» Linda Yaccarino steps down as chief executive of X
10/07/25 01:24 from FT.com - World
Former NBCUniversal executive leaves Elon Musk’s social media platform after two years
» Deadly new Russian drone attack reported on Kyiv
10/07/25 01:09 from BBC News - World
At least two people are killed and 13 injured, with fires burning across Ukraine's capital, local officials say.
» Deadly new Russian drone attack hits Kyiv
10/07/25 01:09 from BBC News - World
At least two people are killed and 13 injured, with fires burning across Ukraine's capital, local officials say.
» At least 31 workers rescued after tunnel collapse in Los Angeles: LAFD
10/07/25 01:05 from ABC News: ABCNews
At least 31 tunnel workers have been rescued from a tunnel collapse in Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
» FirstFT: Trump threatens to impose 50% tariff on Brazil
10/07/25 01:01 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, Moët Hennessy’s sexual harassment case and US Federal Reserve independence
» Europe confronts Ukraine’s cash crunch at Meloni’s summit for Kyiv
10/07/25 01:00 from FT.com - World
Also in this newsletter: North Macedonia makes tentative progress on EU accession journey
» At least 15 workers rescued after tunnel collapse in Los Angeles: LAFD
10/07/25 00:35 from ABC News: ABCNews
At least 15 tunnel workers have been rescued from a tunnel collapse in Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
» Pension funds
10/07/25 00:30 from FT.com - World
For whom the bell tolls
» At least 15 workers trapped from tunnel collapse in Los Angeles: LAFD
10/07/25 00:15 from ABC News: ABCNews
At least 15 tunnel workers trapped from tunnel collapse in Los Angeles: LAFD
» The UK’s Apollo-backed insurance juggernaut
10/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Plus, Big Pharma faces up to a patent cliff and Jane Street’s troubles in India
» Texas floods ring alarm bells over global early warning systems
10/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
As extreme weather increases, countries are urged to invest in technology to warn populations of impending disasters
» News-powered hedge fund group Hunterbrook valued at $100mn
10/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Novel investment firm that trades off its reporters’ scoops raises fresh capital and plans move into litigation
» Memo from Paris: Simon Kuper takes a dip in the Seine
10/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
For the first time since the 1920s, Parisians can legally bathe in their river. Despite the naysayers’ grim warnings, our hesitant columnist tests the waters
» Trump’s tariff shambles is a helpful warning to the world
10/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
No sensible government would think of emulating his trade policies as they have his other plans
» US utilities plot big rise in electricity rates as data centre demand booms
10/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Customers face higher bills to upgrade infrastructure needed to power AI systems
» Indonesia says EU deforestation law is still unworkable
10/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Jakarta’s push for further postponement comes as EU countries call for ‘onerous’ rules to be simplified
» Veteran mining boss Friedland hails Trump’s ‘intelligent’ copper tariffs
10/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Ivanhoe Mines founder welcomes 50% import levy and says domestic production is ‘fundamental’ to US security
» Reeves asks FCA head of communications to review Treasury media operation
10/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Move comes as UK chancellor prepares to brief Labour MPs on tough fiscal outlook ahead of Autumn Budget
» Carmakers and shipowners say Donald Trump’s port fees will hurt US consumers
10/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Companies including Ford warn that steep levies for car carriers will prove counter-productive
» Thames Water weighs last-minute rescue backed by ex-Lib Dem peer
10/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Water Retail Company CEO Rupert Redesdale preparing proposal for utility with Muinín Holdings
» Spain’s Pedro Sánchez confronts deepest crisis of his premiership
10/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Prime minister’s need to placate politicians at home leaves him isolated abroad on defence spending
» Can the Fed stay independent under Trump?
10/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
The US president has stepped up his criticism of the central bank’s chair, prompting some to question how long it can remain above politics
» The Swiss solution looming into sight for UBS
10/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Switzerland’s pragmatic, slow-moving political system might benefit the bank in seeking compromise in debate over capital rules
» Grant Thornton US and UK compete for German sister firm
10/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Private equity backed accounting groups are racing to consolidate international network
» The UK should press ahead with the inevitable on tax
10/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Delays in dealing with fiscal pressures risk further damage to household consumption, corporate investment and overall growth
» Arthur Timothy brings ‘African Regency’ to Jane Austen’s Bath
10/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
At the architect and artist’s storied home, ornate Georgian detailing is a foil for paintings celebrating his heritage — it’s two worlds colliding in vivid Technicolor
» What makes a great party?
10/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Forget chandeliers in trees and expensive portable toilets, the perfect event is about good times and human chemistry
» Amazon weighs further investment in Anthropic to deepen AI alliance
10/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
The tech groups are increasingly tied to each other and act as a bulwark to Microsoft-OpenAI partnership
» The Apollo-backed insurer on a European expansion drive
10/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Retirement assets unlocked private equity group’s growth. Its minority-owned insurer Athora is adapting the model for the UK
» Dutch pension funds set to sell €125bn of government bonds
10/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Overhaul of Eurozone’s largest retirement sector is expected to put pressure on continent’s debt markets
» ICE dragnet strikes terror in US immigrant communities
10/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
The enforcement agency has been empowered by Donald Trump’s push to deport undocumented migrants
» Putin steps up summer offensive against Ukraine
10/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Despite Trump’s pledge to end the fighting, Russia's attacks are intensifying
» Canada’s push to become an energy superpower
10/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney bets big on the country’s natural gas exports
» Search for survivors after Houthis sink second Red Sea cargo ship in a week
09/07/25 23:39 from BBC News - World
At least three of the 25 people on board the Eternity C were killed after it was attacked by the Iran-backed group.
