Bessent Steps Up Criticism of Fed as Auditions for Chair Intensify
The Treasury secretary is breaking with tradition in publicly assailing the central bank’s policies as President Trump looks for its next leader.
Copper market reels as Trump threatens 50% tariff
US price soars as president targets imports of the industrial metal
Most UK companies would withstand sharply higher tariffs, BoE says
Central bank officials warn some heavily indebted firms are ‘particularly exposed to global shocks’
Penguin says it did ‘all necessary due diligence’ after The Salt Path accuracy claims
Raynor Winn has defended herself against accusations she gave misleading information in the 2018 book.
Musk’s Grok chatbot praises Hitler and insults politicians
Anti-hate campaigners say the posts were “irresponsible, dangerous and antisemitic.”
More than 100 hurt as efforts to contain Marseille wildfire continue
The city’s mayor says the fire is “decreasing” but is still not completely under control.
Gaza truce talks reportedly stall despite second Netanyahu-Trump meeting
A Palestinian official says key sticking points at the indirect negotiations in Qatar include how aid will be distributed.
Ukraine suffers heaviest attack after Trump criticises Putin
The US president reverses a suspension of weapons shipments to Kyiv and heavily criticises Russia’s Putin.
Archer to play first Test in more than four years
Jofra Archer will play his first Test in more than four years after being named in the England team to face India at Lord’s on Thursday.
‘Get your act together’: Post Office scandal victims’ message to PM
“Just stop being cruel to people”, one victim says.