Workers across France strike over budget cut plans
The widespread walkouts come less than a fortnight after the government collapsed over a proposed budget.
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US firms pledge £150bn investment in UK, as Starmer hosts Trump
The UK government hopes the investment will create more than 7,600 “high-quality jobs”.
Air India crash victims’ families sue aerospace firms Boeing and Honeywell
They accuse the manufacturers of doing “nothing” despite being aware of the plane’s risks.
Spain counts the cost of ‘nightmare’ wildfire summer
The country’s farming and tourism sectors have been heavily affected by a spate of blazes.
Could the US interest rate cut boost the housing market?
Borrowing costs are not guaranteed to come down much more than they already have, even after this week’s rate cut.
Fed Reserve cuts interest rates but cautions over stalling job market
The Federal Reserve makes its first cut to interest rates since 2024, and signals more to come.
Sky to cut 600 jobs in streaming move plans
A consultation has been launched on proposed changes, which affect 900 roles.
US regulators open Tesla probe after reports of children trapped in cars
US safety regulators are probing Tesla’s electric-powered door handles, responding to reports that they stopped working, leaving children trapped.
Tech bosses say massive investment will make UK ‘AI superpower’
Microsoft, Google and Nvidia have announced investments as part of a £31bn UK-US “Tech Prosperity Deal”.
Nvidia boss ‘disappointed’ by report of China chip ban
Jensen Huang told reporters he would be “patient” as the US and China grapple for global AI dominance.