» Seoul’s runaway property market puts Korean central bank in a bind
09/07/25 22:12 from FT.com - World
Policymakers fear cutting borrowing costs to boost economic growth could drive capital’s real estate prices higher
» Gangnam property boom and US trade war intensify South Korean rate dilemma
09/07/25 22:12 from FT.com - World
Policymakers fear cutting borrowing costs to boost economic growth could drive capital’s real estate prices higher
» Kyiv facing massive Russian attack, Ukraine says
09/07/25 21:49 from BBC News - World
At least 10 people are injured and fires are burning across Ukraine's capital, local officials say.
» Trump threatens Brazil with 50% tariff and demands Bolsonaro's trial end
09/07/25 21:07 from BBC News - World
Trump accused Brazil of "attacks" on US tech companies and conducting a "witch hunt" against its former president Jair Bolsonaro.
» 6 Secret Service agents suspended over conduct during attempted Trump assassination
09/07/25 20:54 from ABC News: ABCNews
Six Secret Service agents have been issued suspensions for failures connected to last year's attempted assassination of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump.
» US sanctions UN expert Francesca Albanese, critic of Israel's Gaza offensive
09/07/25 20:36 from BBC News - World
Secretary of State Marco Rubio linked the move to her support for the International Criminal Court (ICC).
» Texas flooding live updates: State death toll jumps to 120
09/07/25 20:20 from ABC News: ABCNews
Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.
» Trump threatens to impose 50% tariff on Brazil
09/07/25 19:45 from FT.com - World
US president accuses country of launching a ‘witch-hunt’ against its former leader Jair Bolsonaro
» Why July 9, 2025 is one of the shortest days in recorded history
09/07/25 19:43 from World news
According to scientists that track Earth’s rotation, July 9, 2025 will be one of the shortest days recorded in history. NBC News’ Priya Sridhar explains why time is flying by.
» Watch: Trump praises Liberian president's English, the country's official language
09/07/25 19:21 from BBC News - World
Trump told Boakai he speaks "such good English", asking where he went to school.
» UK landlords quit sector as number of homes to let falls, survey says
09/07/25 19:06 from FT.com - World
Market drops sharply for 11th straight month in June, according to Rics
» Oversight Committee releases video of Biden's physician's closed-door testimony
09/07/25 19:01 from ABC News: ABCNews
Dr. Kevin O'Connor, former President Joe Biden's physician, pleaded the Fifth during a brief appearance before the House Oversight Committee for a closed interview.
» 'I can't drink the water' - life next to a US data centre
09/07/25 19:01 from BBC News - World
Residents in rural Georgia say the data centre next door has disrupted their water supply.
» India and China strive to reset ties but with caution
09/07/25 19:01 from BBC News - World
Bilateral relations between India and China have improved since the 2020 clash - but larger challenges remain.
» Chile foreign minister says US would not be able to ‘replace’ Chilean copper
09/07/25 18:53 from FT.com - World
Alberto van Klaveren’s comments follow Trump’s announcement that he would impose 50 per cent tariffs on copper imports.
» Trump confirms 50% copper tariffs will start August 1
09/07/25 18:53 from FT.com - World
US president says levy on the key industrial metal follows a ‘national security assessment’
» Trade war as it happened: Trump confirms 50% copper tariffs will start August 1; letters sent to 7 more countries
09/07/25 18:53 from FT.com - World
US president says levy on the key industrial metal follows a ‘national security assessment’
» Trump admin sues California over transgender athletes in girls' sports
09/07/25 18:43 from ABC News: ABCNews
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the state of California over its policy regarding transgender individuals participating in women's and girls' sports.
» Former Tory party chair Jake Berry defects to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK
09/07/25 18:42 from FT.com - World
Conservative politician’s switch comes as rightwing populist party has clear lead in polls
» Fungal infections are getting harder to treat
09/07/25 18:30 from World news
Fungal infections are getting harder to treat as they grow more resistant to available drugs, according to research published Wednesday in The Lancet Microbe
» Texas flooding live updates: State death toll jumps to 119
09/07/25 18:22 from ABC News: ABCNews
Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.
» Who paused Ukraine military aid? Timeline of the Trump administration's explanations.
09/07/25 18:15 from ABC News: ABCNews
A detailed timeline of events shows the White House was aware of an ordered pause in weapons to Ukraine in real time and Trump's decision to reverse the action.
» Italian candy maker Ferrero in talks for storied US cereal maker Kellogg’s
09/07/25 18:13 from FT.com - World
The food industry is grappling with changing tastes and a flight towards healthier options
» Italian group Ferrero in talks to buy US cereal maker Kellogg’s
09/07/25 18:13 from FT.com - World
The food industry is grappling with changing tastes and a flight towards healthier options
» Chinese students sleep off heatwave in libraries and tents
09/07/25 18:00 from BBC News - World
As eastern China deals with extreme heat, residents are finding new ways to cool down.
» 'I think this is it': Dad leaves harrowing voicemails before dying in Texas flood
09/07/25 17:38 from ABC News: ABCNews
In his final moments before floodwaters overtook his camper in Kerrville, Texas, Jeff Ramsey left a voicemail for his children.
» UK and France vow to co-ordinate nuclear weapons for first time
09/07/25 17:30 from FT.com - World
Announcement marks increase in co-operation between allies amid growing threat from Russia
» Musk says AI chatbot Grok's antisemitic messages are being addressed
09/07/25 17:20 from ABC News: ABCNews
Days earlier, Musk touted an update to the AI tool.
» Biden's former White House doctor declined to answer questions before House panel
09/07/25 17:19 from ABC News: ABCNews
Dr. Kevin O'Connor, former President Joe Biden's physician, pleaded the Fifth during a brief appearance before the House Oversight Committee for a closed interview.
» Texas county hard-hit by floods had contract, meeting set for warning system
09/07/25 17:13 from ABC News: ABCNews
A Kerrville-area river authority executed a contract for a flood warning system that would have been used to help with emergency response, local officials said.
