Financial Times World

China is preparing for consecutive typhoons as extreme weather events, including record rains, tornadoes, landslides, and floods, disrupt southern regions. Flooding has caused cobras and zoo animals to be displaced.

Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the company of stealing top-secret information. The legal action signifies the collapse of the relationship between two major Silicon Valley entities.

General Fusion, a fusion start-up backed by Bezos, is set to go public on Nasdaq. The company's 'steampunk' approach to fusion technology is under scrutiny ahead of its debut.

US senators and the White House have reached a deal to strengthen sanctions against Russia. The agreement follows recent signals from Donald Trump indicating increased support for Kyiv.

The UK is set to join a €60bn EU defense loan scheme for Ukraine. Keir Starmer aims to demonstrate financial commitment to Europe through this pledge.

Apollo, a US investment giant, outbid Castlelake in a last-minute twist during the takeover battle for the UK budget airline easyJet.

Investors are selling longer-dated AI debt as Big Tech companies increase borrowing. Waning demand for such debt reflects skepticism about the sector's long-term profitability.

President Trump stated that the US has agreed to continue talks with Iran, but declared the ceasefire is 'over' despite ongoing negotiations.

The article argues that mass immigration is not the economic solution some economists advocate, noting a shifting consensus similar to past debates on free trade.

NATO summits have become an exercise in managing an erratic US president, as described in the title as a 'carnival of Trumpian caprice'.

Circle, a stablecoin company, has been granted a licence to operate as a trust bank in the US. This regulatory approval has led to a rise in the company's shares.

The article cautions that the 'establishment' Nigel Farage criticizes should avoid reinforcing stereotypes through their actions. It highlights the potential underestimation of Farage's influence in the political situation described as a 'Very British Farce.'

Iran perceives President Trump's actions as a bluff, and the US president is described as being trapped in a self-created dead end.

The EU has warned Meta that it has not sufficiently assessed or mitigated risks associated with the addictive nature of Facebook and Instagram feeds, which could negatively affect users.

Japan is shifting spending habits amid an inflation shake-up, moving away from formal office wear toward purchases like protein powder and pet insurance. The revision reflects broader changes in consumer priorities as inflation impacts the economy.

Bayer has sold its stake in the contraceptives business to Apollo in a €3 billion financing deal. The transaction aims to strengthen Bayer's balance sheet following years of legal challenges related to its Roundup weedkiller.

Burnham is focusing on skills development and public transport to shape young people's futures and make government relevant to voters. The article highlights his efforts to connect government initiatives with voter priorities.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned of a potential petrol and diesel supply crunch as refineries in the Gulf and Russia face disruptions from wars. Global consumption of these fuels remains high despite the challenges.

EasyJet, Europe’s low-cost pioneer, is preparing to go private amid interest from US suitors. The airline, described as an 'orange upstart' that transformed flying, faces a pivotal moment in its corporate history.

At least 12 people died in a wildfire in Spain as a heatwave affecting Europe enters its third wave of extreme heat, raising concerns about summer wildfires.