Court battle over Picasso art exposes offshore finances of Farage’s billionaire Davos sponsor Exclusive: Sasan Ghandehari reluctant to share details of $10bn trust in row with Christie’s auction house The Guardian - UK · Feb 6
Nigel Farage’s two-day trip to Davos cost more than £50,000, documents reveal Reform UK leader who received two guest passes from Iranian-born billionaire declares attendance at event on register of MPs’ interests The Guardian - UK · Feb 4
President Ilham Aliyev outlines strategy on global order, peace and energy security Speaking at Davos, President Ilham Aliyev outlines Azerbaijan’s response to global geopolitical shifts, progress towards peace in the South Caucasus and expanding energy cooperation with Europe. Euronews · Feb 4
We need more capitalists, not necessarily more capitalism Is the world already nostalgic for American capitalism? The image of America as the land of opportunity may no longer match the economic reality. Fortune · Feb 3
What happened at Davos was a warning to CEOs: their companies are designed for a world that no longer exists When allies hedge, CEOs must decide. Fortune · Feb 3
Gianni Infantino insists Trump ‘deserves’ controversial Fifa peace prize Infantino was heavily criticised for awarding Trump the inaugural FIFA peace prize The Independent UK · Feb 2
Trump’s Greenland threats reveals no-win dilemma at the heart of European security strategy In the days since a fractious World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzeland, ended, some of Europe’s main players have pushed a narrative of continental togetherness. “Trump makes us feel not only German, but also European,” said one influential figure – German soccer star Leon Goretzka. The Conversation · Jan 30
‘Do the leg thing’: Mark Carney jokes with Heated Rivalry star on red carpet Canadian PM swaps tough talk at Davos aimed at Donald Trump for some fun at a film gala with Hudson Williams The Guardian - UK · Jan 30
Australia needs to get real about Trump’s changing America Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Davos speech should unsettle Australian strategic thinkers, who have been raised in the belief the US alliance is the unshakeable foundation of Australia’s regional security. The Conversation · Jan 30
Bessent accuses Carney of ‘virtue signaling’ after his big speech at Davos, with divorce between Canada and America in the air “In my investment career, I’ve seen what happens when a technocrat tries to pivot and become a politician—never really works out well.” Fortune · Jan 29
Belarus joins Trump's 'Board of Peace,' raising eyebrows over Lukashenka's role Belarus joined Donald Trump's conflict resolution initiative despite concerns over its president's continued crackdown on dissent and support for Russia in its war against Ukraine. Euronews · Jan 28
‘Pragmatist’ Sir Keir Starmer distances himself from Mark Carney’s Davos speech Mr Carney spoke of a ‘rupture in the world order’. Evening Standard · Jan 28
Video: Keir Starmer dons 'Top Gun' aviators to poke fun at Macron; French PM plays plays along British prime minister Keir Starmer playfully mimicked French President Emmanuel Macron's recent aviator sunglasses appearance at Davos. Starmer donned sunglasses and greeted the audience with "Bonjour," referencing Top Gun, to which Macron responded in the comments. Macron's sunglasses were later explained as a medical necessity due to a burst blood… The Times of India · Jan 28
At Davos, CEOs said AI isn't coming for jobs as fast as Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei thinks The Anthropic CEO warns 50% of entry-level white collar jobs will be gone in five years. Other tech CEOs see that as unlikely. Fortune · Jan 27
Euronews · Jan 27 Bridging the Global North-South gap through infrastructure, innovation and investment Connectivity is seen as crucial to bridging the gap between countries in the Global North and the Global South, according to Asian leaders gathered at Davos to discuss how southern countries can take a more active role in shaping global trends.
International Business Times UK · Jan 27 'Alien' Elon Musk Confesses To Being A '3000 Year Old Vampire' In Shock Online Post Elon Musk claims he's an alien—and frustrated nobody believes him. Discover the billionaire's escalating extraterrestrial confessions, from Davos to his 3,000-year-old vampire reveal.
The Guardian - US · Jan 27 At Davos, tech CEOs laid out their vision for AI’s world domination Tech chiefs waxed poetic about AI to delegates at Davos. Plus, the ‘human’ drama of AI startups and why Tesla is thriving in Texas
The Conversation · Jan 26 Ukraine: Zelensky upbeat on US deal – but Davos showed the US president to be an unreliable ally Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has said a security agreement with the United States has been finalised following his most recent meeting with Donald Trump. Taken at face value, Zelensky’s repeated assertions that the document is ready to sign looks like major win for Kyiv. The reality is very different.
Euronews · Jan 26 World Economic Forum in Davos reflects global tensions, Harvard professor says The World Economic Forum in Davos, which ended on Friday, once again revealed the profound international geopolitical transformations currently under way.
Euronews · Jan 26 How can Europe balance investment, skills, and innovation for growth? European leaders at Davos discussed how investment, innovation, skills, and sustainability must be balanced to secure the continent’s competitiveness and economic future.
International Business Times UK · Jan 26 Elon Musk Tells Davos He Is an 'Alien' as BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Looks On Elon Musk tells the World Economic Forum he is an alien while casting doubt on extraterrestrial life. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink interviews tech billionaire.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 25 The global rule of law is not collapsing – Trump is the lone problem and he can be defeated The president’s approval ratings are plummeting and most Americans see him as an aberration. It is now up to them to curtail his despotic reign, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
Euronews · Jan 24 Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over its trade deal with China In his latest social media outburst, US President Donald Trump escalated an intensifying feud with Canada's Mark Carney.
Euronews · Jan 24 AI sovereignty requires partnerships, not isolation, says World Economic Forum’s AI chief AI was a central discussion at Davos. The World Economic Forum’s AI chief tells Euronews Next about the pressing AI issues.
Newslaundry · Jan 24 Hafta 573: Funding the ‘circus’ in Davos as the net tightens on press freedom in Kashmir This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande and Jayashree Arunachalam are joined by journalist and entrepreneur Govindraj Ethiraj.