» 'Shoot in the leg' - Kenyan leader orders police to curb violent protests
09/07/25 17:07 from BBC News - World
Government will not stand by and watch businesses and lives destroyed by sponsored rioters, Ruto says.
» Man defies warnings to rescue neighbors during flood
09/07/25 17:05 from ABC News: ABCNews
During Texas's second-worst flood, Matthew Crowder ignored dispatch warnings to save a family. Now the community rallies to help survivors.
» BCG’s role in Gaza probed by UK parliamentary committee
09/07/25 16:58 from FT.com - World
Pressure intensifies on US consultancy as MPs demand ‘clarification and information’ on firm’s involvement
» Former South Korean president jailed again in probe of attempt to impose martial law
09/07/25 16:58 from World news
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol returned to jail on Thursday after a court approved a warrant sought by prosecutors investigating his attempt to impose martial law last year.
» Donald Trump threatens Brazil with 50% tariffs
09/07/25 16:33 from FT.com - World
US president accuses country of launching a ‘witch-hunt’ against its former leader Jair Bolsonaro
» Nvidia becomes first company to reach $4tn in market value
09/07/25 16:19 from FT.com - World
Maker of AI chips has led a sharp rebound for tech shares on Wall Street
» Video shows Houthi attack on cargo ship in Red Sea
09/07/25 16:18 from World news
Video published by Yemen’s Houthi rebels shows the moment Houthis attacked a Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned bulk carrier called the Magic Seas.
» Video shows purported Houthi attack on cargo ship in Red Sea
09/07/25 16:18 from World news
Video published by Yemen’s Houthi rebels shows the moment they say they attacked a Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned bulk carrier called the Magic Seas.
» South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol rearrested
09/07/25 16:15 from BBC News - World
Yoon is in detention for a second time over his failed martial law declaration last year.
» 'Send help or not': Hero saves family during deadly Texas flash flood
09/07/25 16:15 from ABC News: ABCNews
During Texas's second-worst flood, Matthew Crowder ignored dispatch warnings to save a family. Now the community rallies to help survivors.
» Revolut in talks to raise new funding at $65bn valuation
09/07/25 16:10 from FT.com - World
Fintech aiming to secure $1bn from investors in private round set to be led by US investment firm Greenoaks
» Four crew members killed after Houthis strike cargo ship in the Red Sea
09/07/25 16:02 from FT.com - World
Iran-backed militants renew campaign against commercial vessels in strategic waterway
» At least four crew members killed after Houthis hit cargo ship in the Red Sea
09/07/25 16:02 from FT.com - World
Iran-backed Yemeni militants renew campaign against commercial vessels in strategic waterway
» Red Bull sack team principal Horner after 20 years
09/07/25 16:01 from BBC News - World
Christian Horner is sacked as Red Bull team principal after 20 years in the role.
» Trump says the president of Liberia, where English is the official language, speaks 'such good English'
09/07/25 15:59 from World news
During a meeting with the leaders of several African nations at the White House, President Donald Trump took a pause Wednesday to compliment Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s English.“Well, thank you,” Trump said after Boakai spoke.
» Trump says the president of Liberia speaks 'good English,' the country's official language
09/07/25 15:59 from World news
During a meeting with the leaders of several African nations at the White House, President Donald Trump took a pause Wednesday to compliment Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s English.“Well, thank you,” Trump said after Boakai spoke.
» Fed says most policymakers see risks tariffs will cause ‘persistent’ inflation
09/07/25 15:59 from FT.com - World
Minutes from US central bank’s June meeting highlight schism over effect of Donald Trump’s levies
» Gaza truce talks reportedly stall despite second Netanyahu-Trump meeting
09/07/25 15:46 from BBC News - World
A Palestinian official says key sticking points at the indirect negotiations in Qatar include how aid will be distributed.
» Texas flood: Kickoff meeting for Kerr County warning system project had been planned
09/07/25 15:34 from ABC News: ABCNews
A Kerrville-area river authority executed a contract for a flood warning system that would have been used to help with emergency response, local officials said.
» Days after Texas floods, at least 150 people are still missing in one county
09/07/25 14:29 from BBC News - World
Governor Greg Abbott said search and rescue efforts would continue in the wake of the deadly floods "until this job is finished".
» WATCH: House swept away by rushing floodwaters in New Mexico
09/07/25 14:29 from ABC News: ABCNews
Visitors to a local brewery in Ruidoso, New Mexico, were stunned to see a house swept away by rushing floodwaters on Tuesday as they waited out the danger.
» WATCH: Homeland Security ends mandatory shoe removal at airport screening
09/07/25 14:26 from ABC News: ABCNews
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has announced that the TSA and its nearly two-decade mandate for passengers to remove their shoes at airport screening is officially over.
» Trump administration ups pressure on Harvard with threat to accreditation
09/07/25 14:16 from FT.com - World
Formal notification to regional education body is latest salvo in US president’s campaign against the elite university
» Trump steps up pressure on Harvard with threat to accreditation
09/07/25 14:16 from FT.com - World
Formal notification to regional education body is latest salvo in US president’s campaign against elite university
» Don’t believe the myth: Britain’s services have been hit hard by Brexit
09/07/25 14:07 from FT.com - World
Export growth has been strong but not lived up to its potential
» The Brics lose their clout
09/07/25 13:48 from FT.com - World
The bloc of heavyweight emerging markets has grown bigger but less coherent
» Trump set to visit Scotland this summer
09/07/25 13:36 from FT.com - World
US president has no plans to meet King Charles when travelling to his own golf course
» 3 dead, including 2 children, in New Mexico flooding, local authorities say
09/07/25 13:32 from ABC News: ABCNews
The Village of Ruidoso said three people died in "historic" flash flooding.
» Greece suspends asylum applications for migrants from North Africa
09/07/25 13:30 from BBC News - World
The temporary measures come as Crete grapples with a 350% increase in arrivals compared to last year.
