» Streeting shoots down rumours of VAT on private healthcare
30/09/25 04:42 from FT.com - World

» Former aide to far-right German politician jailed for spying for China
30/09/25 04:42 from BBC News - World
Jian Guo had worked in Brussels for five years for Maximilian Krah, while he was a member of the European Parliament.

» Labour’s unpopularity problem
30/09/25 04:32 from FT.com - World
It incorrectly equates internal party discomfort with policies that anyone else likes and might aid the economy

» Vanguard cuts fees on European equity funds as competition mounts
30/09/25 04:30 from FT.com - World
Asset manager estimates reducing charges on some equity exchange traded funds will save investors $18.5mn a year

» Rescuers race to find survivors after school collapse in Indonesia – video
30/09/25 04:03 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
At least one student died and 65 are believed to be buried under the rubble after the prayer hall at Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school in the East Java town of Sidoarjo collapsed on Monday. Families of the students gathered at hospitals...

» UK households boost savings as economic uncertainty prevails
30/09/25 03:48 from FT.com - World
Proportion of disposable income that households saved rose in second quarter

» What we do in the (banking) shadows
30/09/25 03:33 from FT.com - World
Plus, the shutdown, and more on allocations and valuations

» Other people’s money, and the problem with Mileism
30/09/25 03:00 from FT.com - World
The US Treasury needs to get Argentina on a better policy path before it blows through the Exchange Stabilization Fund

» Afghanistan sees telecom shutdown as Taliban cut off internet
30/09/25 02:58 from BBC News - World
Phone and internet links are down nationwide after the Taliban sever fibre-optic connections.

» Leaders in Middle East and Europe welcome Trump's Gaza peace plan
30/09/25 02:42 from BBC News - World
Donald Trump says if Hamas rejects the plan, Israel will have US backing to "finish the job of destroying the threat" from the armed group.

» Russian mum and children found living in Indian cave return home
30/09/25 02:08 from BBC News - World
The woman and her daughters had been sent to a foreigners' detention centre after they were found in July.

» How Brussels seeks to bypass Orbán’s block on Ukraine’s EU bid
30/09/25 01:00 from FT.com - World
Also in this newsletter: Austria’s far right capitalises on inflation for political gain

» FirstFT: Israel’s Netanyahu endorses Trump’s Gaza peace plan
30/09/25 00:40 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, Ukraine and Moldova’s EU membership, and record megadeals

» Madagascar president dissolves government after 'Gen Z' protests
30/09/25 00:33 from BBC News - World
The UN says 22 people have been killed and more than 100 others injured since protests broke out on Thursday.

» Jared Kushner’s art of the deal
30/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Plus, First Brands files for bankruptcy and Vis Raghavan’s Citigroup revamp

» Emerging markets are finally rallying
30/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Despite the gloom over Trump trade war fallout, assets in developing economies are showing strong gains

» Exxon chief sought security assurances from Mozambique president at UN
30/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
US oil major is in final stages of deciding whether to go ahead with $30bn LNG export terminal amid jihadist insurgency

» M&A deals top $1tn in third quarter
30/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Global dealmaking is up by a third this year, setting 2025 up to be the best 12-month stretch since 2021

» Memo for Labour: globalisation is good, actually
30/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
This government is in many ways the party returned to its factory settings. But the product was faulty in the first place

» Military briefing: Ukraine races to intercept Russian drones
30/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Semi-automated interceptors can fill a gap in air defences — and help Europe address its own aerial vulnerabilities

» First Brands bankruptcy: the losers — and winners
30/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Car parts group’s collapse has left creditors and others exposed — but some spied an opportunity in the chaos

» EU moves to advance Ukraine’s accession by sidestepping Hungary
30/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Brussels advises Kyiv to advance technical work despite Budapest holding up talks

» Elon Musk hit by exodus of senior staff over burnout and politics
30/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Churn at Tesla and xAI comes amid disillusionment with billionaire’s activism, strategic pivots and mass lay-offs

» Chinese EVs threaten Japan’s dominance of south-east Asia car market
30/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Affordable electric vehicles are spearheading China’s assault on a traditional stronghold for Japanese automakers

» Art, land and buildings worth £1bn spared UK inheritance tax
30/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
HMRC disclosure underlines value of scheme for national assets, heritage experts say

» China’s factory activity suffers longest decline in six years
29/09/25 23:59 from FT.com - World
Six-month contraction in manufacturing sector comes as policymakers seek to revive economic momentum

» Zijin Gold shares surge 68% in Hong Kong trading debut
29/09/25 23:44 from FT.com - World
Listing of Chinese mining spin-off comes as precious metal hits record high price

» Indonesia vows $2bn Christmas stimulus as economy flags
29/09/25 23:20 from FT.com - World
Jakarta hopes to get consumers spending with discounts in December on everything from flights to groceries

» Trump announces timber and furniture tariffs
29/09/25 23:12 from FT.com - World
Latest levies to rise to as high as 50% for countries that do not strike trade deals with US

» Trump and Netanyahu agree new Gaza peace plan
29/09/25 23:04 from BBC News - World
The US and Israeli leaders said they have agreed a peace plan for Gaza and warned Hamas to accept it.

» Week-long fire at Namibia's Etosha National Park contained
29/09/25 22:35 from BBC News - World
The fire burned a third of the wildlife reserve, which is is home to endangered black rhinos and more than 100 mammal species.

» Trump renews threat to impose 100% tariffs on non-US made movies
29/09/25 22:01 from BBC News - World
The president believes the American film-making industry has been "stolen" by other countries.

