President Trump's sweeping tariff announcements on medicines, furniture, trucks, and chips are sparking concerns about consumer costs and reverberations across global trade, with some drugmakers and international partners seeking exemptions or bracing for economic shifts.

• How Trump’s Latest Tariffs May Affect Your Medicines — The New York Times Business -
• Trump’s Pharma Tariffs Spare Richest Drugmakers — The New York Times Business -
• Trump Expands Tariffs Beyond Supreme Court’s Reach — The New York Times Business -

• US set to honour 15% tariff cap on drugs from the EU and Japan — Financial Times -
• UK to offer to pay more for drugs to placate Trump and pharma groups — Financial Times -
• Big Pharma Unfazed by Trump Tariffs, but Small Biotechs Face Vulnerability — Wall Street Journal -
• Business school teaching case study: must US tech companies rethink recruitment strategies? — Financial Times -
• Trump’s New Tariffs Hit Furniture and Home Goods Stocks — The New York Times Business -
• TikTok’s Chinese owner set for outsized share of US profits under Trump deal — Financial Times -
• Wary European Drugmakers Think They Can Avoid Trump’s Latest Tariffs — The New York Times Business -
• Trump announces 100% tariffs on branded pharmaceutical products — Financial Times -
• Trump’s New Tariffs Shock Countries Reeling From His Chaotic Trade War — The New York Times Business -
• US magnet start-up targets China’s grip on rare earths — Financial Times -
• Trump to Impose New Tariffs on Pharma, Big Trucks — Wall Street Journal -
• Trump tracker: the latest data on US tariffs, trade and economy — Financial Times -
• China launches sweeping probe into Mexican tariffs as trade war widens — Financial Times -
• Trump Takes Aim at Chip Makers With New Plan to Throttle Imports — Wall Street Journal -
• Trump Will Slap Tariffs on Imported Drugs, Trucks and Household Furnishings — The New York Times Business -
• Giant Brand Bikes Made in Taiwan Barred by Trump Administration — The New York Times Business -

President Trump's intensified political actions include charging former FBI chief Comey, threatening more opponents, influencing major media companies, and offering a significant financial lifeline to Argentina, as speculation rises about his administration's broader agenda.

• Lawyers cite Trump autism warning in push to revive Tylenol lawsuits — Financial Times -
• Hegseth’s sudden military summit stirs concern and speculation — Financial Times -
• As Witkoff Pitched Mideast Peace, His Son Pitched Mideast Investors — The New York Times Business -

• The never-ending Trump show — Financial Times -
• Opinion | CNN and Comey — Wall Street Journal -
• Argentina’s President Vowed to Fix Its Economy. Then Came a Crisis. — The New York Times Business -
• Trump says other opponents will be targeted after Comey indictment — Financial Times -
• Why Companies Like Disney and Paramount Are Caving to Trump — The New York Times Business -
• Who Might the Trump Administration Go After Next? — The New York Times Business -
• US charges ex-FBI chief Comey who investigated Trump’s alleged Russia ties — Financial Times -
• Tony Blair seeks to play key role in Gaza under Trump peace plan — Financial Times -
• Trump Wades Into Bailout Politics in Offering a Lifeline to Argentina — The New York Times Business -

Major local TV groups Sinclair and Nexstar have ended their boycott of Jimmy Kimmel, marking a resolution to a contentious free speech debate, while other media companies grapple with marketing challenges and negotiations like NBC's with YouTube.

• Sinclair, Nexstar Will Bring Kimmel Back to Their ABC Affiliates — Wall Street Journal -
• Jimmy Kimmel returns to the airwaves by local TV groups — Financial Times -
• The TV Boss Who Kicked Kimmel Off His Stations and Started a Firestorm — Wall Street Journal -

• Sinclair and Nexstar End Jimmy Kimmel Boycott on Local ABC Stations — The New York Times Business -
• Daily Caller Opinion Column ‘Explicitly’ Calls for Violence — The New York Times Business -
• Marketing Movies Is Harder Than Ever. And Here Comes ‘One Battle After Another.’ — The New York Times Business -
• Name That Brand: Do You Remember These Famous Icons? — Wall Street Journal -
• NBC launches attack ads against YouTube over streaming negotiations — Financial Times -
• What’s Behind Nexstar and Sinclair Boycotting Jimmy Kimmel? — The New York Times Business -

Labour's proposals for nationalizing transport services and introducing mandatory digital IDs are facing warnings from UK businesses against further tax raids, as party leaders navigate economic growth strategies and internal challenges.