» Nvidia’s Huang plans Beijing trip ahead of new China AI chip launch
09/07/25 13:18 from FT.com - World
CEO to talk with Chinese officials next week, aiming for September unveiling of processor compliant with US export controls
» UK set to hold minority stake in Sizewell C nuclear project
09/07/25 13:13 from FT.com - World
Ministers are closing in on a final deal to secure private investment into the multibillion pound development
» Musk’s Grok AI chatbot praises Hitler on X
09/07/25 13:11 from FT.com - World
Incident follows xAI bot sharing ‘white genocide’ tropes in response to unrelated questions
» Trump sends tariff letters to seven more countries
09/07/25 13:07 from FT.com - World
The new tariffs range from 25 to 30 per cent and will apply from August 1
» US measles cases hit highest number in 33 years, CDC data shows
09/07/25 13:03 from ABC News: ABCNews
Measles cases in the United States have reached their highest number in more than 30 years, according to new federal data published Wednesday.
» Russia's summer push in Ukraine targets three fronts but faces stern resistance
09/07/25 13:00 from BBC News - World
Analysis of Russia's advance in northern and eastern Ukraine in maps.
» Global copper market weighs impact of Trump tariff threat
09/07/25 12:48 from FT.com - World
LME price sinks as traders bet any levies will ultimately hit demand for industrial metal
» The old nuclear rules won’t stop proliferation
09/07/25 12:30 from FT.com - World
So long as nuclear fuel-making is permitted and NPT violators can easily exit the treaty, more nations will seek the bomb
» Copper tariffs are the wrong answer to the right question
09/07/25 12:21 from FT.com - World
Trade levies could solve the supply-demand problem but they are a blunt tool
» Trump sends tariff letters to six more countries
09/07/25 12:15 from FT.com - World
The new tariffs range from 25 to 30 per cent and will apply from August 1
» US cuts visa validity for most Nigerian applicants
09/07/25 12:01 from BBC News - World
The United States announces sweeping changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigeria.
» Keir Starmer refuses to rule out extending tax-band freeze
09/07/25 11:42 from FT.com - World
Labour government is battling to fill fiscal hole that some economists say could amount to more than £20bn
» Trump’s big, beautiful bill is downright ugly for health insurers
09/07/25 11:35 from FT.com - World
The government has been driving insurers’ stock gains for years but the gold rush is over
» LIVE: ABC News Live
09/07/25 11:35 from ABC News: ABCNews
24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events
» Israeli strike kills a 5-month-old girl and her parents in Gaza
09/07/25 11:23 from World news
Yaqeen was conceived in war.
» ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women and girls
09/07/25 11:13 from World news
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants Tuesday for the Taliban's supreme leader and the head of Afghanistan's Supreme Court on charges of persecuting women and girls since seizing power nearly fo...
» LIVE: Texas officials give update on flooding disaster: ABC News Live
09/07/25 11:04 from ABC News: ABCNews
24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events
» China rejects German claim it targeted military plane with laser
09/07/25 10:59 from BBC News - World
Germany says a laser fired by a Chinese warship tried to disrupt a reconnaissance plane over the Red Sea.
» BoE fines Mastercard’s Vocalink £11.9mn for risk management failings
09/07/25 10:58 from FT.com - World
Penalty first of its kind from central bank on provider of financial markets infrastructure
» Mastercard’s Vocalink hit by £11.9mn fine for risk management failings
09/07/25 10:58 from FT.com - World
Bank of England imposes its first ever penalty against a provider of financial markets infrastructure
» Ukraine suffers heaviest attack as Trump criticises Putin
09/07/25 10:50 from BBC News - World
The US president reverses a suspension of weapons shipments to Kyiv and heavily criticises Russia's Putin.
» BoE governor opposes plans to mandate pension scheme investment
09/07/25 10:50 from FT.com - World
Andrew Bailey’s intervention casts doubt over government’s strategy to force funds to invest in UK assets
» BoE governor opposes UK plan to mandate pension scheme investment
09/07/25 10:50 from FT.com - World
Andrew Bailey’s intervention casts doubt over government’s strategy to potentially force funds to invest in private markets
» French police raid offices of Le Pen’s far-right Rassemblement National
09/07/25 10:31 from FT.com - World
Party leader Jordan Bardella says officers seized accounting information and other documents
» In Guatemala, dozens of earthquakes and aftershocks cause two deaths
09/07/25 10:23 from World news
Two people died when huge rocks fell on their vehicle in Guatemala, after more than 37 earthquakes and aftershocks were recorded in a matter of hours on Tuesday.
» In Guatemala, dozens of earthquakes and aftershocks kill two people
09/07/25 10:23 from World news
Two people died when huge rocks fell on their vehicle in Guatemala, after more than 37 earthquakes and aftershocks were recorded in a matter of hours on Tuesday.
» Turkey’s jailed Kurdish leader renews disarmament call in rare video
09/07/25 10:22 from FT.com - World
Video of Kurdistan Workers’ party leader Abdullah Ocalan marks his first public appearance in over two decades
» Steve Rosenberg: Moscow shrugs off Trump's irritation with Putin
09/07/25 10:20 from BBC News - World
On Ukraine, Vladimir Putin wants more than Donald Trump has been prepared to offer, writes BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg.
» WATCH: David Muir speaks with Texas son still searching for parents after flooding
09/07/25 10:18 from ABC News: ABCNews
Along the banks of the Guadalupe River, David Muir meets with Robert Brake Jr. as he searches for his parents who were washed away by the rapidly rising floods.
» EU warns airline delays could be at worst ever this summer
09/07/25 10:01 from FT.com - World
Understaffed air traffic controllers face strikes, wildfires and high demand for flying
» French police raid on National Rally HQ prompts outrage from party leaders
09/07/25 09:51 from BBC News - World
Party president Jordan Bardella complains of an "unprecedented operation", as prosecutors investigate alleged fraud.
