Disney's abrupt decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel's show under FCC pressure and Trump administration scrutiny highlights escalating tensions over free speech and media independence, further complicated by IRS data leaks to Fox News and a broader debate on gatekeepers and national traumas.

• Disney Pulled Jimmy Kimmel as Pressure Built on Multiple Fronts — The New York Times Business -
• Inside Disney’s Abrupt Decision to Suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s Show — Wall Street Journal -
• Opinion | Gatekeepers and National Traumas — Wall Street Journal -

• What Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Says About the Trump Administration’s Crackdown Against Mainstream Media — The New York Times Business -
• Opinion | The FCC, Disney and Jimmy Kimmel — Wall Street Journal -
• IRS Official Sues Agency, Accusing It of Leaking Private Data to Fox News and Others — The New York Times Business -
• Opinion | Back to Censor Culture — Wall Street Journal -
• Opinion | Academic Publishing Performs a Public Service — Wall Street Journal -
• Disney Pulls Jimmy Kimmel’s Show After Kirk Remarks — Wall Street Journal -
• NYT chief warns Trump is deploying ‘anti-press playbook’ — Financial Times -
• US workers fired over Charlie Kirk social media posts — Financial Times -
• ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Off Air for Charlie Kirk Comments After F.C.C. Pressure — The New York Times Business -
• The Business Decision Behind Taking Jimmy Kimmel Off Air — The New York Times Business -
• When free speech evangelists lose the plot — Financial Times -
• FirstFT: Trump ally votes for half-point cut to US interest rates — Financial Times -
• In Charlie Kirk’s name: Trump officials signal move to limit free speech — Financial Times -
• Double standards and the trouble with bending to Trump — Financial Times -
• Disney’s ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel’s show over Charlie Kirk comments — Financial Times -

President Trump's attempts to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook and the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut underscore a complex US economic landscape marked by mixed signals on hiring and inflation, alongside discussions on Fed's mandate and the impact of Trump's tariff policies.

• Trump asks Supreme Court to let him fire Fed governor Lisa Cook — Financial Times -
• The Fed Has No Good Options as Hiring Wobbles and Inflation Picks Up — The New York Times Business -
• Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Removal of Fed Governor — The New York Times Business -

• Why it might be the time to repeal the Fed’s dual mandate — Financial Times -
• Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares — Financial Times -
• Galvanize fund run by top Democrats to capitalise on Trump green cuts — Financial Times -
• Eric Trump says crypto can ‘save the US dollar’ — Financial Times -
• FirstFT: Trump ally votes for half-point cut to US interest rates — Financial Times -
• A New Rate-Cut Cycle Could Be Fuel on the Stock Market Fire — The New York Times Business -
• The Fed: good questions, no answers — Financial Times -
• Federal Reserve cuts rates by quarter point and signals more to come — Financial Times -
• Trump tariffs could fund bailout for US farmers, says agriculture secretary — Financial Times -
• Trump tariffs on EU medical devices will drive up US patient bills, industry claims — Financial Times -
• Inside the Room Where CEOs Say What They Really Think of Trump’s Policies — Wall Street Journal -

The **$5 billion investment by Nvidia into Intel signals major strategic shifts in the chip industry, while Meta's new smartglasses and AI content licensing deals push technological boundaries, and Chinese flying car startups** aim for commercial viability.

• Nvidia to Invest $5 Billion in Intel, Furthering Trump’s Turnaround Plan — Wall Street Journal -
• Nvidia to invest $5bn in rival Intel — Financial Times -
• Nvidia to Buy $5 Billion Stake in Intel, Giving Rival a Lifeline — The New York Times Business -

• The smart glasses race has finally started — Financial Times -
• Meta Approaches Media Companies About AI Content-Licensing Deals — Wall Street Journal -
• Meta Unveils New Smartglasses With Display and AI Abilities — Wall Street Journal -
• China’s flying car start-ups take their case to the skies — Financial Times -
• Executives at xAI Clashed With Musk Advisers Before Departing — Wall Street Journal -

President Trump's state visit to the UK generated discussions on investment and tech regulation pressure, while his call for the return of Afghanistan's Bagram air base and advice on UK migration policy highlighted a complex transatlantic relationship.

• Trump says Afghanistan’s Bagram air base should be returned to US control — Financial Times -
• What investments did the UK secure during US president’s state visit? — Financial Times -
• The UK must stand up to Trump’s tech regulation pressure — Financial Times -

• Trump tells Starmer to use military to stop illegal migration to Britain — Financial Times -
• Donald Trump’s adventures in Windsorland — Financial Times -
• Trump and Starmer at Chequers as it happened: leaders present united front after lavish state visit — Financial Times -
• Trump receives royal welcome ahead of talks with Starmer — Financial Times -
• The UK’s indefinite gamble in dealing with Trump on tariffs — Financial Times -
• The UK’s problems aren’t caused by immigration — Financial Times -

The EU's failure to reach a binding climate deal ahead of the UN summit casts a shadow on global climate efforts, as California grapples with an oil industry exodus, seas continue to warm, and airlines face potential carbon taxes.