• UK businesses to warn Labour against another tax raid — Financial Times -
• UK transport secretary sets date to nationalise Govia Thameslink — Financial Times -
• Andy Burnham insists riling the bond markets is off the agenda — Financial Times -

• Ex-leader of Reform in Wales admits taking bribes in return for pro-Russia messages — Financial Times -
• Labour needs economic growth before it can build fiscal trust — Financial Times -
• Does Starmer have a northern problem? — Financial Times -
• UK elections watchdog refuses to reopen inquiry into Labour Together donations — Financial Times -
• Labour and Reform ‘in battle for the soul’ of UK, Starmer warns — Financial Times -
• Digital ID: what is the UK planning, and why now? — Financial Times -
• Kneecap celebrates after terror case against rapper is thrown out — Financial Times -
• Starmer’s correct call on ID cards may still displease his party — Financial Times -

Europe is advancing drone defense strategies following hybrid attacks on Denmark and concerns over Russian espionage targeting critical infrastructure, while diplomatic efforts continue for a Gaza peace plan and a Sudan siege deal.

• Netanyahu vows to prevent Palestinian state in UN address — Financial Times -
• EU ‘drone wall’ to protect entire continent, says defence chief — Financial Times -
• Trump envoy Boulos says deal to break Sudan siege imminent — Financial Times -

• Russia is helping train China’s paratroopers, leaked files show — Financial Times -
• FirstFT: Gaza peace plan takes shape — Financial Times -
• Ministers meet to discuss drone defences after ‘hybrid attack’ on Denmark — Financial Times -
• Denmark drone incidents expose European airspace vulnerabilities — Financial Times -
• The Russian spy ship stalking Europe’s subsea cables — Financial Times -
• Ukraine’s new war chest: frozen Russian funds? — Financial Times -

**Electronic Arts is reportedly nearing a massive $50 billion deal to go private, Nissan is undergoing leadership changes to restore profitability, and Boeing is regaining FAA authority for aircraft certification** after prior safety issues.

• The CEO Charged With Bringing Nissan Back From the Brink — Wall Street Journal -
• Videogame Giant Electronic Arts Nears Roughly $50 Billion Deal to Go Private — Wall Street Journal -
• Video game maker Electronic Arts nears $50bn deal to go private — Financial Times -

• Boeing Will Regain Ability to Certify Some Planes From F.A.A. — The New York Times Business -
• Shareholders should have more say over the AI rush — Financial Times -
• Six Flags Is Under Activist Pressure to Sell Its Real Estate — Wall Street Journal -
• First Brands cash crunch intensified after creditor seized funds — Financial Times -
• Boeing Clears Key Hurdle From 737 MAX Crashes — Wall Street Journal -
• How Zillow Got On Track for First Profitable Year Since 2012 — Wall Street Journal -
• Eni among six oil companies fined €936mn over fuel price collusion — Financial Times -
• How to pick a company ripe for takeover — Financial Times -

Concerns over privacy are growing as the "Biometric Exit" program expands across US airports, while cybersecurity threats like the Kido hackers' data breach and the influence of bot networks on consumer brands highlight the evolving landscape of digital risks and the transformative potential of AI in various sectors.

• ‘Biometric Exit’ Quietly Expands Across U.S. Airports, Unnerving Some — The New York Times Business -
• Kido hackers tell affected families to sue nursery chain — Financial Times -
• Bot Networks Are Helping Drag Consumer Brands Into the Culture Wars — Wall Street Journal -

• How does cyber insurance work — and why don’t all companies have it? — Financial Times -
• Global AI giants target India’s youth in emerging market push — Financial Times -
• Nandan Nilekani: AI will transform Indian education and agriculture — Financial Times -

Rising health insurance premiums are anticipated for next year, while the potential for a federal government shutdown looms, influencing investor sentiment and highlighting innovative electricity supply models and broader global economic shifts.

• Opinion | New Hampshire Sparks a Revolution in Electricity Supply — Wall Street Journal -
• For Investors, Government Shutdowns Haven’t Mattered. Is This Time Different? — The New York Times Business -
• Double-Fomo driving US markets — Financial Times -

• A Federal Shutdown May Be Imminent. How Would It Affect the Economy? — The New York Times Business -
• Get Ready for Higher Health Insurance Premiums Next Year — The New York Times Business -
• China’s industrial policy is destroying its economy — Financial Times -
• Ørsted in talks to sell stake in £8.5bn UK wind project to Apollo — Financial Times -
• Stock allocations are historically high — Financial Times -
• Defending defence is the hot new strategy in ESG investing — Financial Times -

London is emerging as a "divorce capital," attracting "divorce tourists", while cultural scenes offer new exhibitions and travel opportunities abound, alongside observations on architecture, fashion trends, and personal interest stories.

• A new age of the train — Financial Times -
• Get the Ancient Greek look — Financial Times -
• Antisemitism by Mark Mazower — shifting senses — Financial Times -

• Reader callout: Your house moving horror stories — Financial Times -
• Kamala Harris’s unfortunate catharsis — Financial Times -
• The best exhibitions to see in London this weekend — Financial Times -
• Menzies Campbell, politician and sportsman, 1941-2025 — Financial Times -
• 6 New Getaways Where You Can Delight in Autumn’s Charms — The New York Times Business -
• Welcome to London, the divorce capital of the world — Financial Times -
• Running wild: novelist Sarah Perry’s South African safari — Financial Times -
• Supervillains get the best lairs — Financial Times -