» Thames Water refuses to claw back bonuses despite government threats
09/07/25 09:32 from FT.com - World
Chair of troubled utility recalled to give evidence to parliamentary committee amid fresh concerns
» Copper market rattled by Trump’s threat of 50% tariff
09/07/25 09:30 from FT.com - World
US price soars as president targets imports of the industrial metal
» EU to remove UAE and Gibraltar from money laundering ‘grey’ list
09/07/25 09:26 from FT.com - World
Gulf state had raised the issue in trade talks with Brussels
» Ship attacked in the Red Sea after a bulk carrier sinking claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels
09/07/25 08:42 from World news
A Liberian-flagged cargo ship came under fire from Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, with two on board reported to be hurt and two others missing.
» First the rain, then the flood: How Camp Mystic campers woke to devastation on July 4
09/07/25 08:41 from ABC News: ABCNews
"And our cabins are high up, and for them to be flooding, it's like, you know, something's wrong," Georgia Jones said.
» Resident doctors in England to strike for 5 days in July
09/07/25 08:22 from FT.com - World
Fresh walkout renews pressure on government’s pledge to cut NHS waiting times
» Investors shrug off Trump’s 200% tariff threat on pharma
09/07/25 08:22 from FT.com - World
Shares in drugmakers show little reaction to US president’s latest pronouncement
» Russia launches another record drone attack, Ukrainian officials say
09/07/25 08:19 from World news
Russia fired a record 728 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine overnight, as well as 13 cruise and ballistic missiles, the Ukrainian air force said Wednesday.
» UK infected blood victims ‘harmed further’ by ministers’ response
09/07/25 08:19 from FT.com - World
Brian Langstaff says just 460 people have received compensation since damning report last year
» Global warming contributed to 1,500 more deaths during Europe's heat wave, study says
09/07/25 08:19 from World news
Humanity’s burning of fossil fuels directly led to the deaths of at least 1,500 people in a European heatwave last week, a landmark study said.
» ‘Sinister scheme’: India ban threatens Jane Street’s money machine
09/07/25 08:15 from FT.com - World
Allegations of market manipulation and temporary block on activities pose wider risks for Wall Street trader
» Dozens of earthquakes and aftershocks cause two deaths in Guatemala
09/07/25 08:10 from ABC News: ABCNews
Two people have died in Guatemala after falling rocks crushed their vehicle during a series of earthquakes
» Britons ‘desperately’ want to escape gloomy lives, says Jet2
09/07/25 08:04 from FT.com - World
Airline and package holiday group posts 11% rise in annual pre-tax earnings to record £578mn
» Most UK companies would withstand sharply higher tariffs, BoE says
09/07/25 07:45 from FT.com - World
Central bank officials warn some heavily indebted firms are ‘particularly exposed to global shocks’
» Merck strikes $10bn deal for respiratory drugmaker Verona
09/07/25 07:45 from FT.com - World
US pharma giant seeks to expand footprint beyond cancer treatment as its biggest product nears patent cliff
» UK infected blood victims ‘harmed yet further’ by ministers’ response
09/07/25 07:43 from FT.com - World
Brian Langstaff says just 460 people have received compensation since damning report last year
» Netanyahu says U.S. and Israel won't be 'pushing' Palestinians out of Gaza after reviving relocation plans
09/07/25 07:31 from World news
Netanyahu said Palestinians "will have a choice" to leave Gaza and not be forced to neighboring countries.
» Musk's Grok chatbot praises Hitler and insults politicians
09/07/25 07:17 from BBC News - World
Anti-hate campaigners say the posts were "irresponsible, dangerous and antisemitic."
» Britain, France and the necessary relationship
09/07/25 07:08 from FT.com - World
In a war-footing Europe, London-Paris might become what Paris-Berlin was in the era of peace
» India scandal threatens Jane Street’s prospects
09/07/25 07:07 from FT.com - World
Temporary ban and allegations of market manipulation could pose wider problems for Wall Street trader
» India ban threatens Jane Street’s money machine
09/07/25 07:07 from FT.com - World
Allegations of market manipulation and temporary block on activities pose wider risks for Wall Street trader
» Trump’s political gift to the clean energy sector
09/07/25 07:00 from FT.com - World
‘Big, beautiful bill’ will weigh on jobs, power prices and industrial competitiveness
» Podcast: The Wolf-Krugman Exchange
09/07/25 06:42 from FT.com - World
With huge economic and political shifts taking place, what will replace the old world order?
» Resident doctors in England to strike for five days in July
09/07/25 06:40 from FT.com - World
Fresh walkout renews pressure on government’s pledge to cut NHS waiting times
» The Wolf-Krugman Exchange: your questions answered
09/07/25 06:40 from FT.com - World
FT chief economics commentator Martin Wolf and Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman go through the mailbag of listeners’ questions and comments
» More than 100 hurt as efforts to contain Marseille wildfire continue
09/07/25 06:39 from BBC News - World
The city's mayor says the fire is "decreasing" but is still not completely under control.
» Blackstone-owned casino operator Cirsa rises on stock market debut
09/07/25 06:35 from FT.com - World
Listing in Spain marks a rare bright spot in a becalmed IPO market and signals a healthy return for private equity group
» Blackstone-owned casino operator Cirsa rises on market debut
09/07/25 06:35 from FT.com - World
Listing in Spain marks rare bright spot in IPO market and signals healthy return for private equity group
» Blackstone-owned casino operator Cirsa holds steady on market debut
09/07/25 06:35 from FT.com - World
Listing in Spain marks rare bright spot in IPO market and signals healthy return for private equity group
» Ukraine suffers heaviest attack after Trump criticises Putin
09/07/25 06:32 from BBC News - World
The US president reverses a suspension of weapons shipments to Kyiv and heavily criticises Russia's Putin.
