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Powerscourt was in receivership, but it seems like it’s getting a new lease on life. Powerscourt was in receivership, but it seems like it’s getting a new lease on life.

Henry Jullien has been inundated since the French president wore its shades at Davos on Wednesday.  Henry Jullien has been inundated since the French president wore its shades at Davos on Wednesday. 

These are the global destinations that continue to attract people, capital, and enterprises from around the world. 

Whether you’re investing, relocating, or simply keeping an eye on the global balance of power, it pays to know which cities are setting the pace.

London has once again been named the most powerful city in the world in the Global Power City Index (GPCI), an annual ranking published by the Mori Memorial Foundation. The index ranks cities based on their overall ‘magnetism’, defined as their ability to attract people, capital, and enterprises from around the world.

To determine the most powerful cities in the world, researchers analysed 72 indicators across six categories: economy, research and development, cultural interaction, liveability, environment, and accessibility. The report aims to provide a detailed snapshot of how cities are performing year on year, not just in headline economic terms, but in the important, everyday realities that shape people’s lives. 

While the data is important for urban policy, it is also just as relevant for investors, businesses, and globally mobile travelers looking to understand where influence is growing, and where it may be slipping. 

The most powerful cities in the world

London

Despite losing ground year on year, London held onto the top spot for a 14th consecutive year, with an overall score of 1,642.2 out of 2,700.

The city ranked first in cultural interaction, driven by its wealth of museums, theatres, nightlife, hotels, and restaurants. It also continued to perform strongly in economy, accessibility, and research and development, reinforcing its role as a global financial and cultural hub.

However, London’s scores in liveability and environment declined sharply, reflecting ongoing pressure from rising costs and sustainability challenges, factors increasingly shaping how cities are judged.

Tokyo

After nine years in third place, Tokyo climbed to become the second most powerful city in the world. The rise was driven by a substantial increase in its total score for a second consecutive year, despite a slight decline in its economic ranking.

Tokyo ranked first in livability, underlining its strengths in safety, healthcare, and quality of life. It also reached second place in cultural interaction, with nightlife ranked number one globally — a sign of the city’s growing appeal beyond business and technology.

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New York

New York recorded the steepest score decline of any city in the 2025 index, dropping from second to third place as soaring living costs weighed heavily on its livability score.

Even so, the city remains dominant economically. New York held number one rankings in stock market capitalization and research expenditure, firmly maintaining the top position in both the economy and research and development categories.

Paris

Paris remained in fourth place, supported by consistently strong performance in accessibility and cultural interaction. Its transport infrastructure and cultural institutions continue to underpin its global standing, although rising costs and environmental pressures limit further gains.

Singapore

Rounding out the top five, Singapore continued to score highly for its economic stability, efficiency, and environmental performance. Its tightly managed infrastructure and pro-business environment keep it competitive, even as other Asian cities gain momentum.

With a buzzy Notting Hill trattoria, meet the Tuscan duo behind one of West London’s most atmospheric new lunch spots. 

Trogolo may look modest from the outside, but it’s got some serious pedigree – its owners are Lara Boglioni, managing director of London-based, Italianate lifestyle brand Petersham Nurseries, and her winemaker husband Giovanni Mazzei, heir to the 600-year-old Tuscan wine empire Marchesi Mazzei. The couple are based with their children in Chianti Classico but keep a foot in west London – and it’s here that they saw an opportunity to create a restaurant that reminded them of home.

“Trogolo means ‘trough’ in Italian,” says Mazzei, “and that’s because the Tuscan approach to cuisine is very down-to-earth. We want this to be the kind of place for enjoying long, loud, generous meals with friends.” But all the same, adds Boglioni, “it is Italian trattoria-meets-Notting-Hill, so expect something slightly more contemporary – the team wear Kappa tracksuits and we play Italian disco from the 1970s and 1980s.”

The long, narrow space has been warmed with dusky-pink limewash; marble tables are dressed with butcher’s paper placemats and potted plants; seating is wooden benches and rustic-looking stools. Cases of wine are stacked in every corner; a tiny interior courtyard lets in light from above, while downstairs more tables are ranged alongside a counter groaning with salamis, rounds of cheese and a leg of ham. Trogolo is cozy, noisy, convivial – and very appetizing.

The seasonal Tuscan menu is delicious – artichoke frittata, beef carpaccio with white truffle, pappardelle with wild boar. But the real draw here is the wine list, and its preponderance of interesting Tuscan labels including Mazzei’s passion project IPSUS.

In less than ten years, this single vineyard, 100 percent Sangiovese Chianti Classico has gained a following bordering on cult, prized for its freshness, elegant power, and particular sense of place (IPSUS is Latin for ‘himself’). 

