FT News Briefing
Where does the ceasefire leave Hizbollah?
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Episode notes
US government lawyers are clamouring for jobs at corporate law firms ahead of Donald Trump taking office, and Hizbollah declares victory against Israel despite undergoing the most devastating battering in its history. Russian and Syrian warplanes intensify attacks on rebels, and Airbus struggles to capitalise on rival Boeing’s difficulties. Plus, in Ireland, the incumbent Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael appear on track to form a fresh coalition.
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Government lawyers flock to corporate jobs as Trump threatens mass layoffs
Lebanon’s displaced return to find ‘scorched earth’ after Israeli offensive
Russian and Syrian warplanes seek to blunt rebel advance from Aleppo
Airbus struggles to capitalise on rival Boeing’s difficulties
Early election tallies suggest Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael set for fresh Irish coalition
The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Josh Gabert-Doyon, Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.
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