» Inspectors signed off on Camp Mystic's emergency plans days before flooding
09/07/25 06:25 from ABC News: ABCNews
Camps are required to develop their own emergency plans.
» Reeves to launch permanent mortgage guarantee scheme
09/07/25 06:15 from FT.com - World
UK government-backed programme to help buyers with deposits as low as 5%
» FirstFT: Copper prices soar after Trump threatens 50% tariff
09/07/25 06:03 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, Apple in talks with F1 over broadcast rights and Supreme Court paves way for mass federal job cuts
» At least three dead in New Mexico flash flooding
09/07/25 05:32 from BBC News - World
A man and two children were swept downstream, following other deadly deluges in neighbouring Texas.
» Musk's AI firm deletes posts after chatbot praises Hitler
09/07/25 05:32 from BBC News - World
Anti-hate campaigners say the posts were "irresponsible, dangerous and antisemitic."
» Days after Texas floods, at least 161 people are still missing in one county
09/07/25 05:28 from BBC News - World
Governor Greg Abbott said search and rescue efforts would continue in the wake of the deadly floods "until this job is finished".
» Red Bull sack team principal Horner
09/07/25 05:26 from BBC News - World
Christian Horner is sacked as team principal of Formula 1 team Red Bull with immediate effect.
» Horner sacked as Red Bull team principal after 20 years
09/07/25 05:26 from BBC News - World
Christian Horner is sacked as Red Bull team principal after 20 years in the role.
» Copper market reels as Trump threatens 50% tariff
09/07/25 05:23 from FT.com - World
US price soars as president targets imports of the industrial metal
» French police and judges raid far-right National Rally party HQ
09/07/25 05:12 from World news
The headquarters of France's far-right National Rally party were raided by police Wednesday, its president Jordan Bardella said.
» French far-right party's HQ raided by police
09/07/25 05:12 from World news
The headquarters of France's far-right National Rally party were raided by police Wednesday, its president Jordan Bardella said.
» Shein’s IPO risk factors farce
09/07/25 04:50 from FT.com - World
Will the FCA yield or show some backbone?
» Ministers poised to drop plans for ‘zonal pricing’ in British electricity market
09/07/25 04:47 from FT.com - World
Industry had warned that splitting wholesale system could deter investment in new wind farms
» Is the UK’s triple lock pension the carousel that won’t stop?
09/07/25 04:42 from FT.com - World
Difficulty of curbing growing state spending on a policy tied to broader problem of ageism
» Anger after sharp rise in death toll from Kenya's anti-government protests
09/07/25 04:25 from BBC News - World
More than 100 people were injured and over 500 others arrested amid widespread destruction of property, reports say.
» Russia attacks Ukraine’s draft offices in effort to undermine armed forces
09/07/25 04:25 from FT.com - World
Moscow redoubles overnight drone and missile attacks as it exploits resentment over compulsory mobilisation
» Russia attacks Ukraine’s draft offices
09/07/25 04:25 from FT.com - World
Moscow redoubles overnight drone and missile attacks as it exploits resentment over compulsory mobilisation
» US copper prices rise to record high as Trump threatens 50% tariff
09/07/25 03:38 from FT.com - World
President also says he will impose levies of up to 200% on drug imports after a transition period
» The doctor who sounded the alarm on Australia's mushroom murderer
09/07/25 03:07 from BBC News - World
Chris Webster says he knew within moments of meeting Erin Patterson that she was a 'heinous' killer.
» 'You did it': How doctor realised mushroom chef was a killer
09/07/25 03:07 from BBC News - World
Chris Webster says he knew within moments of meeting Erin Patterson that she was a 'heinous' killer.
» 'You did it': How doctor realised mushroom cook was a killer
09/07/25 03:07 from BBC News - World
Chris Webster says he knew within moments of meeting Erin Patterson that she was a 'heinous' killer.
» Singapore’s Temasek sours on European companies amid US tariff threats
09/07/25 03:00 from FT.com - World
Bearish outlook comes a year after state investor opened Paris office and promised to commit $19bn to the region
» UK housebuilders agree to pay £100mn after competition probe
09/07/25 02:32 from FT.com - World
CMA unearthed evidence that price information was shared between companies
» Seoul returns six North Koreans with 'strong desire' to go back
09/07/25 02:21 from BBC News - World
All six people had drifted into South Korea by accident earlier this year and had wanted to go back.
» Australian childcare operator to install CCTV after abuse claims
09/07/25 02:06 from BBC News - World
An employee of G8 Education, one of Australia's largest private childcare operators, was charged with child rape.
» Trump admin live updates: Trump slams Putin, says US will send Ukraine more weapons
09/07/25 01:58 from ABC News: ABCNews
Trump criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin as he took questions on the Russia-Ukraine war, saying he was "very unhappy" with Moscow's latest attacks on Kyiv.
» The debt limit is still a thing
09/07/25 01:30 from FT.com - World
Plus copper tariffs
» Chinese state-sponsored contract hacker arrested in Italy at U.S. request, DOJ says
09/07/25 01:27 from World news
The Justice Department alleged a team of Chinese hackers tried to access a Covid-19 vaccine being developed by the University of Texas in 2020.
» Families anxious over safety of Indians kidnapped in Mali
09/07/25 01:15 from BBC News - World
Armed assailants abducted three Indian men from their place of work in Mali last week.
» At least 13 may have killed themselves over U.K.'s Post Office wrongful convictions scandal
09/07/25 01:05 from World news
At least 13 people were thought to have taken their own lives as a result of Britain's Post Office scandal, in which almost 1,000 postal employees were wrongly prosecuted or convicted of criminal wrongdoing because of a faulty computer s...
» At least 13 may have killed themselves over U.K. Post Office wrongful convictions scandal
09/07/25 01:05 from World news
At least 13 people were thought to have taken their own lives as a result of Britain's Post Office scandal, in which almost 1,000 postal employees were wrongly prosecuted or convicted of criminal wrongdoing because of a faulty computer s...
