast and article contain details about Episode 7 of HBO‘s It: Welcome to Derry, “The Black Spot” Tonight, we learned more about the origins of Pennywise (Bill Skarsgard) and his daughter, who yearns to be a clown alongside her father on the big stage, Periwinkle (Madeleine Stowe). She had the most innocent of intentions to entertain.

IT: Welcome to Derry: Muschiettis Unpack Episode 7

Spoiler Alert: This podcast and article contain details about Episode 7 of HBO‘s It: Welcome to Derry, “The Black Spot” Tonight, we learned more about the origins of Pennywise (Bill Skarsgard) and his daughter, who yearns to be a clown alongside…

Thailand strikes Cambodia as Donald Trump-backed ceasefire collapses Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Thailand has launched air strikes on Cambodia after border clashes that killed one Thai soldier, marking the collapse of a Donald Trump-brokered peace deal between the south-east Asian neighbours. The Thai army said on Monday it had retaliated after Cambodian troops opened fire at the border of Ubon Ratchathani province.

Thailand strikes Cambodia as Donald Trump-backed ceasefire collapses

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Thailand has launched air strikes on Cambodia after border clashes that killed one Thai soldier, marking…

Ethan Hawke Remembers ‘Dead Poets Society’ Co-Star Robin Williams Ethan Hawke recalled being cognizant of Dead Poets Society co-star Robin Williams‘ mental health struggles, saying the actor’s “end of his life does not define his life to me.” In an extended interview with CBS Sunday Morning‘s Tracy Smith, the Reality Bites star was asked if his viewing of the inimitable 1989 Peter Weir-directed boarding school drama has changed since Williams’ …

Ethan Hawke Remembers ‘Dead Poets Society’ Co-Star Robin Williams

Ethan Hawke recalled being cognizant of Dead Poets Society co-star Robin Williams‘ mental health struggles, saying the actor’s “end of his life does not define his life to me.” In an extended interview with CBS Sunday Morning‘s…

China’s trade surplus tops $1tn for first time Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Chinese trade myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. China’s trade surplus in goods has surpassed $1tn for the first time, highlighting a boom in the country’s exports despite US President Donald Trump’s tariff war. In the year to the end of November, China’s trade surplus in dollar terms was $1.076tn, according to data released by China’s customs administration, which covers goods but not services.

China’s trade surplus tops $1tn for first time

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Chinese trade myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. China’s trade surplus in goods has surpassed $1tn for the first time, highlighting a boom in the country’s exports despite US…

Robinhood Acquires Indonesian Firms For Crypto Expansion Crypto and stock trading platform Robinhood is set to tap into Indonesia’s burgeoning cryptocurrency trading market after an agreement to acquire two local fintech companies. In an announcement on Sunday, Robinhood said it has entered into agreements to acquire Buana Capital, an Indonesian brokerage, and PT Pedagang Aset Kripto, a licensed Indonesian digital financial asset trader, “marking our entry into one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing markets.”

Robinhood Acquires Indonesian Firms For Crypto Expansion

Crypto and stock trading platform Robinhood is set to tap into Indonesia’s burgeoning cryptocurrency trading market after an agreement to acquire two local fintech companies. In an announcement on Sunday, Robinhood said it has entered into…

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Says Rules, Not Politics, Drive Debanking JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has denied debanking customers based on their religious or political affiliation and stated that he has actually been working to change the rules surrounding debanking for over a decade.  During an interview with Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures” on Sunday, Dimon said his bank has cut off services to people from all walks of life, but political affiliations have never been a factor.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Says Rules, Not Politics, Drive Debanking

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has denied debanking customers based on their religious or political affiliation and stated that he has actually been working to change the rules surrounding debanking for over a decade.  During an…

‘Age Of Disclosure’ Director Dan Farah Explains “Cold War” For Alien Technology Unidentified flying objects and Area 51 are conspiracy theories no more. Director Dan Farah interviewed 34 government officials who validate the existence of visitors from space in The Age of Disclosure. He told Deadline’s Matt Carey at Contenders Documentary event that it no longer is just about confirming their existence of UFOs, now described as “unidentified aerial phenomena.” “Elements of the U.S.