The fruit for IPSUS hails from a single, 16 acres vineyard in the medieval hamlet of Il Caggio, a 370 acres plot of land which the Mazzei family acquired in 2006. Owned outright by the family, it’s what the French might call a ‘monopole’.

“We knew at once this vineyard had something very special,” recalls Mazzei. “It produced Sangiovese like we’d never seen before: very fruit-forward, very much more on the red fruit than the darker fruit – lovely drinkability, in a way that’s very modern, very contemporary. It’s very light, but like a kilo of feathers – you still have the weight of a kilo but it’s very fluffy, with supple tannins that are almost melting at the end.”

The first IPSUS vintage, released in 2020, was 2015 – and Mazzei has evolved the winemaking since then, introducing bigger barrels and ceramic vessels to keep the wine “bright and shining”. IPSUS is a Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, the highest classification in the region.

I taste a vertical of IPSUS from 2016 to 2021 with Mazzei, and I can really sense the wine’s energy ramp up from 2019 – it develops wonderful juiciness and tension. 2020 is almost acrobatic.

Mazzei describes the newly-released 2021 (a vintage which has already been classed as one of the ‘great vintages of the century’ for Tuscany, by fine wine merchant Corney & Barrow) as “my vintage, our level – where we like to be.” It bursts with mouthwatering notes of pomegranate, blood orange, cherry; the tannins are silky and fine weave.

Production of IPSUS is limited to between 4,500 and 5,500 bottles a year. So the choice of vintages and formats on offer at Trogolo is particularly exceptional. It’s the only restaurant in London, for example, to have IPSUS by the jeroboam (the 2020 and 2021 vintages are being cellared for another a year before they hit the list).

I arrive for lunch at Trogolo at a very un-Italian 12.30pm as I have to make my departure by 3pm – but I get the sense, as I step out into the cold, that the diners behind me are only just getting started…

Lara Boglioni’s five favourite trattorias in Tuscany

Trattoria Camillo, Florence

A classic – one of the most elegant and refined trattorias in Florence whilst still being cozy and delicious. They have inspired our bottarga, egg and celeriac salad and we always think of them as a point of reference.

La Vecchia Bettola, Florence

My go-to, I love it and am in admiration of the number of covers they manage to do daily from the tiny kitchen. Always the same staff, faces you know and best penne a la bettola (vodka pasta) around. They have long communal tables and an amazing atmosphere with everyone squeezed in next to each other on wooden stools – our stools were inspired from them!

La Taverna di Vagliagli, Vagliagli

This is where we take the kids on Sundays and friends when they come to stay, it’s where we end up after our weekend walks – its cozy and warm, the chef is grilling over an open fire at the entrance, we know all the staff and they have an amazing wine list. We love it.

Da Paddelina In Greve, Chianti

A very authentic trattoria where game plays a large part. It’s filled with country men and hunters, and the owner will come to your table and recite Dante in a way that’s difficult to see elsewhere – he knows all the phrases and is amazing to listen to.

Trattoria Capounto, Montelupo

This place is as it’s called, “unto” [an expression in Italian that means ‘greasy’ as in ‘greasy hands/plate/stained tablecloth’] – classic dishes, absolutely no frills and seriously local.

IPSUS 2021 En Primeur will be released in the next few months. Enquire here.

The six-bedroom estate includes a movie theater, a tennis court, and sweeping views of Gardiners Bay. The six-bedroom estate includes a movie theater, a tennis court, and sweeping views of Gardiners Bay.

Why stay in a hotel when you can have an entire home with a concierge and private chef Why stay in a hotel when you can have an entire home with a concierge and private chef

The unique Time Object—which comes in a bespoke trunk, naturally—will be sold to raise funds for UNICEF. The unique Time Object—which comes in a bespoke trunk, naturally—will be sold to raise funds for UNICEF.

From morning light to material choices, how subtle design shifts can quietly optimize sleep, mood and wellbeing at home. 

Once associated with wearable tech, genetic tweaks, and extreme longevity experiments, biohacking now has a sophisticated domestic angle: the home itself can be engineered to support physical, emotional, and cognitive wellbeing. This shift reflects how much time we spend indoors. Studies suggest we may be inside as much as 90 percent of our lives, making the domestic environment a powerful determinant of health.

Small shifts in light, air quality, materials, and even scent can influence sleep, mood, immune function, and overall physiological regulation. But unlike fleeting wellness trends, these interventions have tangible evidence behind them: natural light exposure aligns circadian rhythms and improves sleep quality, while poor indoor air can possess volatile compounds linked to irritation and chronic health effects.