» Why EU capitals are irate at German car swap scheme to swerve US tariffs
09/07/25 01:00 from FT.com - World
Also in this newsletter: EU delegation ordered to leave Libya
» Merck nears $10bn deal for respiratory drugmaker Verona
09/07/25 00:52 from FT.com - World
US pharma giant seeks to expand footprint beyond cancer treatment as its biggest product nears patent cliff
» FirstFT: EU to face higher US tariffs than UK
09/07/25 00:37 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, Apple in talks with F1 over broadcast rights and Reform UK on council spending
» The looming ‘patent cliff’ facing Big Pharma
09/07/25 00:30 from FT.com - World
When blockbuster drugs lose IP protections it can wipe out billions of dollars in revenue for companies
» Goldman Sachs is ready for Rishi
09/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Plus, the US onslaught hitting Paris’s bankers and private credit hands American contractors a lifeline
» Trump deal to leave EU facing higher tariffs than UK
09/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Brussels is not expecting same access to US market as British steel, cars and other products subject to sectoral duties
» Reform UK targets ‘broken’ system of council funding for special needs
09/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Party has set up cost-cutting unit modelled on Elon Musk’s controversial US outfit
» Red Sea ship insurance prices jump as Houthis resume attacks
09/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Sunday’s assault by the group was the first since December, prompting concerns about an escalation
» What Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ means for corporate America
09/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Private equity cheers the legislation while Tesla and AI start-ups lose out
» ‘Charlie Cards’ launched to improve access to life-saving medication
09/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Patients in UK have legal right to request emergency supplies of medicine from any pharmacy
» The double-edged sword of a strong euro
09/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Doubts about the dollar bring a new set of problems for Europe
» Apple bids for Formula 1 rights in US following success of Brad Pitt film
09/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
iPhone-maker is challenging Disney’s ESPN to screen racing series
» A new twist on an old bet with Buffett
09/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
A new wager of the century?
» Apple bids for Formula 1 rights in US after success of Brad Pitt film
09/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Tech group is challenging Disney’s ESPN to screen the racing series
» Gaza’s controversial aid scheme fuels black market for vital goods
09/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Extreme shortages and dangers securing supplies drive trade in food distributed by the US-backed foundation
» Indonesia’s big bet on nickel sours as global prices tumble
09/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Supply glut and shift to lithium batteries knock demand while refiners struggle to secure enough ore
» The Party’s Interests Come First — the political upbringing of Xi Jinping
09/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
The first biography in English of China’s president’s father highlights how even reformers bow to state ideology
» Lululemon vs Costco: the fashion copycat fight
09/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
The athleisure group is challenging public enthusiasm for ‘dupe’ products
» Voters gear up to elect new Cambridge university chancellor in contested poll
09/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Several candidates raise concerns over issues such as ballot registration and campaign protocols
» China’s tech groups turn to stablecoins for growth
09/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
A viable renminbi stablecoin has potential to disrupt entrenched dependence on dollar
» Cambridge university voters gear up to elect new chancellor in contested poll
09/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Several candidates raise concerns over ballot registration and campaign protocols
» Trump administration looks to ban Chinese groups from buying US farmland
08/07/25 23:58 from FT.com - World
US move prompted by concerns that purchases are undermining national security
» Trump administration denies staff cuts hampered Texas flood alerts
08/07/25 23:16 from FT.com - World
Senator Chuck Schumer calls for investigation as death toll surpasses 100 and more than 160 still missing
» Texas flooding live updates: State OK'd camp's emergency plans 2 days before floods
08/07/25 23:05 from ABC News: ABCNews
Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.
» Don McCullin’s photographs tell us about wealth ancient and modern
08/07/25 23:00 from FT.com - World
Peter Frankopan writes that little has changed since high-ranking Romans’ obsession with beauty and status symbols
» Kerr County authorities discussed warning systems at least 20 times since 1987
08/07/25 22:47 from ABC News: ABCNews
Kerr County authorities discussed warning systems at least 20 times since 1987.
» China producer price deflation deepens as trade war bites
08/07/25 22:11 from FT.com - World
Consumer prices edge into positive territory for first time since January as Beijing seeks to boost consumption
» China producer price deflation deepens as US trade war bites
08/07/25 22:11 from FT.com - World
Consumer prices edge into positive territory for first time since January as Beijing seeks to boost consumption
» Kate Middleton seen in tiara for the first time in nearly 2 years
08/07/25 21:52 from World news
The sparkle is back at Windsor Castle
» Musk’s Grok AI chatbot praises Adolf Hitler on X
08/07/25 21:01 from FT.com - World
Incident follows the xAI bot sharing ‘white genocide’ tropes in response to unrelated questions
» China is building 74% of all current solar and wind projects, report says
08/07/25 20:55 from FT.com - World
Beijing is dominating the construction of renewable energy sources, according to Global Energy Monitor
» Are India's skies safe? Air safety watchdog responds amid rising concerns
08/07/25 20:34 from BBC News - World
India’s skies remain safe, with accident rates below global averages, air safety regulator chief tells the BBC.
» Moment house is swept away in New Mexico flash flooding
08/07/25 20:11 from BBC News - World
Video shows a home being swept down a flooded river in Ruidoso, where waters have risen 15 feet, according to weather officials.
» Instagram wrongly accuses some users of breaching child sex abuse rules
08/07/25 20:09 from BBC News - World
It was "horrible", "stressful" and "isolating" those affected tell BBC News.
» Trump and Netanyahu hold second meeting for Gaza ceasefire talks
08/07/25 20:01 from BBC News - World
Second meeting this week comes as US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff suggests Israel and Hamas have one remaining issue in negotiations.