» Pakistan, protests and public opinion: Narendra Modi's terrible year
29/09/25 21:30 from FT.com - World
Also in this newsletter: Tata Capital is the biggest IPO of the year, and Akshay Hiranandani’s mantra

» The conservative hardliner who could become Japan’s first female PM
29/09/25 21:24 from FT.com - World
Veteran politician Sanae Takaichi has called for a return to ‘Abenomics’ to rejuvenate ailing ruling party

» Afghanistan telecom blackout as Taliban shuts off internet
29/09/25 20:59 from BBC News - World
Phone and internet connections are down nationwide after the Taliban cut fibre-optic connections to prevent "immorality".

» Afghanistan telecom blackout as Taliban shut off internet
29/09/25 20:59 from BBC News - World
Phone and internet connections are down nationwide after the Taliban cut fibre-optic connections to prevent "immorality".

» How Jared Kushner brokered the $55bn takeover of EA
29/09/25 20:26 from FT.com - World
Trump’s son-in-law used deep ties in the kingdom to help pull off the largest buyout

» China’s Alibaba is a late entrant to the AI pantheon
29/09/25 20:00 from FT.com - World
For now the big difference with the Metas and Googles is that China’s tech giants remain largely domestic beasts

» Netanyahu says Israel backs Trump’s peace plan for Gaza
29/09/25 19:55 from FT.com - World
Proposal calls for an immediate end to the conflict and the release of all remaining hostages

» YouTube pays $24.5mn to settle Trump censorship lawsuit
29/09/25 19:37 from FT.com - World
US president sued Google’s video platform after it blocked him from posting following the 2021 attack on the US Capitol

» Tony Blair set to serve on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza
29/09/25 19:11 from FT.com - World
Some in former UK prime minister’s Labour party react with incredulity at his proposed role in Palestinian territory

» ‘Lost the plot’: Tony Blair’s Gaza role prompts incredulity - and some hope
29/09/25 19:11 from FT.com - World
Some in former UK prime minister’s Labour party react with surprise at his proposed role in Palestinian territory

» ‘Lost the plot’: Tony Blair’s Gaza role prompts incredulity — and some hope
29/09/25 19:11 from FT.com - World
Some in former UK prime minister’s Labour party react with surprise at his proposed role in Palestinian territory

» The online blunder that led a BBC team to unmask Europe-wide dog fighting network
29/09/25 19:07 from BBC News - World
BBC Spotlight went undercover to expose a secret network of international dog fighters.

» A window to a future where China wins the green race
29/09/25 19:01 from FT.com - World
As electricity becomes the new oil the developing world may be a forerunner in co-operating with China

» Prices in UK shops rising at fastest rate in 18 months, industry figures show
29/09/25 19:01 from FT.com - World
Rapid increase in cost of food counteracts falls for other goods, British Retail Consortium reports

» Israel accepts Trump’s Gaza peace proposal but no word from Hamas
29/09/25 18:52 from World news
President Trump revealed his new ceasefire proposal for Gaza after a meeting with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. Netanyahu agreed to the plan, but Hamas has not responded. Trump said Israel’s war against H...

» YouTube pays $24.5mn to settle Trump lawsuit
29/09/25 18:30 from FT.com - World
US president sued Google’s video platform after it blocked him from posting following the 2021 attack on the US Capitol

» What happens if the US government shuts down?
29/09/25 18:20 from FT.com - World
Economy and markets could be affected if lawmakers fail to break funding deadlock

» Trump and Netanyahu agree new US peace plan for Gaza
29/09/25 18:06 from BBC News - World
The US and Israeli leaders said they have agreed a peace plan for Gaza and warned Hamas to accept it.

» Vance warns US government is ‘headed to a shutdown’
29/09/25 18:05 from FT.com - World
Federal funding set to run out on Wednesday morning unless lawmakers reach agreement

» FirstFT: Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu backs Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza
29/09/25 17:36 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump administration tightens export controls on Chinese companies, and First Brands files for bankruptcy

» Labour must prepare for decisions that are ‘not cost-free or easy’, Starmer to warn
29/09/25 17:30 from FT.com - World
Prime minister’s plea to the party will come after Downing Street opened door to tax rises in Budget

» Labour must brace for decisions that are ‘not cost-free or easy’, Starmer to say
29/09/25 17:30 from FT.com - World
Prime minister’s plea to the party will come after Downing Street opens door to tax rises in Budget

» Charlie Javice sentenced to 7 years in prison for JPMorgan fraud
29/09/25 17:07 from FT.com - World
Frank founder sold student aid start-up to the US bank for $175mn in 2021 but lied about its user base

» Read Trump's plan for peace in Gaza
29/09/25 17:02 from World news
President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled a comprehensive peace proposal to end the war in Gaza, nearly two years after Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.

» Watch: Trump and Netanyahu outline peace plan to end war in Gaza
29/09/25 16:46 from BBC News - World
The deal proposes an end to military operations, a release of Israeli hostages by Hamas and the immediate delivery of aid to Gaza.

» What we know about Michigan church shooting and arson attack
29/09/25 16:43 from BBC News - World
Officials have not yet named a motive for the shooter or the names of the four people killed.

» Trump and Netanyahu agree on Gaza ceasefire deal – video
29/09/25 16:42 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
The US president, Donald Trump, and the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said on Monday that they have agreed to a plan to end the war in Gaza, but it is unclear whether Hamas will accept the terms. The plan does not require p...

» Madagascar's president dissolves government after 'Gen Z' protests
29/09/25 16:10 from BBC News - World
The UN says 22 people have been killed and more than 100 others injured since protests broke out on Thursday.

