» Private equity’s clash of the titans
03/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Plus, Thiel-backed bros launch rival to Silicon Valley Bank and venture capital tries conglomerates
» Japan’s great unsticking has begun
03/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
The end of the zero-interest era is unleashing competition in the banking sector and changes in saver and investor behaviour
» Meta’s AI climate tool raised false hope of CO₂ removal, scientists say
03/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Big Tech group accused of using inaccurate data in effort to identify materials that can attract carbon dioxide from the air
» Copper prices surge as traders rush to beat Trump tariffs
03/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Hunt for scarce supplies threatens to create a ‘short squeeze’, pushing prices even higher, warn analysts
» Reform of Companies House to be shelved over prospect of adding to red tape
03/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Ministers reversing plans for revamp of UK financial reporting to avoid increasing bureaucratic burden on small enterprises
» European CEOs urge Brussels to halt landmark AI Act
03/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
The heads of Airbus and BNP Paribas join intense lobbying effort against new regulations
» Starmer’s next fight with his MPs: special needs funding in UK schools
03/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Charities fear process will be ‘carnage’ if ministers do not learn lessons of welfare fiasco
» Stop telling women they are cautious investors
03/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
As the gender investment gap rises, it’s time to make lazy gender categorisations a thing of the past
» ECB officials question whether euro has strengthened too much
03/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Policymakers at central bank fret that a surging currency increases the risk of inflation undershooting
» China’s central bank seeks European lenders’ advice on low interest rates
03/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
People’s Bank of China asks for tips on fighting ‘Japanification’ amid low inflation
» Pakistan pitches Nobel, crypto and rare earths to woo Trump
03/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Cash-strapped Islamabad tries to stave off trade tariffs and deepen ties with White House
» Canada’s bid to become an energy superpower
03/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
The government has a plan to exploit its abundant fossil fuel resources to help ward off the ill effects of Trump’s tariffs
» Why stablecoins are shifting from crypto fringe to corporate strategy
03/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Niche corner of finance is a pet project of the US administration and a hot topic for business
» The truth behind South Africa’s murder scourge
03/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Donald Trump’s false narrative of ‘genocide’ against white farmers obscures ways violence blights daily life in country
» Is the US heading for a debt crisis?
03/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio sounds the alarm
» The mad dash for trade deals
03/07/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
US trade officials are seeking narrower deals before Trump’s tariffs come back
» Four dead, dozens missing after ferry sinks off Bali
02/07/25 23:55 from BBC News - World
The boat was carrying 53 passengers and 12 crew when it sank while on its way to Bali from Java island.
» Donald Trump’s tax bill on the brink as House rebels hold up passage
02/07/25 23:53 from FT.com - World
Legislation’s deep healthcare cuts and implications for national debt spook parts of president’s Republican party
» Trump’s tax bill on the brink as House rebels hold up passage
02/07/25 23:53 from FT.com - World
Legislation’s deep healthcare cuts and implications for national debt spook parts of US president’s Republican party
» Running one of London’s top restaurants is a high-wire act
02/07/25 23:00 from FT.com - World
Even two Michelin stars are no guarantee of success for Café Royal chef Alex Dilling
» Rep. Bacon backs Trump tax bill despite Medicaid changes, urges House GOP support
02/07/25 21:26 from ABC News: ABCNews
Rep. Don Bacon defended Trump's $4 trillion tax bill, arguing its middle-class benefits while addressing GOP concerns over Medicaid cuts and mounting deficit fears.
» Judge blocks Trump's asylum ban at southern border
02/07/25 21:17 from ABC News: ABCNews
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has blocked the Trump administration policy that restricts migrants who cross the southern border from seeking asylum.
» Mass evacuations as wildfire rages in Greek island of Crete
02/07/25 21:15 from BBC News - World
People ordered to leave homes, hotels, and rental rooms in the nearby Ferma municipality as flames fanned by gale force-winds approach the area.
» Trump calls for US central bank head to quit immediately
02/07/25 21:09 from BBC News - World
The president has repeatedly criticised Jerome Powell for not cutting rates but has sent mixed signals about removing him from the role.
» Abrego Garcia was subjected to 'severe mistreatment' at CECOT, his lawyers say
02/07/25 20:57 from ABC News: ABCNews
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was subjected to severe mistreatment, including beatings, during this time in an El Salvador prison, his attorneys said in a filing Wednesday.
» Man admits murders of four Idaho students in deal to avoid death penalty
02/07/25 20:51 from BBC News - World
Bryan Kohberger, a former criminology student, is set to receive a life sentence for the 2022 murders in a case that shocked America.