» Trump ‘tariff wall’ takes shape around south-east Asia’s factories
08/07/25 20:00 from FT.com - World
US president threatens Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia and Thailand with duties ranging from 25 to 40 per cent
» US copper prices soar to record high as Trump threatens 50% tariff
08/07/25 19:46 from FT.com - World
President also says he will impose levies of up to 200% on drug imports after a transition period
» Local officials dodge key questions about response to catastrophic Texas flooding
08/07/25 19:40 from ABC News: ABCNews
Texas officials refused to answer many serious questions about how prepared they were for the deadly flooding that struck the area on July 4th.
» Why 'pan-Africanist' influencers pushed rumours of a coup
08/07/25 19:27 from BBC News - World
Unpicking the disinformation behind a social media trend spreading tension ahead of Ivory Coast's election.
» Homeland Security ends mandatory shoe removal at airport screening
08/07/25 19:10 from ABC News: ABCNews
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Tuesday that the mandate for passengers to remove their shoes at screening is over.
» After Diddy: Why hip-hop is still struggling to have its own 'MeToo' moment
08/07/25 19:10 from BBC News - World
The Combs verdict in itself is unlikely to lead to wider changes in the industry, according to insiders
» 'Hero' dad, twin girls and riverside campers among Texas flood victims
08/07/25 19:03 from BBC News - World
At least 109 lives were lost after a rapid deluge in the centre of the US state on Friday.
» Ditch snobbery about secondary listings to revive London, says CBI chair
08/07/25 19:03 from FT.com - World
Rupert Soames calls for more ‘vroom vroom’ in the promotion of the London Stock Exchange to overseas companies
» Trump delays tariffs as the rest of the world plays hardball
08/07/25 19:01 from BBC News - World
The US president reveals his poker "tell" by showing he is open to delays to secure trade deals.
» Why carmakers need to bring back buttons
08/07/25 19:01 from FT.com - World
Asian companies lead a reversal from touchscreen-dominated dashboards
» Drop jury trials for some fraud and sexual crimes, official report recommends
08/07/25 19:01 from FT.com - World
Former judge Brian Leveson says backlog in England and Wales ‘jeopardises’ entire system without radical overhaul
» Trump unloads on Putin, promises more military aid for Ukraine
08/07/25 19:00 from World news
Speaking on a wide array of topics during a Cabinet meeting, President Trump said "we get a lot of bull—- thrown at us by Putin.” The President also said the U.S. will send more weapons to Ukraine to assist in that country’s defense. NBC...
» Texas flooding live updates: Over 170 missing, Abbott says blame is for 'losers'
08/07/25 18:33 from ABC News: ABCNews
Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.
» Apple names new chief operating officer
08/07/25 18:32 from FT.com - World
Sabih Khan will oversee iPhone maker’s supply chain at a time of huge trade uncertainty
» More than 100 injured as wildfire rages near Marseille
08/07/25 18:15 from BBC News - World
About 800 firefighters are at the scene, France's interior minister says, and will battle the blaze through the night.
» More than 100 hurt as wildfire rages near Marseille
08/07/25 18:15 from BBC News - World
About 800 firefighters are at the scene, France's interior minister says, and will battle the blaze through the night.
» Ex-Bangladesh leader authorised deadly crackdown, leaked audio suggests
08/07/25 18:13 from BBC News - World
Sheikh Hasina authorised lethal force against protesters, according to leaked audio verified by the BBC.
» Kerr County plan labeled flash flooding 'highly likely' with 'major' impact
08/07/25 18:02 from ABC News: ABCNews
A "Basic Plan" for emergency response for three Texas counties labeled flash flooding as having a "major" impact on public safety, according to a page on a city website.
» Texas flooding live updates: Over 160 missing, Abbott says blame is for 'losers'
08/07/25 17:40 from ABC News: ABCNews
Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.
» US space industry sounds alarm over budget cut to collision alert system
08/07/25 17:30 from FT.com - World
Groups representing companies including SpaceX sign letter warning move puts ‘critical missions in harm’s way’
» Watch: Macron's day with the Royal Family
08/07/25 17:30 from BBC News - World
The French president met the Prince and Princess of Wales, the King and Queen and dignitaries on the first day of his state visit.
» WATCH: Rescue and recovery efforts ongoing in Texas after floods
08/07/25 17:26 from ABC News: ABCNews
ABC News Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman is at one location along the Guadalupe River where officials are performing rescue and recovery missions.
» Supreme Court allows Trump plan for mass government lay-offs to proceed
08/07/25 17:25 from FT.com - World
Ruling blocks an earlier order that had frozen reductions in federal staffing while the legal challenge was being pursued
» FirstFT: Japanese business leader says Tokyo made ‘big mistake’ in US trade talks strategy
08/07/25 17:23 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, SpaceX heads to $400bn valuation, and Hong Kong shares of Chinese banks surge
» WATCH: Cyndi Lauper talks being inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
08/07/25 17:19 from ABC News: ABCNews
The musician reflected on a full-circle moment on "GMA."
» Trump threatens to impose 200% tariffs on pharmaceuticals
08/07/25 17:16 from FT.com - World
US president also threatens 50% levy on copper imports in move that sent price of metal to record high
» Trump escalates trade war with plans for 50% copper tariff
08/07/25 17:12 from FT.com - World
President also says he will impose levies of up to 200% on drug imports after a transition period
» Wildfire threatens Marseille as a thousand firefighters defend city
08/07/25 17:08 from BBC News - World
The fire rapidly spread due to wind gusts, dense vegetation and steep slopes near the area it began, local officials say.
» Man shares emotional search for missing parents after devastating floods
08/07/25 16:56 from ABC News: ABCNews
A Texas man searching for his parents after deadly floods shares his emotional journey from hope to acceptance, as the death toll in central Texas rises to 108.
» Texas flooding live updates: 161 missing in Kerr County
08/07/25 16:53 from ABC News: ABCNews
Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.