» Cannabis stocks surge after Trump highlights senior healthcare benefits
29/09/25 16:09 from FT.com - World
US president shares video advocating medical use of hemp-derived cannabidiol

» Full text of Trump’s proposal to end the war in Gaza
29/09/25 15:59 from FT.com - World
The White House published its plan ahead of a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

» Business gives wary welcome to Reeves and Starmer at Labour conference
29/09/25 15:32 from FT.com - World
Executives urge ministers to follow through on promises to cut red tape

» Labour refuses to rule out manifesto-breaking tax rises
29/09/25 14:59 from FT.com - World
Chancellor tells party conference the government cannot ignore the bond market

» Business gives wary welcome to Reeves and Starmer as tax rises loom large at Labour conference
29/09/25 13:58 from FT.com - World
Executives urge ministers to follow through on promises to cut red tape

» A-list comedians face backlash for performing at Saudi Arabian festival
29/09/25 13:52 from World news
A comedy festival in the capital of Saudi Arabia has become a cultural flash point as major comedians face criticism for accepting seemingly lucrative deals to perform in a country that was virtually impossible to visit until 2019 and a ...

» Investigators search for motive in deadly Michigan church attack
29/09/25 13:50 from BBC News - World
Officials have interviewed more than 100 people as they work to establish why a gunman attacked a church and set it on fire.

» Meloni boosted as Brothers of Italy party re-elected in bellwether region
29/09/25 13:29 from FT.com - World
Premier’s ally fights off Democrats to return as president of industrial Marche in warm-up for 2027 general election

» The creative ‘reparations’ loan plan for Ukraine
29/09/25 13:27 from FT.com - World
Europe is finding ways to step up to finance Kyiv’s and its own defence

» Tell us: what do you love most about Washington, DC?
29/09/25 13:14 from FT.com - World
FT Globetrotter is launching a new city guide! In this short survey, help us map the real DC — and share your best advice for visiting

» Trump administration tightens export controls on Chinese companies
29/09/25 12:55 from FT.com - World
New rules affects subsidiaries of entities blacklisted by the US government

» London hedge fund Eisler to shut down after lacklustre returns
29/09/25 12:33 from FT.com - World
Multi-manager firm says performance has not kept pace with expectations and cites cost of attracting traders

» After positives of tea and Trump, the U.K. royal vibes are bad again
29/09/25 12:13 from World news
Prince Harry has accused palace figures of "sabotage" after his tea with his father, while Prince Andrew faces new scrutiny over ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

» Switzerland agrees with US not to manipulate its currency
29/09/25 12:12 from FT.com - World
Rare joint statement with US Treasury seen as ‘green light’ for further currency intervention by Swiss central bank

» ‘Contribution is a condition’ of staying in the UK, says home secretary
29/09/25 12:03 from FT.com - World
Shabana Mahmood plans to tighten rules for foreign nationals seeking permanent residency in Britain

» UN experts condemn 'staggering scale' of executions in Iran
29/09/25 12:02 from BBC News - World
More than 1,000 executions were recorded during the first nine months of 2025 - already surpassing last year's total.

» Democracy activist Nathan Law denied entry to Singapore
29/09/25 11:55 from FT.com - World
Hong Kong has issued a bounty for arrest of former student leader of the Umbrella Movement protest group

» Labour to link settled status for migrants to good citizenship
29/09/25 11:51 from FT.com - World
Shabana Mahmood says ‘contribution is a condition’ of welcome in Britain

» Namibia footage shows wildfire devastation in Etosha natural park – video
29/09/25 11:49 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
A fire has burned through a third of Namibia's vast Etosha national park, one of Africa’s largest game reserves. The site in the north of the largely desert country is home to 114 mammal species, notably the critically endangered black r...

» Cannabis stocks surge after Trump touts senior healthcare benefits
29/09/25 11:49 from FT.com - World
US president boosts shares in sector by sharing video advocating medical use of hemp-derived cannabidiol

» South Sudan court rejects ex-VP's bid to halt murder and treason trial
29/09/25 11:45 from BBC News - World
The special court rules that Riek Machar is not immune from prosecution and it can put him on trial.

» A liberal Chicago suburb is paying reparations — will others follow?
29/09/25 11:44 from FT.com - World
Evanston set up a fund to compensate Black citizens for residential racism, and has since expanded it

» Trump considering supplying Ukraine with long-range missiles, Vance says
29/09/25 11:25 from BBC News - World
Vance's comments come as Ukraine's deputy defence minister tells the BBC Western weapons could force Moscow to start peace talks.

» Eric Adams ends re-election bid for New York City mayor
29/09/25 11:25 from BBC News - World
Adams, elected in 2022 as a Democrat, was running as an independent after repeated scandals and indictment for alleged bribery.

» RIP the fed funds target?
29/09/25 11:00 from FT.com - World
The movement begins now

» In the global AI boom, Russia is conspicuously absent
29/09/25 11:00 from FT.com - World
The Putin regime is suffocating the country’s tech talent

» Crypto laundering mastermind pleads guilty in London court
29/09/25 10:22 from FT.com - World
Woman admits £5bn investment fraud that she allegedly ran in China

» Cannabis stocks surge after Donald Trump touts senior healthcare benefits
29/09/25 10:14 from FT.com - World
US president boosts shares in sector by sharing video advocating medical use of hemp-derived cannabidiol

» Gaming giant Electronic Arts bought in unprecedented $55bn deal
29/09/25 10:06 from BBC News - World
EA is known for making best-selling games such as EA FC, The Sims and Mass Effect.

» 'Russia has failed': Moldova's election result bolsters move towards EU – video report
29/09/25 10:05 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
Moldova's pro-European ruling party held on to its parliamentary majority after Sunday's pivotal election, strengthening the country's attempt to move towards the EU and away from Moscow. With more than 99.9% of ballots counted, Presiden...

» YouTuber MrBeast defends trapping man in burning building for $500,000
29/09/25 09:59 from BBC News - World
The world's most popular YouTuber is notorious for his stunt videos and challenges, and insists he takes safety seriously.

» Death toll rises to four after Michigan church shooting and arson attack
29/09/25 09:58 from BBC News - World
The attacker drove a vehicle into the church during a service and opened fire, before being killed himself.