‘Age Of Disclosure’ Director Dan Farah Explains “Cold War” For Alien Technology

Unidentified flying objects and Area 51 are conspiracy theories no more. Director Dan Farah interviewed 34 government officials who validate the existence of visitors from space in The Age of Disclosure. He told…

Crypto Not Part of Trump Admin’s National Security Strategy The Trump administration did not mention cryptocurrency or blockchain in its latest national security strategy, despite the industry’s growing ties to the financial system and President Donald Trump’s claim of increased competition from overseas. Trump’s national security strategy, outlining his administration’s priorities, released on Friday, instead said the “core, vital national interests” of the US revolved around artificial intelligence and quantum computing.

Crypto Not Part of Trump Admin’s National Security Strategy

The Trump administration did not mention cryptocurrency or blockchain in its latest national security strategy, despite the industry’s growing ties to the financial system and President Donald Trump’s claim of increased competition from…

The Kremlin praises new US security strategy as Russian strikes kill 4 in Ukraine KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “isn’t ready” to sign off on a U.S-authored peace proposal aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump was critical of Zelenskyy after U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators completed three days of talks on Saturday aimed at trying to narrow differences on the U.S. administration’s proposal. But in an exchange with reporters on Sunday night, Trump suggested that the Ukrainian leader is holding up the talks from moving forward.

The Kremlin praises new US security strategy as Russian strikes kill 4 in Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “isn’t ready” to sign off on a U.S-authored peace proposal aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump was…

Water leak damages hundred of historic books – DW – 12/07/2025 Officials at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, on Sunday confirmed that a large collection of historically important books had been damaged in November as a result of a water leak. The leak affected the Mollien Wing of the museum, where the Department of Egyptian Antiquities is located. What do we know about the Louvre water leak? Deputy Administrator Francis Steinbock downplayed the leak, discovered on November 26, saying that "300 to 400 works" from the late 19th and early 20th centuries had been damaged.

Water leak damages hundred of historic books – DW – 12/07/2025

Officials at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, on Sunday confirmed that a large collection of historically important books had been damaged in November as a result of a water leak. The leak affected the Mollien Wing of the museum,…

Ethereum’s Co-Founder Proposes Idea For Onchain Gas Futures Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has floated the idea for an onchain futures market for gas, which could give users certainty over transaction fees as the network becomes more widely adopted. In a post on X on Saturday, Buterin argued that the market needs a “good trustless onchain gas futures market,” as people have been questioning him over the certainty of low gas fees via current price reduction methods in…

Ethereum’s Co-Founder Proposes Idea For Onchain Gas Futures

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has floated the idea for an onchain futures market for gas, which could give users certainty over transaction fees as the network becomes more widely adopted. In a post on X on Saturday, Buterin argued…

Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia as Trump’s peace agreement hangs in balance Thailand launched airstrikes against Cambodia on Monday as a new wave of fighting erupted between the southeast Asian neighbors, marking the potential collapse of a peace plan presided over by US President Donald Trump just two months ago. Both sides accused the other of launching strikes along their disputed border Monday morning, after weeks of simmering tension and the earlier suspension of progress on the ceasefire agreement by Thailand.

Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia as Trump’s peace agreement hangs in balance

Thailand launched airstrikes against Cambodia on Monday as a new wave of fighting erupted between the southeast Asian neighbors, marking the potential collapse of a peace plan presided over by US President Donald…

Connie Chung Slams Bari Weiss & CBS News’ “Greedy Owners” As Bari Weiss revamps CBS News, one television journalist veteran is mourning the newsroom as she knew it. CBS News alum Connie Chung, whose history with the network goes back to 1971 when she was a DC correspondent, recently admitted that the regime change amid the $8.4 billion Paramount Skydance merger “distresses me so terribly.” “CBS is a whole different organization than I had worked for,” she explained on the…

Connie Chung Slams Bari Weiss & CBS News’ “Greedy Owners”

As Bari Weiss revamps CBS News, one television journalist veteran is mourning the newsroom as she knew it. CBS News alum Connie Chung, whose history with the network goes back to 1971 when she was a DC correspondent, recently admitted that…

Kaitlyn Dever Surprises Tim Allen In ‘Last Man Standing’ Reunion In a heartwarming moment caught in front of the Shifting Gears live studio audience, Kaitlyn Dever surprised her Last Man Standing on-screen father Tim Allen. An Instagram video posted to the ABC show’s account showed Allen walking around the corner into the kitchen to meet his next mark while filming a take, only to catch Dever scouring the fridge. The…

Kaitlyn Dever Surprises Tim Allen In ‘Last Man Standing’ Reunion

In a heartwarming moment caught in front of the Shifting Gears live studio audience, Kaitlyn Dever surprised her Last Man Standing on-screen father Tim Allen. An Instagram video posted to the ABC show’s account showed Allen walking…

Donald Trump says Netflix market share ‘could be a problem’ for $83bn Warner deal Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world Donald Trump said Netflix’s “very big market share” in streaming video could pose a problem as it seeks regulatory approval for its blockbuster $83bn deal to acquire Warner Bros.  “They have a very big market share and when they have Warner Brothers that share goes up a lot,” he said. 