• EU fails to reach binding climate deal ahead of UN meeting — Financial Times -
• California Wants to Halt Oil Industry Exodus After Years of Climate Focus — Wall Street Journal -
• How we made it: why the seas are getting hotter — Financial Times -

• Australian national climate plan lands as countries struggle to meet targets — Financial Times -
• Exxon chief says company has ‘no plans to re-enter Russia’ — Financial Times -
• Two-thirds of rivers suffered abnormal conditions in hottest year, says WMO — Financial Times -
• Why fighting over climate plans risks leaving the EU ‘impotent’ at the UN — Financial Times -
• Airlines fear carbon tax as flagship climate scheme develops holes — Financial Times -
• The convenient truth of the North Sea drilling ban — Financial Times -
• Exxon and Chevron beef up energy trading to take on European rivals — Financial Times -

Cracker Barrel faces a proxy fight, Ticketmaster is sued over resale tactics, and Claire's plots a comeback, reflecting diverse corporate challenges and strategic moves, while Hyundai advocates for new US worker visas and China's sneaker manufacturing shifts to Vietnam.

• Cracker Barrel Targeted With Proxy Fight By Steak ’n Shake Investor — Wall Street Journal -
• Hyundai CEO calls for new US visa system for short-term workers — Financial Times -
• New Owners Plot Comeback for Tween Retailer Claire’s — Wall Street Journal -

• U.S. Sues Ticketmaster Over Claims of Illegal Resale Tactics — The New York Times Business -
• Adani hails ‘clean chit’ from Indian regulator over Hindenburg probes — Financial Times -
• How China Is Losing Its Title as the World’s Sneaker Factory — The New York Times Business -
• How More Railroads Could Cut Pollution and Lighten Traffic — The New York Times Business -
• How telecoms tycoon Ergen wrestled debt-laden EchoStar back from the brink — Financial Times -
• Former Institute of Directors boss banned over Covid loan ‘abuse’ — Financial Times -
• Switzerland’s Roche strikes $3.5bn deal to buy US drugmaker 89bio — Financial Times -
• Santos shares slump after Abu Dhabi’s Adnoc abandons $18.7bn bid — Financial Times -
• China drops Google antitrust probe during US trade talks — Financial Times -
• Mars to invest €1bn in European manufacturing as US demand slows — Financial Times -
• Is $50 a fair price for your data? — Financial Times -

Russian drone attacks on Ukraine's railway network persist, while the UK arrests individuals for alleged Russian spying and a Briton faces charges over major cyberattacks, highlighting ongoing geopolitical tensions and the rising threat of digital warfare.

• Briton charged in US and UK over major cyber attacks — Financial Times -
• Russian drones target Ukraine’s railway network — Financial Times -
• UK police arrest three people on suspicion of spying for Russia — Financial Times -

• Syria nears security deal with Israel, says president — Financial Times -
• How Israel is dismantling the dream of a Palestinian state — Financial Times -
• Russia’s drone incursions put Baltics on alert — Financial Times -
• A Cyberattack Crippled Range Rover Production. The Reboot Is Proving Tough. — Wall Street Journal -

French citizens protest against new fiscal plans, Northern Ireland faces a funding crisis exacerbated by a data breach, and the Bank of England holds interest rates, illustrating varied economic pressures and policy responses across Europe.

• French take to streets against new premier’s fiscal plans — Financial Times -
• First migrant in ‘one-in, one-out’ deal returned from UK to France — Financial Times -
• ‘Tax the Rich,’ French Protesters Cry, as the Wealthy Push Back on Paying More — The New York Times Business -

• Corbyn and Sultana’s leftwing ‘Your Party’ rocked by internal divisions — Financial Times -
• BoE holds interest rates at 4% and slows ‘quantitative tightening’ — Financial Times -
• Data breach deepens Northern Ireland’s funding crisis — Financial Times -
• Arbitration doesn’t work, but there’s a better way to attract foreign direct investment — Financial Times -
• The EU’s secret weapon for economic success — Financial Times -
• The threats facing Poland — Financial Times -
• BCG to train staff on ‘humanitarian principles’ after Gaza outcry — Financial Times -
• Retailer Next warns UK economy faces years of ‘anaemic’ growth — Financial Times -
• ECB’s unlikely €6.9mn school bailout funds classrooms in containers — Financial Times -
• ECB dumps more than €150mn of Worldline bonds — Financial Times -
• Has Britain Gone Too Far With Its Digital Controls? — The New York Times Business -

Discussions around money market accounts and Amex's refreshed Platinum card highlight evolving personal finance options, while ongoing staffing and tech issues at Newark Airport and visa-related travel mishaps point to challenges in consumer services.

• What Is a Money Market Account? — Wall Street Journal -
• With Amex’s Platinum Refresh, an Even More Exclusive Card Emerges — The New York Times Business -
• Newark Airport Crisis Has Eased but Tech and Staffing Issues Persist — The New York Times Business -

• Help! Aer Lingus Wouldn’t Let Me Fly Because of a Visa I Didn’t Need. — The New York Times Business -

From London Film Festival highlights and the launch of Edward Enninful's new magazine to global coffee-shop trends and literary reviews, these headlines capture a diverse range of artistic and social developments.

• Venetian Vespers — John Banville’s odious narrator spins a chilling tale — Financial Times -
• Fashion designer James Ferreira’s guide to Mumbai — Financial Times -
• Eight hot tickets at this year’s London Film Festival — Financial Times -

• Edward Enninful’s Big Reveal — The New York Times Business -
• Black Rabbit, Netflix — Jude Law and Jason Bateman’s edgy restaurant drama follows in The Bear’s footsteps — Financial Times -
• What’s the buzz? Around the world in 15 coffee-shop trends — Financial Times -

Chile's plummeting birth rate, now below Japan's, reflects significant demographic shifts driven by social mobility and living costs, posing long-term challenges for the nation.

• Chile’s plummeting births take fertility rate below Japan’s — Financial Times -