» Submit your questions: Can peace prevail amid global conflict?
29/09/25 09:50 from FT.com - World
Take part in a live Ask an Expert Q&A with the FT’s Gideon Rachman on Thursday October 2 at 1pm BST

» US and Eurozone central bankers divided over stablecoins
29/09/25 09:41 from FT.com - World
Fed governor Christopher Waller endorses digital tokens at Frankfurt conference while Bundesbank president Joachim Nagel expresses caution

» Army sent to battle fire in Namibia tourist hotspot
29/09/25 09:10 from BBC News - World
Etosha National Park is home to endangered black rhinos and more than 100 diverse mammal species.

» Trump’s H-1B ju-jitsu
29/09/25 09:00 from FT.com - World
The US president is trying to work both sides of his political coalition with the move on visas for skilled workers

» Germany and Poland must bury the hatchet
29/09/25 08:47 from FT.com - World
To confront Russia, Warsaw and Berlin need to resolve the second world war-era grievances that still harm bilateral ties

» Video games maker Electronic Arts strikes $55bn deal to go private
29/09/25 08:45 from FT.com - World
Saudi-backed transaction orchestrated by Jared Kushner and Silver Lake is biggest-ever leveraged buyout

» Reeves warns Labour on fiscal rules ahead of expected tax rises
29/09/25 08:34 from FT.com - World
Chancellor tells her party conference the government cannot ignore the bond market

» French Socialists threaten to topple Macron’s new prime minister
29/09/25 08:24 from FT.com - World
Sébastien Lecornu attacked by the left for his ‘unreasonable’ deficit-reduction plans

» Trump’s business expands in booming Gulf property market with $1bn Red Sea project
29/09/25 08:22 from FT.com - World
Agreement with Dar Global comes just months after US president’s visit to region

» UK youth jobs guarantee will reach just 5% of those not in training or work
29/09/25 08:22 from FT.com - World
Those who refuse to take part in government scheme are likely to face sanctions

» UK youth jobs guarantee may reach just 5% of those not in training or work
29/09/25 08:22 from FT.com - World
Those who refuse to take part in government scheme are likely to face sanctions

» Video game maker Electronic Arts strikes $55bn deal to go private
29/09/25 08:05 from FT.com - World
Saudi-backed transaction orchestrated by Jared Kushner and Silver Lake is biggest ever leveraged buyout

» American fans' abuse leaves Europe dismayed despite Ryder Cup victory
29/09/25 08:01 from World news
World No.2 Rory McIlroy received the brunt of the abuse at the Bethpage Black Course, on Long Island, where the 2025 Ryder Cup was held.

» American fans' abuse dismays Europe despite Ryder Cup victory
29/09/25 08:01 from World news
World No.2 Rory McIlroy received the brunt of the abuse at the Bethpage Black Course, on Long Island, where the 2025 Ryder Cup was held.

» The Indian superstar whose political rally turned fatal for dozens
29/09/25 07:38 from BBC News - World
At least 40 people died over the weekend in a crowd crush at a political rally organised by Vijay's party.

» China’s self-sacrificing WTO gambit is mainly for show
29/09/25 07:31 from FT.com - World
Beijing’s decision to eschew developing country status won’t rescue multilateralism

» Torrential weather hits Valencia region year after deadly floods
29/09/25 07:26 from BBC News - World
The Spanish area where 230 people were killed in 2024 has been struck again by bad weather.

» Trump goes mainstream on the Middle East
29/09/25 07:22 from FT.com - World
The Gaza Riviera plan is off the table and a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine is back

» Trump to push new peace plan in talks with Netanyahu
29/09/25 07:20 from BBC News - World
The US president has talked up prospects of an agreement, but Netanyahu said it was not finalised - and Hamas say they haven't been sent the proposal.

» China sentences 11 members of mafia family to death
29/09/25 07:18 from BBC News - World
They were one of four families who turned a Myanmar town into a hub for gambling, drugs and scam centres.

» Stars turn out for final Armani fashion show in Milan
29/09/25 07:15 from BBC News - World
Cate Blanchett and Glenn Close are in the front row to see the late Italian designer's final collection.

» Giorgio Armani’s final designs unveiled at star-studded fashion show - in pictures
29/09/25 07:15 from BBC News - World
Cate Blanchett and Glenn Close are in the front row to see the late Italian designer's final collection.

» Moldova's pro-EU party wins vote mired in claims of Russian interference
29/09/25 07:14 from BBC News - World
The election was seen as critical for Moldova's EU path, and President Maia Sandu warned the country's future was in danger.

» Young Peruvians clash with police in anti-government protests
29/09/25 07:10 from BBC News - World
The "Gen Z march" was organised by students and young workers who were joined by taxi and bus drivers.

» Typhoon kills at least 11 as it sweeps through Vietnam
29/09/25 07:02 from BBC News - World
Dozens are missing or injured after Typhoon Bualoi made landfall in central Vietnam.

» Singapore denies entry to exiled HK pro-democracy activist
29/09/25 07:00 from BBC News - World
Nathan Law's presence "would not be in national interests", Singapore authorities say.

» How lasers can help us see climate change
29/09/25 07:00 from FT.com - World
ScanLAB’s pictures of decaying desert succulents are able to capture a landscape in ways the human eye cannot

» Power struggle upends US crypto watchdog as Trump embraces industry
29/09/25 07:00 from FT.com - World
Chair of commodity regulator left uncertain while digital currency moguls said to interfere

» China opens world's highest bridge, breaking its own record
29/09/25 06:55 from World news
The world’s highest bridge opened in China on Sunday, taking the crown from another bridge in the same province.

» China opens the world's highest bridge — 2,050 feet above a gorge
29/09/25 06:55 from World news
The world’s highest bridge opened in China on Sunday, taking the crown from another bridge in the same province.