Donald Trump says Netflix market share ‘could be a problem’ for $83bn Warner deal

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world Donald Trump said Netflix’s “very big market share” in streaming video could pose a…

Donald Trump Praises Ted Sarandos But Says Netflix-WBD Would Have “Very Big Market Share” In Streaming President Donald Trump gushed over Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos calling him “fantastic” and more but also noted that a combined Netflix-Warner Bros. would “have a very big market share.” That’s “for some economists to tell. And I’ll be involved in that decision too,” he told Deadline’s Ted Johnson on the red carpet ahead of the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C.

Donald Trump Praises Ted Sarandos But Says Netflix-WBD Would Have “Very Big Market Share” In Streaming

President Donald Trump gushed over Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos calling him “fantastic” and more but also noted that a combined Netflix-Warner Bros. would “have a very big market share.” That’s…

You need to watch the modern horror masterpiece, His House There’s an argument to be made that “the real monster is trauma” has become an overused trope in modern horror. Hereditary, The Babadook, and, much less effectively, Smile, are just a few higher-profile examples. But, if you ask me, few films have deployed this trope quite as effectively as the 2020 film His House…

You need to watch the modern horror masterpiece, His House

There’s an argument to be made that “the real monster is trauma” has become an overused trope in modern horror. Hereditary, The Babadook, and, much less effectively, Smile, are just a few higher-profile examples. But, if you ask me, few…

Los Angeles Film Critics Association 2025 Award Winners (Updating Live) The Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) convened this weekend to vote for the winners of its 51st awards ceremony. After announcing Philip Kaufman as the recipient of its Career Achievement Award, LAFCA Awards voting took place on Sunday, ahead of the awards ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 10 at the Biltmore Hotel. At last year’s LAFCA Awards, Anora…

Los Angeles Film Critics Association 2025 Award Winners (Updating Live)

The Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) convened this weekend to vote for the winners of its 51st awards ceremony. After announcing Philip Kaufman as the recipient of its Career Achievement Award, LAFCA Awards voting…

the UK’s response to Russia’s submarine threat When Russia launched its latest nuclear submarine the Khabarovsk last month from the Arctic port of Severodvinsk, it caused a stir in defence circles. While the new “doomsday” Poseidon nuclear torpedoes are theoretically capable of unleashing a radioactive tsunami, submarine specialists have also focused on its advanced noise-proofing technology. New pump-jet propulsion, composite hull coatings and improved reactor coolant pumps in recent decades have sharply reduced the acoustic signatures on Russian nuclear submarines to the point where they are nearly inaudible. 

the UK’s response to Russia’s submarine threat

When Russia launched its latest nuclear submarine the Khabarovsk last month from the Arctic port of Severodvinsk, it caused a stir in defence circles. While the new “doomsday” Poseidon nuclear torpedoes are theoretically capable of unleashing a…

Trump Opens Kennedy Center Honors Hosting By Invoking Johnny Carson UPDATED: Donald Trump opened his hosting gig in much the same way as previous emcees: Running down the list of honorees with words of praise, and sprinkling in a few quips at the audience, made up largely of cabinet members and supporters. “They say this is the first time that a president of the of the United States has ever hosted the…

Trump Opens Kennedy Center Honors Hosting By Invoking Johnny Carson

UPDATED: Donald Trump opened his hosting gig in much the same way as previous emcees: Running down the list of honorees with words of praise, and sprinkling in a few quips at the audience, made up largely of cabinet members and…

SNL cold open mocks a trigger-happy Hegseth, sleepy Trump Melissa McCarthy returned for to host for the sixth time.

SNL cold open mocks a trigger-happy Hegseth, sleepy Trump

Melissa McCarthy returned for to host for the sixth time.

Supreme Court to reconsider a 90-year-old unanimous ruling that limits presidential power

The justices could take the next step in a case being argued Monday that calls for a unanimous 90-year-old decision limiting executive authority to be overturned. The court’s conservatives, liberal Justice…