Lula seizes Trump tariff threat to revive re-election push
Unpopular government uses US president’s intervention to brand conservative opponents as traitors
FirstFT: Europe is ‘losing’ the battle to rival US and China, warns Dimon
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UK to return some migrants to France within weeks, Starmer says
The PM says the “one in, one out” deal with France would prove trying to get to the UK via the Channel would be “in vain”.
Tottenham sign West Ham midfielder Kudus for £55m
Tottenham complete the signing of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham for £55m, subject to work permit.
Rosenberg: Putin determined to press on despite threat of tougher sanctions
Despite pressure from Donald Trump’s White House, Russia remain committed to its war effort in Ukraine.
Arsenal poised to make Liverpool’s Smith first £1m female footballer
Arsenal have a world-record bid in excess of £1m accepted by Liverpool for forward Olivia Smith.
The Wimbledon finalist who lost in qualifying last year
A year ago, Amanda Anisimova was doing her best to avoid thinking about Wimbledon after failing to qualify for the main draw. Now she has a final to prepare for.
England keep ‘fingers crossed’ on Stokes injury
Ollie Pope says England will keep their “fingers crossed” Ben Stokes has not suffered a serious injury after the captain struggled on the first day of the third Test against India at Lord’s.
Watch: The story of Jane Birkin’s £7.4m handbag
Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sells for a record-breaking €8.6m (£7.4m; $10.1m) at an auction in Paris.
Root on 99 with third Test finely balanced after day one
Joe Root finishes on 99 not out at stumps as England close on 251-4 against India after day one of the third Test at Lord’s.