» Saudi real estate developer to build $1bn Trump plaza in Red Sea port
29/09/25 06:38 from FT.com - World
Deal with Dar Global comes as US president’s organisation seeks to expand footprint in Gulf region

» First Brands files for bankruptcy, threatening multibillion-dollar losses
29/09/25 06:34 from FT.com - World
Collapse of US auto parts maker that borrowed billions in private markets has unnerved Wall Street

» Rachel Reeves paves way for Budget tax rises
29/09/25 06:30 from FT.com - World

» Reeves addresses Labour party conference after paving way for tax rises
29/09/25 06:30 from FT.com - World

» Reeves issues thinly veiled criticism of Burnham as she urges fiscal discipline
29/09/25 06:30 from FT.com - World

» Labour minister refuses to rule out changes to VAT, income tax or NI
29/09/25 06:30 from FT.com - World

» Andy Burnham pours cold water on leadership bid speculation
29/09/25 06:30 from FT.com - World

» Return of the chocolate mega mousse
29/09/25 06:00 from FT.com - World
The fluffy pudding is back – and it’s bubblier than ever

» FirstFT: Donald Trump to hold crunch talks to avoid a government shutdown
29/09/25 05:59 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, First Brands files for bankruptcy and Netanyahu meets Trump at the White House

» Denmark bans all civilian drone flights ahead of European summit
29/09/25 05:45 from BBC News - World
Denmark is one of several European countries that have reported "drone incidents" in recent weeks.

» Trump holds crucial talks with Netanyahu to push deal to end Gaza war
29/09/25 05:36 from World news
President Donald Trump will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday on a deal to end to Israel's offensive in Gaza and free hostages still held in the devastated Palestinian enclave.

» Netanyahu to visit the White House for crucial talks over Gaza war
29/09/25 05:36 from World news
President Donald Trump will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday on a deal to end to Israel's offensive in Gaza and free hostages still held in the devastated Palestinian enclave.

» Netanyahu meets with Trump for crucial talks over Gaza war
29/09/25 05:36 from World news
President Donald Trump will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday on a deal to end to Israel's offensive in Gaza and free hostages still held in the devastated Palestinian enclave.

» Pro-EU party wins Moldova’s parliamentary election
29/09/25 05:25 from FT.com - World
Maia Sandu’s ruling party retains power after officials accuse Russia of underhand tactics to sway voters

» Gold punches through $3,800 an ounce as risk of US shutdown rattles markets
29/09/25 05:06 from FT.com - World
Rally in precious metal also driven by dual ‘aggressor’ bids from ETFs and central banks

» Developers look to New York’s vacant offices to meet high housing demand
29/09/25 05:00 from FT.com - World
Manhattan has become increasingly residential since the pandemic as more commercial properties are converted

» Taliban releases U.S. citizen from prison in Afghanistan
29/09/25 04:53 from World news
The Taliban released another U.S. citizen from custody in Afghanistan on Sunday, as the internationally ostracized regime seeks to normalize relations with Washington

» Taliban release U.S. citizen from prison in Afghanistan
29/09/25 04:53 from World news
The Taliban released another U.S. citizen from custody in Afghanistan on Sunday, as the internationally ostracized regime seeks to normalize relations with Washington

» Bad Bunny revealed as Super Bowl half-time show performer
29/09/25 04:33 from BBC News - World
The Puerto Rican pop star has otherwise avoided the US on his forthcoming world tour because of ICE.

» Doubts deepen around Keir Starmer
29/09/25 04:30 from FT.com - World
Major reshuffle has weakened him, while MPs fear a lack of direction

» Reeves signals Budget tax rises, saying ‘world has changed’
29/09/25 04:22 from FT.com - World
UK chancellor blames wars, higher borrowing costs and Trump tariffs ahead of Labour conference speech

» The Indian superstar at the centre of row over crush deaths
29/09/25 04:21 from BBC News - World
At least 40 people died over the weekend in a crowd crush at a political rally organised by Vijay's party.

» AstraZeneca to elevate New York listing in blow to London
29/09/25 04:20 from FT.com - World
UK drugmaker says it intends to create a ‘global listing for a global company’

» AstraZeneca plans overhaul of listings to attract more US investors
29/09/25 03:10 from FT.com - World
UK drugmaker says it intends to create a ‘global listing for a global company’

» Pro-EU party in Moldova set to win vote mired in claims of Russian interference
29/09/25 01:40 from BBC News - World
The election was seen as critical for Moldova's EU path, and President Maia Sandu warned the country's future was in danger.

» Inflation is more than tariffs
29/09/25 01:30 from FT.com - World
Plus, will Korean and Japanese investments in the US happen?

» How top traders are paid more than $100mn
29/09/25 01:00 from FT.com - World
Plus, US credit concerns, Pimco on UK inflation, and Hoi Polloi at the Brown Collection

» Moldova’s pro-EU party defies wave of Russian pressure to storm election
29/09/25 01:00 from FT.com - World
Also in this newsletter: Be bold on chips, Brussels told

» FirstFT: Wall Street regulator vows light touch
29/09/25 00:50 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, Hong Kong activist denied entry to Singapore and Trump’s ‘prime minister’

» First Brands files for bankruptcy threatening multibillion-dollar losses
29/09/25 00:47 from FT.com - World
Collapse of US auto parts maker that borrowed billions in private markets has unnerved Wall Street

» Reeves will struggle to sell growth case to fiscal watchdog, economists warn
29/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Chancellor wants the OBR to give her credit for trade deals and proposed EU mobility scheme

» Lack of training for NHS managers raises concerns about Streeting reforms
29/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Health service spent more on management consultants than on developing internal talent, according to FOI data