By approaching the home as a curated ecosystem, rather than just a shelter, it’s possible to subtly enhance wellbeing every day. Here’s how designers and scientists think about biohacking the home without overstatement.

Invest in smart tech

Smart tech can make huge transformations in your home, especially when it comes to wellbeing. New-to-market devices like this $75,000 longevity pod can be housed at home for futuristic health benefits, and existing ones like hyperbaric oxygen therapy chambers are still being snapped up by UHNW homeowners. Meanwhile, simpler home accessories are easy-win options, such as smart mattresses that adjust your temperature throughout the night to optimize sleep cycles.

Clean materials

The air inside our homes can be significantly more polluted than outdoor air, largely due to off-gassing from building materials, finishes, and furnishings, particularly volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in conventional paints, plastics, and synthetic textiles. According to the EPA, levels of some VOCs can be two to five times higher indoors, with activities like painting pushing concentrations even higher. Prolonged exposure to VOCs has been linked to respiratory irritation, neurological effects and other health risks, making indoor air quality a critical wellness concern.

Interior designer Carina Harford notes that high-quality, non-toxic, mineral and plant-based paints (such as those from Edward Bulmer and Earthborn) are now standard in her practice, and her clients increasingly opt for natural upholstery and fibres over synthetic materials. As she says, “I don’t offer other paints anymore at all. There’s a lot more awareness around air quality and how it can be affected by different materials and finishes.”

Beyond material choices, improving ventilation – whether via mechanical systems, open windows, or strategically placed exhausts in kitchens and bathrooms – can help reduce indoor pollutants and support healthier air.

Consider light

The influence of natural light on human biology is profound and well documented. Morning light acts as a powerful environmental cue that helps synchronize the body’s circadian rhythm – the internal 24-hour clock governing sleep, hormone release, metabolism, and mood. One study found that incremental morning sun exposure was significantly associated with improved sleep quality and an earlier sleep midpoint, underscoring how light timing affects the sleep-wake cycle.

In a home context, this doesn’t mean you need to spend hours outdoors. Thoughtful architectural design – large east-facing windows, skylights, translucent fixtures, and minimized obstructions – can help bathe living spaces in natural light at key times. Even simple habits like opening blinds immediately upon waking or enjoying morning coffee by a sunlit window can be effective. For those in darker climates or during winter months, supplemental full-spectrum light panels can mimic morning sun, enhancing alertness and sleep rhythm without stepping outside.

Curating scent

Scent is one of the most under-appreciated facets of home wellbeing. Unlike visual or auditory stimuli, olfactory signals bypass certain neural filters and interact directly with the brain’s limbic system, which governs emotion, memory, and behaviour.

Simon Mayhew, founder of TXTURED, emphasises the subtle power of scent as a passive wellness layer: “A carefully curated fragrance can help lower stress levels, support deeper sleep, and improve focus, without any conscious effort from the homeowner.” Over time, consistent use of a signature scent can create emotional landmarks; simply walking through the door triggers neurological associations with calm, safety, and restoration.

He cautions against overpowering aromas. In his view, genuine luxury in scenting is about an “invisible layer that supports mental clarity, emotional balance, and overall wellbeing,” lending homes a sense of sanctuary rather than merely decoration.

Soundscapes that support the nervous system

While light and air often dominate discussions of healthy homes, sound plays an equally crucial and sometimes overlooked role. Chronic exposure to noise pollution, whether from urban traffic, appliances, or neighbors, can elevate stress hormones, fragment sleep, and impair cognitive function. Conversely, curated soundscapes, from soft white noise to bespoke playlists timed to daily rhythms, can soothe the nervous system and enhance focus.

Architectural interventions like acoustic paneling, strategic textiles, and spatial zoning can minimise intrusive noise, while dedicated listening areas or smart audio systems can cultivate restorative sound environments.

Create micro-routines

Biohacking the home is as much about small behavioural cues as it is about material choices. Consider designing morning routines around movement near bright windows, keeping sleeping areas cool and dim at night to support melatonin release, or incorporating daily plant care. Indoor plants not only bring nature inside but can contribute to perceived air quality and psychological wellbeing.

Taken together, these elements transform a dwelling into an intentional environment that supports sleep, mood regulation, focus, and overall resilience. Not through dramatic gimmicks, but through thoughtful design, science-aligned habits, and an appreciation for the subtle ways our surroundings shape us.

The contemporary compound on O’ahu offers over 150 feet of ocean frontage and sweeping views of the Mokulua Islands.  The contemporary compound on O’ahu offers over 150 feet of ocean frontage and sweeping views of the Mokulua Islands. 

The marque handed off 10,747 supercars in a new milestone. The marque handed off 10,747 supercars in a new milestone.