» Lawsuit accuses Trump admin of targeting minorities in Los Angeles immigration raids
02/07/25 20:37 from ABC News: ABCNews
Lawsuit accuses Trump administration of 'systemic pattern' of targeting minorities in immigration crackdown
» Nuke experts say Iran could become more dangerous after US attack
02/07/25 20:16 from ABC News: ABCNews
Some experts said they believe the U.S. strikes have the potential to lead to a "fork-in-the-road" moment that could result in Tehran taking an even more dangerous path.
» WATCH: How American zoos are helping animals beat the scorching heat
02/07/25 20:01 from ABC News: ABCNews
With summer in full swing and temperatures on the rise, Whit Johnson shares how zoos are helping animals across America beat the heat.
» Mall shooting in Savannah, Georgia leaves 3 injured: Police
02/07/25 19:36 from ABC News: ABCNews
Police in Savannah, Georgia, responded to a mall shooting that left three injured with gunshot wounds, police said on Wednesday.
» Former CDC officials warn proposed budget cuts could cost American lives in 2026
02/07/25 19:33 from ABC News: ABCNews
Former CDC officials warn that proposed fiscal 2026 budget cuts would slash funding by 54%, threatening critical health programs and local departments across the U.S.
» Several victims in mall shooting in Savannah, Georgia: Police
02/07/25 19:25 from ABC News: ABCNews
Police in Savannah, Georgia, are responding to a mall shooting that left "several victims," the department said on Wednesday.
» Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial updates: Bail denied due to 'propensity for violence'
02/07/25 19:23 from ABC News: ABCNews
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is charged with sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.
» After US and Israeli strikes, some nuclear experts say Iran could be more dangerous
02/07/25 19:20 from ABC News: ABCNews
Some experts said they believe the U.S. strikes have the potential to lead to a "fork-in-the-road" moment that could result in Tehran taking an even more dangerous path.
» OpenAI signs $30bn data centre deal with Oracle
02/07/25 19:06 from FT.com - World
Stargate joint venture with SoftBank seeks more computing power to run powerful AI models
» 'Hero' B-2 pilots expected to keep low profile at July 4 White House visit
02/07/25 19:03 from ABC News: ABCNews
B-2 pilots invited to the White House as Trump pushes back against questions on Iran strike and claims 'devastated' pilots.
» Iran's nuclear program knocked back 'closer to 2 years,' Pentagon says
02/07/25 19:01 from ABC News: ABCNews
Parnell's assessment much more optimistic than UN nuclear watchdog
» Gaza hospital director killed in Israeli strike, Hamas-run health ministry says
02/07/25 18:48 from BBC News - World
Dr Marwan Sultan was killed along with several family members in a strike on his home, the health ministry says.
» Dramatic moment Sean 'Diddy' Combs fell to his knees after learning his fate
02/07/25 18:43 from BBC News - World
The rapper mouthed to his family "I'm coming home" after being acquitted of the most serious charges.
» 'Diddy' denied bail after being cleared of most serious charges
02/07/25 18:31 from BBC News - World
Combs will remain behind bars because of his history of violence, the judge said, setting sentencing for October.
» Trump’s tax bill stalls in House as July 4 deadline looms
02/07/25 18:07 from FT.com - World
Legislation’s deep healthcare cuts and implications for national debt spook parts of president’s Republican party
» FirstFT: Trump announces US trade deal with Vietnam
02/07/25 18:01 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, the Dalai Lama claims control over succession, and UK bonds slump on doubts over Reeves’ future
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02/07/25 17:59 from ABC News: ABCNews
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» Starmer moves to bolster Reeves after tearful Commons episode fuels bonds slump
02/07/25 17:47 from FT.com - World
Prime minister says he ‘in lockstep’ with chancellor who will be in the position for a ‘very long time to come’
» Sean Combs verdict: What will his sentence be?
02/07/25 17:46 from ABC News: ABCNews
After Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty of two of the five charges he faced in his racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking trial, what's next for the rap mogul?
» LIVE: Judge denies bail for Sean 'Diddy' Combs: ABC News Live
02/07/25 17:32 from ABC News: ABCNews
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» Private healthcare groups criticise ‘minimum’ waiting times for NHS operations
02/07/25 17:30 from FT.com - World
Dispute erupts over ‘artificial’ targets as Starmer prepares to set out government’s 10-year plan for health service
» 'Be careful, they are watching you': Tibet is silent as Dalai Lama turns 90
02/07/25 17:28 from BBC News - World
The BBC speaks to Tibetans in Aba, which has long been at the heart of resistance to Chinese rule.
» 'They are watching you': BBC visits heart of Tibet's resistance to China
02/07/25 17:28 from BBC News - World
The BBC speaks to Tibetans as their spiritual exiled leader the Dalai Lama turns 90.
» Sean 'Diddy' Combs verdict: What's next for the rap mogul?
02/07/25 17:22 from ABC News: ABCNews
After Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty of two of the five charges he faced in his racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking trial, what's next for the rap mogul?