» Wall Street regulator vows light touch and end to quarterly reporting
29/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Paul Atkins says SEC will ‘remove its thumb from the scales’ while criticising European over-regulation

» Labour needs to do more to build ties with business
29/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
After a series of policy decisions, dissatisfaction is building among some corporate leaders

» Trump’s erratic policymaking frays nerves at multinational groups
29/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Some companies weigh whether to move staff or activity from the US, executives and advisers say

» Ireland must adopt and stick to fiscal rule, central bank chief warns
29/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Gabriel Makhlouf also says in FT interview that European Central Bank is ‘near the bottom’ of rate-cutting cycle

» Europe’s bill for extreme weather damage more than doubles this decade
29/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Average economic losses associated with weather including intense floods have soared, according to European agency

» The ‘tradwife’ fantasy
29/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Economic stress is one reason traditional gender roles have a political and emotional allure

» Meet the man charged with fixing Citi’s investment bank
29/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
JPMorgan banker Vis Raghavan was a surprise pick to run Citigroup’s banking unit. A year in, he sits down with the FT

» Rule of law in the Trump era: the demoralised prosecutors of SDNY
29/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
The Southern District of New York once took pride in its independence. But pressure from the administration is changing the way its lawyers operate

» Stephen Miller: Trump’s ‘prime minister’ executes his plan to reshape America
29/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Washington’s most powerful unelected bureaucrat slashes immigration and threatens his political enemies

» Advisers claim HMRC ‘smoke and mirrors’ over use of AI to assess R&D tax claims
29/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Individual caseworkers’ use of new technology raises questions about tax authority’s denials

» How Europe’s ‘oil capital’ glory days were ended by the global oil crash
29/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
The decline of North Sea industry in Scotland has triggered Aberdeen’s economic downturn

» The influence of ‘geoeconomics’ is growing
29/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Financial anomalies are another sign of how political factors are shaping economic policies and markets

» The secret to great art? Finding someone else to make it
29/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Marina Abramović, William Kentridge, Jasleen Kaur and other leading artists reveal the fabricators they entrust with their creations

» How MBS curbed Saudi Arabia’s clerics
29/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Prince Mohammed bin Salman has sidelined hardliners and sought to remake Islam in a country long seen as exporting radicalism

» Singapore and Hong Kong go for gold in precious-metal trade
29/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
The industry is centred on London and New York. Can it move east?

» Washington tangos with another government shutdown
29/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
A second shutdown fight this year is testing Democrats’ approach to US President Donald Trump

» Four killed in shooting and arson attack at Mormon church in Michigan
28/09/25 23:39 from BBC News - World
Hundreds of people were attending a Sunday service when the attacker drove a vehicle into the church and opened fire, police say.

» Why Japan is sprucing up its shabby offices
28/09/25 23:00 from FT.com - World
Employers in the ageing nation hope more stylish premises will attract the workers they desperately need

» At least four dead and several injured in shooting at Mormon church in Michigan
28/09/25 22:34 from BBC News - World
Police say "hundreds" of people were attending Sunday service when the attacker drove a vehicle into the church and opened fire.

» Falcon crowned Bird of the Year in New Zealand
28/09/25 21:05 from BBC News - World
This year marks 20th anniversary of the poll which raises awareness for native species considered to be at risk.

» Pro-EU party in Moldova wins election mired in claims of Russian interference
28/09/25 20:11 from BBC News - World
The vote was seen as critical for Moldova's EU path, and President Maia Sandu warned the country's future was in danger.

» India court crippled by a million-case backlog
28/09/25 19:57 from BBC News - World
With over a million cases pending, the Allahabad High court is one of India’s most overburdened courts.

» Europe sneak past US in sensational Ryder Cup
28/09/25 19:34 from BBC News - World
Captain Luke Donald cements his status as a bona fide Ryder Cup legend as Europe hold off a spirited US fightback to win in New York.

» How Europe held off US to win sensational Ryder Cup
28/09/25 19:34 from BBC News - World
Captain Luke Donald cements his status as a bona fide Ryder Cup legend as Europe hold off a spirited US fightback to win in New York.

» Oregon sues Trump administration over plans to deploy troops
28/09/25 19:16 from BBC News - World
Oregon calls the move "arbitrary", and says it "threatens to undermine public safety by inciting a public outcry".

» The picturesque Dutch village set to charge tourists an entry fee
28/09/25 19:09 from BBC News - World
Zaanse Schans, popular for its windmills, has a population of just 100 people - but more than two million tourists will have visited this year.

» Foreign buyers bet South Korea is the new Japan
28/09/25 19:01 from FT.com - World
As the Kospi index rallies, efforts to reform the country’s poor corporate governance give foreign investors new hope

» European defence tech investor gets boost as geopolitical tensions persist
28/09/25 19:01 from FT.com - World
Expeditions says second fund on track to close at €150mn by end of year, compared with €15mn for the first one

» Pro-EU party in Moldova set to win election mired in claims of interference
28/09/25 19:00 from BBC News - World
The vote was seen as critical for Moldova's EU path, and President Maia Sandu warned the country's future was in danger.

» Pro-EU party leads in Moldova’s parliamentary election
28/09/25 18:37 from FT.com - World
Maia Sandu’s ruling party falling short of outright majority as officials accused Moscow of underhand tactics to sway voters

» Pro-EU party in Moldova leads in election mired in claims of interference
28/09/25 18:21 from BBC News - World
The vote is seen as critical for Moldova's future EU path, and President Maia Sandu has warned of Russian interference.

» Pro-EU party in Moldova takes lead in election mired in claims of interference
28/09/25 17:59 from BBC News - World
The vote is seen as critical for Moldova's future EU path, and President Maia Sandu has warned of Russian interference.

