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Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, highlights Sweden's criticism of China for denying access to investigators on board a Chinese vessel suspected of cutting cables in the Baltic Sea. The ship, Yi Peng 3, left international waters and is heading to Egypt, despite pressure from the Swedish government for a full investigation. Some believe it was bad seamanship, while others suspect Russian involvement, as this is the second incident involving a Chinese vessel damaging infrastructure...

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Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in the Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free newsletter, highlighting the Saudi man, Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, who carried out a deadly attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. The attack left five dead and dozens injured, with al-Abdulmohsen being arrested at the scene. Described as a critic of Islam and a fierce opponent of Muslim immigration, he had become increasingly hostile towards Germany, leading to...

Stay informed with free updates by signing up for the Social affairs myFT Digest, delivering news directly to your inbox. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is considering changes to the special education support system in England, potentially reducing the number of students entitled to full state assistance through EHCPs. The proposed reforms aim to address the increasing demand for support, strained council budgets, and the need for earlier intervention and more targeted services for children...