» FirstFT: Hong Kong activist is denied entry to Singapore
28/09/25 17:47 from FT.com - World
Also in today’s newsletter, New York mayor Eric Adams abandons re-election bid, and Russian air attack pounds Ukraine

» UK government to guarantee jobs for young people on long-term benefits
28/09/25 17:40 from FT.com - World
The chancellor will announce help for those who have been out of work or education for 18 months on Monday

» Reeves to tell business: wake up to danger that Reform UK poses
28/09/25 17:30 from FT.com - World
Chancellor’s conference speech to form part of government’s onslaught on Nigel Farage’s ‘racist’ party

» At least two dead and several injured in shooting at Mormon church in Michigan
28/09/25 17:27 from BBC News - World
Police say "hundreds" of people were attending Sunday service when the attacker drove a vehicle into the church and opened fire.

» Pro-democracy activist Nathan Law is denied entry to Singapore
28/09/25 16:55 from FT.com - World
Hong Kong has issued a bounty for the arrest of former student leader of the Umbrella Movement protest group

» Hong Kong democracy activist Nathan Law denied entry to Singapore
28/09/25 16:55 from FT.com - World
Chinese territory issued bounty for arrest of former student leader of the Umbrella Movement protest group

» US citizen released by Taliban after nine-month detention
28/09/25 16:53 from BBC News - World
Amir Amiry is expected to return to the US after months of negotiations for his release, which were led by Qatari mediators.

» Trump to meet lawmakers as US government heads to a shutdown
28/09/25 16:18 from FT.com - World
Republicans and Democrats trade blame as deadline approaches to agree funding deal

» Moldovans await pivotal election result as leader warns of Russian interference
28/09/25 16:06 from BBC News - World
The vote is seen as critical for Moldova's future EU path, with the two main political forces thought to be neck and neck.

» Eric Adams drops out of New York mayoral race weeks before election
28/09/25 15:15 from FT.com - World
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo will now face off in city’s November poll

» New York mayor Eric Adams abandons re-election bid
28/09/25 15:15 from FT.com - World
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo will now face off in city’s November poll

» At least one dead and nine injured in shooting at Mormon church in Michigan
28/09/25 14:57 from BBC News - World
Police say "hundreds" of people were attending Sunday service when the attacker drove a vehicle into the church and opened fire.

» At least one person dead after shooting and fire at Mormon church in Michigan
28/09/25 14:22 from BBC News - World
Police say the shooter "is down" and there is no further threat to the public. Nine others were injured.

» A significant moment for leadership of Japan and UK
28/09/25 13:15 from FT.com - World
Keir Starmer will deliver a critical speech to his party, while Japan’s election is set to make political history

» Several injured in shooting and fire at Michigan Mormon church
28/09/25 13:07 from BBC News - World
Police say the shooter "is down" and there is no further threat to the public. Nine others were injured.

» Trump and Netanyahu set for crunch talks over new Gaza peace plan
28/09/25 12:57 from FT.com - World
Israeli prime minister remains under pressure from ultranationalist allies to ensure ‘complete defeat’ of Hamas

» ‘Moral hazard’ warning after £1.5bn government loan guarantee for JLR
28/09/25 12:33 from FT.com - World
Carmaker receives official backing after cyber attack that has halted production

» Occidental Petroleum in talks to sell OxyChem unit for at least $10bn
28/09/25 12:23 from FT.com - World
Deal would carve out one of the world’s largest standalone petrochemicals units

» Occidental Petroleum in talks to sell OxyChem unit for about $10bn
28/09/25 12:23 from FT.com - World
Deal would carve out one of the world’s largest standalone petrochemicals units

» Swiss voters narrowly approve plan for electronic ID cards
28/09/25 11:55 from BBC News - World
The proposal was backed by 50.4% of voters, in the second Swiss ballot on the issue in four years.

» London considers lowering affordable homes target to spur house building
28/09/25 11:49 from FT.com - World
Developers complain that 35% goal is too high and makes schemes unviable

» Watch: World's highest bridge opens in China
28/09/25 11:24 from BBC News - World
The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge towers 625m (2,083ft) above a gorge in the country's Guizhou province.

» Swiss voters approve plan for electronic identity cards
28/09/25 11:21 from BBC News - World
Swiss voters previously rejected proposals to introduce digital IDs in 2021

» At least 40 dead in crush at political rally in India
28/09/25 10:45 from BBC News - World
Tens of thousands had gathered at a campaign event for actor-turned-politician Vijay in India's southern state of Tamil Nadu.

» Three dead and several injured after shooting at US waterfront bar
28/09/25 10:19 from BBC News - World
The attacker opened fire from a boat at a crowded waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina, officials say.

» Denmark bans civil drones for a week after sightings over military bases
28/09/25 10:18 from FT.com - World
Danish government says security measures are required ahead of two summits of European leaders

» Lola Young 'doing OK' after collapsing on stage during gig
28/09/25 10:03 from BBC News - World
Lola Young was performing at a festival when she appeared to drop her microphone and fall backwards.

» Spain has become Europe’s standout economy
28/09/25 09:28 from FT.com - World
But it must combine immigration-led growth with productivity improvements

» Thunberg denies claims Gaza flotilla is a publicity stunt
28/09/25 09:15 from BBC News - World
The Swedish activist tells the BBC that no one would "risk their life" purely to gain attention.

» 'Hundreds' of drones and missiles fired at Ukraine by Russia
28/09/25 09:07 from BBC News - World
At least four people have been killed in Kyiv following a Russian aerial bombardment across Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

» Ukraine hit by hundreds of Russian strikes – video
28/09/25 08:50 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine have killed at least four people, including a 12-year-old girl, and wounded at least 10 people. In a post on Telegram, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the main targets were Kyiv and the regions of Za...

» Moldova votes in election critical for continued EU membership bid
28/09/25 08:46 from FT.com - World
Officials accuse Moscow of unprecedented tactics to sway voters towards pro-Russian parties

» Swiss vote on electronic identity cards for second time
28/09/25 07:56 from BBC News - World
An early projection shows voters are evenly split over the policy, which has already been rejected once before.

» Tennis star apologizes after outburst about Chinese fans coughing sparks outrage
28/09/25 07:51 from World news
Tennis star Lorenzo Musetti has apologized to Chinese fans after an on-court outburst in Beijing sparked outrage

» Zelensky condemns 'vile' Russian strikes lasting 12 hours
28/09/25 07:46 from BBC News - World
More than 600 drones and missiles, predominantly aimed at Kyiv, hit factories and the Institute of Cardiology.

» Iran hit with reimposition of sanctions over its nuclear programme
28/09/25 07:22 from FT.com - World
Tehran says other nations should ‘refuse to recognise this illegal act’

» Why CEOs are right to stick close to Trump
28/09/25 07:00 from FT.com - World
The history of antitrust policy in America shows that executives ignore Washington at their peril

» No, the UK has not reached ‘peak graduate’
28/09/25 07:00 from FT.com - World
The salary and non-salary data show degrees still deliver for students in the long run

» What will US jobs data tell us about the Fed’s path forward?
28/09/25 07:00 from FT.com - World
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

» Sanctions reimposed on Iran 10 years after landmark nuclear deal
28/09/25 06:49 from BBC News - World
Iran says the sanctions are "unjust" and "illegal" and has urged countries not to implement them.

» Starmer urges Labour to unite for ‘fight of our lives’ ahead of conference
28/09/25 05:56 from FT.com - World
UK prime minister calls key Reform policy ‘racist’ as he focuses fire on Nigel Farage’s party

» Russian missiles and drones pound Ukraine in ‘savage’ 12-hour attack
28/09/25 05:29 from FT.com - World
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says assault involved nearly 500 drones and more than 40 missiles

» Russia launches deadly aerial attack on Ukraine as Poland scrambles jets
28/09/25 05:08 from World news
Russia launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine’s capital and across the country early Sunday, killing at least four people, including a 12-year-old girl, the Ukrainian government said.

» Selena Gomez marries music producer Benny Blanco
28/09/25 04:05 from BBC News - World
Gomez shared pictures online of her in a white wedding gown, and guests included Taylor Swift and actor Paul Rudd.

» Baillie Gifford among fund managers at risk from pooling of local authority pension funds
28/09/25 03:57 from FT.com - World
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is on a mission to consolidate assets to lower costs and support investment

» Russia has no intention of attacking EU or Nato states, foreign minister says
28/09/25 03:54 from BBC News - World
Sergei Lavrov has been highly critical of Western countries and Israel in his speech at the UN General Assembly.

» Kyiv hit by 'massive' Russian attack, mayor says
28/09/25 03:12 from BBC News - World
As well as intensifying attacks against Ukraine, Russia is also accused of violating the airspace of several Nato countries.

» Brussels told to prove digital rules do not ‘punish’ US tech or fix them
28/09/25 01:01 from FT.com - World
Donald Trump’s ambassador to EU says no US president can ‘allow these kinds of infringements’ on American companies

» At least 39 dead in crush at political rally in India
28/09/25 00:38 from BBC News - World
Tens of thousands had gathered at a campaign event for actor-turned-politician Vijay in India's southern state of Tamil Nadu.

» The right and the art of putting on a united front
28/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
In spite of bitter divisions, Trump’s Maga coalition always rallies round when it needs to

» Italian vote in former leftist bastion tests Meloni’s grip on power
28/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Prime Minister’s Brothers of Italy party battles to retain hold of government in the swing Marche region

» ‘We need some vision’: Starmer’s search for clearer words
28/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
FT analysis suggests British prime minister often delivers a word soup of political jargon

» Economists want Christopher Waller as next Fed chair but expect to be disappointed
28/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Kevin Hassett is seen as most likely to replace Jay Powell under pressure from Trump, according to FT survey

» Economists favour Waller to head Fed but doubt he will get the job
28/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Kevin Hassett is seen as most likely to replace Jay Powell under pressure from Trump, according to FT survey

» Economists favour Waller to lead Fed but expect Trump to pick a loyalist
28/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Kevin Hassett is seen as most likely to replace Jay Powell under pressure from president, according to FT survey

» How a Baptist leader became one of Netanyahu’s most ardent defenders
28/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
US ambassador Mike Huckabee champions far-right Israeli positions and has backed the prime minister in domestic affairs

» The South Korean senior citizen estate agents that are among the world’s cheapest
28/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Government restrictions and a glut of realtors make commissions among the lowest in developed economies

» The rise of drive-through US coffee chains with a need for speed
28/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Proliferation of roadside caffeine stops draws sharp contrast with Starbucks’ ‘connect and gather’ strategy

» Netanyahu is undermining Israel’s economy
28/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
The prime minister’s pursuit of endless war and democratic rollback is replacing the Startup Nation model with autarky

» Free employee shares make a perk of collective ownership
28/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Bosses hope giving staff a stake will boost morale and productivity by getting everyone invested in company success

» AI could give Silicon Valley financiers a run for their money
28/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
But a technology that uses past data to predict the future might not be reliable at identifying mega-profitable outliers

» The senior citizen estate agents that are among the world’s cheapest
28/09/25 00:00 from FT.com - World
Government restrictions in South Korea and a glut of realtors make commissions among the lowest in developed economies

» Brutal killings of young women leave Argentina in shock and anger
27/09/25 22:56 from BBC News - World
Thousands march demanding justice for three victims whose murders were livestreamed on social media.

» Argentines demand justice at protest against brutal killings of young women
27/09/25 22:56 from BBC News - World
Thousands march demanding justice for three victims whose murders were livestreamed on social media.